Paris meeting opens amid amiable mood with tough talks ahead
The fourth attempt by foreign ministers of the Big Four to settle Germany opens in Paris with polite exchanges led by Vishinsky and a sense that hard bargaining will follow. U S officials say America enters the talks in a stronger position than since Yalta, while Russia shows waning influence. The piece reflects on Roosevelt's Yalta concessions and Stalin's demands, noting Soviet gains after the war and the atomic end to Japan.
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Paris
Russia
Vishinsky
Germany
Washington
Acheson
State Department
United States
Yalta
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Stalin
Roosevelt
Europe
Siberia
Asia
Poland
Baltic
States
Japan
Korea
Wounds in thine Hands Questioned by Friends
A verse from Zechariah 13 6 is cited noting the wounds in hands as a sign of injury within the house of friends. The quotation emphasizes loyalty and betrayal themes in biblical prophecy.
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Zechariah
La Crosse Tribune Photo Staff Wins Inland Prizes
La Crosse Tribune photographs were prize winners in the Inland Daily Press association contest. The staff has grown to three full time photographers with a fourth on reporting trips and has claimed Inland prizes for four consecutive years. Winners this year include Frances Burgess and Harry Larsson. Only 53 places were awarded from 563 pictures by 175 photographers across 56 papers. The Tribune covers the Coulee Region under its motto Getting Better All the Time.
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la Crosse Tribune
Inland Daily Press Association
Tribune
Inland
Frances Burgess
Harry Larsson
Coulee
Nazi party banned in Lower Saxony by British authorities
The British military government ordered the abolition of the Deutsche Rechtspartei in a Lower Saxony district, confiscating funds and records for provocative nationalist and militaristic tendencies. Critics warn revived Nazism poses dangers and urge condemnation of Nazi crimes.
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Germany
Deutsche Reichtspartei
German Right Party
Lower Saxony
Russia
Hitler
Snyder to Step Down From U Minneapolis Regents Post
Fred B. Snyder, re-elected chairman of the University of Minnesota board of regents, has served since 1914. At age 90, his term ends in 1951 and he will resign to allow a younger man to take his place, a gesture the university values highly.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Fred B. Snyder
University of Minnesota Board of Regents
University of Minnesota
Snyder
Truman Delays Taft-Hartley Repeal Prospects in 1951
Washington observes President Truman resists repealing Taft-Hartley until potentially 1951 amid 1950 elections. He rejects compromise bills, favors administration measure, and signals strategic patronage use to sway Southern Democrats. Labor and management seek clarification to reduce disputes and revive collective bargaining.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
House of Representatives
House ‘Labor Committee
Senate
House
What Others Think Britain On The Way
A World-Herald opinion piece argues Britain follows totalitarian trends as socialist politicians borrow money from the United States. It claims freedom in America outpaces Marxist and socialist systems and suggests some Americans favor the other model. The piece critiques rational discourse on economic systems.
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Britain
Omaha
United States
Charged With Emotion in Madrid Ambassador Debate
The New York Herald Tribune argues that sending an ambassador to Madrid carries heavy political and emotional weight, reflecting shifts in European and global relations. The piece notes Kremlin ties render an ambassador there less consequential, while Madrid would signal far-reaching policy implications.
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NEW York Herald-Tribune
Madrid
Kremlin
Europe
Treasure Hunt Knoxville Express Taxes Behind Every Tax Body
A historical note explains that modern treasure hunts focus on taxes within government entities. The piece suggests taxpayers seek value in public funds rather than buried plunder, framing tax revenue as the modern treasure.
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Knoxville Express
Quotes on tax law and individual rights by Vivien Kellems and Henry Steele Commager
The text presents two quotations. Vivien Kellems argues Congress could end up forcing individuals to buy and use a shovel to dig a ditch as a parallel to tax collection. Henry Steele Commager praises the American as optimistic and responsible, noting past duties and future fulfillment.
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Congress
Internal Revenue Department
Vivien Kellems
Connecticut
Radio and Movies Shaping Youth, Says Motion Picture Aide
Roger Albright, directing educational services for the Motion Picture Association, argues that radio and film exert a generally beneficial influence on American youth, countering concerns about juvenile delinquency.
Secretary Brannan Reflects on Agriculture and Progress
A Brannan quotation emphasizes American reliance on efficient farming and unseen impacts of science and technology on agriculture. He notes society often underappreciates these effects and the nation’s farming advance.
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America
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
War's Desolation Remains Despite Hopes for Peace
Minister Peter Fraser of New Zealand states that the desolation from war is extensive and that even the most optimistic cannot call it peace. The remark underscores ongoing strain and cautious outlook amid postwar recovery.
