Partition Of Ireland Looms In US House Vote Clash
Foreign affairs analyst Dewitt MacKenzie discusses a US House vote denying Britain aid while Ireland remains partitioned. He notes the move amplifies the issue as a burning question of the era with reaction from Dublin, Belfast, London and capitals abroad. He recounts Belfast talks with Lord Craigavon and predicts eventual unification, asking when.
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A Poor Day To Play
A reflective editorial questions April Fools Day humor amid global uncertainty. It ponders U S defenses foreign aid the state department and the United Nations in a tense climate as March yields to April and the public seeks trustworthy leadership.
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Gov Rennebohm approves last gap in U S 41 resurfacing
Wisconsin Governor Rennebohm on Thursday greenlit the completion of the final segment in resurfacing U S 41 from the Illinois border to Milwaukee. He authorized seven miles of double line highway work via three contracts totaling 510 265 dollars with Payne and Dolan Birdsall and Sons and James Cate and Sons. Additional bids cover 11 1 miles of bituminous surfacing on state 11 and 10 7 miles of maintenance on U S 16 along with Barneveld and La Crosse firms.
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Waukon Co-Op Reschedules Meeting in April
The equity cooperative of Waukon will hold its postponed meeting on Saturday April 1. In 1949 the 36 year old cooperative posted over a half million dollars in sales. Board members include Robert Ahlstrom Ed Schoenthal Henry Fossum R E Sherman Henry Loven and Mrs William Whalen. Stockholders receive a noon luncheon before a 2 p m business session with a radio entertainment program.
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Ed Schoenthal
Henry Fossum
R. E. Sherman
Henry Loven
Willam Whalen
Himalayas Ledge Factors Drive Recurrent Landslides
In the young Himalayan range many landslides occur as mountains are geologically active and still settling. Geological activity and steep slopes contribute to frequent rockfalls and slope failures in the region.
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Nude Show Raid Leads To Fines And Chaos
In Mays Landing New Jersey detectives raided a converted army barracks where three naked women danced on Wednesday night. About 169 men paid fines after explaining to the judge that they expected a minstrel show. State police entered amid bedlam as patrons rushed doors and windows. beer and whisky flew, windows broke, and all were detained for court.
Willys-Overland Cuts Car Prices on 1950 Line
Willys-Overland announces price reductions from $40 to $120 across its leading 1950 models at a Toledo dealers convention. Changes include four cylinder and six cylinder jeeps, jeepsters, and station wagons with new factory list prices posted f.o.b. Toledo.
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Escanaba man rescued after 45 minute coal slide
Escanaba Michigan John Tryge 70 was buried 15 feet in coal at the Es canaba Paper Co after sliding from a 250 ton bunker into a feed pipe to a boiler stoker. Workers freed him and supplied air through a hose during a 45 minute rescue with only minor injuries.
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Bridge project eyed as officials seek aid in Wisconsin river link
La Crosse county highway department headquarters saw a gathering of state officials and highway committeemen to back a new Wisconsin River bridge. Senators Schlabach and Leveridge and Assemblyman Rommel urged local support while Laura Klinefelter spoke for Adams County Times. If approved, the bridge would connect La Crosse to Fond du Lac and Sheboygan, aiding a direct eastern route. the county board meets April 20.
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Jive Hive To Hold Logan High Dance
Jive Hive plans Logan High School dances resuming after a coal shortage shutdown. A Saturday gym dance features the Logan Swing Band from 8 30 to 11 30 p m. Admission uses a Swing Shanty ticket. Tryouts for the annual Variety Show were held Thursday and the show runs April 14 and 15 with adult night on the 14 and student attendance on the 15.
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Central Swing Band
Answers to reader questions from The La Crosse Tribune
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau replies to reader queries on diverse topics. It covers UN assembly meetings, sunspot cataloging since 1874, Lagerstroemia naming, Capitol flags heights, Hollywood’s name origin, land speed record, state tax status, and plastic chair finish compatibility.
Uncle Sam's Almanac Ad Offers 14th Year Reference
An ad from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau promotes Uncle Sam's Almanac now in its 14th year. It emphasizes government activities, lists of Congress members, governors, and weather data, all in a compact reference form. The almanac costs 25 cents postpaid and includes a mail coupon for ordering to Washington, D. C.
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Work Scare In Alaska Warns Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin official warns residents not to answer Alaska job ads without local office check. Alaska officials say no extra workers are needed except a few nurses and civil engineers. Ads in US papers not authorized by the Alaska commission.
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RCA color tube narrows path to public TV
RCA chairman David Sarnoff hailed the tri color picture tube as a master key to practical color television after a Washington demonstration. He warned more work is needed before sale. Benjamin Abrams of Penson Radio called it a step toward practical color TV, but predicted three to four years for affordable sets. Separate Britannica note warns rhubarb leaves can cause fatal oxalic poisoning.
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