Meters Fund Parking Land Purchase by City Council Move
The Common Council last week took possession of land at the north end of the city hall block using parking meter funds. City Attorney Fred Steele spearheaded authorization to acquire plots, turning meters into city property to generate income for curb parking. La Crosse presents a model for expanding lots and easing parking distress with this approach.
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Common Council
Fred Steele
la Crosse
Prophecy and Tongues Foretold to Cease
A biblical quote from I Corinthians noting that prophecies and tongues will fail and cease, respectively, with a future vanishing of such gifts.
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Corinthians
Red Cross fund drive over-subscribed in La Crosse
The La Crosse community exceeds its $20 000 Red Cross goal by about $2 000 through the combined effort of volunteers and local businesses. The achievement reflects community stability and a strong sense of responsibility during a challenging economy. The community and Red Cross are to be congratulated.
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A Crosse
Red Cross
la Crosse
It’s Way Too Early for Spring Hype in Coulee Region
The piece notes a slow fuse toward spring with the robin reported in the Coulee Region, seeds and chicks appearing, seed catalogs arrived, and spring activities near. It warns official spring not here yet with underground hints of change and hopeful March turning toward June energy.
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Coulee
Odom’s 5000 Mile Nonstop Flight Stuns Air World
Bill Odom achieves a 5000 mile nonstop Honolulu to Atlantic coast flight in 36 hours in a light plane, adding to recent feats like a around the world run in 94 hours. The pace of air age exploits continues to dazzle and exhaust observers.
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Bill Odom
Honolulu
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific
New Jersey
Silversmith Paul Revere Highlighted by MFA Gift
A silver bowl crafted in 1768, commemorating a Massachusetts House vote against England, was donated to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Rhode Island owner Mrs. J Mars den Perry reputedly refused a $150,000 offer from J P Morgan, spotlighting Revere among notable early Americans known for broader pursuits beyond his nighttime rides.
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UL Revere
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Massachusetts House of Representatives
England
Rhode Island
J. Marsden Perry
J. P. Morgan
Lenten Editorial From La Crosse Churches Alliance
Editorial on Lenten observance submitted by the La Crosse Area Federation of Churches in cooperation with the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. It reflects ecumenical cooperation and the season’s religious emphasis.
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la Crosse
Christ the Light of the World Sermon Refines Truth in Christ Alone
A religious reflection cites Hebrews and John to affirm Christ as the summation of divine truth. It notes God spoke through prophets and world disciplines, but Christ reveals ultimate truth and offers the path to the Father. A closing prayer pleads for divine revelation and ardent love for Christ.
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Christ
God
Inflation and the parenting of thrift in perilous times
Babson warns that inflation remains a threat as war costs rise and debt expands. He argues savers should diversify into land, durable goods, and certain stocks while teaching children character and prudent money habits. He cites aging bonds and government finance as factors influencing future prices.
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Fla
Washington
Russia
United States
U. S
Great Britain
United Nations
Tom Williams
Asheville
N. C
What Others Think The Vanishing Male
A. R. Page of Superintendent Callahan's staff testifies before the legislature on Wisconsin education funding. He notes a steady decline of male teachers in elementary schools, with a ratio of about one to five, once one to one and a half. He argues for attracting young men back into teaching to prevent lasting losses to the system.
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Appleton
Page
Wisconsin
Ten Candidates Vie For Wisconsin School Superintendent Post
In Madison, ten hopefuls seek the Wisconsin state superintendent position, with Watson of Wauwatosa viewed as the favorite. Doudna of StevenSteiner and Zellmer of Wisconsin Rapids also figure as strong contenders, while Jorgenson and Williams have hope based on prior runs. The crowded field aids the chance of a surprise result, amid calls to raise the office’s pay and budget.
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Wis
State Superintendency of Public Instruction
Justice
Supreme Court
Oo Watson
Wauwatosa
Doudna
Watson
Wisconsin Education Association
Quincy Doudna
Orgabor
Zellmer
Jorgenson
Williams
John Callahan
Callahan
Wisconsin
Answers to Reader Questions from The La Crosse Tribune
Service in Washington answers varied questions on light travel time, ex presidents and pew history, 1948 fire losses, D A R badge meaning, and Johann Strauss Blue Danube inspiration. Readers receive brief factual replies from the Information Bureau.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Why is Venus de Milo statue armless
A fragment notes the Venus de Milo statue lacks arms as part of a brief historical Q and A. It mentions an English scientist Seneeeee 94 finger pete R A and Egyptian mummies with visible fingertips after five thousand years, plus a question about the Koran containing 114 chapters.
