Klaus Fuchs Freed From Prison Back Of Iron Curtain
Editorial notes the release of atomic spy Klaus Fuchs from a British prison and his immediate passage to East Berlin. It compares Fuchs with Alan Nunn May and the Rosenbergs, citing debates over British policy and the long history of wartime and peacetime espionage. The piece attributes Fuchs's actions to a mix of wartime factors and personal background.
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Klaus Fuchs
East Berlin
Free World
Kremlin
Fuchs
U.S
Alan Nunn May
Joint Committee
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
Congress
Nazi Germany
Edinburgh University
Poland
Canada
Britain
Harwell
Safety features in auto design urged for safer travel
A call for improved auto safety features cites 37 000 traffic deaths and 4 700 000 injuries last year. Manufacturers, drivers, and law makers share responsibility, with Rep. Roberts proposing a bill to bar government purchases of cars lacking safety features. Subcommittee hearings and possible congressional action loom.
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Detroit
Kenneth A. Roberts
Alabama
Secretary of Commerce
Howse
Repeal of Catlin law in Wisconsin shifts power to unions
Madison Wisconsin commentary argues the Catlin act repeal weakens compulsory union political contributions and elevates minority rights against coercion. It notes unions sought Democrats, GOP enforcements failed, and cross state funds complicate Wisconsin’s control over dues for politics.
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Wynguard
Senate
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Crusade to Fix Language Cites Humorous Neologisms
From Minersville Pennsylvania Bill Murphy leads a crusade to reform language by proposing playful neologisms for hardships and disabilities. He suggests terms like softships footscaps hendicaps inlines and lefteous to counteract current wording.
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Minersville
Bill Murphy
Mark Twain Tree in Sequoia Valley Through Ages
A historical note describes the Mark Twain tree in a California mountain valley as a sapling long before 570 AD. By 1891 it stood 331 feet tall with a 90 foot base circumference and was limb free for 200 feet. A nine ton cross section was moved to the American Museum of Natural History in 1912.
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Mohammed
California
England
Charlemagne
Hastings
Mark Twain
American Museum of Natural History
Review of the News in Years Past Twenty Years Ago 1939
William Donald Brown, 72, drowns while fishing at Onalaska dam in Black River. Body recovered by John Wilhelm and James Mattox. FDR loses devaluation authority as silver price fixed rate rejected. Townsend succession elected for founder’s son, unable to serve. Painter Ducass survives 30-foot plunge at Northern States Power plant. Wife of Circuit Judge Reis found unconscious with gas jets open. Harness racing notes and 1939 season start. Elinor Wolfe marries Gordon Stephenowicz at St Mary’s Church. Local visitors noted. family ties to La Crosse.
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William Donald Brown
H. D. Brown
Onalaska
Black River
Onalaska Dam
John Wilhelm
James Mattox
FDR
Robert C. Townsend
Francis Townsend
Townsend Pension Movement
Paul Ducass
McLanesboro
Ill
Consolidated Chimney Co
Chicago
Northern States Power
2Nd
Jay
Alvin C. Reis
Madison
R. E. Mack
McKenzie Stables
Wichita
Walter Kriese
Toledo
Miami Park
Elinor Virginia Wolfe
Frank Wolfe
N. 9Th
Gordon Stephenowicz
Devils Lake
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Wilbur Lowndes
Patricia
James
Port Angeles
Wash
Lowndes
Inez Brayton
A. M. Brayton
la Crosse
Ask and Answer News Feature from The La Crosse Tribune
A reader information column provides Q and A items on literature telephones gardening quotations and historical manuscripts. It cites Wyss Swiss Family Robinson dates and authorship while noting Byron and Codex Sinaiticus. The ad offers two wall maps with a coupon and price, inviting readers to mail orders to Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
F Street N.W
Washington, D.C
F St
N.W
Portraits James Metcalfe Message of Gratitude
A personal note expresses deep thanks from a recipient to a beloved giver. The message recalls the gift and accompanying words, highlighting the sentiment, happiness, and treasured memory. The note emphasizes that no other gift could mean so much and notes lasting recollection of the thoughtful gesture.
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Field Enterprises, Inc
Masterpieces of European sculpture in Abrams guidepost
H G Rogers presents a photo rich survey from ancient Delian Lions to modernists like Rodin Maillol Degas Barlach Lehmbruck Marcks Marini and Moore. 175 reproductions with 10 in color, spanning several centuries B C to present, praised for superb photographs. Also notes Dutch Drawings and Prints by J G van Gelder with 224 plates.
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Newton
B.C
Acropolis
Rodin
Maillol
Degas
Barlach
Lehmbruck
Marcks
Marini
Moore
Abrams
J. G. van Gelder
Conference of Special Ambassadors Could Set Up East West Agreements
David Lawrence argues for appointing a special ambassador to represent the president in East-West talks. A long running summit could be chaired by a designated envoy with authority to negotiate with Soviet ministers or Khrushchev appointees. Decisions would be sent to heads of state for final approval, avoiding overreliance on heads of state.
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Washington
United States
Nikita Khrushchev
Lawrence
Eisenhower
Departments of Foreign Affairs
Geneva
James J. Wadsworth
Wadsworth
West Berlin
Jena crematorium marks 60th year with quota overrun claim
The Sueddeutsche Zeitung notes the Jena crematorium's 60th anniversary and claims a 15 percent exceedance of its five year plan coal production quota in East Germany. It argues for careful preparation before any summit and highlights the value of specialized ambassadors like James Wadsworth at Geneva to advance negotiations on nuclear tests and West Berlin.
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Jena
East Germany
We Need To Protest Corruption And Waste
Inez Robb argues that corruption in politics unions and government has festered for years with little reform. She laments wasteful spending on city state and national levels and mocks subsidy seekers while urging citizens to demand accountable use of tax money. The piece cites anger at lax congressional reform and praises taxi drivers for standing up to a 10 cent ride tax.
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Peter Edson
Washington
American Citizen
Congress
United States
Loney
New York
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Sunburn risks and tanning myths from a medical column
A doctor warns that sunburn is harmful and unnecessary. He notes winter sun is weak in many North American regions but warns of overexposure on sunny days. Melanin provides some protection, ointments offer limited shielding, and tanning pills pose health risks.
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North American
California
Texas
Florida
New Mexico
La Crosse Tribune notices and subscription rates
Front matter lists staff titles, advertising contacts, and a postal service notice. It shows prices for Home delivery and mail subscriptions within various radii from La Crosse, Wisconsin, with rates ranging from one month to one year and different zones for local and distant subscribers.
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Tribune
Jann & Kelley, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Atlanta
la Crosse
Onalaska
la Crescent
Sunday Tribune
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James B. Boden
Kohler
Lutheran Hospital
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Windsor
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Kinney
Holland
Germany
Frederick Wilhelm
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Minnie Stevenson
Berlin
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Lansing
Str. J. S. Ymca
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Switzerland
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William Wood
American Woolen Co
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Mass
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Fla
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