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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1948
Page
2
President Truman signed a one year extension of the reciprocal trade agreements act delaying a three year renewal. The act shifts negotiation powers to the tariff commission and extends the program to June 30, 1949 despite his criticism of the limited term. He vowed to work to prevent lapse and to improve the process.
Ten people were hurt when the auxiliary motor exploded on a 35-foot sailboat named Voyager off Belmont Harbor on Chicago’s north side. The craft burned to the waterline about 100 feet from shore. owner Marshall Kissel of Chicago was aboard.
Govs. Thomas E. Dewey and Earl Warren pick Rep. Hugh D. Scott Jr. to be national chairman of the Republican Party at a meeting of the Republican National Committee. The committee also names a campaign staff and officers while Dewey rests at his Pawling farm and Warren plans a New York trip with his daughters.
A La Crosse Jaycees preliminary report finds most comics misnamed and linked to serious juvenile crimes. Milwaukee police chief Poleyn cites 90 percent as unfit for youths and urges publicizing harms while urging parents to curb distribution locally. An ordinance exists and enforcement is being urged.
Warren plans a summer and fall push on a great crusade for the party. Both will defend the congressional record against heavy Democratic attacks. Dewey calls the record remarkable and the platform satisfactory. congress remains a major issue as Scott is chosen to link House and Senate campaigns to the Dewey-Warren effort.
The text notes figures who held dual roles in the party and hints at strategy around Dewey and Warren in New York and California. It cites a Pennsylvania pivot as Senator Edward Martin exits as a favorite son and backs New York's governor before the convention. It also recalls 1946 when Scott ran successful campaigns for all six Republican representatives from Philadelphia.
The Sixth Wisconsin CAP reports three FCC licensed radio stations WKDP WTNN and WTID for La Crosse CAP to support emergency and training operations on 148.14 megacycles Two stations will be portable for rapid deployment to disasters with the stationary La Crosse station and the group plans continued equipment updates including 20 BC 348 receivers and 20 BC 221 meters An important CAP meeting is set at the municipal airport building Sunday at 2 pm.
The piece notes Dewey's nickname for the governor and the strength of his political machine in the capital. It discusses Republican resistance, a closely divided Senate, and national issues with vociferous critics. It recalls laws on public employee strikes and workplace discrimination enacted during his administration and the Buffalo teachers strike.
The 46th annual Wisconsin Eagles convention closed in Madison with a Capitol Square parade and jubilee ball. Racine dominated competitions winning best appearing band and drum corps, and first in several ritual and drill events, while new officers Roy Newlander and Joseph Shuster were installed.
Immell, returning to Madison, calls for a continuing peacetime economy and outlines campaign issues for the Republican primary. He urges rebuilding education, welfare reform, updated highway needs, a reinvigorated conservation movement, and veterans housing. He faults the convention for not endorsing primary candidates and says rank and file Republicans will decide at the ballot box.
Alfred B. Thoreson, 73, Holmen, died at his home Friday evening. He ran a Holmen general store for many years. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Thoreson home and 2:30 p.m. at Holmen Lutheran Church with Rev. Kenneth R. Torvik officiating. Burial will be in Half Way Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Lillian, three daughters Mrs. Stanley Roberts, Mrs. Arlan Lee, and Mrs. Russell Lee, all of Holmen. one son Russell at home. one brother Carl of Holmen. and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the home Tuesday evening.
Justice Barlow, who won a 10 year term after defeating Secretary of State Fred R Zimmerman by about 82 000 votes, died. He married Kate Clausen in 1913 and Anna M Schneider in 1937, later divorced. Children Robert and Mrs Fred C Daft survive, plus Millard of Bloomer and other relatives. He had become a director of the University of Wisconsin foundation in February. His death followed another high court death within three months.
President Truman appoints Albert J. Loveland of Iowa as undersecretary of agriculture and Elmer H. Wene of New Jersey as assistant secretary. The recess appointments replace Norris E. Dodd and Charles F. Brannan, with nominations to Senate for confirmation when Congress reconvenes.
Gov Thomas E Dewey arrived in Pawling New York on a special train from Philadelphia to greet about two thousand local residents The Republican presidential nominee walked from the observation car with Mrs Dewey and their two sons Thomas Jr and John M The crowd cheered and shook his hand presenting flowers during the hometown welcome in Dutchess County
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