Reciprocal Trade Measure Near Ike's Goal and National Wish
The four year extension of the reciprocal trade act, approved by Congress, reflects the national desire to maintain a stable program. The Senate restored a balanced version over the House committee's three year limit, preserving presidential authority for tariff negotiations and promoting broader, healthier international trade. This path aims for greater goods flow among free nations and economic health.
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Pie In The Sky Diet Claims And Demands
A US House committee criticizes wasteful spending on so called reducing remedies claiming Americans pour 100 million dollars annually into pie in the sky products. The piece urges restraint on second helpings and vows to keep a slim waist. The text closes with a Biblical citation from Ezekiel 36 27.
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Ezekiel
Hoffa Defends Hawkish Clean-Up Plan Before Senate
The Senate Labor Rackets Committee questions Jimmy Hoffa about Teamsters corruption and arrests. Hoffa claims he has not had time to fire hoodlums across states, while senators name suspects tied to the union and scrutinize Hoffa's Canadian stock holdings and escrow shares.
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North American Rare Metals Company
Senate acclaims Wiley remedy for cans of hearing
Senator Wiley jokes the Senate lacks a public address system and good acoustics hindering hearings and visitor turnout. He insists he is barely heard, while colleagues quip a mike at his desk would bring sound rather than silence to the chamber.
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Wisconsin
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Answers and curiosities from the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Q A reader inquiry page from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers brief answers on topics from state legislatures pay to mid hyphen usage and fingerprints. The column cites the 1956 57 Book of the States the Newhall carriage works and Scotland Yard and promotes wall maps available postpaid.
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Washington, D.C
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Newhall Carriage Works
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Washington
D. C
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Hawaii
Dewey links Hines to cash protection racket
In a 1938 courtroom recital, New York District Attorney Thomas L. Dewey testifies before a Supreme Court jury that James J. Hines a Tammany leader known as Jim is paid 500 dollars weekly in cash for political protection of the late Dutch Schultz’s multi million dollar policy racket.
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Jimmie” Hines
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American League For Peace and Democracy
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la Crosse
Harry Taggart
Fred R. Weinke
Portraits James Metcalfe Our Sky Can Change
Poem by James Metcalfe reflecting on changing moods and weather as a metaphor for hope. Encourages cheerful thoughts to transform a bad start into a brighter day with persistence and optimism.
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Tennessee Poll Shifts Toward Segregationist Governors
In Tennessee and Arkansas voters backed segregationist candidates in Democratic primaries led by Buford Ellington and Andrew Taylor. Ellington's win with 213,189 votes and Taylor's 204,367 reflected a 61.5 percent segregationist lean in Tennessee, matching regional attitudes toward school integration and court-ordered measures.
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Tennessee
Arkansas
Sales Tax Debate Reflects Wisconsin Politics and Court Dynamics
Wisconsin voters hear no shift to a sales tax as candidates for governor ... public spending pressures, income tax brackets, and property tax limits shape the debate. The piece contrasts state fiscal issues with Tennessee and Arkansas school integration cases and argues for states’ rights under the Tenth Amendment amid desegregation disputes.
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Gaylord Nelson
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Arkansas
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
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Doctor explains ulcer diagnosis and treatment options
The doctor outlines tests for stomach ulcers including a test meal with content withdrawal, blood in stool checks, X rays with barium, and gastroscope imaging. Treatments depend on ulcer location size symptoms age and occupation, focusing on reducing irritation to allow healing, with various surgical options if necessary.
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Tke
La Crosse Tribune Contact and Delivery Rates Listed
The La Crosse Tribune details staff roles and pricing for home delivery and subscriptions. Rates show weekly carrier prices and annual mail options within 75 to 150 miles, with different charges for La Crosse and surrounding areas.
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