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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1955
Page
8
New York reports a rising wave of consumer optimism with 65 million Americans earning paychecks. Dealers project up to one billion dollars in appliance sales before Christmas due to higher on time buying, home upgrades, and a shift toward multiple gadgets per household.
More than 60 percent of all gin produced in the United States is used as a protective coating for iron and steel, indicating a significant share of gin production directed to industrial corrosion protection rather than consumer goods.
Basil O'Connor, president of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, warns that the polio patient aid program may not survive without rapid support from solvent chapters. He notes $52,511,185 was raised in January's March of Dimes, but $12,000,000 short of needs remains, with 60 percent of chapters solvent and 40 percent destitute. The appeal calls for surplus funds to be released to aid 1,274 chapters needing help this year.
An American musical company mourns Jean Bradley 28 of Philadelphia after polio struck her Wednesday. Her Laurey in Oklahoma! died in Dergano Hospital Milan as the troupe cancels last Milan performance and plans Venice opening with Enid Harding as lead.
A Banff coroner's jury found leadership and equipment inadequate for the Mt Temple ascent in which seven U S youths died in an avalanche on July 11. The Canadian Park Department was cleared of blame and praised for rescue work. The group was organized by Wilderness Camps of Philadelphia. leader W H Oesner testified no danger warnings were issued.
Romanian premier Gheorghe Gheorghiu Dej announced that Soviet troops will remain in Romania until American forces withdraw from Western Europe and Western military alliances dissolve. The Radio Bucharest broadcast said the troops would ensure Romania's security under the Warsaw bloc formed last May.
The article outlines civil defense against H-bomb fallout emphasizing distance shelter and decontamination. It covers fallout behavior radiation types and practical steps such as staying indoors (basements roofs), decontamination methods rain washing clothing and hair, and shelter or evacuation plans to reduce exposure. It cites Marshall Islands cases and urges practical readiness to save lives.
Paul Gysels aged 4 of Route 4 Kenosha died from injuries after a Tuesday collision with a car driven by Mrs Maynard Johnson 27 of Pleasant Prairie who also died in the crash.
A reflection on growth and personal strength contrasts between men and women. It discusses threats and excuses used to control others, the variability of personality across settings, and the enduring core self despite public masks. Copyright 1955 by John F. Dille Co.
A crude bomb discovered in the Roxy Theatre is linked to 22 similar homemade devices found in public places over 15 years. The five inch pipe bomb was found by a workman inspecting a seat upholstery, and police tie it to the same bomber active since 1940. Eight bombs have exploded injuring seven people.
Singing star Ethel Merman was admitted to St Luke's Hospital yesterday for a minor operation. She is scheduled to remain there until Sunday.
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