Truman weighs use of U S troops in Korea crisis
Washington reports indicate President Truman faced a decision on deploying American troops planes and ships to defend South Korea against a rapid Communist advance. Tokyo dispatches said some U S units in Japan were alerted but no action was decided.
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Truman Receives Briefing on Nation's Food Supply
President Truman spoke with Secretary of Agriculture Brannan for an updated view of current food stocks and production prospects amid world developments. Brannan noted no changes in farm programs are planned yet, but adjustments could come next year with possible quick expansion in livestock like poultry and hogs. The U S food position remains strong with ample reserves and higher production capacity than in World War II.
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Truman
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White House
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Stabilized front near Seoul as MacArthur tours Korea
General MacArthur returns from the front to report the Han River line south of fallen Seoul has steadied. U S air and naval forces strike key targets near Inchon and Seoul while North Korea shells ease. The war effort intensifies with aid and reinforcements as South Koreans regroup amid ongoing combat.
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House Approves Bill Cutting Excise Taxes
The House approved a 1.01 billion dollar excise tax cutting bill funded by a 433 million dollar a year rise in corporate levies. The fate of any tax cut now rests with the Senate amid wartime funding needs.
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Talmadge Wins Primary In Georgia County Unit Vote Fight
Herman Talmadge leads in 116 counties with 272 unit votes as Georgia politics tests the county unit system. Thompson gains strength in popular vote but trails in unit totals, while Sen. Walter George sweeps 107 counties. The system amplifies rural counties, equating one vote in Chattoochee to many in Fulton.
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Herman
Population up in Ozaukee County and Port Washington
Preliminary census figures show Ozaukee County gaining 10 percent in the past decade, with Port Washington up 15 percent. The county total reaches 23,302 in 1950, from 18,985 in 1940, while Port Washington rises to 5,754 from 4,046.
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The Changing South Industrial Revolution Transforms Dixieland
The piece notes rapid South adoption of industry aided by postwar growth. It cites a 653,684 rise in manufacturing workers from 912,458 to 1,566,142 and value added by manufacture climbing from 1.965 billion to 7.687 billion. Farm income grows from 2.109 billion to 3.899 billion in the Old South.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
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Lions Club
South
Oleo Tax Ends Saturday Across Margarine Market
The 10 cent federal tax on yellow margarine and extra small levy on white margarine will vanish next Saturday. Prices have already dropped as manufacturers absorbed the taxes to stay competitive, with many cuts already visible in recent weeks.
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U. S
Washington
Inquiry headed toward an early end in Washington
The Senate foreign relations subcommittee voted to prepare a preliminary report on the McCarthy led charges that the state department harbors Communists. Republicans Lodge and Hickenlooper opposed a timely report, while Democrats Tydings McMahon and Green supported an interim conclusion. The senator plans a private probe to continue.
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Paris Hosts Texas Style Square Dance At Chateau
Paris will crown a Texas square dance night on August 6 with guests in blue jeans and checkered shirts. Jacques Fath, famed Paris designer who learned the dance in Texas, will host at his 400 year old chateau near Paris.
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Elaborate Fourth of July Fireworks Planned in La Crosse
A large fireworks display will anchor La Crosse's Fourth of July at the Inter-State Fairgrounds along with a band concert a marching demonstration and a five act pageant. Sponsored by the La Crosse Zoo association profits support expansion and maintenance of Myrick Park Zoo.
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Local Weather for La Crosse Tonight and Friday
Fair and cool tonight with a low around 50. Friday will be partly cloudy and somewhat warmer with a chance of showers late afternoon or evening reaching a high near 82.
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Seven C-47 Deliveries Reach Saigon For Indochina Aid
American piloted C 47 transport planes escorted by French fighters arrived in Saigon to join French air units. This first shipment forms the initial U S military aid to French Vietnamese forces battling the Viet Minh guerrillas in Indochina.
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Polio Cases In La Crosse Prompt Home Care Advice
The city reports three mild polio cases and Dr. Garland Weidner issues home care steps. He urges bed rest for the sick, limiting night calls, and entertainment to aid rest while preventing infection. One trained nurse should care for the patient, with strict hygiene and isolation to stop spread.
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Garland Weidner
Weidner
Civil Defense Plan Formed in La Crosse
Mayor Henry J. Ahrens announced John Coleman, director of the La Crosse Vocational school, as head of the city civil defense and disaster committee. The plan mirrors Milwaukee’s and is backed by the Wisconsin military district. An air raid observer service led by Gregory Oldenburgh will operate with La Crosse as the eight county hub encompassing La Crosse Monroe Vernon Crawford Richland Grant Iowa and LaFayette.
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la Crosse
Henry J. Ahrens
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Military District
Ahrens
Gregory Oldenburgh
King Street
Monroe
Vernon
Crawford
Richland
Grant
Iowa
LaFayette
Migratory Workers Get Temporary Offices in Wisconsin
Madison and nearby cities host temporary offices in Wautoma and Sturgeon Bay to assist migratory and other workers, the state employment service announced on Thursday.
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Wautoma
Sturgeon Bay
State Employment Service
Vacation Home News Service Lets Readers Keep Current
The La Crosse Tribune offers a daily vacation mailing service with home delivery pricing to readers away from home. Notify your carrier of travel dates and address, or call 2 8040 to arrange, and copies will be mailed or saved for return delivery, supporting carrier route profits.
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West Salem Referendum on District Continuation
West Salem electors and those in the West Salem integrated school district will vote Saturday July 15 on continuing the district's present organization. An Oct 1 1948 county school committee order dissolved several districts and formed the current district. Petitions seek a referendum with voting planned in West Salem village hall and the affected town halls.
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Barre
Bangor
Washington
Greenfield
Shelby
Campbell
Burns
Esther M. Domke
Madison Electrical Workers Back On Job
Madison electricians of local 159 AFL IBEW and the contractors' association reached a settlement after a 16 day strike. Details of the new contract were not released. The union had sought 22 cent raise to 2.50 per hour while the association offered 2.43. about 10 workers were affected.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Contractors’ Association
Pederson Dies After Brief Illness at 67 in La Crosse
Philip A Pederson 67 of 709 Cass street died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born December 5 1882 he lived in La Crosse all his life and worked in accounting for several firms. Survived by wife Minna son Frederick W Pederson and two granddaughters. Funeral Saturday at 2 20 p m Sletten McKee south side chapel with burial at Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p m.
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Cass Street
la Crosse
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la Crosse Hat Works
Joseph F. Mashek
Sletten-McKee South Side Chapel
George Ulvilden
Oak Grove Cemetery
Friends
Expect High Of 82 Here Friday In La Crosse
The mercury is expected to rise to 82 giving La Crosse area residents a hint of summer. Showers possible Friday afternoon or evening per meteorologist A D Sanial. Thursday night will be fair and cool with a low of 50. Wednesday’s mean was 66, five below normal. The weather bureau notes a full moon rising at 8 29 p m Thursday.
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