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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
8
National Safety Council warns Fourth of July is a high risk period with 33 million vehicles on the road. Key dangers include motor vehicle crashes drowning fireworks heat stroke and other accidents. Call for vigilant enforcement and prudent behavior to reduce July deaths and increase holiday safety.
A 1949 Chicago railway fair follows last year’s success with more than a million spectators. The exhibit traces rail travel from early stages to modern steam and diesel advances, including GE and ALCO’s 4500 horsepower gas turbine locomotive debut at Erie and plans to test on Nickel Plate and Union Pacific routes.
An Associated Press report says the House Appropriations Committee approved a 200 dollar rise in each member's stationery allowance for the current session, adding to the 500 dollars already received. The panel also funded an extra clerk per member and higher telegraph and telephone costs, likely increasing lawmakers' contact with home districts. Public input encouraged.
David Lawrence argues against concentrating military power in a single non elected official. He warns such control would defy the constitutional commander in chief and risk unity, urging open testimony from army navy and air force officers before any new bill.
Classified ads form a central market place for buying and selling and for finding housing jobs or missing pets. They connect readers to a wide range of needs from estates to bicycles to lost dogs, and show the department’s value to the daily newspaper.
Dr John B O Shea president of the American Optometric Association warns that drivers with inadequate vision pose a potential killer, especially if they are unaware of their condition.
Senator elect Paul H. Douglas of Illinois declares liberalism the antidote to communism and says the party will pursue civil rights with resolve. He frames civil rights as a business priority and pledges action.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve sweeping changes to the presidential primary process. Candidates must declare candidacy with sworn affidavits, no multiple delegate slates, and voters will choose a candidate with equal delegate votes for each slate. The law aims to reduce split votes and clarify the delegate selection system.
The U S Supreme Court ruled police cannot coerce confessions by prolonged questioning or relay interrogation. Three guilty defendants in Pennsylvania Indiana and South Carolina had convictions overturned for denying access to lawyers and due process. Justices stressed that sustained police pressure taints voluntary truth and may nullify verdicts.
President Truman discussed an off the record plan with six Democratic lawmakers to fortify the economy through private investment and public works. He cited inflation controls easing, warned against a rich man’s tax bill, and endorsed a five point program including a national advisory board and targeted unemployment measures.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers factual answers by mail for three cents return postage. Questions cover topics from Mississippi River bridges to diamond facets and the nature of angels and archangels. The bureau cites engineering counts, gem-cutting details, and theological hierarchies with concise explanations.
The tale says during the War of 1812 English troops tried to camouflage scarlet uniforms with maple leaves in the woods, and the leaves proved effective camouflage.
In handicapping, one extra pound equals about one fifth of a second in race time, roughly a length. Sharks life span is uncertain since they shed scales and teeth. many may not reach full life, and few survive after losing defense. A compass at the North Pole would point vertically, but the north pole geography differs from the magnetic pole.
Government publication promotes slip covers to brighten homes with light colors. It outlines uses, fabric choices, decorative features, and yardage estimates. Order the illustrated guide for 10 cents postpaid via The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau, 316 Eye St NW Washington DC.
Street or Rural Route City mail to Washington DC appears in the notice. The text implies a postal addressing scenario or routing instruction associated with delivering to a Washington DC destination.
Review notes George Shearing, a blind pianist, earns praise as one of America’s top jazz artists. Born in London in 1920, he performs at Cafe Society with a quintet and blends bebop with classical influence creating intimate, attentive audiences. A closing line mentions repurposed railroad bells used by churches.
Blanche J. Chamberlain heads to U S after years in Hilo to visit relatives in La Crosse. Jerry Wollan shines as golf, firing 68 at Country Club. Cliffwood open tennis tourney set for western Wisconsin with top clubs attending. Wisconsin Manufacturers directory team compiles La Crosse factory list. Otto Bergman elected third VP of Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Travelers. Taft to speak at Bar association convention. George B. Phillips tours southeast with dog Snoodles in Ford. Ruth Beyers marriage announced. Worswick Williams Kucera head to Sioux Falls engraving work. Oit couple plan Pacific coast trip. Burgess remains publisher. Editorial department.
During World War I the homing pigeon John Silver delivered a vital message after his foot was shot away and his breast torn by shells, exemplifying wartime carrier bravery and endurance.
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