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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
8
The nation mourns Bill Odom a rugged aviation leader who died in the Cleveland air races after a lifetime of pioneering flight. He logged over 8000 hours flew Cubs bombers and world record solos and helped push engine and aircraft design forward.
The EY view calls the Balkan stand a war of nerves between the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. Neither side seeks full conflict, but Yugoslavia fears Soviet dominance and loss of independence while Russia fears exposing propaganda of peace. Still, a direct clash would threaten Europe and America.
Common Council committees push for an improved direct route for highway 53. They seek land options to cut Causeway traffic across the marsh to Rose Street and remove right angle turns on Monitor. Proposals include a Burlington tracks removal on Rose Street and a northeast extension from Black River to George Street near city limits. Final council approval expected Friday night. A purchase of high land in Indian Hill could yield 400000 yards of fill for a highway 16 extension across the marsh to Gillette Street.
The financial pages reported a marked rise in bank loans tied to retailers stocking up for Christmas trade. The note signals growing inventories and improved business, helping push the stock market to new highs on a December morning.
An editorial denounces twice in the past two weeks hoodlum disruptions of a Paul Robeson concert as unpatriotic and "Communist" tactics. It argues rough opposition damages American free speech and claims the plot aids Moscow and its followers in the United States.
The article argues President Truman’s attacks on “selfish interests” blocking his program seem hollow since such interests gave substantial funds in 1948 and employ many Democrats. It questions his leadership of a Democratic Congress, notes bipartisan frustration over pay raises and Taft-Hartley repeal votes, and suggests campaign rhetoric may not secure future votes.
In Wisconsin civil service has governed state hiring since 1905, shielding thousands from patronage while Illinois introduces a partly merit based system. The essay notes Wisconsin’s broad merit protection, limited political appointments, and ongoing reforms like a larger personnel budget and a new bureau director.
James Marlow reports Washington hosts U S Canada and Britain as they seek a stopgap for Britain's dollar shortage. The goal is to reduce dollar use while avoiding new loans amid a complex balance of trade and sterling bloc effects.
Nomination for prettiest block along George street in the 2000 block highlights well kept front lawns evergreen plantings and colorful garden spans. Two heads are better than one saying from peers notes highway danger contrasts with lighthearted local chatter. Jim Fritsch corrected sports page with a homer uncredited earlier and Clyde Smith praised by Frank Leahy as Indiana football rises.
Drew Pearson reports General Harry Vaughan drew support in Washington while General Bradley expressed anger at the Vaughan affair. Vatican and New York Catholic leaders pressure Cardinal Spellman to reconcile with Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt amid Lehman Senate candidacy tensions.
An enthusiastic group in La Crosse formed the La Crosse Flyers association with Thomas Hancock as president and others in key posts. Thirty seven county residents received U S citizenship in circuit court with Judge Cowie presiding. Gloria Shannon left for Phoenix to attend school after a six week visit with her mother.
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