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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
4
The LaCrosse Tribune argues Dewey should reveal his presidential bid, criticizing the coy approach and noting Stassen openly declares his run. It says Wisconsin delegates and Gettelman supporters lack clear authority and urges Dewey to disclose his plans for a credible campaign. Matthew 15:22 is cited in closing.
The piece argues for delaying oil exports to conserve U S resources amid looming shortages. It notes wartime export controls may end June 30 and questions Congress willingness to renew powers. It warns of reliance on coal synthetic oil if supplies run low and urges increased crude imports planning.
Paradox ENATOR MORSE and Senator Taylor led a long filibuster against the president's veto on the labor bill. They spoke nearly ten hours and eight hours respectively, failing to win votes but possibly widening the override margin. They also sponsor a bill to limit senate debate, amid leftist politics.
Cheyenne braces for the rodeo as restaurant workers strike and automobile mechanics walk out. Spectators are warned to expect delays and hard travel with makeshift campfire cooking for spectators traveling by horseback.
A remark of moralizing tone notes that behaving badly yields more hassle than amusement. It frames mischief as costly and unwise, warning readers that rebellious acts bring unwanted consequences and fatigue.
David Lawrence discusses potential government actions to stop a coal mine walkout under the Smith Connally law. He notes the president’s authority to seek temporary restraining orders, apply Taft Hartley provisions, and maintain the status quo through a 60 day notice, with broader action possible up to 80 days.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes Rotary International's acceptance that Communism is a world menace not just a political issue. Speakers like Allen G. Miller and Almon E. Roth argued for an American way of life, centralized information, and vigilance against labor upheavals driven by Communist aims. The piece links Rotary’s stance to democratic principles and economic stability.
A wartime column notes China’s civil war worsens with Communist and Nationalist forces fighting in Manchuria and Northern China. Famine, inflation, and a booming black market cripple the economy while Washington weighs whether new loans or aid can alter the outcome.
The column compiles a reader questions page with answers about veterans appeals, the Navajo rug, the Dorchester lifebelts, fly casting distance, atom bomb crater depth, Kremlin meaning, global gold areas, and the Military Order of the Carabao. It also promotes a booklet on house plants and provides a coupon for ten cents.
Washington observers weigh how the new labor law will fare in politics with Truman pledging to administer it, while Republicans claim it is sound and unions oppose it. The 1948 election year looms as management backs the law and labor backs away amid a national split.
Tribune reports Miss Wilda Hickisch and Miss Charlene Hickisch entering Camp Maria Ulrich near Madison with Wilda as camp director and Charlene in charge of handicraft and swimming. Other notes include Mrs. Jessie Leissring hosting Mrs. Mary MacMillan of New Orleans, librarian student Marion Jaques in Madison, Dr. Walter Jones returning from a three week east trip, the Langenbach couple returning from a New England motor tour via Quebec, golf victory by Tommy Thompson over Brick Gordon for the president’s trophy, Nic Lehrbach heading west for a monthlong trip, and Haukland and Drake of La Crosse enlisting with Myron Savage for immediate service to France.
Misses Mattie Wartinbee and Ethel Maine depart for Los Angeles for a pleasure trip. P. F. Cavanaugh travels to Louisville for the national plumbers convention. Joseph A. Nekola, head book keeper at Heileman Brewing, will marry Miss Anna Bergens tomorrow. Ora B. Calhoun and Gertrude C. Kirn of La Crosse have obtained a marriage license.
Madison dispatch analyzes a recent Republican straw poll at the state convention. It notes three key findings: Dewey remains a leading but softened favorite. Harold E. Stassen makes notable inroads. MacArthur shows genuine support as a native son candidate, with Dewey, Stassen, and MacArthur leading in the Wisconsin organization’s view of next year’s nomination efforts.
Self nominated Wiscon sin Dewey for President club officers demanded Dewey supporters abstain from convention straw balloting. Most ignored the plea, casting doubt on the persuasiveness of Sen. Gettelman and allied leaders and signaling a possible shift in Wisconsin campaign leadership.
The University of Wisconsin student employment office posted an opening for a bartender to work in the Memorial Union Rathskeller. No cocktail knowledge is required as duties are limited to serving beer. The position is in Madison.
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