Iowa meter bill aims to fund public parking lots, La Crosse model
An Iowa Senate bill would require cities with meters to allocate part of meter revenue to off street parking, contrasting with La Crosse which currently uses all such funds for parking. The editorial urges affirmative action to keep meters as revenue for major parking improvements, noting public support and upcoming referendum.
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Iowa
la Crosse
Iowa Senate
Market Square
Coulee Region
Choosing Affliction With God Over Sinful Pleasures
A brief meditation cites Hebrews 11 25 stressing preference for enduring hardship with the people of God over temporary worldly pleasures presented as sin. The line underscores steadfast faith and moral resolve in a religious contemplation.
Promises Doomed by Quick Promises in Truman Era
The piece argues big promises win votes but fail in practice. It contrasts Truman’s all‑at‑once push with FDR’s measured approach, noting the dangers of overpromising and the risk of enraging diverse audiences. It cites La Follette and warns leaders to pace legislation and avoid haste.
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Supreme Court
Congress
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Mr. Truman
Key West
Truman
Bob” la Follette
Bob
Ohio sewer rescue boy buttons queried
Question arises whether the Ohio boy saved from a sewer by two laundry workers had any buttons remaining on his shirt.
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Ohio
Florida thief robs man then ducks him in river
A Florida thief robbed a man and then forced him into the river where the man was ducked. The incident left the victim shaken as the thief fled the scene.
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Florida
Nebraska farmer accused of shooting at hired man
A Nebraska farmer faced an accusation after firing at his hired man in what authorities described as an attempt to force the worker to relocate. The case drew attention to labor disputes and farm labor tensions in rural communities.
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Nebraska
Insanity deemed for Michigan man who smashed juke box
A Michigan man who smashed a juke box was adjudged insane. The report notes how many people have felt near insanity. A Texas girl who admits shooting her husband is described as exceptionally beautiful, stirring disbelief.
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Michigan
False Alarm to a Boy: House Next to School Burns
A boy experiences a false alarm as the residence adjacent to the school catches fire. Firefighters respond to extinguish the blaze, with no injuries reported. Local investigators assess cause and risk to nearby structures.
Lenten Editorial From Local Church Federation
A Lenten editorial submitted by the La Crosse Area Federation of Churches in cooperation with the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America offers reflections on penance, charity, and community in the season. It outlines moral exhortations and calls for shared service across congregations.
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la Crosse
Transfiguration Sermon Reflections on Christ’s Glory
The piece speaks of Christ’s transfiguration and the awakening hope it brings to believers. It notes Peter James and John witnessing divine glory and the fulfillment of Moses' law in Jesus. It prays for guidance to seek the Father and for courage to effect spiritual renewal.
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Peter
John
James
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Elijah
God
New Western Pact frames UN backed defense against aggression
Washington reports a new North Atlantic pact creating a military council and cooperation machinery within the UN structure to deter aggression. It extends to economic and cultural programs, invites Latin American signatories, and links action to a collective response if any signatory is attacked. Congress retains war authorization power.
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America
What Others Think Let the FBI Do It
The Milwaukee Journal quotes the American Legion urging a state investigation into un American activities while arguing the federal government and its agencies are better equipped to handle Communist menace. It warns legislative probes risk bias and public scandal with little factual restraint or protection for innocent individuals.
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Milwaukee Journal
American Legion
Sears Roebuck Catalog Auctioning Global Wonders
Bruce Barton recalls the Sears Roebuck catalog as a symbol of vast wealth and desire, joking that ordinary Russians would be stunned by its offerings. The remark ties to Cold War era promotion ideas about using catalogs to reach Soviet consumers.
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Sears-Roebuck
Bruce Barton
Russia
Eee
Scientist questions atomic rockets for moon flight
Oak Ridge Tennessee scientist Andrew Kalitinsky says no atomic power plant for aircraft exists yet and no atomic powered rocket will lift off for the moon this year or next.
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Andrew Kalitinsky
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Wisconsin legislative council faces skepticism over budget and purpose
Madison reports waning enthusiasm for the new interim legislative research body as Knowles defends a $30 000 biennial budget. Critics question its impact, staffing needs, and policy influence while urging broader partisan balance and stronger staff support.