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Peter Fraser
New Zealand
Wisconsin audit sparks capital debate over college funds
The Wisconsin audit of University of Wisconsin intercollegiate athletic funds prompts questions about improprieties in expense accounts and ticket distributions. The report highlights a rising state audit agency led by J.J. Kelliher, drawing attention to public money oversight and political reactions in Madison.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
University of Isconsin
State
University of Wisconsin
Isconsin
Commonwealth
J.J. Kelliher
State Department of Audit
Letters on rent control and park cruelty from readers
George C. Will argues rent control risks and government overreach endangering private enterprise, while another reader laments children at Myrick Park harming animals and urges fencing or supervision. The column presents reader opinions on public housing, property rights, and local safety.
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Tribune
Washington
Land
Ours
Abraham Lincoln
Uncle Sam
Assembly Chamber
Madison
Wis
Myrick Park
Bird Flies to School Follows Lawton Student
Lawton Oklahoma junior named Akin travels to school on a motor scooter with a misread ailment described as a gentle oddity. A bird reportedly flutters behind him as he rides from ten miles northeast of the city.
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Lawton
Okla
Junior Akin
Here
Junior
New Zealand Hero Warns Against Drink and Smoke
Sir Bernard Freyberg Victoria Cross recipient and governor general of New Zealand urges youths to avoid spirits and excessive smoking at a university graduation. He warns that drinking and chain smoking store up trouble for themselves and harm future prospects.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Bernard Freyberg
Bernard
Public Servant James Forrestal Under Harsh Public Scrutiny
Washington notes reflect on the dangers of public life as Rep Hale Boggs cites abuse of James Forrestal. The piece highlights criticism faced by public figures and quotes David Lilienthal on the role and accountability of those in government service.
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James V. Forrestal
Hale Boggs
The
House
Paul Hoffman
Studebaker Corp
Marshall Plan For
Ater
Maghall Plan
Congresmen
Truman Barkley banter as Acheson leaves for Paris
Washington reports lighthearted exchange as President Truman and Vice President Barkley bid farewell to Secretary of State Acheson at the airport before his Paris conference. Acheson later faces internal UN voting tensions and GOP budget critique amid Israel Franco debates.
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Washington
Truman
Barkley
State Acheson
Henri Bonnet
V. P
Acheson
Warren Austin
U. S
United Nations
State Department
Rotary Acheson
Israel
United Nations Assembly
Lake Success
Austin
Vermont
Senate Appropriations Committee
Paris
Franco
Spain
Appropriations Committee
Wherry
Ray Atherton
Mrs. Roosevelt
Ben Cohen
John Foster Dulles
Exchanges and Divorces At The Chicago Board of Trade
A Chicago Board of Trade official describes quirky callers who seek divorces shorts and baby carriages to trade. Bernice Durkin, a public relations secretary, notes the exchange handles grains and has no divorces or baby carriages to offer.
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Red Chicago
Chicago Board F Trade
Bernice Durkin
of Trade
Public Relations Department of the Navy
Navy
Navy Public Relations Department
Board
Local figures elected to church and civic posts
Miss Virginia Tyler of 110 North Ninth Street was elected president of the YWCA cabinet at Knox College Galesburg Illinois. Rev George Alvilden of La Crosse was chosen president of the La Crosse Circuit Luther League at Black River Falls. Other officers include Rudolph Reque Beatrice Fremstad and Helen Smeby.
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Virginia Tyler
W. A. Tyler
North Ninth Street
YWCA
Knox College
Galesburg
George Alvilden
la Crosse
Luther League
Black River Falls
Rudolph Reque
Galesville
Beatrice Fremstad
Pigeon Falls
Helen Smeby
Holmen
Local Merchants Map Early Closing for Welcome of Co M
Retail merchants voted to close their stores at 5 30 P M to join employees in a welcome demonstration for Co M arriving on the North Western road. The public works board offers free bridge passes following the common council action and the city prepares for the National Association of Stationary Engineers convention set for June 18 1920.
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B.C. Miner
National Wegister Co
R. Schwalbe
A. Raberse
Co. M
North Western
Board of Public Works
National Association of Stationary Engineers
Calcutta Port Breaks Peacetime Cargo Record
Calcutta port reports a peacetime record with 718000 tons handled in March 1949 excluding bulk petroleum. Docks Manager K Mitter notes this surpasses prior peacetime figures and matches wartime highs, placing Calcutta among world_class ports and ahead of others east of Suez.
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Calcutta
K. Mitter
Mitter
Suez
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Columbia University
John Wyngaard
Wisconsin Athletic Fund
Kelliher
George C. Will
Caledonia Street
Lacrosse Tribune
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Davi Lilienthal
TVA
Atomé Energy Commission
Criic
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Liliethal
Drew Pearson
Balks
Minnesota
Ed Thye
Thye
Moscow
Nebraska
Bridges
New Hampshire
Ferguson
Michigan
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
McKellar
Tennesssee
Bell Syndicate, Inc
H. Jacobson
Seattle
Wash
Fred L. Kramer
League Wisconsin
Atertown
Kramer
League
A. J. Olson
Larosse
Janesville
Iks
Herbert Wheaton
Fugano
Calif
University of California
Couler
W. T. Burgess
Publiser
R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
Ed. Keefe
E. L. Burgess
T. Bus
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
la Crose Tribune Company
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Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
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