Memorial Day 1948: Peace Heroes and Rising Cold War Tensions
The piece honors Memorial Day and calls for peacetime heroes while noting global conflict risks. It references the Vandenberg resolution guiding US UN policy, criticizes current leadership, and discusses Palestine, Israel, and British oil interests amid Arab-Jewish tension. It also touches on Saudi oil and Middle East diplomacy affecting U.S. strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cemetery
Arlington
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
America
Russia
Palestine
China
Iraq
Britain
Near East
Israel
Truman
Saudi Arabia
Ibn Saud
Arabia
Arab League
Cairo
Abdullah
Farouk
Egypt
O Come Let Us Sing Unto the Lord Psalm Verse
A biblical verse from Psalms 95 1 urging joyful praise to the rock of salvation with a refrain of worship and thanksgiving. The passage emphasizes singing to the Lord and celebrating salvation.
Slurs by State Dept on Voice of America Stir Washington
The Washington week headlines crude slanders from the state department on the Voice of America aimed at Latin America. Congress authorized millions for programs, yet officials scramble to shift blame while investigations multiply and calls for accountability rise. The piece condemns bureaucratic coverups and questions constitutional limits on disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
State Department
Voice of America
Latin America
Senate
Congress
NBC
Ussr
Truman
FBI
Dr. Condon
Bureau of Standards
Reckless Drivers Turn Sundays Into Quiet Streets
Report notes that reckless driving behavior has surged, turning Sundays into days perceived as safer by some and riskier by others, raising concerns about community safety and enforcement.
Two Michigan Officers Becomes Canned After Pickling
Two policemen in a Michigan town were reported to have been canned after an incident involving pickling. The event drew local attention as authorities investigated the unusual occurrence and its implications for the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Worst School Building Shortage Threatens Nation's Kids This Fall
A Washington report warns of the worst school facility shortage in U S history as millions of children return to classes after Labor Day. Builders face war era cuts, supply gaps, and a baby boom, forcing double shifts and makeshift classrooms in churches and public buildings nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
America
Ray L. Hannon
U. S. Office of Education
USCE
Congress
South
Public backs universal military training over selective service
A George Gallup survey shows public opinion favors universal military training over a draft, prefers an 18 month service limit if drafted, supports college deferments until schooling ends, and remains divided on a $1000 enlistment bonus. The test covered options for universal training or a two year draft amid debate on manpower policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton, & J
Congress
E. Allen
Ilinois
Institute
U. S
Armed Services
Answers to reader questions from The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers answers to questions of fact by mail for three cents postage. Topics include oldest race tracks in the United States, the origin of Chinese characters, medical term for clubfoot, why Irene Curie uses Joliot-Curie, the Bible’s shortest verse, historic ice-crossing on the Susquehanna, and the Astor family's prominence in New York real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Larsen
NEA
la Crosse Tribune
la Crosse
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eve St
N. E
Washington, D. C
United States
Frank Menke
Saratoga
N. Y
Pimlico
Baltimore
New York
Astor
William B. Astor
John Jacob Astor
America
Map of the United States order coupon featured
An advertisement urges readers to order a five color 21 by 28 inch map of the United States. It includes Alaska Hawaii and dependencies, plus state populations city rankings and travel distances. The reverse side lists scenic places and district data. Coupon accepts 15 cents postpaid to La Creme Tribune Information Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
la Creme Tribune Information Bureau
Eve St. N. E
Turk and the dogs and windows from a lifelong memory
A grandfather recalls Turk grandson handling a velocipede and a croquet mallet. Turk learns from Flaps the dog’s death and stops riding streets where a car killed him. He then breaks panes with a mallet, yet ends the day with mischief and a smile. The piece reflects on childhood temptations and a past prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turk
Flaps
Regents Accept Gifts and Grants Totaling 168 742
The University of Wisconsin board of regents accepted 39 gifts and grants totaling 168 742 the largest in number and amount of recent years. Honorary degrees were approved for four individuals including Gen Omar Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
University
Omar Bradley
Army
Carnegie Foundation
University of the Relationship of Law
Rockefeller Foundation
Wisconsin
Roth
University Law School
Fred Pabst Foundation
Oconomowoc
Wis
Nutrition Foundation, Inc
New York
Department of Biochemistry
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Foundation of
Port Edwards, Wis
National Cheese Institute of Chicago
American Cancer Society, Inc
Rennebohm Adds No New Staff Members Despite Plans
Governor Rennebohm continues as acting head with a slim executive office, employing only two full time assistants and a part time pardon counsel. The staff remains smaller than his predecessor Goodland with payroll about three thousand dollars monthly and limited ancillary positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Oscar A. Rennebohm
Executive
Capitol
Jennings Murphy
William Walker
Murphy
Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association
Trade Association
Walker
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
Timothy Brown
Gov. Goodland
Goodland
Julius P. Heil
Phil la Follette
Brady threatens to shoot at buzzing planes over mink farm
At Fort Atkinson Wisconsin Paul Brady operator of the Red Cedar mink ranch Cedar Lake says planes buzz his mink farm and he will shoot at the next aircraft. He cites the loss of more than 2006 infant minks due to low flying planes. Natal has started a campaign against auto repair rackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Paul Brady
Red Cedar
Cedar Lake
Brady
La Crosse Tribune Publisher and staff notice details
Editorial staff and departments listed for the La Crosse Tribune plus publication details. Includes publisher editor names and city state editors, circulation and advertising chiefs, and home delivery and mail subscription rates at La Crosse Wisconsin.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Za Crosse Tribune
Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United Nations
Security Council
Sen. Vandenberg
Mark R. Byers
Foreign Affairs
Ohio
UMIT
By George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Foreas
Tad
The
Haskin Service
Ts'ang Chieh
Madame Curie
Irene
D. McB
Frederic Joliot
Joliot-Curie
Curie
Jesus
Frank Tripp
Joe-Joe McLaughlin
Bones
Joe-Joe
Board of Regents
General Bradley
Alice Evans
Chevy Chase
Warren Weaver
Harold S. Falk
Milwaukee
Miss Evans
Falk
Weaver
University Hall
Henry B. Hill
University of Kansas City
University Extension Division
New Hampshire
John Baird
University of Rochester
Colorado
Gerhard B. Naeseth
Oklahoma
A. J. Goodsen
Green Bay
Marcus H. Jacobson
R. V. Campbell
University Athletic Board
Tribune Madison
Natal
Che la Crosse Tribune
Vieart
Couler
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
G. G. Moriarity
Keefe
E. L. Burgess
Ass't
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
la Crosse Tribune Company
4Th and
Cass Sts
Tribone
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Tribune
Kuy Mail
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!