Memories on draft crisis and labor bills in Congress
Commentary argues the welfare of the nation requires careful use of draft powers during emergencies. It questions punishment rhetoric, urges strengthening essential facilities protections, and critiques Ball Smith Taft and Case bills. It calls for a unified approach ending coercive measures and aligning with public demand for balanced labor law.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Lewes
Messrs
Whitney and
Johnston
Mr. Truman
Senate
House
Capitol
Memorial Day Reflects on Peace and Sacrifice
A Memorial Day meditation links the end of World War II and the ongoing memory of fallen soldiers. It urges nations to bind up the world’s ills in lasting peace, noting the stark crosses as a testament and calling for efforts to ensure those who died did not die in vain.
Take It Easy This Week End
A memorial day long weekend warning urges motorists to slow down and avoid unsafe driving as many cars are in precarious mechanical state. The piece emphasizes not pushing aging vehicles and stresses personal responsibility for road safety during the holiday travel period.
Forgotten Man Schwellenbach Low in Labor Crisis
The Christian Science Monitor recalls Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach’s limited influence as strikes unfold. President Truman sought a strong labor head, yet Schwellenbach’s powers pale beside Ed O Grady and Dr John R Steelman appointed as advisers. He longs to retire as major labor problems bypass him. A New England lady in a black hat smiles, recalling Frances Perkins’ tougher record.
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Christian Science Monitor
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
White House
Labor
Truman
Frances Perkins
America
Judge Schwellenbach
Madame Perkins
Mr. Truman
Schwellenbach
Labor Department
Ed O'Grady
John R. Steelman
Washington
Constitution Avenue
New England
Woman in Troy Jail Caught Altering Hundred Dollar Bills
Police in a Troy jail seized a woman amid accusations she tore and altered hundred dollar notes. Investigators say she attempted to reduce cash value, with authorities continuing to probe motive and any accomplices.
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Troy
Hull Woman Finds Hidden $2400 in Tin Box
While cleaning a chimney, a Hull resident uncovered a tin box containing 2400 dollars. The find was reported to local police and the owner plans to use the money for household needs.
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Hull
England
Voter Turnout Cited as Fault Line in Elections
A commentator warns that low turnout at 30 percent means every mistake hits the system hard, leaving no margin for error and pressure on outcomes. The remark emphasizes vigilance in the electoral process and calls for higher participation.
Hoover report says mass starvation unlikely in world food crisis
Former President Hoover, sent by President Truman to survey global food need, finds no evidence of mass starvation. He urges continued steady aid, faster distribution to deficit areas, and vigorous conservation in the U.S. and surplus nations until a breathing spell around Sept 1.
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Stevens Point Journal
Hoover
Truman
Hoover Committee
United States
OPA price ceilings trigger dairy shortages across the Midwest
Three news items show how OPA ceilings push butter and cheddar cheese shortages. In Dixon Lakeshire Marty’s plant with 125 workers closes as cheddar ceilings fail to cover costs. Fond du Lac cheesemakers withhold 400 million pounds awaiting fair pricing. Land o Lakes in Minneapolis shuts packaging plants as 46 cent butter ceilings fall short of costs. Washington warns of possible rationing while public is not told production is discouraged by policy.
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Chicago Journal OF Commerce
OPA
Dixon, DL
Lakeshire Marty Division
Tden Company
Fond du Lac
Wis
Wisconsin
Mineapolis
Land O’ Lakes
Government Seizes Mines in Coal Strike Settlement Flight
James Marlow explains how the Truman administration linked wage gains for miners to coal price adjustments. The government would oversee raises, permit price rises to cover costs, and require owners to fund the health and welfare plan, with the option to run mines if owners refuse.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
J. A. Krug
Secretary of the Interior
Lewis
Truman
Secretary of the Interior Krug
Krug and
La Crosse Diocesan Council president elected
Mrs. Joseph Franczek of La Crosse was chosen president of the La Crosse Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at its annual convention in Wisconsin Rapids on Wednesday. The report notes surrounding community ties and upcoming plans for the council.
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Joseph Franczek
la C
la Crosse
University Theater
Mexico City Threatens 2000 More Cabs to Curb Abuse
Officials in Mexico City plan to add 2,000 taxis to the existing 5,000 to counter ongoing public abuse by drivers. The move signals a sweeping reform effort amid complaints and calls for tighter service controls.
