Royall's off the cuff defense remarks spark unquiet through military policy
The piece critiques Kenneth Royall for off the cuff statements on Japan defense and troop levels, arguing such disclosures clash with unified policy. It notes Johnson's leadership aims to centralize command and reduce interservice bickering, hoping for a steadier defense department.
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Kenneth Royall
Mr. Royall
Japan
Royall
America
Secretary of Defense
Defense
Johnson
Department
Scripture Verse Hinting Belief Brings Honor
A biblical line cites Romans 1 11 asserting that those who believe in him shall not be ashamed. The passage emphasizes faith and divine approval.
Business Outlook for 1948 49 Forecasts Steady Rise Ahead
Government and private forecasters expect the economy to hold near current levels with a spring and summer upturn. Employment may exceed the prewar peak of 60 million as shortages from wartime demand ease. The 1948 49 downturn is described as the strongest on record, but leveling off due to uneven industry readjustments and overseas shipments.
Difference Between Good Sound and Sound Reasons
A concise reflection contrasts reasons that merely sound plausible with those that are genuinely solid. The phrase emphasizes critical thinking and clear criteria, urging evaluation of evidence, logic, and relevance in forming justified conclusions.
Junk Dealers Lead Happy Lives Despite Rough Edges
A brief column notes that junk dealers tend to get along and cooperate, suggesting a lighthearted view of their daily business and social interactions. The piece hints at a cheerful workplace culture among those in the trade.
Battle Over ECA Cuts Returns to Congress
Congress debates trimming the Marshall plan authorizations by 10 percent to 5.58 billion for 15 months. House and Senate panels clash over defense, housing, health, and welfare funding, while Hoffman defends ECA as a recovery program not relief.
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Washington
NEA
House Appropriations Committee
Economic Cooperation Administration
J. Vaughn Gary
Virginia
Christopher C. McGrath
New York
Sidney R. Yates
Illinois
John Taber
Richard B. Wigglesworth
Massachusetts
McGrath
Yates
ECA
Taber
Wigglesworth
House
Subcommittee
Full Appropriations Committee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Styles H. Bridges
New Hampshire
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Wherry
Nebraska
George and
Russell
Georgia
Europe
Taft-Wherry-Russell-George Coalition
Truman
Congress
Clarence Cannon
Carl Vinson
Armed Services Committee
Marshall Plan
Paul Hoffman
ECA High Command
U. S
No Big Business Conspiring To Keep Prices High
The Fairmont Daily Sentinel argues against claims that large firms lay off workers and cut production to create shortages and boost prices. It cites material shortages and waning orders as real causes, insisting profits and employment depend on maintaining reasonable output. It dismisses deliberate slowdowns as implausible.
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Fairmont Daily Sentinel
Times survey underscores public school funding strain
The New York Times reports U.S. public schools in poor to fair condition with 82 percent deemed subpar and 18 percent good. It warns a $10 billion, ten year program is needed due to birthrates, wartime stoppages, and high costs, urging continued effort and investment despite budget strains.
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Lincoln
Neb
STAR
New York Times
America
United States
The
Times
Truman argues bomb use is a shared responsibility
The president explains he would use the atomic bomb if necessary and frames national policy as a sobering duty. He presents the Atlantic pact as a means to avoid using the bomb, appealing to Americans who distrust alliances while offering global responsibility and the hope that the bomb need not be deployed.
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Christian Science Monitor
Truman
America
Entertaining Drive Noted by Hal Roach Quote
A film producer Hal Roach states that the desire to be entertained will find its greatest satisfaction on television, reflecting early television’s appeal as a dominant entertainment medium. This remark frames audience expectations in a cinematic era pushing TV as prime source.
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Television
Hal Roach
Private Axiom of Bills and Fence Me In Legislatures
Madison analysis argues that many Wisconsin bills arise from private motives of trades and professions rather than public welfare. Licensing proposals favor incumbents and lobbyists, with a pattern of grandfather clauses for current practitioners and new restrictions for newcomers. Citizens lack lobby access, leaving public welfare to lawmakers and affected groups.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Mutual Insurance Company
Kipling of the Arctic poet Robert W Service hailed
Readers pose questions to the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. Topics include Robert W Service dubbed the Kipling of the Arctic, locomotive numbering by railroads, university colors by faculty, a Civil War note on Stonewall Jackson, Barbara Frietchie, Oberammergau Passion Play timing for 1950, and meat carving guidance.
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Kipling
Arctic
Robert W. Service
Yukon
Montreal
United States
Stonewall Jackson
Barbara Frietchie
Whittier
Oberammergau
Germany
Anton Lang
Austria
Preventing Birds From Trees By Simple Deterrents
The method suggests tying colored balloons on long strings to trees to frighten birds. In warm weather, spray the tree with a fine hose and repeat daily for a week to deter the birds and encourage them to move elsewhere.
Reformation of football T formation introduced in 1940
The T formation was introduced in 1940 by Clark Shaughnessy of Stanford and George Halas of the Chicago Bears.
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Clark Shaughnessy
Stanford
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Barbara Frietchie Quote Attributed In Frederick Md Legend
The line is attributed to Barbara Frietchie wife of John Caspar Frietchie of Frederick Maryland. The exact wording is noted as Shoot if ye this old gray head with variations recorded by historians.
