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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1949
Page
4
The federal reserve board moves to relax installment buying restrictions, enabling smaller down payments and longer payback. While aimed at easing debt, the change risks inflation as consumers buy more durable goods and reduce spending on other items, prompting debate over new national economic controls.
A biblical injunction urges recording a clear vision so those who read it may run with it. The verse from Habakkuk 2 2 emphasizes plainness and accessibility to spread messages quickly and effectively.
The text reports General Clay wishes to resign as American military governor in Germany and expects a wave of resignations among top advisers. It notes his pivotal role in postwar policy, Western Germany’s progress, and hopes the president chooses the best fit to carry forward American policies amid the Cold War stakes.
The article discusses Swiss plans to supply modern machinery to the closed Waltham Watch Co. and questions how this aid affects American workers and tariffs. It notes Waltham’s 2300 layoffs and speculates on broader implications for Swiss exporters and U S tariffs, with a wary tone about currency strength.
A fragment from a modern style column contrasts fundraising with sacrifice and parodies fashion changes. The text jokes about supply shortages and domestic mismatches in a satirical tone.
A joint Lenten editorial prepared by the La Crosse Area Federation of Churches in cooperation with the Federal Council of Churches of America offers reflections on Lent, unity, and moral duty within the community. The piece emphasizes shared faith and social responsibility for readers.
A devotional sermon discusses nations and individuals under God. It emphasizes true patriotism, unity, and universal brotherhood, urging world repentance and peace through faith, prayer, and moral responsibility. The conclusion asks God to shape humanity to live peacefully with all.
The round the world nonstop flight highlights the need for strategically located bases worldwide. It argues that air power alone cannot sustain long range bombing without secure bases, and notes bases at the Azores Saudi Arabia the Philippines and Hawaii. It warns against neglecting ground forces navy and allied bases and stresses naval air defenses and carrier support to protect refueling and supply lines.
In Janesville Wisconsin some residents oppose bingo while Senators Gettelman and La Fond push a joint resolution to submit a constitutional question to voters about permitting bingo. The piece notes church bingo and compares to drug law repeal as illogical.
Senator Vandenberg announces retirement at the close of his term in 1952. The longtime public servant suggests a rare voluntary exit, though future compelling reasons could alter plans and keep him in public life.
Madison report notes how the Wisconsin Citizens Public Expenditures survey provides detailed data on department requests and governor budget recommendations. It argues the volume fills a gap for lawmakers, though critics see weaknesses in its arguments and in state budgeting practices.
Reader questions range from shedding Angora sweaters to commemorative stamps. The government costs for 1948 stamps total 1,145,900,110 prints costing 246,255.27, with stamps often kept in albums and not delivering extra service.
Popular reference book with calendar pages covering radio television aviation records airports world city populations health notes motion pictures sports and more. Limited edition available for 25 cents postpaid. Coupon included in La Crosse Tribune advertisement.
James Marlow explains the drift from Wagner to Taft-Hartley to current proposals, detailing how a bill becomes law. He notes committee gatekeeping, party control shaping hearings, and the risks of presidential veto, with weeks of action ahead and no final outcome yet.
Guernsey authorities defend a "black list" of drinkers on the 16000 square mile island. Lists bar serving a person, with fines or six months in jail for violations. Photographs with names and ages are shared with hotel and bar owners for quick reference.
There are two living walrus species. One inhabits the Atlantic, the other the Pacific Ocean.
James Jones a Western Union messenger in Florence South Carolina raises money for the March of Dimes and helps improve race relations. Hi Y boys club also campaign for a local eye operation showing neighborly democracy in action.
La Crosse Logan and Reedsburg share the South Central conference basketball crown as the season closes. Bob Meyer of Reedsburg led scoring, Logan posted the top offense with 290 points, and Reedsburg allowed the fewest points. The report also notes visitors, a baking school class start, and local reminiscences.
Leftover yolks can be mixed with whole eggs for scrambling. The dish pairs with a vegetable cream sauce made by adding leftover cooked vegetables to a medium white sauce for a luncheon course.
Sauté flour in the salmon oil to make a pale roux then whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in canned salmon and simmer to thicken into a creamy sauce. Spoon over warm biscuits and garnish with thin green pepper strips or finely chopped parsley.
Margaret Brent heiress and executrix of Governor Leonard Calvert of Maryland is believed to be the first tax paying woman in America to ask for representation in 1647.
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