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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1948

Page

4

Aviation expansions push growth at municipal airports nationwide

Across the United States airports expand facilities to handle growing traffic and larger aircraft. Miami plans a 3 million dollar terminal hotel complex. Salt Lake and Cleveland announce multi hundred thousand to multi million upgrades. New York area expands Teterboro and related ports.

Salt Lake Municipal Airport Portland Oregon Lambert Field St. Louis Philadelphia Richmond Denver Cleveland Toledo Port of New York Authority Teterboro New Jersey New York

Six Good Years Forecast by Agriculture Economists

An unofficial report by agriculture department economists outlines six promising years ahead for Americans with living standards above the 1935-39 average even in a recession. It cautions that the forecast rests on peace and stable prices, examining mild and severe adjustment scenarios and noting wage and price rigidities.

Department of Agriculture

Time To Change Nominating System In 1944

A column argues the United States should reform how presidential and vice presidential candidates are chosen. It criticizes Truman for a harsh campaign style and notes support for drafting Eisenhower. The piece contrasts temperate Dewey with the accusations in Truman’s side and urges reform of the nomination process.

Washington America Asee Henry Wallace Acetone Truman Eisenhower Mr. Truman Grover Cleveland William Jennings Bryan Judge Parker Woodrow Wilson James M. Cox John W. Davis Alfred E. Smith Franklin D. Roose Harry S. Truman White House Germany Wendell Willkie United States Hitler Dewey Messrs Barkley Ikley

Rock County Board Hurdles Public Access On Proceedings

The Rock county board faces criticism for not publishing its proceedings in a widely circulated newspaper. A long critique argues the law requires public access to board actions, with digests insufficient and often unread by most residents. It urges comprehensive posting of committee and full board actions and warns the public can influence via the newspaper’s Voice of the People column.

Rock County Janesville Rock Hee Y Wisconsin

UN panel rejects Soviet call to end death penalty

In Paris the United Nations committee drafting a universal Bill of Rights rejected a Soviet proposal to abolish the death penalty in times of unrest. The Soviet line was condemned as a hollow gesture by a regime that sentences dissidents to hard labor, with five to fifteen executions noted as possible penalties.

NEW York Times Paris United Nations Committee

Sales Tax Talk In Wisconsin Grows Amid Spending Pressures

Madison observers note rising and evolving sales tax discussion as state leaders brace for large welfare costs. Skepticism fades among farmers and lawmakers as land taxes and local aid burdens push consideration of a state levy. A soldiers bonus referendum next Tuesday links to tax questions and tests voter opposition to sales taxation.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Sen R. M. Schlabach la Crosse Milo K. Swanton Wisconsin Council of Agriculture Swanton Mer Swantons League

Tribune Recaps Past Local Political and Social Notes

Ten years ago William F. Miller of West Salem was named Republican nominee for the second La Crosse County assembly seat. Ten years ago a New Elm Grove school dedication drew crowds. Twenty years ago Miss Louise Stritt and Charles Morey announced their marriage in New York. A golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Herrington was celebrated in La Crosse. Thirty years ago Otto Bosshard was sent to Texas to secure Wisconsin soldier votes. Thirty years ago Dr. Fred W. Maroney became state superintendent of physical education in New Jersey. County taxes for 1928 totaled $77 644.84, up from $74 000 the prior year. Forty years ago Main to 23rd street streetcar service extended to the Catholic cemetery. The Crosse Hat Works installed new equipment for hat Esterling.

William F. Miller West Salem Republican Party la Crosse County New Elm Grove Shelby Louise Stritt William Stritt la Crosse Charles V Merlin Hull Waco Tex Wisconsin Fred W. Maroney Normal School New Jersey Crosse County Crosse Hat Works

Soviet paper predicts Dewey victory in U S election

Berlin dispatch notes Tunegliche Rundschau column calls Dewey reactionary and Wall Street representative, but asserts he will win against Truman next Tuesday. The article frames Truman’s chances as doomed and favors the Republican nominee.

Berlin Truman Tunegliche Rundschau Thomas E. Dewey Wallstreet

Wisconsin Beekeepers Elect New President at Convention

Robert Knutson of Ladysmith was elected president of the Wisconsin Beekeepers Association at the convention held yesterday in Fond du Lac. Lawrence Figge also featured among the results.

