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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1955
Page
5
Hal Boyle reflects on a Gettysburg PA piece from 1863's Adams Sentinel. He notes a Washington White House drunkard tale, then contrasts past and present morals, recalling Lincoln era events, long travel times, and era ads for health cures. He muses on societal changes.
The Haskin Service reports Max Schmel living with his wife in West Germany and operating a mink farm near Hamburg, with his Pomeranian estate confiscated by the Soviet Zone. It notes 1956 tax form color stripes will be replaced, identifies parking meter prevalence at 16 percent of U.S. cities in 1980, and mentions 22-hole golf courses appearing on some public layouts with open duplicate holes on bottleneck holes.
A fragment asserts gendered decorum urging women to tolerate a husband’s vanity and temper without retort or resistance, praising restrained behavior and obliging conduct even in abuse. The tone reflects traditional social expectations and implied moral guidance.
Mrs. Anna Louise Maxwell, 49, died after her car door struck the garage frame and pinned her by the throat while driving out. Neighbors assisted, but she died on arrival at the hospital.
The Home Doctor Book provides authentic information on over 50 common ailments in a four page guide. It helps readers know when self treatment is possible and when medical attention is needed, with alphabetical organization and a 25 cent postpaid price via coupon.
Madison editorial writer Miles J. Mc Millin 42 and El sie R. Proxmire 31 ex wife of Democrat William Proxmire applied for a Madison marriage license. She was divorced Feb 9 1955 in Reno Nevada. Mc Millin divorced Aug 10 1954 in Dane County earlier.
Prof Charles P Harper spoke on falling prices at Marshall College in Huntington West Virginia when a two foot square plaster chunk fell from the ceiling scratching three students in attendance
Entered as second class matter June 24 1904 at La Crosse Wis Post Office. Staff listings include W T Burgess publisher R L Bangsberg editor Alfred W Rice city editor Leeward Lee state editor and department heads in advertising circulation and production. Also provides delivery and subscription rates and contact hours for missed papers.
Frank Lloyd Wright denounces the American Legion for opposing his Air Force academy design. He cites a 1954 bid withdrawal, criticizes Legion actions as anti democracy, and defends his amateur stance while praising the nation’s architectural mission.
Lt. J. G. Robert C. Allison 27 of Robinson, Ill., died in a crash near U S 27 at Perry Florida while attempting to avoid two trucks on the highway. A truck driver said the Navy Banshee seemed to crash deliberately to prevent a collision.
A. E. Scott of El Dorado Springs Missouri drove 644 miles to apologize to W H Goodman fireworks distributor after learning an employee insulted a salesman and refused to pay a 200 dollar bill. Goodman accepted the payment and praised the gesture.
Comedian Victor Moore, 79, is in St. John's Hospital Santa Monica California, diagnosed with a vascular disorder complicated by diabetes. He fell ill yesterday at his Beverly Hills home according to his physician.
Chicago report says Stevenson and Harriman have an informal pact to share the 1956 Democratic presidential nomination path. Stevenson would lead early, with Harriman backing as needed, while New York’s 94 delegates could clinch the nomination if Stevenson remains viable.
From Akron to Bridgeport theAssociated Press reports a series of deaths aged 59 to 95. Frank A Seiberling founder of Goodyear and Seiberling Rubber. Andrew B Sterling writer of songs. Dr Robert W Wood atom bomb project consultant. Clarence D Martin former Washington governor. A G Crane Wyoming governor and UW president. Margaret Clemens McDowell author. Each died yesterday.
W Arthur Godfrey damaged the right wing of his DC3 when it struck a ground light while taxiing on the runway at Teterboro Airport New Jersey. No injuries were reported and he planned to fly to his Virginia home after repairs. His pilot license had been suspended for six months in March 1954 for low flying near the control tower.
Madison records its third polio death of the year as Roger J. Meis ter, 23, dies. Earlier victims include a 32-year-old woman and an 18-year-old boy.
Rescue crews continued digging through ashes in Andover after a blast and fire tore through the Gateway Restaurant. Officials say the death toll may rise beyond 21 with 21 injured and 19 identified so far. A suspect cause is fuel or sewer gas buildup. Russell Kirkhan 36 from Ingram Pennsylvania his son John 13 and daughter Margie 8 are named among the latest identifications. Margaret Kirkhan remains missing.
Six year old Tommy Crane visited a neighbor's farm for milk. He seized a cow's tail, his hand became entangled, and he was dragged through a barn and a briar patch. He died shortly after the accident.
26 year old twins Dan and Edward Moore from Kewanee Illinois are interning together in the obstetrics division at Jewish Hospital. Officials say they will assist in delivering twin babies in a few days.
Atomic scientists outlined a cancer targeting method using antibodies as carriers for radioactive substances. Experiments in rabbits showed kidney concentration of injected radioactive iodine, suggesting potential for kidney or stomach cancer therapies.
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