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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
6
The editorial argues Republicans must heal rifts before the Chicago convention. It praises Eisenhower for pushing unity and contrasting his stance with Taft on foreign policy, emphasizing a cooperative, freedom‑loving approach through the United Nations and warning that continued inaction risks the two‑party system.
Look Magazine surveyed 2774 GOP county chairmen with 1319 replies. Fifty seven percent favored Taft while thirty two percent supported Eisenhower. Yet 48 percent of Taft backers thought Ike would win the nomination and 41 percent backed Taft.
The David Lawrence Dispatch notes Stevenson may win the Democratic nomination if Eisenhower is the Republican choice. It argues Taft could unite conservatives and independents, while Eisenhower would need to court independents and Democrats. The piece predicts Stevenson’s fate hinges on repudiating Trumanism and potential pursuit of a Stevenson Russell ticket.
Noir et Blanc reports long lines after last shows at 11 p.m. with only men, all married, awaiting certificates explaining their late returns. Informaciones from Madrid notes two husbands joking that they knew their wives three months before or after marriage, revealing marital timing quips.
John Gunther analyzes the Democratic Party as a loose coalition of diverse groups from the South and North. He highlights power hinges on office pursuit, the Roosevelt legacy, and civil rights cleavages, noting FEPC support gaps between regions and the evolving South’s role in 1952.
The State Department and Defense Department clash with Franco over naval and air bases in Spain linked to a $187 million aid package. Franco demands modern army equipment, while the U.S. prioritizes support for Korea and Western Europe, delaying base grants and pressing for strings on the aid.
The piece profiles E. William Proxmire as an unopposed Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, noting his deliberate career plan from Harvard to Madison and his potential appeal to voters despite limited roots in Wisconsin. It also comments on the party’s cautious outlook and the likely vigorous campaign he will run.
The World Today notes Congress must decide by Monday whether to extend price and wage controls beyond June 30. Possible outcomes include letting controls die, a stopgap measure, a unified bill acceptable to the White House, or a vetoed bill followed by renewed action. A cross‑party committee may need to forge a compromise before the deadline.
Ten years ago Lester Arthur and Ray Sweet were reunited in La Crosse after 34 years apart. Judge R V Ahlstrom aided the reunion and Rev A B Drummond was elected president of the Wisconsin Baptist Council of Ministers in Waukesha. Mrs Drummond joined the exec board of the Baptist Council of Women.
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