Rail Strike Threat Returns as Mediation Fails
The piece compares 1946 and current events as three operating railway brotherhoods resist terms while two accept a 152-cent wage, urging a bold government stand to avert a rail stoppage. It notes mediation under governmental supervision and warns of rapid disruption if a strike occurs.
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Eng Agein
Congress
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Mr. Truman
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Inc
John L. Lewis
Cain and Abel Question from Genesis 4 9
A biblical exchange presents Cain asked about his brother Abel and replies I know not. Am I my brother's keeper. The verse is cited as Genesis chapter four, verse nine, highlighting accountability among siblings.
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Cain
Abe
Genesis
Russia’s Strength in War Sets Bell for US Debates
Rep. Christian A. Herter argues Russia could mobilize weapons in a future war. He notes Russian output in war zones is down to 50 percent of 1940, offset by gains in Siberia. He compares defense budgets, steel, coal, and oil with the United States, stressing Russia’s manpower as its key strength.
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Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
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Siberian
Urals
Germany
United States
America
Henry Wallace Third Party Struggles With Symbol Choice
The Henry Wallace crowd debates a suitable animal to symbolize the third party but remains unable to decide as suggestions must conform to postal laws.
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Henry Wallace
Scientist Questions Cause of Increasing Human Skull Size
A scientist notes gradual cranial growth in humans but does not clarify the reason people should credit or fear a larger head. The remark provokes curiosity about evolutionary or environmental factors behind the trend.
Man-size Job Proposal Faces Graduation Clash
Graduates confront a bold proposition that saving the world requires personal scale effort. The debate centers on whether collective action or individual responsibility should drive solutions in tense modern times.
Stassen's Ohio gambit harms bid for Republican nomination
The piece argues Abraham Lincoln would back second choices over favorite sons, contending Harold Stassen’s Ohio campaign hurt his standing with conservatives and party leaders. It cites Stassen criticising Taft on labor policy, risking delegates and potential nominating troubles while boosting Democratic entry effects.
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Stassen
Ohio
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Minnesota
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Columbus
Pary
Truman
Birds and beasts align in weird housing appetite
Three odd incidents link animals and birds seeking shelter in human homes. In Viroqua a near sighted horse followed a woman into Harvey Cox's parlor, in Concord a damper reveals woodcocks in a chimney, and in Chicago a robin nests atop a front door light forcing a back door use. The trend, while unproven, hints at security fears amid housing shortages.
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ST. Louis Post Dispatch
Viroqua Wis
Harvey Cox
Cox
Concord
N. H
Sophie Ericson
Chicago
Robin
Stuart Gray
Gray
Milk drivers consider union penalty for quick deliveries
The St Louis milk wagon drivers union will vote on fining a milkman 25 dollars for sprinting from truck to door. The notice sparks debate about work ethic, union power, and fairness, with critics saying unions punish diligent workers and lower standards.
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ST. Louis Post-Dispatch
Horatio Alger
Tom
Milkmen’s Union
Pevely Board of Directors
St. Louis Dairy Co
Uprising in Bogota Sparks Big City Fear
Congressman D L Jackson warns that violence in Bogota signals a broader threat. He says the march of communism could spread to New York Chicago and San Francisco unless stopped.
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New York
Chicago
San Francisco
D. L. Jackson
California
Firestone Leader Urges Equipment Aid Over Cash
Harvey S. Firestone Jr., president of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, argues that recovery efforts should emphasize providing equipment and know-how rather than just monetary assistance.
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Harvey S. Firestone Jr
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Korea divided as of Red advances loom in Asia
DeWitt MacKenzie warns that a multi front Soviet push risks a unified Korea under communist control. General Hodges notes a pro Red unity conference in the North and predicts a likely all Korea government soon, complicating May 10 elections and solidifying divided Korea with ongoing foreign troop presence.
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John R. Hodge
U. S
South Korea
All Korea
Korea
United Nations
Hodges
Kim Koo
Kimm Kiu-Sie
Kimm
Kim
Unity Conference
Messrs
Germany
Answers to readers questions from the Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides Q and A on topics from post mail privileges ending December 31, 1947 to how many wage earners earned less than $2,000 in 1946. It covers Turkey’s geography, Holy Land extent, whaling rules, essential minerals, college athlete eligibility, Belva Lockwood electoral votes, and more.
