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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1946
Page
6
A passage from Leviticus 23 3 cited by the La Crosse Tribune emphasizes the Sabbath as a day of rest and holy convocation with no work in all dwellings. The text frames the seventh day as sacred to the Lord.
Mark R Byers argues the United States and Britain must confront Soviet tactics in Europe. He says Poland’s pre election terror and Russia’s propaganda aim to rig votes and widen control, while Tito’s Yugoslavia faces pressure. He condemns Moscow and warns of WWII style power plays at the Paris talks and in China.
The navy met its August 20 1946 deadline returning World War II veterans from the Pacific. It notes personnel on duty there are regulars or reserves who volunteered for longer service. The article credits the navy for keeping faith with three and a half million service members and easing demobilization.
Moscow calls for a Black Sea powers treaty to govern the Dardanelles with Turkey, backing Moscow control and excluding Britain France Greece and Yugoslavia from any say. Molotov brands the plan a Mediterranean stake for Russia and hints at shifts in global influence.
Police recovered six stolen saxophones in a Kansas town after an investigation. Authorities did not release details about suspects or exact theft timing.
By this time all amateur gardeners have learned if their lettuce is parsley or spinach, a mistaken crop mix prompting confusion over what they actually planted.
A top command task force launches Operation Winning Friends and Influencing the Public to build public support for the peacetime Navy. Officers will join civic groups, give speeches, and appear at public events while the service tracks their outreach and reinforces traditional ceremonies.
In Vilas county and surrounding resorts tourist prices rose after slot machines were removed by Gov. Goodland. Bait minnows 75 cents a dozen, worms 35 cents, steaks $3, beer 15 cents, and meals up to $3.50. Guides charged $15 daily, boats extra, sparking formal complaints to the conservation commission which found no rate jurisdiction. Regional traders blame newcomers and real estate boom for profiteering, warning it harms long term resort economy. Gov Goodland’s anti gambling push weakens with election losses among vacation communities.
A Gallup survey finds two thirds of voters nationwide oppose national prohibition. Since 1936 polls show a stable 2 to 1 ratio against national prohibition, with higher dry sentiment in rural areas and among women. About 33 percent are abstainers, 67 percent drink, and drinking declines with age.
The piece notes Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr will not seek reelection and when the new Congress convenes next January the La Follette political dynasty in Wisconsin will end after 41 years in the Senate. It mentions family prominence including John Adams and John Quincy Adams with other dynasties like Taft Harrison and Bankheads as context. It highlights La Follette's insurgent career, battles with four presidents, a long filibuster and his isolationist stance, and Wisconsin voters repeatedly returning him to office.
Two Bolton engineers Norman Miller and Robert Fairclough have developed a gadget intended to greatly reduce spinners cancer by preventing male spindle oil from splashing onto operators. The device targets a major believed cause of the disease.
A reader questions service from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau answers queries on refunds for 1945 income tax, re employment rights for World War I veterans, peeress rules in Britain, cross into Germany on Sept 11 1944, wheel invention ranking, and GI Bill benefits for women veterans. The piece cites July 4 1946 refunds completion and lists several military unit cross timestamps.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers a small hymn collection titled Favorite Hymns. It includes Abide With Me Nearer My God to Thee Onward Christian Soldiers America and The Star Spangled Banner. Postpaid copy costs 25 cents with coupon to Washington DC address.
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The Veterans Administration announced that increased pension rates for veterans disabled in peacetime service take effect October 1 and appear in November 1 payments. About 40,000 veterans will share roughly 3.5 million dollars in higher rates over the next year. Gen Omar N Bradley directed offices to help disabled veterans enter schools this fall for vocational training.
Hollywood reports Preston Sturges in a shy phase amid industry praise and exploitation. He collaborated with Harold Lloyd on The Sin of Harold Diddlebock, with Lloyd handling most of the story and Sturges contributing writing and directing elements.
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