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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1946
Page
6
Government seizure moves forward with approval from operators and miners for Secretary Krug as administrator. A three way welfare fund administration may form, wage gains around 18.5 cents, and continued work under government operation appears likely as truce deadline nears.
Secretary Byrnes defends frank Paris report and the principle of open diplomacy. He argues that revealing truth strengthens free government, warns isolationists, and says cooperation without sacrificing principles is needed to avoid future war. The piece portrays American resolve to push for peace and resist Europe’s turmoil.
Senator Mead urges complete information from the navy department on widespread misappropriation of government property at Pearl Harbor during the war. Secretary Forrestal’s report may be a skeleton, but it names 18 officers and speaks of stolen money and goods, possible bribes, and a conspiracy to rob $200,000, demanding accountability and stiff penalties.
The youngest service argues a separate uniform boosts pride and esprit de corps. While some object to flashy attire, officials note no plan to merge services. if air corps adopts a bold scheme, the army should consider restyling its own dress to avoid recruiting advantages for flyers.
The Allied four nation committee governing Germany endorses Hitlerism and orders destruction of German books with fascist content. The move will make burned works into collectors items and prompt future curiosity about the hidden truths such books once supposedly held.
The Marshfield News Herald argues for parking meters indicating they speed traffic, prevent long in-front-of-store parking, and generate modest revenue. It counters the view that the poor should not pay and asserts motorists will pay for convenient parking near stores.
The Waupaca County Post reports an aged lady was critically wounded by a set gun aimed at a deer trail in Iola. The incident highlights the dangers of illegal deer hunting and improper firearm disposal. It calls for drastic action to prevent future traps in woods.
The paper argues public anger at John L. Lewis is misplaced noting he is exploiting a situation created by voters and elected representatives. It contends many critics helped create the crisis through their votes.
Objections arise from ex servicemen to using de activated army and navy camps and barracks as temporary adjuncts to bulging universities. Camp life is distasteful though veterans will gain liberal education benefits, making the repurposed encampments a proposed solution to housing and classroom shortages.
James Marlow examines whether Congress could outlaw strikes and how such a law would be challenged. He notes the Constitution lacks an explicit labor right to strike, cites Norris-La Guardia and Taft on strikes as lawful tools, and discusses potential arbitration in a future where strikes are banned.
Tribune notes Warren W. Chase forester at La Crosse soil conservation service moves weekend with promotion to regional forestry post overseeing Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Illinois Missouri. Also mentions Yarrington and Emma E Brown initiation at Wilson Colwell Relief corps and other regional items.
Wisconsin party contenders for the August 13 primary show little statewide competition. Incumbents mostly seek renomination. in several districts a few challengers from Democratic and Republican sides emerge, including John Redstrom in the first, John Louis in the second, and Kersten versus Timmerman in Milwaukee area fights.
The column provides factual Q and A items on topics from venomous snakes in the U S to the first electric lights on a warship and radios, peach production by state, per capita E bond investments during wartime, and Paine's The Crisis.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau advertises a book titled Children’s Favorite Songs. It includes nursery songs singing games folk songs patriotic tunes and Sunday school hymns with words and music. The appeal requests 25 cents by coupon and provides mailing details to Washington DC.
The analysis notes that security moves can backfire, with Byrnes urging careful restraint. It discusses readjustments after World War II, Soviet expansion concerns, and Western suspicions of Moscow’s Mediterranean ambitions, leading to a Western call for a slow-down and show-down to limit concessions to Russia.
Veterans over 38 who were honorably discharged allege they received no mustering-out pay. They describe losing jobs, selling businesses, and sending remittances home while waiting for pay and warn that denial could affect future benefits. They urge pressure on Congress and veteran organizations to secure compensation.
County Clerk Esther Domke warns a car title holder who kept the vehicle title after buying license plates for car number 63-637 series 2. The title must be sent to Madison to complete the transaction. contact Domke’s office immediately.
The safety council of Greater St. Louis is conducting an automobile driving school for women motorists. The course consists of four lectures on consecutive Monday afternoons with a written exam at the fifth session.
Publication details list the La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press as the La Crosse newspaper with editors and office address. It notes second class matter status dated 1904 and its association with the Associated Press and Lee Syndicate.
Lincoln school students witnessed a gym exhibition directed by Mrs. June Ruoff and William Scheitzach. Pyramid builders included Larry Nutter and others. tumbling featured Carol Lappin and Dick Vaaler. rhythm and marching routines were performed by eighth and seventh grade girls with three folk dances.
When the coffee supply from the Dutch East Indies was cut off in 1782, England shifted to tea and began importing it from India.
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