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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1949
Page
4
May marks the opening of park season with more families picnicking at Myrick Water loo and Onalaska. The piece notes public investment and administration for park facilities and urges the minority who vandalize to stop carving initials and wasting resources and to seek other amusements.
A religious line from Psalms 11 4 describes the Lord seated in heaven with eyes that discern all. It emphasizes divine oversight and the moral judgment of humankind. The verse sets a reverent, contemplative tone for devotional reading.
The piece argues the Berlin blockade failed due to the airlift and mocks Soviet promises. It supports open international conferences with press access and no secret deals, hoping open dialogue can avert war and spare “little people” from atomic peril. It notes Stalin’s overture as a result of pressures from Russians calling for peace.
Leading administration spokesmen warn deflation adds urgency to cut government expenses. Senator Byrd urges slashing domestic programs, while Senator George cautions against tax hikes or deficits and favors trimming foreign outlays first. If Congress is willing, broad reductions may follow.
An Illinois woman paid for her sweetheart's false teeth, but he jilted her. Now he faces opportunities to snap at other chances as she seeks restitution and exposure of the fraud.
County tax office clerks were ordered to show more courtesy to those on the personal property tax list, with emphasis on fair treatment for taxpayers.
A traditional remedy suggests eating garlic to combat colds and warns that the person with a cold will stay away. The ordinary hygiene belief links garlic consumption to preventing illness transmission.
David Lawrence questions whether President Truman has committed an offense under the Constitution by using patronage to influence congress. The piece cites the federal criminal code on bribery and notes ongoing concerns about political corruption and ethics in government. It argues such threats threaten democracy and may echo totalitarian control, though most congress members remain unlikely to be swayed.
An Atlanta Journal editorial laments human pretensions about earth shaking events after a Northwestern quake. It notes a Oregon senator’s dramatic bill description and a professor’s ill timed claim Earthquakes never happen in Oregon. The piece argues against overconfident rhetoric and underscores nature’s overwhelming forces.
The article notes a spring urge among city residents to escape weekends into the countryside. It describes congested highways, fumes, and honks as cities empty toward rural retreats, echoing a broader trend of seeking relief from urban crowds.
University of Illinois expert B. L. Weaver suggests farm families dedicate a corner of a field near the farmhouse for a garden. Size it so rows match field corn width, enabling easy cultivation on field trips with minimal extra effort.
Citizens express growing discontent over tax burdens. Business leaders say high taxes deter new ventures and investment, blaming city councils, boards of supervisors, and school boards rather than assessors for the heavy load.
A fragment in a humorous, clipped voice notes a wish to escape to a place far from here and mocks meddling by the small or petty. The text suggests a desire to change surroundings and a playful tone about traffic and order.
Madison reports reveal a rift between Gov. Rennebohm and the Republican legislature on veterans housing aid. The Senate backs the Laird-Lenroot bill emphasizing loans to veterans, while the governor favors decentralizing funds to county administrations in a home rule plan. Public dispute signals failure at bipartisan teamwork on a major issue.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau answers readers on salt sources and methods. Salt beds lie along Avery Island Louisiana with others in Michigan New York Ohio Kansas Louisiana Texas and California. Fiesta ropes originated in Mexico and Southwest Indians used decorative gourds seeds and pods. Jockey apprentice rules show no schooling required but effect of the apprentice allowance requires a binding contract after one year with parental consent if underage.
When an apple is cut the enzyme tyrosin is released and reacts with oxygen in the air to form melanin, a dark pigment that causes the cut surface to brown.
The Freedom train was christened on September 17, 1947, marking the 160th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution in Philadelphia.
The Israeli constituent assembly elected January 25 1949 includes 12 women. Members will be known by the ancient title Hav er comrade with feminine Havera. An estimate notes the body’s area and related human surface area questions.
The original seedling was found by John McIntosh while clearing land in south eastern Ontario Canada after his 1796 Mohawk valley migration. He transplanted it to his garden where it thrived for years, and a monument was raised in 1912 near the old tree’s site on the McIntosh farm.
United States experts summarize years of pest warfare in a compact booklet with illustrations. The publication includes a four page section on DDT as a household insecticide and offers a 15 cent postpaid copy through the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau.
Mail to Washington D C. The fragment references an address format used in notices or classifieds, indicating a routing detail for a mailing address to the district capital. No further context or entities are readable.
Washington report notes congress has reached the halfway mark with four months gone. Action has been meager with long committees and witnesses dominating. The rent control law passed, while bills on children’s health funding, Marshall plan support, labor reform, and civil rights face uncertain fate in a divided Congress. Senate moves on education funding and Europe arms funds remain in doubt.
The Chicago based Commission on World Peace of the Methodist church urged calm objective appraisal of communism while reaffirming support for the Marshall Plan. It called for U S ratification of the UN human rights declaration and a reduction of armaments to end the cold war in Europe. The 27 member group elected by Methodism's general conference adopted a statement of resolutions.
Mexico reaches near full employment except for ongoing strikes. Workers protest across several industries, while government reports show tight labor markets and steady hiring.
Washington roundup covers Soviet pressure on Iran easing after UN moves, Evatt’s UN optimism, Austrian jitters from Hungarian fortifications, and a Yugoslav steel plant deal. It highlights Gen. Clay delaying a German state charter, then Murphy’s intervention, and Sen. Baldwin’s scrutiny of foreign decorations including Vaughan medal.
President Truman told the National Association of Farm Directors that prices matter little without a fair and square balance among producer, processor and consumer. He described such balance as the aim and a real feature of the farm program.
A large barley crop in New Zealand was devastated by a massive caterpillar infestation. Farmers report widespread damage and potential economic impact as sheaves remain unharvested.
The Tribune reviews ten, twenty, and thirty year old items. Ten years ago Mrs. C A Petry Jr and Miss Dorothy Petry visit LeMars and Sioux City while others attend U S Chamber of Commerce events. Twenty years ago George Seidel ran for a new highway post and Margaret Wirth won junior typing honors. Thirty years ago W B Wilcox moves to Janesville for car service work and La Crosse Motorboat Club joins the Western Power Boat Association with Frank Watson returning to La Crosse.
Editorial staff and city desk members listed for the La Crosse Tribune with contact and department roles. Notices include circulation call hours and home delivery and mail subscription rates for La Crosse, Wisconsin, with zone pricing and payment terms.
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