Berlin blockade lifted but Soviet demands loom large
The Berlin blockade is lifted yet rail and road traffic remains restricted by Soviet demands. Trains from British and American zones must use Russian locomotives, with a cap at 16 daily trains, threatening food and fuel deliveries. The piece warns the Kremlin seeks Ruhr influence and a united Germany while Western powers argue at Paris for a fragile accord. It also notes US fears over UN staff espionage and possible visa tests to curb Communist influence.
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Berlin
Joe
Russia
Kremlin
Ruhr
Big Four Council
Paris
Acheson
Germany
Bonn
Bevin
Let Your Conversation Be Free Of Covetousness Quote
A Bible verse from Hebrews 13 5 urges contentment and assurance that God will never forsake believers. The text emphasizes steadfast support and warns against covetousness in daily life.
Royal friction over Wallis Windsor shadowing royal visits
The article notes Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson’s visits to Britain, the Duchess’s divorce history, and divided press reactions. It cites Lord Beaverbrook’s Evening Standard calling for lifting restrictions, while English custom keeps her from public functions. The Cincinnati Enquirer argues hosting a party differs from marriage into the royal family. Wallis Windsor remains out of favor.
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Edward VIII of
England
Mary
Wally Simpson
Duchess of Windsor
America
Duke of Windsor
Lord Beaverbrook
Evening Standard
Standard
Britain
Queen Victoria
Edward
Cincinnati Enquirer
Beaverbrook
Lawrence Oliviers
Princess Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Cincinnati
Wallis Windsor
McGrath predicts future of southern Democrats in party
DNC chair McGrath says southern lawmakers who oppose White House policies have no future in the party. He notes uncertainty as northerners, Dixiecrats, labor groups, and Republicans shift alignments, warning patronage ties may keep southern congressmen loyal to Democrats for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enator
J. Howard McGrath
Democratic National Committee
Congress
White House
Democratic Party
Michigan
CIO
Damyank
McGrath
Truman
Russia as Hermit Nation and its Paradoxical Ambition
The piece notes Russia's isolationist stance as unique, contrasting with other hermit nations. It argues Russia aims to block external contact while pursuing global dominance, viewing the iron curtain as a sign leaders fear mass information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussia
China
Korea
Japan
Paraguay
Russia
Result of UAW pension fight may shape future labor relations
NEA staff correspondent reports the Ford strike previews a UAW battle over social security programs and pension plans. Key figures include Walter Reuther, Richard Leonard, John Bugas, and Ford associates as talks loom toward a May 15 deadline and a July 15 contract expiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UAW
Ford Motor Company
Walter Reuther
Richard T. Leonard
Ford
John S. Bugas
Bugas
G-man
Reuther
Henry Ford II
Ford - Uaw
M. E. Beaman
Mel. B. Lindquist
M. M. Cummins
M. L. Denise
Answers to Questions from The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune information bureau provides answers to reader questions. Topics cover how John Marshall identified gold in 1948, tobacco blending with American leaf, bride rehearsal etiquette, and washing corduroy trousers.
Remembering a Family Crib Through Generations
A writer recalls the antique spool crib carried upstairs for Harriet the newest baby, tracing its history from Nancy and Polly to Steve Teddy Turk and Fanny, and pondering the joys and pains of parenting, memory, and a troubled world.
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George
Harriet
Seneca
Nancy
Polly
Steve
Teddy
Turk
Rascal
Fanny
Mary
Proverb Origins and Miscellaneous Q&A In a 19th Century Almanac
The source compiles brief Q and A items on diverse topics. It cites Mrs. Gaskell for a proverb origin, lists lava temperatures from Kilauea Paricutin Nyamlagira with values in C and F, notes New York City’s about 60 nationalities, explains horse mouth breathing, compares muslin and percale weights, traces German rulers to Verdun, references the 1893 locomotive speed of 112 mph, defines clock striking practice, and identifies Latakia tobacco as Syrian in origin.
Navy dental corps born by 1912 act of congress
The dental corps of the navy was established by an act of Congress on August 22 1912. The first two dental officers were commissioned on October 26 and October 28 1912. The Q A responses cover Twain anonymity the American Humane Association and U S prison population by region for 1947 with 152 564 inmates.
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Department of the Navy
Dental Corps of the Navy
Congress
Cotton belt spans Mississippi Basin to Oklahoma and Texas
The Cotton belt covers the lower Mississippi basin to Oklahoma and western Texas with over three tenths of the farm population in its 690 counties. An aperitif is a small alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite, serving as an appetizer.
