Social Security Milestone Under Truman Reforms
The expanded Social Security law marks a major victory for President Truman's welfare agenda, adding about 10 million to federal pension rolls and boosting benefits. It raises payroll taxes and coverage, with 45 million under federal security and 85 percent when public retirement systems are counted. The act faces funding strain and faces a low priority future due to Korea War priorities and constrained defense spending.
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Registration drive urged for La Crosse primary vote
Citizens are urged to register for the September 19 primary with five days left before the September 6 deadline. The piece highlights steps to register at the city clerk for first timers or changed addresses and urges a get out the vote effort to boost participation in local, state, and national elections.
Robeson’s Prophetic Stock Falls as War Follows
The piece argues Paul Robeson’s antiwar stance contradicted by reality as Black soldiers respond to the draft. It notes Black regiments marching to Korea and facing harsh combat, with no mass refusal or jail protests observed, while Malik and Stalin see the images, but Russians do not.
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Chrysler wage rise signals inflation risk debate
Washington observers note Chrysler boosted hourly pay by 10 cents, seeking to maintain a two-cent edge over GM after its five year contract. The move, taken without union pressure, prompts concerns of inflation, wage spirals, and potential retroactive excess-profits tax effects on prices.
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Wisconsin veterans aid program shows bipartisan support
Wisconsin's veterans affairs department reports that since World War II it has authorized about 11.5 million dollars in state loans and grants to veterans in need. The program, funded in 1943, treats aid as emergency assistance rather than universal benefits, and is described as a bipartisan achievement with broad support from Democrats and Republicans.
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Truman Rebuke of MacArthur Revealed in White House Row
Washington play by play shows Truman learning of MacArthur Formosa statement on August 26. Harriman claims to have explained policy, but Truman orders MacArthur to retract. Pentagon and Navy views split. fear of Chinese entry prolonging Korea. Copyright 1950 Bell Syndicate.
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Farm Workers Enter Social Security On Jan 1 1951
Washington outlines farm worker coverage under social security starting January 1 1951. Workers must begin with a preliminary quarter then 60 days work in the next quarter with at least $50 quarterly pay to earn one credit, continuing as long as 60 day periods are met. Excludes owners and operators. covers regular farm employees including field hands and farm domestic servants.
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Report From Around Town features a Holmen PhD graduate
Jack Sjolander son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Sjolander of Holmen earned a PhD at the University of Minnesota with thesis on The Alkylation of Methyl 1 1 2 2 Ethanetetracar Boxylate. At 26 he has studied 20 years. note ends with humor about spelling etha net etra car.
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Colman cup tourney crowns Field’s low qualifying win
Ten years ago Don Field won the Colman cup low qualifying honors at the La Crosse Country Club. he meets Arthur Erickson in the first round Monday while local updates note Homemaking classes, Guard maneuvers, and regional events.
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