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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
4
The La Crosse Memorial Day association appeals for donations to cover rising costs for tending 42 veteran graves. It asks past supporters to renew pledges and welcomes new donors, with checks payable to C F Bonneville, treasurer, 525 Cass Street. Only one day remains to respond.
The Associated Press celebrates 100 years by naming ten top global events from 1848 to date. It includes the gold rush, Civil War, Franco Prussian War, Spanish American War, Marconi, World War II, Edward VIII abdication, Roosevelt era, and atomic energy. An eleventh major focus is present: today’s ongoing world news shaping public life.
The Mayflower, built in Glasgow in 1896 and later Navy presidential yacht for six presidents, served as a sub chaser in both world wars. Burned at Philadelphia in 1931 and refitted, she endured later owners and a final sale after another fire, leaving only ruins and memories of former grandeur.
David Lawrence argues rail unions push for government ownership as a negotiating tactic while seeking higher wages. He notes the presidential board settlement, majority support among 19 unions, and potential legal limits on strikes if government control or compulsory arbitration had been imposed.
The Washington Star discusses the debate over what constitutes liberalism and conservatism. It notes Taft and Stassen each may claim either label, argues definitions are unclear, and suggests identity lies in personal beliefs rather than fixed names.
The piece argues Russia's distorted note may be a double cross or bid for Soviet influence and that American diplomacy missed a chance to press for more. it suggests a tough path ahead for U S and Soviet relations, possibly at a conference table or in a global conflict.
Norman Thomas, socialist candidate for president, laments seeing many decent people turning to Wallace and expresses regret over the trend in remarks attributed to him.
DeWitt MacKenzie argues the United Nations likely moves to end the Palestine conflict with Britain facing clashes between its Balfour pledge and UN charter duties. He notes Russia’s 36 hour ceasefire proposal and Britain’s shift toward possible strong measures, while urging UK neutrality by aligning with UN efforts.
Editor notes letters must include names and addresses. Teen readers discuss a Wednesday public debate and a carnival, praising fun but warning about safety. Concerns cover trailers, dirt roads, and the Sunshine Gardens area with many homes and children. mentions moving the carnival and parental oversight. Bert Trocinske Jr of Ettrick Wisconsin appears in the wedding party line.
A reader questions La Crosse police focus after they arrested drivers for horn use during a wedding celebration while unsolved murders loom nearby. The writer urges reallocating effort to serious crimes and warns wedding parties to avoid noise.
The Booster staff at Central High completes its 1949 yearbook team after tryouts for graduating seniors. Olga Thiel announces new members across sections including Patty Larrabee editor Phyllis Gunderson associate editor Jackie Kraft Rollin Jansky artists Gretchen Schubert chairman and others in senior writers organizations and school life sports and readers.
The Truman administration sent the senate foreign relations committee a list of Russia major misdeeds to block a just peace. The list covers around three dozen violations of agreements with the United States and other nations. An afternoon session was scheduled to discuss it. Secretary of State Marshall sent the section sponsored by Senator Capehart.
Det. Capt. Adolph Kraemer reported threats of death against the Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed a gunman Saturday after the gunman wounded another officer. Threats also target the officer's family, with three total threats by phone and mail. The letter, signed by the organization for colored people, claims the officer who shot the copper deserved it and that he would get it next, though Kraemer notes no such organization exists in the area.
James Marlow explains why the interior minister role is pivotal for Communist control. He contrasts it with the U S secretary of the interior and cites Finland Czechoslovakia and broader Europe where party loyalists run police and state functions to crush opposition and ensure rule.
In Wisconsin the term endorsement dominates state Republican politics as Milwaukee hosts the June convention. Endorsement could channel party funds to governor and other nominees, shaping campaigns with advertising and staff. If denied, the party risks losing its primary leverage and raison d être.
Tribune recaps events from ten to forty years ago in La Crosse. Miss Althea Rice hosted by Miss Alice Benny. Arthur J. Fritz elected first vice president of Winona Junior Chamber. La Crosse Teachers College won the Wisconsin State Teachers’ conference golf meet in Oshkosh with Arlan Johnson third and Ed Granske second.
The Encyclopedia Britannica notes that American paper money consisted of about 3000 distinct designs from individual banks before a unified federal currency was established.
Washington delivers a second protest to Lebanon after 41 American citizens were seized from the SS Marine Corp near Beirut. Lebanese authorities claimed the group included Jewish youths bound for the new state of Israel amid Arab forces in Palestine.
The editorial department is led by R. L. Bangsberg as editor with J. E. Lienlokken as news and photo editor Alfred W. Rice as city editor G. G. Moriarity serves as state editor The circulation department is managed by Ed Keefe with Ed. Keefe as circulation manager Advertising departments include E L Burgess as assistant business manager A E Teachout as retail advertising manager and Luther Wilkins as classified manager
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