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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
6
The Wisconsin legislature dismisses toll highway talks for now while supporters like Senator Warren P Knowles press the plan as essential for future road funding. The Eau Claire Leader backs toll roads and cites Highway 12 from Lake Geneva to Hudson as needing urgent upgrading due to width and repair issues.
The piece argues toll roads as the main solution to insufficient highway funding and new surfacing needs. It cites the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s success and notes Maine New Hampshire efforts to open toll roads to issue bonds with eventual toll removal as costs are amortized, predicting revival of Knowles’ proposal.
The American Academy of Social Science reports gambling in the United States nets about $12 billion yearly from bookmaking slots and policy games. It breaks down into $8 billion to bookies $3 billion to numbers and $1 billion to the one armed bandits. The piece notes this sum rivals national defense spending and reflects on political police protection and rackets. OY ROBERTS of the Kansas City Star comments on muddled Washington New York thinking and a leadership void while noting spring's return out West.
Washington analysis notes General Motors and the United Automobile Workers CIO reached a five year pact promising wage stability if no strikes occur amid cost of living shifts. The arrangement, aided by Chrysler and Ford contests, could push wage standards up across industry and alter pension and union shop terms. The piece warns big unions may gain at the expense of smaller firms and questions long term industry harmony.
Wisconsin’s state banking department evolved from a single office into a three part agency managing banks credit unions and consumer credit. It oversees 451 commercial banks four mutual savings banks six trust companies plus credit unions and consumer lenders with district examiners and a review board to protect depositors.
Chicago Democrats faced criticism after revealing a tax deductible host committee appeal that included a political events schedule. The letter exposed donors to a non political appeal alongside Democratic activities, drawing fire from GOP figures and highlighting liquor contributions to the Truman reception. Vice President Barkley defended the event after a bungled dinner and a late night speech fea turing his remarks through a chaotic rally.
A North Carolina congressman Thurmond Chatham defends his long absences from Congress citing his wife’s death but reports claim parties at his Currituck Sound cottage and a later hospital incident involving Mrs John T Barnes Jr. raise questions. Secretary Acheson is exhausted after London talks and McCarthy's critiques persist. Francis Pickens Miller targets Harry Byrd over Virginia expenses. North Dakota hosts a GOP clash as Frank Vogel seeks governorship.
Washington report notes Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson urged reductions in daily home deliveries as Congress trimmed his request for funds. The April 18 order aims to cut city mail service, close some offices earlier, and curb third class mail speed, while farm deliveries remain unchanged.
Ten years ago La Crosse had the lowest water rate among Wisconsin cities over 30,000. Twenty years ago features note rail fan excursion, local graduates, and political candidacies. Forty years ago reports cover tax suits, new fountains, and water power hui. Bicycle safety tips conclude with a flourish about smiling.
Clark Van Galder La Crosse State Teachers College coach uses a gun as a pointer during a conference track meet. In Rochester Jim Taylor of Taylor Lumber walks his golden retriever Rusty when a passerby offers help across the street. A new wren house bears a playful For Rent sign at Third and Jackson.
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