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National Resources Committee
The
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Know Your Country Map of the United States for 15 Cents
Excerpt promotes a five color 21 by 28 inch map of the United States with Alaska Hawaii and dependencies. Features include time zones insets, state area and population lists, top 100 cities by population, travel distances, and scenic sites per state. Order via La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau for 15 cents postpaid.
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Alaska
Hawaii
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
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D. C
The
Blaze Strikes Block in Washington D C
Fire crews battled a blaze in a Washington D C street area, causing smoke and minor damage to nearby structures. No injuries reported as investigators examine cause and origin. Local residents were advised to stay clear as sparks and flames were contained shortly after.
Keystone Tariff Act Debate Shapes World Trade Policy
Secretary of State Marshall calls the reciprocal trade agreements act the keystone of U S foreign policy aiming to spur world prosperity and curb communism. The act lowers tariffs with 41 nations and is set to expire June 12 unless extended or amended by Congress as legislators weigh stronger oversight and potential economic impacts.
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California
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DeMolays Observe Mother's Day Program at Masonic Temple
The Order of DeMolay will observe Mother's Day with a devotion program at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Masonic temple. The Rev W Ross Conner will be principal speaker. Plans include a DeMolay flower talk. Members will bring their mothers to the meeting.
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Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
W Ross Conner
Truman-Petrillo duet opens musicians program
President Truman accepted an invitation from James C. Petrillo to a May 25 concert at Constitution Hall. The performance will inaugurate the American Federation of Musicians music appreciation program with Petrillo stating he will play the Rosary while the president accompanies on piano.
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Truman
James C. Petrillo
Constitution Hall
American Federation of Musicians
Petrillo
Wisconsin Corrupt Practices Act Under Review
Madison observers study the Wisconsin corrupt practices act under a legislative council subcommittee on judiciary led by Prof. William Young. They assess ceilings on campaign disbursements, disclosure of sources, and parity gaps between parties, noting loopholes allow unlimited voluntary committees and delayed expense reporting.
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Wis
Legislative Council
Wisconsin
Republican Party
Bob” la Follette
William Young
University of Wisconsin Department of Policial Science
Young
Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Haefner wins Eagles skat tourney first prize
Tribune reports Haefner won first prize with 2 1 net games at the Eagles skat tournament in club rooms Wednesday. Other prize winners included Ristow second 496 net points Broses third 72 Malloch fourth 17 net games Mungel fifth 456 net points Birnbaum sixth high play 100 and Muth seventh 25. Harold A. Johnson appointed patrolman in La Crosse police department bringing force to 47. LA Crosse State Teachers college track team gains seven firsts. La Crosse 68 points versus Gustavus Adolphus. TWENTY YEARS: Amelita Galli Curci concert in Eau Claire. attendees listed. Ruth Mildred Burch engaged to Clyde Van derbilt. Beta Theta Pi at Minnesota University formally dedicated. Rev C L Mears delivers dedicatory prayer. son Leon an officer. THREE DAYS AGO none.
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William T. Haefner
Eagles
W. H. Ristow
William Broses
Harold A. Johnson
Vine Street
la Crosse
John B. Webber
Johnson
Howard Johnson
la Crosse State Teachers College
Gustavus Adolphus
State Vet Affairs Group Schedules Meet in Wisconsin
Tribune Madison Bureau reports the legislative sub-committee on veterans affairs will hold its next meeting and hearing at the GAR state home for veterans in King to determine the institution's legislative needs. Sen. Bernhard Gettelman of Milwaukee leads the group.
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Madison
Wis
Veterans Affairs
Gar State Home For Veterans At
King
Bernhard Gettelman
Milwaukee
Newspaper masthead with staff roles listed
The document lists the publisher editor and editorial staff including T Burgess publisher R L Bangsberg editor J B Lienlokken news and photo editor Alfred W Rice city editor G G Moriarity state editor and department heads for circulation advertising and sales. It names Ed Keefe as circulation manager E L Burgess as assistant business manager A E Teachout as retail ad manager Luther Wilkins as classified manager.
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J. B. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
G. G. Moriarity
E. L. Burgess
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
Tribune publication and subscription notice
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