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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1949
Page
4
The piece argues that planning is essential for growing cities to provide living centers in spreading areas. It notes suburban shopping centers emerge near big cities and spread to smaller towns, reducing traffic and crowding, while stressing foresight in parks and recreational facilities.
A biblical verse urges living with one’s spouse in happiness. It frames marriage as a joyful duty granted by God within life’s fleeting vanity and toil under the sun.
The article notes Senator Harry F. Byrd Virginia Democrat urges reducing federal expenses over new taxes to preserve private enterprise and avert excessive government growth He warns Congress and President Truman of fiscal danger and stresses overseas aid restraint as essential to national stability The fiscal year ahead looms critical for budget decisions.
A study notes smoke increases fuel waste and cleaning costs for businesses and homes. It cites a Cleveland store spending 100000 on a cleaning plant plus 35000 for spotting, 60000 for maids, 150000 for porters, and thousands more in markdown losses from smoke damage, illustrating widespread municipal expense from air pollution.
A writer urges readers to trust in a large man’s steadfastness and vows not to compromise. He asserts the individual will not stoop to underhanded tactics regardless of pressure.
A concise aphorism notes that patience and self-reliance yield better rewards. It emphasizes personal initiative and timing as keys to success. Counts as an uplifting reflection rather than a news item.
Washington notes show President Truman's 80 proposed domestic measures this year with only seven acted, as filibusters and delays stall bills on health welfare housing education and civil rights. Congress and agencies grapple with slow action and messy reform.
The Brannan farm subsidy is described as an effort to outperform Republicans on farm aid. Truman is portrayed as unwilling to let any party claim greater aid than his. The Roosevelt Truman plan is depicted as taxing heavily and redistributing funds to gain broad support, with claims it has worked.
The Sioux City Journal reports President Truman is likely to scale back his spending program instead of securing a tax increase. It notes that political clout does not replace formal power, even for the White House occupant, in guiding such fiscal policy.
MADISON Wis Gov Rennebohm proposes 16 million dollars for state capital improvements focusing on welfare institutions especially mental hospitals with library addition for the university. The plan prioritizes welfare over UW and relies on new taxes, with legislators likely approving a scaled funding package and a long term building fund.
A reader asks about Washingtons false teeth materials and wartime English coinages. John Greenwood ivory teeth from 1789 1791 1796 are detailed along with a lead based set and a possible elk tooth element. About 30 000 new English words arose from World War II depending on usage.
The sailor’s uniform features 13 buttons. The common belief is they commemorate the original 13 American colonies.
Artist James McNeill Whistler won a libel suit against critic John Ruskin, securing one farthing in damages. Whistler then wore the critic’s coin as a watch charm, adding a personal badge to his nocturnes and symphonies in defense of his work.
On June 11 1945 a government official took the oath of office aboard the aircraft carrier Shangri la during WWII. The vessel and its task force then moved to Leyte gulf for replenishment and recreation before operations against Japan.
The Sportin News notes this has occurred about twenty times since 1900 in boxing history with examples akin to Willie Pep. The pattern shows fighters losing a title and later regaining it, reflecting persistent comebacks in the sport.
Prince Philip of Edinburgh was born at Mon Repos on the Greek island of Corfu on June 10, 1921. His parents Prince Andrew and Princess Alice were living there at the time.
It was estimated that a refrigerator is opened an average of 48 times daily. This figure comes from a survey of 100,000 women conducted several years ago.
Smithsonian bird specialist notes that while some birds struggle to walk such as hummingbirds swifts and swallows others like robins sparrows and finches chiefly hop instead of walking.
The National Bureau of Standards reports a general risk of one death per 375000 people from lightning. This average figure does not reflect higher danger under conditions that expose a person to a lightning strike.
Dr William T Hornaday states that a gorilla's strength is the equivalent of three strong men. The claim aligns gorilla power with a triple human strength, illustrating perceived great physical capacity.
Washington notes 69 year old John L. Lewis adopts a softer approach to labor relations. Allied Syndicates and veteran publicist George Creel join his team to present a friendlier image and fairer bargaining with mine owners. Lewis shifts from loud strikes to quiet negotiation while promoting miners health and welfare.
Washington story details Dr. George W. Calver’s care for lawmakers and staff, funded by taxpayers, including hospital stays and heart screenings. It notes political attacks on a national health program while officials receive “socialized medicine” benefits. The piece also recounts staff lobbying woes and a long AFL union recall history involving George Berry.
A New York note chronicles British social figure Mrs. William Deane Barnes-Brand inspecting the musical Where’s Charley and inspired the Amy song Once In Love With Amy. It notes Christine Johnson in Porgy and Bess, Natalie Shaffer’s claim to play many roles, Mae West’s Diamond Lil comeback plans, Dee Avedon’s social-shell persona, and Elia Kazan’s rise from Yale to Broadway directing.
Ten years ago Candace Stephenson and Henry Oldenburg led Central high school graduates in rehearsing The Saturday Evening Ghost to be shown May 26 in the school auditorium. Badger golf standout Tris Haritos posted a 75 to beat Walter Hagen Jr. and earn top Badger honors. Harriet Fullerton joined the Delta Phi Delta art sorority at Wisconsin.
The future director Kazan joined Clifford Odets stage door moment noting a taxi driver look, then took the taxi driver role in Waiting For Lefty. Odets praised his entry to the play and his path toward directing prominence.
Two young ex servicemen in London found 38 000 pounds in banknotes on a doorstep near their second hand furniture shop in late 1946. They placed the money in a bank but have not yet decided its fate. Their lawyers say the funds are legally theirs, yet they fear a later claimant could force repayment. The men worry the windfall could both finance expansion and ruin them if challenged.
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