Shrine Circus Plans Proceed for La Crosse Event
Plans advance for the third annual Shrine circus set for June 10 11 and 12 in La Crosse with the Ways and Means Committee meeting at the Masonic Temple. Participants include Carl Wahlstrom Henry L Atlee Charles F Bonneville Norman E Schulze F W Crosby Harry Greene Melvin T Olson Obe Guberud and Howard L Aiken plus Clyde Bros circus and Great Hannaford Family with 81 year old mother as ringmaster Ruth Claudine aerialist and other artists. Merchants and professionals to sponsor groups of underprivileged children.
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The
la Crosse Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
Carl Wahlstrom
Henry L. Atlee
Charles F. Bonneville
Norman E. Schulze
F. W. Crosby
Harry Greene
Melvin T. Olson
Obe Guberud
Howard L. Aiken
Clyde Bros. Circus
Hanneford
Ruth Claudine
Shriners
Berlin airlift cost pegged at 190 million dollars
The national military establishment estimates the Berlin airlift cost at about 190,077,000 dollars. It covers 181,307,900 for the air phase by the air force and navy and 8,770,000 for the army ground work. The airlift spans from the start of operation vittles on June 26, 1948, through Thursday. Ending the airlift earlier would only slightly reduce the total.
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Washington
National Military Establishment
United States
Berlin
Air Force
Navy
Army
Our Children Writing In Public Places Old Practice Urge Cleanliness
Angelo Patri argues scribbling on walls stems from external stimuli and neglected, unattractive surroundings. He urges cleaning, better facilities, and beauty to deter vandalism, recommending school environment improvements and obedience training. He offers Patri’s booklet No 301 for 10 cents plus a 3 cent stamp.
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Foreign Service staff growth since 1778 marked by Franklin's era
The piece notes Benjamin Franklin as the first U S professional overseas foreign service officer in 1778. It details today’s service with 64 ambassadors and ministers 1 266 foreign service officers 211 reserve specialists 3 911 administrative staff and 2 300 women among Americans in service. It also mentions 7 000 alien employees and 28 consular agents.
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Washington
Benjamin Franklin
France
Foreign Service of
United States
Republic
Europe
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
England
Spain
John Quincy Adams
Netherlands
Russia
Great Britain
Washington Irving
Madrid
Columbus
Granada
Alhambra
Howard Paine
Tunis
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Liverpool
U. S
Foreign Service
Two Wisconsin Democratic Unit Meetings Announced
Madison reports two public meetings to organize county units. A Rock County unit will be formed at Janesville on Monday, while a Jefferson County unit will organize at Johnson Creek on Wednesday.
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Madison
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Wisconsin Democratic Organize Committee
Janesville
Rock County
Johnson Creek
Jefferson County
Group Seeks Flags for All City Lamp Posts
A newly formed American Legion post committee led by L. V. Weisen aims to place flags on all city lamp posts for Memorial Day Flag Day Fourth of July and other holidays. The plan has Chamber of Commerce approval and support.
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American Legion Post
L. V. Weisen
Chamber of Commerce
Maitre d Hotel Still Has Touch For Best Foods
Washington report notes Carlton maitre d Joseph Hess maintains high standards for formal dinners. He recalls the North Atlantic pact meeting banquet with Mrs. Truman complimenting the service. Hess regularly serves diplomats and officials, as Blair House under renovation cannot host large events.
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High and Mighty
Carlton
Joseph Hess
Hess
State Department
White House
Uncle Sam
Blairhouse
Stanley Woodward
Raymond Muir
Victoria Geaney
Blair House
Minnesota History Pageant Depicts State's Early Days
Minnesota Historical society presents a two day pageant at Whitewater state park near Winona and Rochester July 30 31. A 125 cast including 35 Indians from Red Lake will dramatize Minnesota from primitive days to 1849 territorial formation with music and stage effects drawing 20000 40000 visitors from nearby states.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Territory
Whitewater State Park
Winona
Rochester
Minnesota Territorial
Red Lake Reservation
Whitewater
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota Historical Society
Whitewater Park
Harold Searls
Will City
Izaak Walton League of America
Stanley S. Hammer
Searls
Hennepin
Fortelling
Whitewater Bowl
St. Charles
Standard Oil Expands to Meet Growing Petroleum Demand
Standard Oil and its subsidiaries say that despite rising demand, all petroleum products are available. The company credits its integrated team of drillers, transport workers, refiners, and marketers, backed by management and 97,000 owners, for investing over twice its three year net earnings in new facilities.
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Standard Oil
MARS
Marcella M. Skinner
Gulf of Mexico
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