West allied diplomacy staggers as Berlin crisis deepens
UN neutrals push for a face saving compromise between the western powers and the Soviet Union amid Berlin tensions. Russia denies a Berlin blockade and Moscow-Soviet actions raise the risk of World War III. The Western alliance struggles with leadership and aims to rebuild armed strength while eyeing Spain and France under De Gaulle.
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UN Security Council
Russia
Council of Foreign Ministers
Argentina
Juan Bramuglia
Security Council
Gen. Marshall
Andrei Vishinsky
Berlin
Vishinsky
Council
Kremlin
France
Britain
Western Union
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Viscount Montgomery
Fifth Column
Queuille
Holland
Indonesia
United States
Army of Resistance
Monty
de- Gaulle
Franco
Spain
Italy
Germany
Hitler
Fuehrer
Gibraltar
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Rise in Taxes Across Governments 1890 to 1946
Census study titled Historical Review of State and Local Government Finances shows annual tax collections rose from 501 million dollars in 1890 to 11.296 billion in 1946. Per capita taxes grew from 7.95 to 79.98, while wholesale prices fell to a third of 1890 value, making modern taxes three to four times the 1890 level in real terms.
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Census Bureau
United States
Stable Farm Prices Pin Government Support to 1949 Plan
The government will maintain price supports for farm products through 1949 with possible extension. Governor Dewey supports price supports as costs range from 1 to 2 billion dollars, aided by anticipated surpluses if yields match 1948. Some crop-control ideas emerge as a means to keep prices stable and national prosperity rooted in farm stability.
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Dewey
Second Ex-President Proposed as Nation’s Next Leader
A proposal emerges for a former president to return to office, arguing the country benefits from experienced leadership. Supporters cite stability and policy continuity, while opponents warn of constitutional and democratic concerns.
Dewey Warren Ticket Leads In West Central States
Gallup poll shows Dewey Warren leading in all but two of West Central states as of early October. Truman ahead in two states with one doubtful. Wallace affecting Minnesota. Series promises a 48 state end summary before election day with ongoing Institute polls across the nation.
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Dewey - Warren
West Central States
Dewey
Truman
Institute
Minnesota
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Presi
Dent Truman
Nebras
West North Central
Truman Favored By Majority Of Voters In Both CIO and AFL
A Princeton survey reports a majority of labor union rank and file favor Truman for re election. CIO and AFL members show a Democratic tilt though Wallace and Dewey draw some support. The union vote patterns reflect urban strength and past shifts across the last three elections.
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Truman
CIO
AFL
Princeton
N. J
John L. Lewis
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
Dewey
Henry A. Wallace
The
Labor
Barkley
International Association of Machinists
A. F. Whitney
Democratic Party
Detroit
Answers to Questions from The Haskin Service
A compiled Q and A page answering inquiries on Roosevelt burial time 9 56 am April 15 1945 21 gun salute at Hyde Park graveyard. Other items cover batter handedness in play whether a child inherits dislikes and dates of Catholic War Veterans founded 1935 and Churchill maggot in the apple remark May 1841.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Hyde Park
The
Sporting News
Catholic War Veterans, Inc
Ed. J. Higgins
350 Avenue, 1
Winston Churchill
Rudolf Hess
Germany
Scotland
Woman Gains Skills With House Plants Guide
A 30 page government publication on house plants promises joy to readers with indoor gardens. The flyer notes potted plants enhance home appeal and offers the booklet for ten cents postpaid with a coupon.
Blood And Treasure Threatens Youth’s Peaceful Prospects
An opinion piece laments American youth facing military service amid a cycle of insecurity and wasted wartime surplus. The author argues older generations failed to build lasting peace, citing government waste and deferred ambitions, and warns youths will bear the costs with blood and treasure.
Markets to Close for Columbus Day Observance
New York stock markets will be closed next Tuesday in observance of Columbus Day. Major securities exchanges nationwide, including the primary markets in Klass Vale, will suspend operations for the holiday.
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New York
Klass Vale
Judge Seeks Civic Lesson From Rural Medford Class
Milwaukee Circuit Judge C Kleczka expresses interest in aiding a rural Medford area civics class but finds the request a bit large. A class member previously wrote to the judge asking for guidance on civic responsibility and government processes.
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Milwaukee
C. Kleczka
Medford
La Crosse Tribune Publication Details and Rates
The La Crosse Tribune editors and departments are listed including W T Burgess editor and Alfred W Rice city editor. The paper notes circulation arrangements and contact details at 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin with daily and Sunday hours and home delivery rates.
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Alfred W. Rice
G. G. Moriarity
Circulation Department
Keefe
Tribune Company
4Th
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
New Health Program Ties Local Schools to Community
La Crosse public schools launch a comprehensive health initiative extending from before kindergarten to graduation. Monte Pelton coordinates district wide health and safety, shifting nurse duties to weekly checks and parent driven readmission notes. The program emphasizes disease reporting, health education, school meals, and home nursing classes with active parent involvement.
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la Crosse
Monte Pelton
Logan High School
Dorothy Anderson
Health Department
Wisconsin
Miss Anderson
Garland Weidner
Pelton
Highest church in Europe dedicated on Mount Ortler
The highest church in Europe was dedicated at 12 367 feet on Mount Ortler by Monsignor Grazioli of Verona, the Osservatore Romano reported. Built on a Ortler peak in the Austro Italian Alps, the church honors the dead in European wars. Over 400 attended, many climbing seven hours fasting to receive communion.
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Rome
Europe
Mount
Ortler
Monsignorio Grazioli
Verona
Vatican
Osservatore Romano
Ortler Mountains
Alps
France Tops List of Historical Monuments
Paris reports a 12 000 strong inventory of cathedrals chateaux and other sites classified as historical monuments by the education ministry. Many remain underused or neglected due to limited funding for preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Education
English Napoleon Born Amid Controversy of 1769
Fragmentary note claims Napoleon nearly born in England and describes a prebirth controversy between England and a rival, settling in favor of Prema. Readable text is sparse and lacks full context.
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Napoleon Nearly
England
Ran
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Foreign Affairs
NEW Alliance
Montgomery
de Gaulle
Eisenhower
Gallup
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
M.D
North Central
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Nebraska
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S. Dakota
Wal- UN
New Ham
Vermont
R. Island
Tru- Wal- UN- New York
N. Jersey
Penn
Delaware
Maryland
W. Virgin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
By George Gallup
Ptal
Bere
Santen St
Oso Ss
Haskin Service
Children’s Bureau
Catholic Vetenoma
General Pershing
G. A
Frank Tripp
Sam
la Crosse Tribune
Vaart
Cowles
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
Napoleon
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