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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1955
Page
7
A Russian football club completed a flawless tour of India by winning all 19 matches. The side dominated opponents, showcasing strong defense and sharp attacking play across venues in multiple cities.
Gov. Walter Kohler announced plans to ensure careful design of the new State School for Boys in an isolated Sheboygan County valley. He urged use of expert consultants to integrate buildings with the landscape and warned that six million dollars is the limit for site planning equipment and construction. Wilbur Schmidt, director of the welfare department, noted the leadership on the project.
President Eisenhower, fresh from a Rocky Mountain fishing trip, awaits a report from Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Lewis L. Strauss on the Geneva atoms for peace conference. Strauss is due in Denver tonight or tomorrow to brief the President before travel back East.
In Sunland California a 91 year old man was jailed on suspicion of murdering his 89 year old sanitarium roommate, Gustaf Emil Elm, whose body showed head injuries from a small kitchen stool. Police arrested A K Baldwin claiming Elm had bothered his wife, though officers said Baldwin's wife had died years earlier.
Charles J. Kersten, Milwaukee Republican and $50 a day Rockefeller consultant, will not say if he will run for his old House seat in 1956. He noted he cannot discuss his confidential work and would not confirm any campaign plans.
The column notes a provocative comparison as Aunt Het discusses why dangerous men draw women, likening pursuit to choosing a bear over a rabbit for force or intensity. The remark frames social appeal through a harsh, humorous lens in a period voice.
A congressional delegation plans to attend the Helsinki meeting of the Interparliamentary Union. The session is scheduled from August 25 to 31.
Buenos Aires is described as the largest city south of the equator and the largest Spanish speaking city in the world according to the report.
Two Rivers Wisconsin reader claims losing 16 pounds in one month with Renor Concentrate. At 61, she says she has more pep and energy, can eat normally, and still shed fat. The notice urges readers to buy Renor at druggists and start reducing today.
In Harlan Kentucky state police arrested Rev. William Vernon from Keokee Virginia after he handled four deadly snakes before about 2000 worshippers at a mountain hollow service. He faces Kentucky charges for snake handling and was released on bond with trial set near Caywood. Two other preachers criticized police after the incident.
In Delrose Tennessee a wreck involving a 110 car northbound Louisville and Nashville freight left 40 cars piled and scattered wreckage through the night. An abandoned station building was demolished. No injuries reported. Cause undetermined.
Wettstein's TV and Electric at 1527 Losey Blvd S offers the GE Pacer for 129.95 with tax and warranty included. The ad touts two way interference protection and other GE features before noting no down payment and 24 months to pay.
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