Navy Day and the call to keep the fleet strong
The text argues for maintaining military strength to deter war either by universal disarmament or by a powerful non-aggressor state. It cites Navy Day, Theodore Roosevelt's anniversary, and the Navy League to honor sailors and ships while urging continued investment in land sea air and future weapons research. It closes with a biblical verse.
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United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy League of the United States
Southern politics shaped by civil rights push sparks two party debate
The piece argues Truman civil rights policy could mobilize Dixiecrats and disaffected Democrats toward a two party system in the South. Newspapers in Virginia Georgia and Texas back Dewey Warren with affluent Southern Republicans openly supporting them. The author notes potential benefits including stronger congressional debate and possible White House talent from the region while warning the outcome remains uncertain.
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Truman
Virginia
Georgia
Texas
North Carolina
Florida
Herbert Hoover
al Smith
South
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Congress
White House
Andrew Johnson
Lincoln
Zachary Taylor
Louisiana
Piano Player Statment Echoes in UN Apologia Record
A wry remark about the United Nations notes that even with a flawless streak of failures, supporters urge patience and defend the performer as he does his best. The line underscores public frustration and calls for cautious critique of UN actions and outcomes.
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The
United Nations
Spinach Confidence Amid Global Food Fears
A witty remark notes population growth raises food worries while asserting a steady supply of spinach. The line blends concern over shortages with a humorous assurance that green vegetables remain available.
All girls love to cling to their youth says a writer
A writer comments that girls strive to hold on to youth with humor highlighting social expectations and aging perceptions.
German industry policy drives US European recovery plan
The article outlines how reconstruction of German industrial production underpins American policy for European recovery. It notes actions by Averell Harriman, Paul Hoffman, and a five-member Humphrey committee to reassess reparations. It details Potsdam limits, the 1947 and 1948 lists, and the push to dismantle war plants while considering a new reparations determination.
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Washington
Germany
Paul Hoffman
Hoffman
U. S
George M. Humphrey
Hanna Coal, Steel
Cleveland
John L. McCaffrey
International Harvester
Gwilym A. Price
Westinghouse
Frederick V. Geier
American Milling Machine Co
Charlies E. Wilson
General Motors
Russia
Lucius D Clay
Potsdam
Clay
Ruhr
Inter-Allied Rearations Agency
Brussels
Belgium
Byrnes
Humphrey
ECA
Critics Warn Against Corporate Power After Harvester Pullout
The Bangor Independent voices concern over International Harvester ending its Bangor franchise after twelve years of local success. It argues the move shows dangers of centralized corporate power, urges farmers to switch dealers and push political and consumer action to challenge such decisions.
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Atom Era
Slingshot
Bangor
International Harvester Company
International Harvester
Huge Corporation
Truman Quotes Moral Mobilization and Ethics Code
President Truman states efforts over three years to mobilize moral forces of the world and to preach and act on a Sermon on the Mount ethos through a code of ethics. He emphasizes moral guidance and ethical action in international affairs.
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President Truman
Elpert D. Thomas Opposes Universal Military Training
Senator Elpert D. Thomas argues that universal military training would create a false sense of security rather than a capable army. He warns against relying on universal drills as a substitute for proper defense planning.
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Sen. Elpert
D. Thomas
Solid South Breaking Up Could Slow GOP Win in 1948
Sen Claude Pepper of Florida warns that even if the Solid South begins to fracture it will take too long to benefit the Republican Party in the 1948 election, signaling political realignment may be gradual.
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Claude Pepper
Florida
Wisconsin Faces Soaring Government Costs Forum At Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce invites businessmen to its Milwaukee convention to discuss rising costs of government. The forum will feature state leaders on a plan for new multi million dollar public services including infirmaries for the elderly and chronically ill, amid broad support and limited opposition.
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Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce Bulletin
Wisconsin
Legislative Council
Wisconsin State Medical Society
Questions and Answers From The Information Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau shares reader questions with concise answers on topics from daily cigarette consumption to statues and polio treatment. It covers trivia on English apostles in England to Germany population gaps and aviation history.
Slip Covers for Furniture Practical Guide Released
A government publication offers easy to follow instructions for making slip covers and tips on material choices and color schemes. Learn to give rooms a new look at little expense and order copies for 10 cents postpaid.
Slip Covers for Furniture offered by Information Bureau
Reader encloses 10 cents for a copy of Slip Covers for Furniture from the Information Bureau located at 316 Eye Street N Washington D C.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
Tre la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
N. Washington
D. C
State a ee Mail to Washington DC
A concise note appears to direct mail to Washington DC. This item records a postal instruction indicating correspondence should be sent to the capital. No other details are available in the readable text.
