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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1958
Page
4
The La Crosse Inter-State Fair begins Wednesday at its rebuilt site after relocating last year. The 68th annual show features renewed exhibits and restored harness racing, with stronger grounds developed by expert planning as the farm economy improves.
City Recreation Department stages the annual Kids Fishing Derby at Pettibone Park Lagoon with city playground directors and assistants acting as lifeguards. Buses transport children to and from playgrounds ensuring safety as eight years of similar contests have built confidence and guidance for young anglers.
Arkady Sobolev speaks English at the U N while many Americans neglect foreign language study. Marion Folsom labels the U S as backward in language competence and urges the Office of Education to require two foreign languages for students from grade three through 12.
Fred erick Othman jokes about a new congressional award scheme while praising quirky medal ideas for notable deeds. He parodies lawmakers and cites humorous nominees including a Penn-Sheraton chef and a ballpoint pen inventor as potential recipients.
Paris lawyer Gobillot journals his slow surrender to Yvette a street girl as Viviane his wife forgives infidelity until a line is crossed. Simenon writes with icy detachment, delivering tight 185 pages that critics call among his best and suitable for new American readers.
Election notes show Bennett Clark and George McGill winning nominations in Virginia and Kansas respectively while Roosevelt supporters lose several Virginia House races. Lawmakers Ramsey Edminston and Johnson win in West Virginia. Brady considers a U.S. Senate run against Duffy. Heat relief expected tonight. Miller family takes a Canadian trailer trip. Smikla departs for Wisconsin convention with La Crosse firemen. Six La Crosse caddies enter Milwaukee state golf tourney, none winning money.
Joseph K. Kidder aided two English airmen after a fire forced their aircraft to ditch in the Atlantic Ocean. The crash prompted emergency rescue efforts and safe recovery of the crew. County Board votes $500 to investigate the mysterious death of Florence Stelzig. Supervisor Markle leads the push for a resolution. A funeral notice lists C. A. Krebaum, 68, longtime seller of typewriters and office supplies, as deceased at his home on 1231 Ferry St. Attorney Roy V. Ahlstrom to speak at Daughters of Norway picnic at Myrick Park. Ray Barbuti wins the U S first running track victory in Amsterdam Olympics with the 400 meter title. Walter Wagner of La Crosse chairs a joint picnic for Houston and La Crosse county barbers at Hokah. Anti-Saloon League backs Fred R. Zimmerman for governor. Mayor Verdota signs paving contract for West Avenue. Federal agents again raid Chicken Tavern on Mormon Coulee Road charging C B and D R Young with Volstead Act violations. Attorney R E Butler of Sparta secures evidence. County Board appoints Supervisors Markle, Guenther and Hoeschler to help investigate the Stelzig case.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides readers with factual Q A on topics such as flag etiquette under Public Law 829 from 1942, origins of Yiddish, old brake methods for horse drawn carriages, mildew removal for siding, and a brochure on suburban and farm gardens priced at 25 cents postpaid.
Wisconsin veteran political operative John Wyngaard notes waning enthusiasm for Gov. Vernon W. Thomson amid a realignment in the state. He cites muted Republican energy, fundraising concerns, and a broader base strategy aimed at unaffiliated voters, with Nelson’s challenge seen as potentially by default.
Admiral Ben Moreell announces Americans for Constitutional Action ACA to unite conservatives from both parties and independents to defend constitutional government free enterprise balanced budget and states rights with six platform points and active primary participation. aims to support conservative Democrats and Republicans in Congress and contrast with Democratic Action radicals.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan discusses Parkinson's disease a nervous condition marked by tremor stiffness and shuffling gait. It develops slowly often in older men with various possible causes and can last for many years with limited relief from drugs or therapies. Surgery shows promise for selected patients and ongoing research aims to improve outcomes.
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