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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1950
Page
6
An obituary lauds Henry L Stimson for leading U S wartime rearmament and diplomacy He shaped policy on Japan Ethiopia and Germany and supported the atomic bomb decision He served under Harding Coolidge Hoover and Roosevelt and urged nonpartisan wartime unity He is hailed as a distinguished lawyer soldier diplomat and leader.
The article reports a massacre of 68 or more American prisoners of war by North Korean Reds near the Sunchon railway stations last Friday night. It notes disarray of North Korean forces, UN surrounds, and suggests swift, merciless retribution.
A critical view portrays North Korea as a stark contrast to Western Christian ideals, highlighting alleged cruelty and deceit under communist rule and framing its actions as a warning to American society. The excerpt parallels biblical and moral judgments to condemn the regime's conduct.
The David Lawrence Dispatch critiques Britain's push to admit Communist China to the United Nations, arguing it clashes with U S policy and undermines Korea's sovereignty as the UN sets rules for postwar governance. The piece contrasts Cuba's proposed admission criteria with Britain's stance and questions UN selectivity.
The piece argues the UN should send commissions to verify free elections in Communist China and to confirm the Peiping government will honor UN principles before any admission. It warns against appeasing imperialism and urges locating truth about North Korea and Soviet actions before recognizing China.
Madison desk notes by John Wyngaard on legislative rounds and Capitol happenings. Includes brief sketches of lawmakers, committee work, and public policy moves shaping state affairs.
Statehouse notes discuss a new legible Wisconsin automobile registration plate facing hurdles before next year. Also highlighted are mass life insurance licenses, proposed regulation for casualty underwriters, and potential moves to consolidate state radio, conservation coordination, and Rennebohm's post tenure public service plans.
A Washington column by Drew Pearson surveys political theater and public affairs with a satirical take on events and figures shaping policy and opinion. It notes timing, power dynamics, and the media’s role in shaping the national narrative.
A reminiscence on Henry L. Stimson who died recently, detailing his dual roles as secretary of war and secretary of state, his relentless push for peace, and his uneasy relation with critics. The piece recalls Stimson’s advocacy after Kellogg Briand, his efforts to revitalize the League of Nations, and the solitude of his final years as he pursued disarmament and world harmony.
James Marlow reports on a nation seeking to keep scientists and professionals while drafting youths. Committees advise deferring high scoring students in college and funding scholarships for poor students with promise, arguing future needs dictate flexible education paths.
A look back recalls La Crosse police praised for handling a crowd at the Milwaukee depot during Wendell Wilkie’s visit. Also noted is a Veterans Homecoming for Spanish-American War vets in American Legion rooms. The city’s bonded debt is listed at 1 749 250 dollars per city comptroller L. J Kaiser.
La Crosse Tribune notes a local Prairie du Chien merchant placing an unusual election wager. The item sits among a collage of short historical notes and playful quips about community life and notable names from regions including La Crosse and Indiana.
Weather notes predict a clear Wednesday night with a hunter’s moon at 4 48 p m rising over the eastern horizon before sunset. The full moon’s larger, more colorful appearance in September and October is blamed on autumn haze and earlier moonrise. Local readers are urged to enjoy the celestial sight if skies cooperate.
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