Fond DU Lac Robert Knutson Ladysmith Wisconsin Bee Keepers Association Lawrence Figge Eee

La Crosse Tribune Masthead and Circulation Rates

Publication details for the La Crosse Tribune including editor staff, offices at 4th and Cass in La Crosse Wisconsin, and postal classification. Circulation contact options and home delivery and mail subscription rates are listed with pricing and payment terms.

la Crosse Tribune Company 4Th Cass Sts la Crosse Wisconsin the Tribune Lee Newspaper Group Associated Press Tribune

DP Import Plan Faces Jewish Displaced Persons Hurdles

James Marlow outlines the 813 arriving tomorrow and the 205,000 DPRs allowed by mid-1950, detailing origins of the 750,000 in Europe, the quota system, and a U S DP commission chief noting that the new law could bar most Jewish displaced persons who were in Germany Austria or Italy before December 22 1945.

Washington Europe Congress France Holland Belgium England Norway Australia Latin America United States U. S Baltic States Lithuania Estonia Latvia Russia Poland Ukraine Yugoslavia Germany Austria Ugo Carusi DP Commission Carusi Italy

Bodega Group Favors Union at Lunch Club Election

The Bodega Lunch Club election at the courthouse Wednesday resulted in 47 votes for the all union shop clause and 17 against. Eligible voters totaled 76, with 64 ballots cast. E A Conforto of Milwaukee represented management and Hall represented the International Bartenders Union in negotiations.

Bodega Lunch Club Court House Hotel and Restaurant Employes Union Local No All Union Shop E. A. Conforto Milwaukee Restaurant Association Management Hall International Bartenders Union

Unreported Crash Hospitalizes Sparta Man

In Sparta Wisconsin a man identified as Armstrong was hospitalized after an auto accident Wednesday night. He was not driving and the crash prompted injuries including a severely cut ear and scalp lacerations with possible internal damage.

Sparta Wis Armstrong

See Babies Cry

London reports new aid measures for mothers and infants as part of social support reforms. Officials outline funding, eligibility, and expected impact on family welfare in the coming months.

Britain and colonies seek closer ties as empire reshapes

British officials say Soviet pressure strengthens imperial links as a nine nation Commonwealth conference promotes unity in foreign policy defense and economics. India and Eire ponder constitutional changes while South Africa balances reform and anti communism amid imperial modernization and native representation efforts.

London Britain Russia Moscow Commonwealth India South Africa Ins Soviet Union Burma Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Constituent Assembly Eire Irish Republic John A. Costello Pakistan Ceylon Poa War Association D. F. Malan Malan Empire Herbert Morrison

The Se Cre of fact and postal age limits explained

Questions answered by the Information Bureau cover a lost costume of fact for readers. Topics include a Tokyo dispatch about Yamamoto and a note on denim from Nim. plus postmaster age limits by class and salary benchmarks.

How long to clear alcohol from the body

A man of average size can eliminate 8 to 9 ounces or in exceptional circumstances as much as 12 ounces of alcohol in 24 hours by oxidation and metabolism.

India’s Hockey Championship title count and history

The passage notes India’s four straight Olympic hockey titles with wins in 1928 Amsterdam 1932 Los Angeles and 1936 Berlin. It also covers horse dentition and Governor Dewey’s 1947 universal military training stance.

India Amsterdam Los Angeles Ber Dewey C. A American Legion New York City

National Service Life Insurance Beneficiary Rules

The National Service Life Insurance pays only to the named beneficiary or beneficiaries. The insured may designate contingent beneficiaries to receive proceeds if the primary beneficiary dies or is not alive. If no beneficiary is living, proceeds go to the insured's estate.

National Service Life Insurance C. M. C. A. National Secis Life Insurance

Townsend Plan founder Dr Townsend jailed for contempt in 1937

Dr Francis Townsend was sentenced in March 1937 to 30 days for contempt of the House of Representatives. The conviction was upheld by the appeals court, then referred to review by the canepeye court, before President Roosevelt extended a pardon.

Townsend Francis Townsend House of Representatives Court of Appeals Canepeye Court Ressdcett Dr. Townsend

Webster's Illustrated Tower Dictionary and Atlas

A compact encyclopedia style dictionary with 378 pages offering 25 000 definitions and pronunciations plus 16 pages of four color maps. It includes legal and musical terms population data and earth statistics. order today for 35 cents postpaid.

La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Note

The fragment notes an information bureau address in Washington D C and mentions Aycare or a dictionary copy, indicating a cataloging or reference note rather than a full article. The readable line preserves the bureau contact details and a vague reference to a dictionary copy.

la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Eye St N. E Washington D. C

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