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Mississippi Basin
Oklahoma
Texas
Home Law book offers practical guidance on daily legal matters
The Home Law book provides 48 pages of up-to-date rules on marriage and divorce, naturalization, contracts, notes, interest, wills, property, copyright and trade marks. It is a practical reference compiled for laymen by a layman, priced at 20 cents postpaid.
Request for Home Law Book Copy
The writer encloses 25 cents in coin wrapped in paper to obtain a copy of the Home Law Book from the Information Bureau in Washington D C.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St. N E
Washington
D.C
Madison Man's Death Inquest Continued to May 26
The inquest into Henry C. Niehus 36 of Madison Wisconsin was continued to May 26 for further investigation. Niehus died in a collision Friday night at a highway intersection in Wheeling township near Chicago. The driver Clifton Paul 18 of Chicago was held by Morton Grove police and was not injured. Four girls in Pauls car suffered slight injuries.
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Chicago
Henry C. Niehus
Madison
Wis
Niehus
Wheeling Township
Clifton Paul
Morton Grove
Paul
Outstanding UW Seniors Named
MADISON Wis. Mary Markham from Janesville and Dick John of Waukegan Ill were named outstanding seniors by the Wisconsin Alumni Association Friday night. Six juniors were also chosen: Sylvia Fudzinski West Allis William Johnson Racine Janice Wegner Madison Patricia Von Treba Milwaukee Tom Engelhart Wauwatosa George Wheeler Nyack N Y.
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Madison
Wis
Mary Markham
Janesville
Dick John
Waukegan
Ill
Wisconsin Alumni Association
Sylvia Fudzinski
West Allis
William Johnson
Racine
Janice Wegner
Patricia von Treba
Milwaukee
Tom Engelhardt
Wauwatosa
George Wheeler
Nyack
N. Y
Duluth Youth Bound Over On Homicide Charge
Roy C. Eckberg 19 of Duluth was bound over to the Superior court on a negligent homicide charge after his car struck and killed Tony Klenchok 69 near the Superior city limits last Tuesday. Eckberg waived a preliminary examination in municipal court.
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Superior
Wis
Roy C. Eckberg
Duluth
Superior Court
Tony Klenchok
Eckberg
Klenchok
Battle Shifts in War of 1812 Echoes of Peace
The article notes the grievances behind the War of 1812 had largely faded by its outbreak and claims the war’s pivotal battle occurred after peace had been declared, recasting the conflict in a cautious light.
La Crosse Tribune staff and contact details
Editorial and circulation staff listed for the La Crosse Tribune with roles in publishing, city desk, state editing, and advertising. Information includes address, publication schedule, postal classification, AP membership, and subscription rates for La Crosse area.
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W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
G. G. Moriarity
Keefe
E L. Burgess
Ass’t. Bus
Mgr
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
la Crosse Tribune Company
4Th
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Tribune
Mai
FDR Jr Faces Coalition in NY Race for Bloom Seat
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr fights a coalition in New York's 20th district as the Communist dominated American Labor Party links with Tammany Hall to oppose him. Support from Liberal officials and anti Tammany Democrats fuels a robust campaign and draws crowds while Browder notes his son’s success amid his political legacy.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Sol Bloom
New York
20Th
Europe
Romania
Iron Guard
King Carol
American Labor Party
Tammany
Fdr, Jr
Judge Shalleck
Vito Marcantonio
Labor Party
Congress
Jimmy Walker
Daily Worker
Old Guard
Tammanyites
Liberal Party
Roosevelt
Frankie Costello
Public hopes for money under Tru man plan face skepticism in Latin America
The piece weighs the point four plan, its private funding reliance, and historic US and British resistance to South American union. It recounts Bolivar's early vision for Central American unity, Uruguay as a buffer, and Britain and US interventions that shaped independence and border politics across the region.
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Truman
Latin America
South America
Ple
Spain
Simon Bolivar
Gran Colombia
Uruguay
Paraguay
River Plata
Argentina
Bolivia
Central America
United States
Britain
London
Brazil
Atlantic
Monaco
U.S.A
Monroe Doctrine policy contrasted with Latin American weakness
The Monroe Doctrine aimed to counter European interference as the hemisphere split into 14 weak states. The text argues it was noble in theory but ineffective in practice, likening it to a six week old child fending for itself. It notes the United States preached non intervention while following the same policy for over a century.
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United States
Europe
Latin America
Pearson
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Foreign Affairs
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By S. Burton Heath
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Murray
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Haskin Service
Eye St
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L. J. T. A. Marshall
Colonel Sutter
Frank Tripp
Smithsonian Institution
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Hawaii
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Syria
Mark Twain
American Humane Association
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Home Law Book
Washington, D. C
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Coalition For Congress
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Earl Browder
Communist Party
Lawrence Spivak
Meet the Press
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Browder
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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