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Knowles
R. O. Wipperman
Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin
Reader Q and A from The La Crosse Tribune service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides brief answers to miscellaneous questions. Notable items include Samuel Butler’s sole posthumous novel The Way of All Flesh, Fanny Blankers-Keen as outstanding woman athlete of 1948, William Cushing’s wig use, the Star-Spangled Banner buoy location removed in 1914, Sheldon’s In His Steps serial publication and royalties, fingerprint uniqueness across hands, Buddhist views on life and nonviolence, Columbus as first to report the Sargasso Sea, and the 1887 start of ten minute hand scrubbing before operations with gloves following later.
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Sheldon
Charles M. Sheldon
Uncle Sam's Almanac for 1949 advertised by Tribune
The 1949 Almanac in its 13th year promises new timely features and a wealth of factual information with no advertising or propaganda. Order now for 25 cents postpaid by mailing the coupon to the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington D C.
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Atlantic Pact debates and American isolationist myth
In a four-part series James Marlow argues the North Atlantic Pact marks a peacetime alliance with Western Europe aimed at countering Russia. He notes the US has never truly avoided foreign involvement, citing past wars and founding ideas about alliances, and frames the pact as a continuation of a long, evolving U.S. role in Europe.
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United Nations
Russia
Arthur M. Schlesinger
Jefferson
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Schlesinger
France
New Orleans
Spain
Mississippi River
North Atlantic
Mc Carthy Home Unveiling At Columbus Exhibition
In Columbus Ohio the Mc Carthy low cost house named for Senator Joe Mc Carthy opened to the public during a Sunday event attended by about 10 000 people. Built by General Industries of Fort Wayne Indiana the 24 by 24 foot dwelling includes living room kitchen bath and two bedrooms and is priced at 6650 including lot. Senator Mc Carthy is praised for leading housing efforts as the exhibit’s centerpiece.
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Mc Carthy
Wisconsin
Joe Mc Carthy
General Industries of
Ft. Wayne
Ind
William B. F. Hall
Lee
Wisconsin Republican
Governor ends life sentence for Racine slayings partner
Madison Wisconsin Gov. Rennebohm terminated the life sentence Monday for James Pastras 65 Racine who had served 24 years after being sentenced July 13 1920 for killing his business partner He had been on parole since October 1944 and the governor cited improved behavior as reason to terminate remaining sentence as of Monday.
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Rennebohm
James Pastras
Racine
Pastras
Patras
O Mahoney Urges Mild Powers to Fight Inflation
Senator O Mahoney charged prices are rising and urged Congress to grant President Truman restrained emergency powers to combat inflation. He clashed with Senator Taft who claimed the economy is in decent balance. O Mahoney leads the Senate House economic committee, a post Taft once held.
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O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Congress
Truman
Wyoming
Taft
Robio
O’mahoney
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Debating Marshall Plan and Dutch East Indies Oil Reach
The piece argues the Senate faces an obscure amendment tying Marshall Plan aid to resisting aggression via UN Security Council actions. It parallels past failures to deter aggression from Manchuria to Ethiopia, notes oil interests and Standard Oil ties influence policy, and urges tough U.S. stance to prevent mandarins and lobbyists from undermining world peace machinery.
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Security Council of the
United Nations
State Department
Dutch East Indies
U. S
Washington
Standard Vacuum
Henry L. Stimson
Frank B. Kellogg
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Bureau of Fisheries reorganized. Culler named regional head
Tribune reports Capt. C. F. Culler district director of the U S bureau of fisheries will become regional director under a bureau reorganization. Also noted are Miss Mary Elaine Davy joining Delta Delta Chapter at the University of Wisconsin and West Salem JCC charter meeting details.
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U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Mary Elaine Davy
F. J Davy
Main Street
Delta Delta Delta
University of Wisconsin
Miss Davy
Kers
Junior Chamber of Commerce of
West Salem
Haircut Advice Highlight in Lurgan Dangerous Driving Case
In Lurgan Eire a man charged with dangerous driving was accused of grooming at the wheel. Judge Robb urged the defendant to consider a haircut if he wished to drive in the open air.
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