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Washington, D. C
AFL proposes union management consultation to cut costs
The AFL urged employers to involve unions in cost cutting to fund higher wages without price inflation. It warned such cooperation could redefine control of business decisions and questioned whether labor should influence running operations. Critics cited past resistance and legal limits on bargaining scope.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Jones
Truman
Labor - Management Conference
Kurt Braun
Brookings Institution
Wheeling Bishop Announces Excommunication of Parents Also
Bishop John H. Swint says Catholic parents who permit daughters to enter beauty contests will face excommunication, expanding his prior stance. An official says no action will be taken against Mariruth Ford’s parents, who were excommunicated last summer after a state pageant in Moundsville. The Wheeling diocese calls beauty contests a grievous public scandal.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John H. Swint
Mariruth Ford
Moundsville
Register
Catholic Church
West Virginia
Hunter Ed Brown Dies in Accidental Gun Discharge
Edward Brown aged 52 of Milwaukee was killed on a farm near Stoughton Wisconsin when his gun discharged while loading it. Brown was part of a four hunter party and worked as a Du Pont Co representative. The accident happened on the opening day of the pheasant season.
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Stoughton
Wis
Edward Brown
Milwaukee
Brown
du Pont Co
Dane County
Spain's UN Hope Persists as Paris Session Awaits
Amid debates in Paris and Latin American pressure led by Argentina, Spain faces renewed consideration for UN access to affiliated agencies while full membership remains unlikely due to Soviet veto. Washington notes changed attitudes toward Madrid despite past Spanish ties to Axis powers.
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United Nations
Paris
Spain
Francisco Franco
U. S
Franco
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Axis
Madrid
State Department
Argentina
International Telecommunications Union
Civil Aviation Organization
Potsdam
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
Spanish Republic
Poland
Unin
Russia
Ten Years Ago Visitors Reach La Crosse from Oregon
Ten years ago W R Rolfing of Homestead Oregon visited his sisters in La Crosse marking his first return in 18 years. Hazel Ristow of Indianapolis visited Mrs Bertha Kaeppler at 1624 Ferry Street. Francis Welch from Washington DC stayed with the Enghes at 2407 Prospect Street.
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W. R. Rolfing
Homestead
Ore
John P. Salter
O. W. Muenster
la Crosse
Hazel Ristow
Indianapolis
Ind
Bertha Kaeppler
Ferry Street
Francis X. Welch
Washington, D. C
F. B. Enghe
Prospect Street
Harry L. Runge
Harry
Boston
Henry Runge
West Avenue
Minnesota
Tom Skemp
Winona
St. Mary's
Notre Dame
University of Wisconsin
Phi Beta Phi
Emeta Finch
Leona Yerly
Harriet Schofield
Julia Colman
Gamma Phi Beta Society
Women’s Committee
Editorial and advertising staff of The Tribune La Crosse
A roster of editors and department heads for The Tribune La Crosse including W T Burgess editor in chief R L Bangsberg J E Lienlokken Alfred W Rice G G Moriarity CIRCULATION Ed Keefe Luther Wilkins A E Teachout and note on 1904 entry as second class mail with home delivery and mail rates for subscriptions in the La Crosse Wisconsin area.
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W. T. Burgess
R L. Bangsberg
J E. Lienlokken
E L. Burgess
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
la Crosse
Wisconsin
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Churchill Planned Own Death to Avoid Capture Says Sea Captain
Hobart report quotes Sir James Bissett former Queen Mary captain claiming Winston Churchill planned to die rather than be captured. Bissett says a lifeboat crew stood by and a pistol bearer was ready to shoot if German capture seemed imminent. Churchill aide in London refused comment.
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Churchill
Hobart
Tasmania
James Bissett
Winston Churchill
Launceston
Bissett
Britain
London
Von Seydlitz Shot At in Soviet Zone
Berlin report says four shots were fired Friday at Walter von Seydlitz founder of the wartime Free Germany movement as he arrived at a Soviet zone police training camp in Moscow. He was unharmed and an anti Communist Social Democrat was arrested.
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Berlin
Dena
Walter von Seydlitz
Free Germany
Moscow
Milwaukee convention to draw 13000 teachers
More than 13 000 teachers are expected in Milwaukee November 4 to 6 for the Wisconsin Education Association annual convention. The event features talks by prominent educators public officials and sessions on key education topics.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Education Association
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