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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1950
Page
4
La Crosse marks Fire Prevention Week with talks and demonstrations led by the local fire department. Citizens are urged to inspect heating systems and fix hazards before the heavy heating season. The warning notes stoves and kerosene fire risks and the need to secure wiring and clutter near heating plants.
The report cites General MacArthur's estimates of nearly 200000 North Korean casualties and notes American losses over 20000 with 2660 killed 13953 wounded and 4000 missing. It describes the destruction of enemy divisions and the use of orthodox warfare to push UN forces back.
The piece honors American servicemen who died in Korea praising their sacrifice as securing peace for years. It credits the victory over Soviet aggression to U S strength and calls on the living to dedicate themselves to the cause of freedom and democracy worldwide.
Acheson may seek congressional input before any move on recognizing Communist China or using the US veto in the UN Security Council. The issue hinges on honoring international obligations and the risk that not using the veto could be seen as yielding sovereign rights. Congressional fears grow that a non-use stance could invite Red China admission with broader geopolitical consequences.
Madison briefing notes that the GOP is favored to retain power in Wisconsin as Kohler faces a tough fall campaign. Emphasis on personal canvassing by Kohler, support from McCarthy's cross partisan appeal, and the impact of his name familiarity with voters.
Column by Drew Pearson outlines a 1950 view of the Mafia with about 50 key members, led by Lucky Luciano from Italy, and closely tied to narcotics, bootlegging, and other rackets. It discusses origins in Sicily, the Camorra, and the role of figures like Frank Costello as successors.
James Marlow discusses American reaction to diplomacy and letters to foreign governments. He reviews the Logan Act of 1799, its prohibition on U S citizens influencing foreign disputes without authority, and the historical case of Dr George Logan’s peace mission to Paris.
The 36th annual Western Wisconsin Teachers Association convened at the La Crosse Vocational and Adult School. Commendation was given to the La Crosse sub-station of the U S Army recruiting service by 1st Lieut Charles L Bush after an inspection tour.
Report from Trempealeau County notes Pastor Stoffel urging students and workers to aim high as the path to success. Weather lore jostles the scene as disturbances mark a power outage while Northern States Power Co repairs a Blair substation serving multiple towns. A faded Sand Lake Coulee road sign reads Glover Valley upon nearer inspection.
La Crosse Tribune notes Miss Mabel Hinds has returned from England and visits her parents at 1331 Redfield Street. It also reports local high school results with Coach Meade’s team defeating Sparta 20 to 0 and Keeler’s Normal School beating St. Mary’s Winona 16 to 0.
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