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Barbara Frietchie
John Caspar Frietchie
Frederick, Md. E
U. S
Germany
Ruhr
Rhineland
Moscow
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Modern Letter Writing booklet offers 100 forms
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau promotes a booklet on correct letter writing. It promises guidance for envelopes and various kinds of correspondence and is priced at 20 cents postpaid. Readers are instructed to mail a 20 cent coin with a coupon to Washington D. C. address.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
D. C
Street or Rural Route State Mail to Washington DC
A brief postal routing note indicates use of street or rural route addresses for mail destined to Washington DC. The fragment outlines mailing guidance without additional context or dates.
Truman warns Russia blocks Europe must rearm
Washington notes with Senate committee hearing as officials push a $1.5 billion arms program for Western Europe. Harriman cites renewed confidence from the North Atlantic pact and warns against appeasement. Administration argues lifting the Berlin blockade would not reduce the need for arms.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Berlin
Europe
Russia
W. Averell Harriman
Louis A. Johnson
Defense
Warren R. Austin
United Nations
Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Chamber Of Commerce Cocktail Debate Sparks Magee Denial
Missouri Congressman Clare Magee refused a U S Chamber social invitation calling cocktails insufficient to sway him from his liberal stance. He recalled a prior dinner where chamber leaders insulted lawmakers elected with liberal support and said he would not attend again.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Missouri
Clare Magee
Capitol
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Chamber
Magee
Unionville
Chamber of Commareasnaare
George Smith
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Smith
America
Havoc plans rest in Paris between film roles
New York actress June Havoc sister of Gyp see Rose Lee heads to Europe catching a midnight boat in Paris. She aims to rest and see France while noting future work and her wish to shed sexy roles for more serious parts like Sadie Thompson though unsure if she can fully abandon past image.
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New York
June Havoc
Gypsy Rose Lee
Europe
France
Rue de Rivoli
Paris
Miss Havoc
Broadway
Victor Mature
Betty Hutton
Alan Ladd
Donna Reed
Chicago
Gregory Peck
Sadie Thompson
Eire Sees 485 Registered Veterinarians Growth
Ireland reports 485 registered veterinarians and about 1 million dollars spent yearly on veterinary health remedies.
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Eire
P.health
George Hall joins Wisconsin Labor leadership on exec board
Ten years ago George Hall organizer of the Trades and Labor council AF of L joined the executive board of the Wisconsin Federation of Labor, filling a vacancy after the death of George J. Schneider. The Tulips win the Ladies Floral league title at Recreation alleys with 782 average, Iris close behind at 740. Lucian Michel upsets Capt Bobby Faas in the Central high tennis final to claim No 1 spot on Coach Weigent's squad for the Saturday opener against Winona.
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George Hall
Trades and Labor Council
American Federation of Labor
Wisconsin Federation of Labor
Hall
George J. Schneider
Appleton
Tulips
Evelyn Dowling
Mabel Nuttleman
Laura Hauser
Rosella Miller
Christie Garske
Jo Anderson
Iris
Lucian Michel
Bobby Faas
Michel
Walter
Babe) Weigent
Winona
Bill Hunt
Boone Koch
Clifford Greig
Dick Greig
South 23Rd Street
Kenneth Getter
Caledonia
Poland Urges End to Wasteful Practices Shrugs at Production Targets
In Poland government officials push for cost cuts and wage boosts as trials of factory directors for economic sabotage increase. At a national savings conference in Warsaw 1000 industry and union leaders were told to save 287500 dollars on costs this year. A Katowice military tribunal jailed five plant managers for coal sales to private buyers and another set faces charges of sabotage. For now workers complain wages lag behind rising living costs across the country.
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Warsaw
Poland
Katowice
Cracking Tool Clips Shells With Precise Teeth
A new hand tool resembles pliers and cuts tiny shell fragments rather than splitting the whole shell. The device uses specialized sharp steel teeth to crack just the outer shell in fine segments.
Automatic street lights switch by photoelectric cell
Street lights may now turn on and off automatically as dusk and dawn approach. A small photoelectric cell unit is designed to plug into the top of a suitably adapted lamp enabling automatic operation.
Political crack-up feared in Argentina over stagflation
Observers warn Argentina may face a political upsurge as trade stagnation, rising surpluses, and farmer and business discontent ripple through the economy and public mood.
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Argentina
Shanghai hospital gets its first ambulance
A Chinese hospital in Shanghai acquires its first ambulance after previously transporting patients by wheelbarrow, highlighting a shift in local medical logistics. The move signals improving emergency care access for residents.
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Shanghai
La Crosse Tribune Publication Information And Rates
Publisher and editorial staff credits listed for the La Crosse Tribune along with address 4th and Cass streets La Crosse Wis. Circulation contact numbers hours for missed papers. Home delivery and mail subscription rates given for local readers with zone pricing and advance payment terms.
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R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
G. G. Moriarity
Ed. Keefe
E. L. Burgess
Ass’t. Bus
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
la Crosse Tribune Company
4Th
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Tribune
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