19 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1948
Page
1
President Truman urged farmers to vote Democratic as he defended the farming lobby against privileged interests. He spoke from a hunting stand at a plowing contest near Dexter Iowa before a huge crowd of farmers and supporters on a 9,500 mile stump tour across 19 states.
Clerk urges voters to go early to avoid evening crowds in the primary election. Voters should study a sample ballot and use machines correctly, with four ballots representing each party. Familiarize procedures, turn levers properly, and vote within the chosen party.
Former ambassador to Russia Laurence S. Standley testified before the Un-American Activities Committee that President Roosevelt shared the view that the state department secret code during World War II was not secure. He said the Navy code was used to prevent leaks, acknowledging longstanding concerns about breaches.
Washington reports a potential showdown over the Berlin blockade as Molotov meets American British and French envoys in Moscow. Secretary of State Marshall heads to Paris for a United Nations assembly where a decision on lifting the blockade may be announced. Molotov's stance is awaited amid hopes and stalls.
A cloudy and moderately warm day with highs near 88 degrees in the afternoon. Light winds and no significant precipitation expected, with a gradual clearing trend later in the day.
Democratic candidate Carl W. Thompson told a Stevens Point audience that Republicans seek to wreck the federal farm price support program by blaming farmers for high costs. He credited the Democrats with aiding rural electrification and farm income while Gov. Rennebohm attacked extravagant promises in his Appleton remarks. He warned old age pensions would strain state finances and noted war veteran representation on state selective service boards.
Navy Mothers will meet Wednesday evening. Several members plan to attend and discuss postwar relief and community support efforts.
Credit controls go into effect Monday and may depress used car prices. Dealers report lowering bids on late model inventory in anticipation of tighter terms. Analysts note high monthly payments could price many families out, with $1,800 cars needing about $600 down and $80 monthly for 18 months. Auto makers say new car sales should remain strong due to ample output through the next two years.
MADISON Wisconsin a committee to work with Milwaukee Saturday includes Ira Inman Beloit and J Scott on the panel to study stadium needs and funding as a public initiative by state leaders.
In Washington the figure shows rural families owning land rising by a notable percentage over 1945, signaling broader land ownership through the year. The report highlights substantial gains and reflects economic shifts affecting countryside households.
A damaged note from a front street meter recounts an officer left with a broken ticket on the dash. The terse plea “Sorry, Ticket on” hints at an interrupted enforcement moment and a halted citation.
Officials of the American Veterans Committee vote to expel John Gates editor of the Daily Worker for embracing Communist principles deemed inconsistent with AVC standards.
President Truman ate a country dinner in shirt sleeves with farmers and dignitaries after a campaign stop in Dexter Louisiana. A crowd of about 80 000 heard his remarks on aiding farmers through soil conservation better living standards and lower debts amid a plowing contest and national prize money.
Paris reports say UN Secretary General Trygve Lie urged stern measures to shield UN mediators including Count Folke Bernadotte after his assassination. The Security Council planned early action on Palestine and Bernadotte’s 35 000 word mediation report was delivered by courier amid shock and outrage.
Chicago report details a seven year old boy, Frank Ross, who began watching for President Truman's train and remained by the tracks for 16 hours until his mother found him at 1 a.m. The train reportedly passed through Chicago at 3:15 a.m.
India installs a military governor after Hyderabad’s conquest as Razvi is sought and Razvi’s private army is to be dissolved. Nehru praises restraint while Nizam’s future status remains uncertain after the six day invasion and cease fire.
CIO UAW intervenes to end Briggs Manufacturing guards strike idling about 60 000 automobile workers. CIO production workers at two International Harvester plants call off stoppages and CIO stevedores resume loading army cargo in Seattle. Brigade wage dispute arbitration sought by Detroit guards union and East Moline Harvester strike over job classifications remains under negotiation.
Gov Rennebohm approved a contract with Eau Claire Engineering Co for a 320 foot span over the Black River near Globe in Clark County. The project calls for a $110677 expenditure and a 22 foot roadway on county trunks.
In Havana a dispute over risen bus fares led to a sabre duel between Jose Pardo Linda writer and radio commentator and Menelao Mora bus company president and deputy. Both men were slightly wounded and the duel was halted by judges in the capitol fencing quarters.
World War II debate over why American forces did not seize Berlin ahead of the Soviets. Franklin D Roosevelt’s death era debate centers on whether supply limits and timing allowed the U S to reach Berlin first. Veterans like General Hinds recall near Berlin advances and missed bridges that blocked a final push.
The Israeli government said its manhunt for Bernadotte assassins led to arrests of some Stern gang leaders. More than 200 arrests were made with Jerusalem curfew and house searches. Authorities invited UN witnesses to view suspects as roads closed and travel restricted.
MILWAUKEE delegates of the CIO United Brewery Workers union voted to allocate 1000 to buy the only existing duplicate of the 1933 federal bill that brought back beer. Detroit speaker Joseph Brady identified the owner as George Buchheister, secretary to Representative Rooney. The session concluded with officers and board members approved and Boston chosen for the 1950 biennial convention.
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