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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1955
Page
2
Standard Oil and six subsidiaries paid a three month stock bonus totaling 10 429 26 to 286 La Crosse division employees plus about 7300 50 in cash. Nationwide about 17500 workers share in the bonus of 19 201 shares valued at 991 348 and cash over 600 000.
Major Nial outlines the Armed Forces Reserve Act's broad effects on youth and service paths. It describes active duty, reserve time, drill requirements, summer training, and early eligibility for National Guard and Reserve units, plus employer impact and civilian employment considerations.
An unidentified U S soldier shot and killed two ROK Marines after a dispute over women in a battalion tent. Two more Korean Marines and a civilian were wounded. Police say the soldiers were with two prostitutes who disappeared. Joint probe underway.
In Dakota City Nebraska Paul IG Cromwell of San Bernardino California had a flat near the city yesterday. Two men offered help then drew a gun and robbed him of 72 dollars from his wallet a suit case full of clothes and the car spare tire.
Administrative and staffing credits listed for The La Crosse Tribune with city, state editors and department heads. Subscription options shown include home delivery and mail rates within 75 miles, 75 to 150 miles, and beyond, with annual and monthly pricing.
In Buenos Aires the Peronista government readies to renew anti church campaigns after a two month truce. The Supreme Council vows to resume political activity amid church state dispute while police crack down on protests near Eva Peron. 41 demonstrators arrested.
Gloria Lockerman, 12, of Baltimore, spelled antidisestablishmentarianism to win $8,000 on the CBS show. Her grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Key, will decide if she proceeds for $16,000 or takes $8,000. consolation prize is a college education trust fund if she fails at the $16,000 level. Gloria, a ninth grader at Booker T. Washington Junior High, is Black and previously placed 9th in the National Spelling Bee.
The Air Force Recruiting Station announces the reopening of the aviation cadet program soon after September 1. Applications will be taken for pilot and aircraft observer training with a best qualified standard. Officials warn selection will be more difficult under the new program.
Local advertising notice for Doerre Hardware in La Crosse promoting repairs of reels and door closets, window glass, gutters, roofing, fencing, paint, plumbing and furnace pipes plus rental floor sanders and free delivery.
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