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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1955
Page
6
The piece questions whether age should bar a president from running, arguing that fitness—not number of years, even at 70, governs capability. It notes Eisenhower’s remarks in Ohio and cites passages urging duty and health as the real criteria for candidacy, while referencing I Peter 3:5.
In Geneva the United States agrees to supply money materials and techniques for peaceful atomic development and to share all knowledge with participating nations. The move aims to prevent a monopoly and promote a cooperative heritage of mankind in atomic energy. Scientists from 71 nations return home with a different view.
President Eisenhower says Red China must withdraw troops from North Korea and accept a UN mediated path to unification before any consideration of Peiping's entry to the UN Security Council. He stresses that China’s continued aggression, not its ideology, blocks admission and urges free elections in Korea and China to gain civilized nation status.
MADISON Wis One of the Legislative Council s brightest young research assistants Marygold Melli has been appointed to the secretary post of the State Judicial Council She will begin September 15 The Capitol area ponders John LangeReturning to chief actuary role under civil service law Alfred Vande Zande new commissioner may welcome Lange s return but no decision yet Senator Lynn Stalbaum Racine freshman ponders a challenge for Congress Gerald Flynn may join Democratic ticket in next year Wisconsin political scene also sees Kohler potential Eisenhower delegate role If Kohler runs his delegates could join Eisenhower at the convention The Wisconsin Legislature faces a tight adjournment schedule with many vetoes and complex bills The report notes pride in Wisconsins lawmakers despite some critics and mentions potential attorney general candidates including Robert Marotz and Harry Franke
Konrad Adenauer speaks on unity for Germany Europe and the world in a timely collection translated by Winston and presented in the World Perspectives series. The chancellor urges economic and military unity and cautions the Soviet Union to seek peaceful negotiation.
Senate testimony by Harold Talbott sparks GOP chuckles over a rumored telegram to Paul Mulligan from Ed gar Dixon. The gag references a West Memphis Boat and Fishing Club telegram about a big catch. Senator Norris Cotton recites a constituent who loves obituaries, joking she will read of more congressmen if jams and weather persist.
The 1958 United Press piece notes Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee emerges as a potential challenger to Adlai Stevenson for the 1956 Democratic presidential nomination. Kefauver built a delegate base in 1952, revived TV driven campaigning, and may again pursue door to door primaries if he decides to enter. He faces South and big-city barriers but gains praise for challenging the Eisenhower administration and leading opposition.
Debates at Geneva with 72 nations and leading scientists on peaceful atom uses. The piece questions whether real exchange will occur amid Cold War tensions and the danger of weaponized knowledge. It cites Eisenhower’s 1953 call and notes the hope for a future where atom power aids medicine, industry, and agriculture rather than war.
A note recalls a noon farewell dinner in the sunshine club room of the La Crosse Laundry for Lena Wittmerhaus of Bangor, long time presser. Attendees include Edna Solverson Marie Zirbes Ella Allen Evens Anna Tschumper Susan Clark Myrtle Oliver Delores Christenson Ellen Wrobel Crystal Sainsbury Ann Solverson Opal Menn Louise Jensen Rose Mary Kubiak and local men Walter Harder James McDaniel Carsten Larson. The item notes a 2 1/2 year tenure and a summer recreation program junior band concert at Roosevelt playground.
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