Poor Man's Philosopher German Genius Shrinks Space Gap
Zr Hal Boyle reflects on space travel and Von Braun as space becomes a matter of money. He recalls a childhood 45 mile trip and questions who waits beyond the sky as rockets and space stations threaten to redefine distance and heart.
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Labor Moderates Warn Against Rearmament Cuts
In New Castle England moderates of the British Labour party warned against further cuts to rearmament amid delays by Churchill's government. Former Chancellor Hugh Gaitskell and ex-Under-Secretary Woodrow Wyatt criticized left rebels led by Aneurin Bevan for reducing defense spending. They argued cuts could push the U S to isolationism, harm Britain and invite Soviet pressure in Europe.
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Steel Strike Threat Fears Mobilization and Economy
President Truman and Charles E. Wilson warned that a major steel strike would have frightful consequences for mobilization and the economy. Wilson, in Key West with Wage Stabilization Board proposals, supports a three installment wage increase totaling 17 12 cents an hour by January 1. Steelmakers estimate price hikes up to 12 dollars per ton to fund the wage board plan.
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Magnetic electric iron eases housewife's task
The device uses permanent magnets inside a magnetic electric iron to reduce the effort needed to press with a heavy flatiron or press with a light iron.
Reader Q A to Z Unfolded by La Crosse Tribune Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau presents a series of Q A exchanges answering questions on topics from architecture to geology and history. The column cites spires of Ulm and Cologne, Fala, the Grimm brothers, radium and uranium half lives, climatology, and political milestones with concise factual replies.
Booklet collection offers useful library of facts
A brief advertisement extols a range of booklets revealing information on many subjects. It positions the small collection as a starter library that remains useful and instructive, inviting readers to order one or all titles for study.
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Weather Bureau
Almanac and books order from Uncle Sam's Almanac
A reader from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau encloses payment for several titles including Uncle Sam's Almanac 1952, Dream Book, America's Favorite Poems, Constitution of the U.S., Dogs, Children's Animal Picture Book, Parliamentary Law, and Successful Public Speaking with prices listed from 20 to 30 cents.
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Eye St
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U.S
Smallest Allies Talk Bravest Anti Red Fight
ANKARA NBA The smallest and most vulnerable allies discuss bravest fights against the threat of Russian military aggression. The piece notes grants to Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey, optimism about defense but stark questions remain about readiness and the Yugoslav regime, with concerns over poverty and defense spending.
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Titio
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Budapest
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Parthenon
Broughton for President AdPaid by Club
Advertisement paid for by the Broughton for President Club led by B F Salzstein. Mailing address 625 N Milwaukee St Milwaukee Wis included.
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GI home loans face tighter access and stepped down down payments
This spring GI loan down payments will be lower for small homes but loan availability tightens. For homes under 7000 dollars the minimum is 4 percent, rising with price. lenders prefer other loans. VA guarantees require four percent interest, squeezing GI loan demand while three optimism factors offer hope for clearance. Potential buyers should avoid overextension and verify value and neighborhood.
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Thomas M. Nial
Congress
Veterans Administration
U.S. Consul General Praises Malaya Courage Against Terror
Charles F. Baldwin arrives in Singapore and Federated Malay States. He praises Malaya's courage and morale against Communist terrorism and pledges closer ties with the United States, saying American interests extend beyond commerce.
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Malaya
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U.S
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New Railroad Retirement Act Hearings Set in La Crosse
Meetings to explain the new Railroad Retirement Act in La Crosse will occur next week. A 7 30 p m session Saturday and a 2 30 p m session Sunday will be held in the Knights of Pythias Hall basement. Raymond E Wirsching of Milwaukee, district manager of the Railroad Retirement Board, will speak and take questions. Arrangements were made by C R Graf J T Kerrigan and H J Hassell.
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J. T. Kerrigan
H. J. Hassell
Toy Soldiers Fill Room
WINNIPEG Man A military minded father who 10 years ago sparked his son’s interest has amassed Canada’s largest model army. Arthur E Hop kins and his three year old son Grant fill a room with 1 590 miniature soldiers from armies worldwide.
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Canada
Arthur E. Hopkins
Grant
Rest home for aged horses opened at Morthiam Eng
A facility dedicated to elderly horses has been established at Morthiam, England. The rest home provides care, shelter, and veterinary support for aged equines in need of specialized treatment and companionship.
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Morthiam
Engand
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