Editorial on the rise of the city manager plan in Missouri
An editorial from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch argues the city manager form improves municipal services. It notes 876 U.S. cities used the plan by end of 1948, 30 more in 1949, with Beloit and Ashland in Wisconsin resisting, Rhinelander failing, and Illinois broadening permissive laws outside Chicago. The piece credits postwar trends and cites La Crosse as a future judgment point.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Missouri
Wisconsin
Beloit
Ashland
Rhinelander
Illinois
Chicago
la Crosse
Compulsory medical insurance vs voluntary plans debated
The piece argues voluntary health insurance is growing and may become adequate, while government compulsory coverage is questioned for inefficiency and tax burden. It warns that social security funding and added levies would strain paychecks and favor cooperative voluntary schemes.
No Change Of Heart Yet Moscow Eyes New Front In Cold War
The article argues Western nations misread Soviet intentions after the Berlin blockade. It states Moscow has not changed its aim of world domination and plans to withdraw from Berlin to reallocate forces. The piece predicts a forthcoming front in the East West conflict.
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Germany
Berlin
Moscow
Washington
Russia
China
Asia
Senate considering 50 000 inquiry into lobbying practices
The Senate Judiciary Committee weighs a proposal to spend 50 000 to probe lobbying in Washington. The plan aims to examine how lobbyists influence members of Congress and how officials may respond to such pressure, with disputes over scope and partisan motives.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
National
Congress
White House
Truman
Capitol Hill
Department of Justice
Department
Judiciary Committee
Iden Ae
Bose
Illinois poised to join city manager trend nationwide
Missouri cities adopting the fulltime administrator plan show growing efficiency and savings. Illinois sponsors an enabling bill to allow any city except Chicago to install a professional city administrator, aiming to catch up with 68 American cities added in 1948 and a total of 876 nationwide.
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ST. Louis Post Dispatch
Missouri
Excelsior Springs
Moberly
Neosho
Brookfield
Nevada
Lebanon
University City
Hannibal
Charleston
DeSoto
Marshall
Slater
Columbia
Mexico
Richmond
Waco
Tex
Meridian
Miss
Chicago
Illinois
Dewey Senate Bid Comment Sparks State vs Outsider Debate
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues that Governor Tom Dewey should be invited by New York voters, not outsiders. It cautions against Washington insiders pressuring Dewey’s run and urges non New Yorkers to stay silent while New Yorkers decide. It notes Dewey’s past regard and cautions against shellacking from voters outside New York.
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Brewster
Maine
Dewey
U. S. Senate
U.S. Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Iowa
Senate
Wisconsin Statehouse Notes On Reinnebohm and Senate
John Wyngaard reviews Madison politics noting Governor Rennebohm acts without formal political advisers. The piece cites stalled labor benefits plans and Pike program backlash, staffing questions for U.S. district attorneys Cronin and Cashin, and lawmakers' mixed views on lobbying reform. It highlights figures like Sen. Wiley, Sen. Buchen, Jess Miller, Marion Mumford, and Speaker Nicol.
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Madison
Wis
Statehouse Press Gallery
Rennebohm
Warren P.nowles
New Richmond
U. S
Wisconsin
Tim Cronin
Milwaukee
Charles Cashin
Washington
Jerome P. Fox
Chilton
Paul R. Alfonsi
Phil la Follette
Minoqua
Assembly
Progressive Party
Statehouse
Wisconsin Towns Association
Sen
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin Citizens Public Expenditures Survey
Marion Mumford
Miss Mumford
Gus Buchen
Sheboygan
Senate
Jess Miller
Richland Center
Nicol
Assembly Committee On Conservation
Questions and Answers From The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides brief factual answers on topics from ballet history to taxes and famous dogs. Highlights include Beauchamps codifying five ballet positions around 1670, 1947 income tax data, Lafayette Escadrille details, violin varnish myths, Byron Pope Cowper Scott dogs, and diphthong w as vowel examples.
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Pope
Cowper
Scott
Lord Byron
House Plants booklet offers care tips for year round greenery
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau promotes a 30 page illustrated booklet named House Plants. Send 10 cents postpaid to receive guidance on proper care and common mistakes for unsuccessful plant keeping.
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Washington, D. C
Russia tactics may shift but goals stay unchanged
James Marlow argues that changing tactics does not alter the communist aim to dominate. He notes Berlin blockade’s end, Western airlift, Marshall Plan, and Atlantic Pact as failures for Russia, with renewed talks planned May 23 while warning of future risks.
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Berlin
Europe
Western Europe
Western
Russia
U. S
Britain
France
Germany
Monument to people to people friendship found in Alabama
The Jacksonville Alabama area honors an International House at Jacksonville State Teachers College funded by local donations. Prof James H Jones led student exchanges with France, building a symbol of cross national friendship. The piece argues inviting 1000 Russian students could pressure the Kremlin while promoting peace through people to people ties.
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Ala
Washington
U.S. A
Alabama
Black Belt
Harry Ayers
James H. Jones
North
Professor Jones
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France
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Anniston
Piedmont
Champ Pickens
Montgomery
Italy
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Denmark
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Russia
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Shostakovich
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Firestone Rubber
Akron
Stalin
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NAM
Thore
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Navy School Graduate Becker Receives Machinists' Training
Navy School Graduate John C Becker fireman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Christ J Becker 717 Vine Street was graduated from the naval machinists' school at the naval training center Great Lakes IN The 14 week course covers maintenance operation of pumps boilers and shipboard mechanical equipment Graduates are assigned to fleet units to perform specialized duties
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USN
Christ J. Becker
Vine Street
Naval Machinists’ School
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Seismic method uses shaped charges above ground in oil search
An improved seismic technique locates probable underground petroleum deposits using shaped explosive charges set off above the ground, removing the need to drill shot holes and reducing costs.
Inverness St Columba Church Adopts Upholstered Tip-up Seats
After eight years of meetings in a movie theater the St Columba church congregation in Inverness Scotland plans a rebuilt church with upholstered tip up seats for comfort and practicality.
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St. Columba Church
Inverness
Scotland
East Africa Hides and Skins Drive Backed by Three Nations
Uganda Kenya and Tanganyika unite to develop the East African hides and skins industry. They levy a duty on exports to fund the plan, according to Dar es Salaam dispatches.
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Uganda
Kenya
Tanganyika
Dar-es-Salaam
Namib Desert Golf Course Digs Sea Water for Greens
Walvis Bay in South-West Africa hosts a bizarre golf course buried in the Namib desert. The course is below sea level with no rainfall or trees, and digging reveals seawater beneath. Players reach greens where a wooden scraper smooths the sand before putting.
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Johannesburg
Walvis Bay
South-West Africa
Namib
Ten Years Ago in La Crosse Bridge Dedication Plans
The Tribune recalls ten years since Frank Sisson led the La Crosse citizens bridge committee after the 1935 Mississippi river bridge accident and notes his appointment as general chairman for the dedication of a new 1 500 000 high bridge. Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway visited La Crosse with about 10 000 onlookers welcomed to the city, the luncheon at Mrs. Adolf Gunderson's home.
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Frank Sisson
la Crosse
Mississippi River
Adolf Gunderson
King Street
Sao Paulo Building Boom Reaches New Highs
Construction activity in Sao Paulo Brazil climbs to record levels with rural district housing for workers driving the surge as builders rush to meet growing demand and supply.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
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