Memorial Day association appeals for funds to care for veterans graves
La Crosse Memorial Day association urges donations for annual grave care of veterans who died for freedom. May 12 letters renew support as more graves require upkeep and costs rise. Send checks to treasurer C F Bonneville at 525 Cass Street. only 10 days remain to respond.
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Memorial Day Association
C. F. Bonneville
Cass Street
Tribute To Airlift Men Welcome Home Celebration Planned
National military officials plan a formal reception in Washington and a 20 city road tour to honor Berlin airlift crews who flew and serviced the operation for 11 months. Congress may authorize a special medal. the effort cost America and Britain over 200 million dollars with over two dozen lives lost. The airmen deserve a national holiday from their labor and public recognition beyond medals.
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Britain
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U. S
Truman Rejects Advice On Economic Council Report
President Truman refuses to release the latest council of economic advisers report calling it confidential. He backs his standby authority to control prices and higher taxes despite the council’s contrary emphasis on cutting federal spending and opposing tax increases.
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American interests face limited profits after Communist take over Shanghai
The article notes American business in China will likely see slim profitability under the new regime in Shanghai while many firms try to adapt. It recalls that in Tianjin most American banks closed after the Red takeover and expects similar closures in Shanghai. 1947 exports to China totaled 353 million dollars.
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Tientsin
China
Halsey Urges Unrestricted Use of War Weapons
In a U S News interview Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey argues for full use of all weapons, condemns limits on armaments, and predicts Pacific reorientation. He contends carriers survived only by deck power, criticizes joint chiefs reform, and warns of Asia’s rising political force.
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Council of Economic Advisers favors smaller tax rise for budget balance
The New York Times reports the Truman administration may favor delaying tax increases and trimming expenditures to balance the federal budget. The panel's shift toward controlling inflation signals less emphasis on a $4 billion tax boost and potential elimination of some excise taxes.
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Truman
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Nourse
Communists Attack U S Press Over Trial Coverage
The Milwaukee Journal notes Daily Worker reports on the April 25 trial of 11 American Communist leaders before Federal Judge Medina. A government witness Garfield Herron is described with hostile terms, while the piece accuses the Daily Worker of framing and bias in its coverage.
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Daily Worker
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Illinois
Little Rock
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FBI
Arkansas
China Destiny in Indianapolis News
In the United States Congress some would back Chiang Kai-shek with dollars and arms but no American policy can solve the Chinese problem. The nationalists must wait and show friendship to the Chinese people until they can aid groups free from warlordism, taxation, or Soviet influence. The Chinese will set their own destiny free from foreign dictation.
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United States Congress
Chiang Kai-shek
China
First Appendicitis Op Sparks Public Speaking Roots
In 1883 the first appendicitis operation reportedly influenced early extemporaneous public speaking foundations. The anecdote links advances in surgery to communication technique, highlighting surgeons and audiences shaping practice amid 19th century medical theater.
Rennebohm Emerges as Wisconsin Political Leader
John Wyngaard reviews Gov. Oscar A Rennebohm's rise as head of Wisconsin's Republican administration. The governor shifts from business to politics presenting a concrete welfare and institutional plan, facing resistance on a veterans housing issue while preparing a supplementary budget and stressing doctor and staff quality in mental health care.
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Oscar A. Rennebohm
Oder
Wisconsin Education Commission
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
Nousing
Answers to reader questions from The La Crosse Tribune Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau answers readers questions on topics from Titanic speed to Tuskegee Institute dates. It covers iceberg collision speed at 21 knots, Tuskegee Institute founded in 1881, Coxey's Army size of about 500, and other general knowledge queries with concise facts.
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Massilon
Ohio
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Sterling Silver Composition Defined by Law
Sterling silver must contain at least 925 parts silver per 1 000 parts alloy. The exact percentage of other metals is not specified by law.
Red Letter New Testament Offer for Sunday Schools
A promotional note urges securing a New Testament with red words of Jesus, highlighting its aim to guide youth and teachers in righteous living. The edition includes 254 pages, thin paper, black flexible cover, selling for twenty five cents postpaid via the Coupon tion Bureau in Washington DC.
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Free Speech Tested by Supreme Court Ruling
The U S Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Rev Arthur Terminiello for disorderly conduct at a Chicago meeting, ruling that free speech may provoke unrest and invite dispute without nullifying limits. Justice Jackson dissented, warning against absolutes in free expression.
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Alabama
Christian Veterans of America
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Huey Long
Terminiello
Father Coughlin
South
Jackson
Supreme Court
France Will Not Evacuate Germany Says Bonnet
France informed Secretary Acheson it will not pull occupation troops from Germany despite the looming four power talks. Bonnet, returning from Paris, cited distrust of Germans and urged continuity of occupation forces. Acheson urged Schuman to reconsider before the May 23 foreign ministers meeting.
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La Crosse Tribune Publication Information and Rates
The La Crosse Tribune details staff roles, publication schedule, and circulation information. It lists editors, department heads, and contact methods, then provides home delivery and mail subscription rates with zone pricing and advance payment notes.
Archibald Receives Chi Epsilon Honor at Minnesota 1940
From The Tribune Files Ten years ago Charles D Archibald son of Mr and Mrs R G Archibald of La Crescent Minnesota was among three from the class of 1940 to gain Chi Epsilon honorary engineering fraternity membership at the University of Minnesota He is a Central High School graduate in 1935 and also belongs to Phi Kappa Sigma. Capt and Mrs R E Hammersberg and daughters Helen and Lois Ann are visiting Mr and Mrs Otto E Mueller in La Crescent. A 50 year public service career was honored at Winona as Mississippi Valley Public Service Co employees saluted R M Howard vice president.
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la Crescent
Minn
Chi Epsilon
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Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity
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Lois Ann
New York
Otto E. Mueller
South 17Th Street
Hammersberg
Winona
Mississippi Valley Public Service Co
R. M. Howard
Railway Brotherhoods Push Bond Drive for Safety
In Washington D C Eli L Oliver economist to the Railway Brotherhoods urged workers to buy United States government bonds as a safeguard beyond unemployment insurance and social security. He said saving now strengthens future security and protects democracy.
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Eli L. Oliver
Railway Brotherhoods
United States
Law allows teachers on state buses but limits their ride
In Raleigh North Carolina a new law permits teachers to ride on state operated school buses to get to work. Teachers are limited to hitchhiker status with no driving authority and bus drivers must not deviate from the regular route to pick them up. If seats are needed for children teachers must yield their seats.
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Raleigh
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North Carolina
Icebox Reuse Shifts From Blood Freight to Food Delivery
Detroit reports large scale reuse of travel iceboxes once used for eight million blood donations in the war now repurposed to move perishable foods to distant communities. The program highlights efficiency in cold storage logistics and ongoing food distribution needs.
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Detroit
Mich
Indian Railways Nationalization After Partition
All railways except about 25 small narrow gauge lines in India have been nationalized. The system covers a total mileage of 24 565 after the separation from Pakistan.
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India
Pakistan
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