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R. A
Sir Foee Geilen
Venus de Milo
Webster's Illustrated Tower Dictionary and Atlas Ad
A 378 page reference book with over 25 000 definitions and extra content on legal and musical terms population tables and earth statistics 16 color maps of the world. Order now for 40 cents postpaid and send payment to 316 Eve St N Washington DC 2. Include 40 cents in coin wrapped in paper.
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Eve St. N
Washington
D. C
Street or Rural Route City Mail to Washington DC
A historical notice indicates street or rural route city mail destined for Washington D C. The brief item outlines postal routing details and the destination policy for the addressed mail.
World Awaits Atlantic Pact Details and Senate Vote
Washington discusses a proposed Atlantic alliance among the United States and North Atlantic states the pact aims to deter Soviet aggression but hinges on Senate approval. Key questions center on immediate military participation arms aid and deterrence versus restraint as debates unfold.
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Washington
Atlantic Pees Department
United States
North Atlantic
Russia
Pappas to lead Acacia chapter plans for Masonic meeting
Peter G. Pappas a La Crosse university law student was elected president of Acacia and will work with Gordon Nelson Madison building inspector and chapter advisor on plans for the Masonic fraternal group’s international meeting in September. The piece also notes local honors in bowling and historical items from prior decades.
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la Crosse
Acacia Fraternity
Gordon Nelson
Madison
Charles G. Franz
R. J. la Crosse
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Crosse
Menominee
Mich
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Wiltinger
Cer
Schnurrer
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Koblitz
Betty Skert
Johnny Novak
la Crosse Central High School
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Prairie du Chien
Central Five
Finley
S. B. Qvale
Northwest Prohibition
Venezuela Tests Aerial Insecticide For Army Worms
Venezuela carried out its first airplane distribution of insecticide by dropping DDT dust to combat army worms. About 2 500 acres were sprayed in six hours.
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Venezuela
Retirement pay drives among ex senators and congressmen
Washington headlines probe retirement pensions for 39 former lawmakers amid questions of eligibility and windfalls. The report cites Andrew May James Curley Harold Knutson and others drawing benefits despite prison terms or limited service, while rural telephone access highlights persistently poor farm communications nationwide.
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Andrew May
Kentucky
James Curley
Massachusetts
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Truman
Boston
Esota
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Colorado
Robert Rockwell
Michigan
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Kwell
Jonkman
South America
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Pennsylvania
Burton Wheeler
Montana
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Delaware
Jim Mead
New York
George Radcliffe
William Pittenger
Minnesota
Clarence Lea
California
Dan McGehee
Mississippi
J. Roland Kinzer
Butler Hare
South Carolina
James Wolfenden
Fritz Lanham
Texas
Hatton Sumners
Herman Kopplemann
Connecticut
Malcolm Tarver
Georgia
William Thom
Ohio
John Folger
North Carolina
Edward McCowen
Public Debate Column Requires Names and Addresses
Editor states that all letters sent to the Public Debate column must include names and addresses. letters without attached names and addresses will not be considered for publication.
La Crescent resident favors parking meters over removal
A La Crescent farmer writes to the Editor Tribune arguing against removing parking meters. He says meters let shoppers park near stores, saving time and gasoline and avoiding long walks while carrying heavy packages.
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Tribune
la Crosse
LA Crescent
Bus service unfair to Allis-Chalmers workers
A Northside reader complains that four or five buses idle by the Auto-Lite plant while Allis-Chalmers workers wait on the street corner. He urges two buses to pick up Allis-Chalmers employees first so they can ride without long waits, urging aldermen to intervene.
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Tribune
Allis-Chalmers
Spawning Survey Sets Early Pike Season in Wisconsin
The Wolf River and inland waters will again determine the early pike season based on weather and spawning conditions. Dr. E W Schneeberger of the conservation commission has authority to declare the season opening when conditions suit the fish.
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Tribune
Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Wolf River
E. W. Schneeberger
Schneeberger
Conservation Commission
Voting Rights of Women in Early American Colonies
Taxpaying widows and unmarried women occasionally gained voting rights despite the general exclusion of women from suffrage in the American colonies.
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American Colonies
Hero Not a Citizen John Paul Jones Never Citizen
The article notes that John Paul Jones, celebrated as an early American naval hero, never became an American citizen. It discusses the paradox of his renowned service while lacking formal citizenship status.
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John Paul Jones
Price Fixing Probe Hits Salt Lake City Firm
Briant Badger, president of Uptown Appliance and Radio, sues for 500000 claiming forced exit from business over refusal to participate in price fixing. He alleges Flint Distributing cut supplies and withdrew stock after Badger refused, prompting a dramatic coffin display and funeral dirge in his show window. FBI probes antitrust link as Badger presses suit.
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Salt Lake City
Uptown
Briant Badger
Badger
Leland B. Flint
The
Flint Distributing Company
Audspeaker
FBI
Badgers
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Bell Syndicate, Inc
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