GM Strike Averted Sets 11 Cent Wage Pattern
The 225000 CIO United Auto Workers reached a settlement with Chrysler and General Motors that introduces an adjustable 11 cent hourly wage increase and a living-cost based formula. The plan promises a three cent rise next year with potential further changes if living costs move, aiming to end a 14 day strike in Chrysler and influencing other sectors.
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General Motors
CIO
United Automobile
Chrysler Corporation
Paraphrased Bible Verse Quotation Cited
A short Bible verse reference is provided, noting belief tied to truth claims and a quoted line from John 8 45. The fragment suggests a doctrinal or theological context rather than a news item.
Stalin and Wallace Clash Over Cold War Cure
The commentary argues Stalin endorsing Wallace for president, notes Wallace proposals echo past UN and UNRRA ideas, and deems many remedies already tried. It cites Soviet resistance to U S and Russian reparations, warns against overoptimism, and portrays Stalin's support as cynical.
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Mier Stalin
Communist Party
Henry A. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Wallace
United Nations
UN Atomic Energy Commission
Ger
Germany
Japan
Austria
Russia
United States
non-Wallace
U.S. Auto Saturation Reaches Parking Space Limit
A note on 35 million automobiles in the United States highlights that saturation remains below capacity except for parking spaces, indicating infrastructure constraints limit further growth.
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United States
Don’t Fence Me In Inspiration Baffles Russia
A casual remark links the popular 1940s tune to Russia by suggesting the song’s line of space freedom gave Moscow ideas. The quip implies cultural influence and political symbolism tied to the era’s mood.
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Russia
Season sports mix baseball golf badminton and style
The season features baseball golf and badminton alongside a focus on latest fashion trends among players and fans. The report notes diverse athletic events and the exposure of contemporary attire at sporting venues.
Wind Carries Texas Country Store to Town Edge
A Texas wind shifts a rural country store toward the town border, likely one of the familiar trade winds shaping small communities. The drift hints at changes in local commerce and the store’s future location.
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Texas
Stassen and Dewey Fight for Delegates Beyond Primaries
Analysis argues that primary results do not determine the nomination as Oregon shows a split field. The piece notes Dewey leads in two-candidate races while Stassen loses in Ohio and Nebraska, and stresses regular party voters and preconvention dynamics. It predicts Dewey and Taft may consolidate support on final ballots.
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Washington
Stassen
Minnesota
Dewey
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Oregon
New York
Ohio
Taft
Abraham Lincoln
Wisconsin drivers blamed for rise in auto insurance costs
The Wisconsin Insurance Department foresees higher auto premiums as reportable motor vehicle accidents rose from 6,545 in 1943 to 36,758 in 1946. Injuries and fatalities surged, reflecting increased costs. The piece argues stronger driver records and stricter inspection, as used in Connecticut, could curb rates.
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Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Insurance Department
Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Department
Connecticut
ADANATIVE IN POLITICS ADA CRITIQUE OF TRUMAN
The ADA committee faults Truman for pursuing the nomination with executive power. The piece notes Roosevelt’s repeated renomination and his ruthless use of power including placing Henry Wallace on the ticket in 1940 and later backing Truman.
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Louisville
Henry Wallace
Harry Truman
Tennessee Woman Flogged for Revealing Secrets
A Tennessee woman was flogged for disclosing secrets amid strong calls to curb such punishment. Meanwhile a housing shortage is cited as trapping residents as piano music from a neighboring home continues to be a nuisance.
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Tennessee
Wisconsin Democrats split as Tehan hosts anti-Greene group
The Fond du Lac meeting reveals a formal anti-Greene organizing committee led by Tehan supporters. Greene retains title as state central committee chair but faces questions about central committee support and future action amid party infighting.
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Fond du Lac
Tehan
Greene
Milwaukee
State Central Committee
Green
Central Committees
Central Committee
Democratic Party
Democratic Organization
Ten Years Ago and Thirteen More Remembered
Tribune revisits ten twenty thirty and forty years ago noting travels to New Orleans and Los Angeles visits by Flint in Wisconsin residents and military posts. It mentions S T O Brien becoming adjutant and local civic events including parades plays and a plant beds display.
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Ambrose Mangner
George Street
Francis Duffy
Vine Street
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Calif
C. W. Newcomb
Flint
Mich
Frank W. Allen
South Seventh Street
S. T. O'Brien
la Crosse
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Watertown
Wis
Navy
Fassett A. Cotton
Milwaukee
C. S&s. van Auken
Main Street
J. C. Easton
Chicago
Mine Incentives Division Created in Interior Dept
The House Public Lands Committee approved a bill to establish a Mine Incentives Division within the Interior Department. The goal is to stimulate output and conserve strategic minerals.
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Washington
House Public Lands Committee
Interior Department
Security Board Begins Legislation to Stockpile Readiness
The National Security Resources Board plans a stockpile of ready made legislation for a potential full scale war effort. Chairman Arthur M. Hill announced a nine man legal advisory committee including Lloyd K. Garrison former NLRB chair and Henry S. Reuss former price administration board counsel.
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Washington
National Security Resources Board
Arthur M. Hill
Kenneth D. Johnson
Hill
Lloyd K. Garrison
National Labor Relations Board
University of Wisconsin Law School
Henry S. Reuss
Price Administration Board
Milwaukee
Second Division Club Sets Thursday Night Meeting
The Second Division association will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 8 p m in the VFW club rooms. Plans will be discussed for the Memorial day parade and the Freedom Train arriving June 25. Information will be available on the annual Second division convention to be held in Cleveland Ohio.
