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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
4
A scrambled Bible verse appears in the La Crosse Tribune text, referencing a line from I Chronicles about strangers and earthly days. The readable fragment hints at a religious or devotional context without a clear news event or report.
The piece argues President Truman has strong legal authority under the Smith Connally act to prevent rail and coal disruptions during government seizure. It notes section six prohibits interference with seized plants and cites potential penalties, while criticizing perceived delays and political maneuvering to delay decisive action.
An editorial argues against killing the peacetime draft by inaction. It says the army needs over a million volunteers to police Japan and occupied Germany, guard war materiel, and stabilize postwar governments, noting anti draft congressmen risk teens and parents and warning action is necessary before peace is won.
President Truman's request and Reconversion Director John W Snyder warn 500000 prospective students will be refused admission next fall. About 270000 veterans may lose GI Bill opportunities. Snyder suggests a national commissioner of higher education, but colleges must act now by expanding staffs and using facilities more efficiently. The crisis could ease as veterans leave school in coming years.
A Wisconsin Rapids Tribune letter condemns adults who raid local tulip beds, equating theft to cash robbery. The writer urges respect for beautification efforts and notes damage undermines neighborhood pride and property values.
The OPA announces a five percent price hike on cars to offset higher costs for steel and automotive parts caused by increased wages. Producers face indirect wage costs in materials, and if rail rates rise, consumer prices will climb further.
In Washington the Case bill dominates Congress as labor unrest grows. The House quickly passed an emergency anti strike measure while the Senate, angered by coal and rail strikes, advanced its own tougher version. If both chambers fail to reconcile, the president may veto the final form and Congress could override. Organized labor opposes any law increasing restrictions.
Memorial Day events in La Crosse include a parade with patriotic and military groups and cemetery services featuring addresses by E A Smith Normal School and William Rossiter. The day marks the most impressive observances in the city’s history with Army artillery participation.
The Tribune is named the official paper at a special meeting of the common council. Dr. J Callahan makes extensive alterations to his Cameron avenue home. Gus Schilling reports from Italy that Naples witnessed Mt Vesuvius eruption with ruined towns Bussotrecase Rossarick and Trecase observed.
A project in Jerusalem offers free meals to more than 3,000 Arab children in undernourished households. The program targets school-aged youngsters to help improve nutrition and concentration during classes.
Madison eyes a forced special session on legislative district revision amid GOP tensions and a looming election. A supreme court ruling may push the move, or Gov. Goodland could summon lawmakers. Democrats and Progressives stand to gain attention in a charged political climate. The 1937 session’s fallout looms as apportionment remains a polemic issue for fall campaigns. Governors, adjutant general candidates, and university enrollment questions add to the state’s political tension.
A reader questions the source of film material, life’s smallest beings, brown sugar substitutions, a list chosen by Dr. Hutchins, veterans pension rules, navy re enlistment details, and widow benefits. The service provides concise replies with figures and references.
The new up to date edition digesting the GI bill of rights and latest state marriage and divorce provisions. Includes helpful tables to clarify legal points and a coupon offer for 15 cents postpaid from the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau.
A fragment lists a mailing address format with Name Street or Rural Route City State and an instruction to mail to Washington DC. No clear article event or人物.
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov accuses Britain and the United States of pressing an offensive against Russia and questions U.S. bases in Iceland as big four deadlock over postwar security and a possible peace conference stalls. He urges direct talks among the three powers to clear suspicions and move forward.
Readers urge attaching names and addresses to letters for Public Debate while questioning access to essential goods like laundry soap and workwear. Editors respond with strict letter requirements and readers praise or critique economic strikes and national labor conditions.
The Wisconsin Conservation Commission weighs trout propagation costs amid pressure from sportsmen. A proposed trout license fee may fund hatcheries and stream work. Minnesota data show 60 cents per trout to the creel and $3.60 to $4.80 per pound. The department plans increased wildlife research and a possible separate unit, while lamprey control in Lake Michigan uses electric fishery shocks. Revenue from a 50 cent hunting license tax funds land purchase for game and fish grounds with a $171,000 reserve growing toward half a million dollars.
Judge W H Antes grants Gertrude Roth a divorce from Harold Roth in Waukon Iowa custody of three minor children and specified properties awarded to the plaintiff.
East London residents urge city council to require all future native housing be designed and built by native workers. They argue local expertise should guide construction and housing policy. The move aims to boost local jobs and reflect community control.
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press publishings list editors and publishers, noting city editor A W Rice and managing editor R L Bangsberg, with dates and ownership details, type of newspaper branding, and Associated Press affiliation.
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