Stassen Wins Strong in Ohio Primary After Tough Battle
The Ohio primary showcased Harold Stassen’s gains with six delegates secured and three more as consolation, underscoring a robust showing beyond rival Taft in a rugged contest. Analysts weigh the results, noting Stassen’s momentum in Wisconsin Nebraska and Pennsylvania write-ins.
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Lewis Announces Negotiation Meeting For Soft Coal Contract
John L. Lewis asks soft coal operators to meet on May 18 to negotiate a successor contract as the current one nears expiration June 30. The taft hartley rule requires 60 days notice to end the pact, setting the stage for a possible strike amid planned shortages and June vacation shutdowns.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
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Freedom Train Tour Reaches Wisconsin Stops
The Freedom Train, on a nationwide tour, touched its 37th state en route to Superior last Sunday and will arrive in La Crosse on June 25. At Superior 10,000 viewed the historic exhibits as youngsters protested a no under-12 rule, with further stops planned in Wausau on June 27.
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Quote by Pearl Buck on conscription shaping civic duty
The remark notes that under permanent military conscription an eighteen year old learns to regard the very forces that shape home church school and community with a lighter respect, reflecting Buck’s views on civic duty.
Pepper Says USSR Aggression Offends World Freedom
Senator Claude Pepper of Florida denounces Soviet aggression as an affront to independence and dignity for peoples worldwide, urging strong stand and support for global freedom.
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Florida
Women Work To Support Themselves And Others
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach notes a shift in female employment as 84 of 100 women now work to support themselves or dependents, moving beyond mere pin money or idle activity.
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Artificial crisis used to push universal military training
Henry A. Wallace claims an artificial crisis was created to fearmonger Congress and the public into approving universal military training and conscription.
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Henry A. Wallace
Rail Strike Politics Threaten Nationwide Disruption
President Truman faces pressure from railroad unions amid a standoff over the railway labor act and a presidential fact finding board. With eighteen unions backing proposals and three balking, the nation weighs the risk of a railroad shutdown and possible compulsory arbitration ahead of a looming strike date.
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Optimism For The Nineteen Fifties From Babson
Roger W. Babson reflects on a Florida trip and a Truman speech, urging higher output and savings to fuel prosperity in the coming era. He cites unity of global demand for capital, the need for innovators, and a shift toward production and nutrition education for the good of America.
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Wisconsin governor selects druggist for conservation post
The choice of Douglas Hunt by Acting Governor Rennebohm to join Wisconsin's conservation commission signals a shift from group consultation to appointing a trusted associate. Critics view the off the cuff nomination as prioritizing personal ties over broader qualifications amid a historically troubled conservation politics landscape.
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Questions and Answers From The Haskin Service
A reader asks about ancient kissing customs the highest and lowest lakes Titicaca and Dead Sea the number of Negro hospitals and other fact questions. Answers cover rubber naming by Priestley lend lease bases U S navy postings golf range size army overseas duty and more with concise historical details.
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Webster's Illustrated Tower Dictionary and Atlas Ad
A miniature 378 page encyclopedia with 16 pages of four color maps and a wealth of supplemental pages including synonyms and antonyms national parks presidents weights measures commercial legal and musical terms city and state populations earth statistics and an average height and weight table. Send for yours today for 30 cents post paid.
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Coupon Request for Dictionary Copy From Information Bureau
A reader submits 30 cents in coin wrapped in paper to Ihe La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau at 316 Eye St. N. E. Washington D C for a copy of the Dictionary.
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Solons Ponder Foreign Trade Reciprocals in Congress
In Washington the reciprocity trade agreements act faces renewal and Republican opposition. The act lowers tariffs on some imports and prompts negotiations with foreign nations to boost world trade. A Gearhart led subcommittee holds secret hearings as June 12 renewal nears.
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Teens Charged in Public Disturbance After Water Pistol Incident
Five teen age boys with water pistols targeted Mrs. Alice Whitney in Tulsa. She stopped their car and directed it to the police station where they were charged with public disturbance. The youths, free on $20 bond each, face municipal court today. Mrs. Whitney is identified as a policewoman.
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Cop Curbing Snake Causing Hollywood Traffic Jam
A snake blocked a busy Hollywood intersection as horns blared and drivers circled. Police officer E W Christiansen urged curb control and guided the reptile to the curb to ease the standstill.
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E. W. Christensen
Russia and Democracies Coexistence in Question
DeWitt MacKenzie weighs whether Russia can cooperate with democracies inside or outside the UN. Bevin argues no lasting settlement while Soviet policy seeks to spread communism. A two-world order could exist if Bolshevist expansion is halted, with recognition that time may alter the program.
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Music Drowns Out Gunfire in Tel Aviv Concert Night
Tel Aviv audiences heard Tchaikovsky Fifth drown the nearby fighting as Jaffa skirmishes faded. The Tel Aviv Philharmonic played in front row seats while Haganah posts and patrols marked a tense city life. Residents discuss symphonies, theater, and plans amid looming conflict.
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Washburn Mothers club elects Dittman president at annual meeting
Tribune reports Washburn Mothers club elected Mrs. Frank Dittman president at Wednesday afternoon session. Ar thur Raatz named vice president and W. E. Dunn secretary and treasurer. Also notes travel and small community updates from Riverdale and Loomis Street residents. Grace Rinzel sets local 20 yard breaststroke record at Women’s Athletic Association meet. Leona Reinhard leaves for Minneapolis to take Auto Country Club office summer post.
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Exemption board lists La Crosse county draft registrants
Thirty years ago the La Crosse county exemption board announced forty five names for the army entrainment call starting May 25. The next draft would not call more La Crosse men. Kenneth G. Salzer earned his lieutenant commission in the aviation corps ground division after training. Forty years ago a grocery store fire at 1608 South Seventh Street destroyed Herrman Schlicht's shop. The new park board plans to remove sign boards and other commercial features from parks to preserve beauty.
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Confess Theft. Boys Paroled To Pastors
Three Waukon boys aged juvenile confessed in Allamakee district court before Judge W. H. Antes to theft. They were paroled to local pastors after a severe lecture and returned most of the stolen goods including clothing fishing gear a camera fountain pens clocks tires lumber and other items.
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Dog mothers adopt piglets in Indianapolis scene
Happy the dog, without her own pups, has taken in two ten day old piglets in Indianapolis. The piglets respond to their foster mother with excitement, squealing loudly when Happy leaves them, as reported by L. W. Hahn.
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Western range land set for yearly sheep grazing
The 728 million acres of range land across 17 western states would support about 75 percent of the nation's sheep for part of each year.
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Staff roles at the newspaper
E. L. Burgess assistant business manager A. E. Teachout retail advertising manager and Luther Wilkins classifieds manager are named in the newspaper staff listing. The piece notes principal editorial and advertising leadership roles within the operation.
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