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Second Division Association
VFW
Cleveland
Two La Crosse Men Among 96 to Receive Degrees at St John’s
Will Receive Degrees Collegeville Minn two La Crosse men are among 96 graduates to be awarded degrees at the ninety first annual commencement exercises at St John s university May 30 Bernard J Quint son of Bernard P Quint 722 State street will be awarded the degree of bachelor of arts in philosophy Quint i enrolled in the major seminary at St John s William D Rudolph son of Mrs Emma E Rudolph son of Farnum street will receive the degree of bachelor of arts in philosophy
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Collegeville
Minn
la Crosse
St. John’s University
Bernard J. Quint
Bernard P. Quint
State Street
Quint i
St. John's
William D. Rudolph
Emma E. Rudolph
Farnum Street
Truman asks Congress to boost Social Security for retirees
President Truman urged Congress to raise benefits and expand coverage of the Social Security old age and survivors program. The current maximum is 44.80 monthly, with many workers earning far less in real terms, while about 20 million remain uncovered including farm workers, self employed, and domestic workers.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Social Security
President Truman
The
Red Cross
Tradition Follows In Episcopal Confirmation
In Waupaca Wisconsin the fourth bishop of Fond du Lac Harwood Sturtevant confirmed Roberta Ann and Leonard Schweitzer at St Mark's Protestant Episcopal church continuing a family line of four generations. The sequence began in 1879 with Amelia Lapham confirmed by Bishop John Hobart Browne and continued through Mrs Robert Holly in 1879 by Bishop C C Gratton and Mrs Gilbert Schweitzer in 1923 by Bishop Reginald Weller.
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Waupaca
Wis
Harwood Sturtevant
Fond du Lac
Roberta Ann
Leonard Schweitzer
St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church
Amelia Lapham
John Hobart Browne
Robert Holly
4-H Band Rehearsal Set In La Crosse County
La Crosse county 4-H band members gather at Bangor High School Friday at 8 p m for the first rehearsal of the season. Experienced members invited to join under Eleanor Jones who directs for her third year. Advisory committee includes Mrs Clifton Storandt and Mrs Ervin Nuttleman with contact through West Salem.
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la Crosse County
Bangor High School
Eleanor Jones
Bangor
Clifton Storandt
Walker
Ervin Nuttleman
Pleasant Valley Club
West Salem
DeWitt MacKenzie on Russia Peace Offensive and World Revolution
The author views Moscow's peace talk as a ruse to ease U.S. resistance to communism and to aid Soviet aims in Europe and Asia. He cites Tass commentary, Korea, France and Italy, Finland, and Yugoslavia as examples of Red strategies, warning the Cold War persists despite temporary lull.
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Moscow
Washington
Russia
America
Tass
Europe
Asia
United States
Korea
Citzens
France
Italy
Finland
Paasikivi
Leino
Soviet Union
Belgrade
Czechoslovakia
Haskin Service Answers Readers Questions in Tribune Bureau
Questions range from Hall of Fame choices in 1947 to origins of palm symbolism and the phrase feet of clay. Answers cite names like Lefty Grove Hubbell Cochrane Frisch and Madison Randolph with concise historical facts.
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Hall of Fame
Bob
Lefty) Grove
Carl Hubbell
Gordon
Mickey) Cochrane
Frankie Frisch
Herb Pennock
Harold Traynor
Committ Gunman To State Hospital
George Peterson, 30, who led police on a running gun battle after shooting at an officer and stealing a squad car, was committed to the Central state hospital for the insane in Waupun after a mental exam. He was captured on Highway 41 near Racine following his escape from Winnebago state hospital.
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Racine
Wis
George Peterson
Central State Hospital For
Waupun
Elmer D. Goodland
Peterson
Here
Winnebago State Hospital
Ruapehu Erupts Again With Loud Crashes and High Plume
Mt Ruapehu in New Zealand, an active volcano, renewed activity with several eruptions in one day. Loud crater rumblings accompanied a smoke plume rising about 9 000 feet above the 9 175 foot summit.
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Ruapehlu
Mt. Ruapehu
New Zealand
Uncle Sam's Almanac A Handy 52 Page Reference
A promotional piece touts Uncle Sam's Almanac as a useful year round reference with 52 pages of everyday information. It highlights constant daily use and encourages readers to order a post paid copy for twenty cents.
Cle Sam's Alma Nac 1948 Offer From Tribune
Information Bureau advertises a copy of CLE SAM'S ALMANAC 1948 for 20 cents postpaid. request note includes enclosure instructions and address for submission at La Crosse Tribune information desk.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Eve St
Washington
C. T
Cle Sam
La Crosse Tribune Publisher and staff listing note rates
The La Crosse Tribune announces staff editors and departments and provides home delivery and mail subscription rates. Listing includes publisher W T Burgess city editor Alfred W Rice state editor G G Moriarity and others with circulation department contact hours and pricing for mail subscriptions in various zones.
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R. L. Bangeberg
J. EB. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
G. G. Moriarity
la Crose Tribune Company
4Th and Cas. Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
the Tribune
Lee
Associated For
Call Tribune
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