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Mexico City
Wisconsin Campaign Notes Highlight Anti Soviet Theme
Madison political notebook describes the Progressives and Republicans emphasizing anti-Communism in Sen. La Follette and Gov. race. Ralph Immell calls himself a crusader for Christian democracy as campaigning begins. The piece also reviews 1945 redistricting issues and the lieutenant governor nomination dynamics in Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
Sen. la Follette
Ralph Immell
Dhimend
Racine
Immell
Martin advantage From apportionment case in state race
The apportionment dispute and his appeal to the state supreme court give Attorney General John E. Martin a continued spotlight. This strategic case keeps his name before intelligent voters for months as he faces renomination against Herman Runge, the Republican party’s endorsed challenger from Sheboygan.
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State Supreme Court
John E. Martin
Martin
Republican State Organization
Herman Runge
Sheboygan
Answers to Questions From The Haskin Service
Readers sent questions to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington 2 D C seeking facts on rail mileage by F D Roosevelt the saints inspiring Joan of Arc the NSPAs aims Palestine governance reindeer horns the song When Irish Eyes Are Smiling a 1945 military demobilization order and rules on a lieutenant's mother employment.
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Ernest Ball
Pacific
United States
A. P
War Department
Veterans on the Job Training Under GI Bill Question and Answer
Veterans may inquire at the regional Veterans Administration office about on the job training programs run by agencies. If a veteran cannot maintain grades under vocational rehabilitation, he may request a change of training with regional VA approval, provided the failure is not due to his misconduct.
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B.C. A
Veterans’ Administration
Prophecies booklet offered by La Crosse Tribune Bureau
Old prophecies claim Nostradamus foretold Japan's defeat in 1555 and Mother Shipton warned of auto accidents about 1500. The little booklet Pro phecies discusses these and other famous prophecies as inheritance from the past and useful for the present. Ten cents postpaid. coupon encloses payment to 316 Eye St NE Washington DC.
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Japan
Nostradamus
Mother Shipton
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Publication Note
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press gives publication details including the publisher W T Burgess and editors R L Bangsberg and A W Rice. It notes June 23 1904 as admission date and Associated Press news rights.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wis
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
United States Eyes Inter American Defense Pool Plan
J M Roberts Jr argues U S aid to South America strengthens defense against Germany and reinforces hemispheric unity. Eisenhower and Nimitz outline a mutual defense program to share equipment, avoid militarization imbalance, and keep Argentina engaged while expanding regional security ahead of potential peace failure.
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Congress
U. S. Army
Navy
Eisenhower
Nimitz
United States
Argentina
Washington
Uncle Sam
U. S
Public Debate on Wastefulness and Government Spending
Editor calls for reform and demands access for ex-GIs to surplus military equipment. He criticizes wasteful postwar practices at Camp McCoy, highlights wrecking yards profiteering, and urges taxpayers to pressure officials to aid veterans and curb the moneyed interests.
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Tribune
Camp McCoy
United States
la Crosse
John
Demo losses shift white collar workers and farmers to G.O.P.
A Princeton American Institute of Public Opinion poll shows Democratic strength down 1.3 points since November 1944 and 5.5 since last August. Farmers and white collar workers register the largest declines, with a majority of white collar workers favoring a Republican outcome today.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Infant smothers in Milwaukee found dead in buggy
Eight week old Judith Weinhagen was found dead yesterday by her mother Violet Weinhagen. The county medical examiner reports the infant apparently rolled onto its face and suffocated.
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Milwaukee
Judith Weinhagen
Violet Weinhagen
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Alice McCaul
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Cora Opsahl
Reedstown
O. Opsahl
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Verena Otten
Esther Tuttle
Earl Lockman
Waukesha
Carroll College
Burlington
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J. R. Williams
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Oscar Rennebohm
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D.C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joan of Arc
Archangel Michael
St. Margaret of Antioch
St. Catherine of Alexandria
France
Spinsters’ Organization
National Spinsters Pensions Association
N.S.P.A
Q. How
Palestine
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Washington, D. C
J. M. Roberts, Jr
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