GM Chief Sees Bright Future for Auto Industry
How ard Curtice president of General Motors spoke at the University of Michigan forecasting demand for new passenger cars near eight million annually by 1965, up from 1958's 4.3 million. He cited population growth 190 million, more households, 73 million workers, GDP $600 billion, and higher disposable income as basis for optimism. He warned progress requires broad cooperation and noted plans to recall 100,000 workers by mid October to support the upswing.
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Howard Curtice
General Motors
University of Michigan
Curtice
Coulee
France Faces Sept 28 Vote On Constitutional Reform
The Sept 28 referendum tests De Gaulle as France decides whether to adopt a far stronger constitution. The plan increases presidential powers, limits parliament, and allows action in danger. Supporters warn against weak government while opponents aim to soften the measure.
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Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
France
Farewell to the 85th Congress in Gentle Tone
Frederick Ottman notes a rare calm session with no filibusters or fights. He recalls personal moments, legislative actions like price labeling on auto windshields, postal stamp hikes, and rail hearings, and warns of a $200 million Capitol spending spree before adjourning.
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Sam Rayburn
Asher Burdick
R-N.d
House
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
George A. Smathers
D-Fla
Union Station
Senate
Barney Goldfine
Vicuna Coats
Realism On The Ranch Sparks Mixed Reactions In Adventures
Joe Vanducci and his son Bones visit a vast California ranch after dismissing TV cowboys as fake. They find a modern yard with trucks and improvised gear, no corrals or bunkhouses, and ranch life largely off the grid. The piece concludes that TV cowboys misrepresent cattle work.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Joe Vanducci
Los Angeles
Bones
Review of the news in years past twenty years ago 1938
The piece recalls events from 1938 including Lt Commander Frank Hawks death in Buffalo New York. It notes a sidewalk sale for a new building, college enrollment issues at Gale College, upcoming Saturday races, local club events and Elks convention planning. It covers a mix of legal notices and local business updates with scattered names and places.
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Frank M. Hawks
Buffalo
N.Y
Jay Street
Frank Hoeschler
Exchange
Fifth Avenue
Jay
Gale College
Galesville
Wis
Fairgrounds
Wilda Hickisch
Country Club
Verna Wills
L. T. Nelson
Maud Maurer
Walter Schick
Jake Padesky
Northern Engraving and Mfg. Co
la Crosse Rubber Mills Co
Moto-Meter Gauge and Equipment Co
Philadelphia
Robert K. Henry
Pennsylvania
St. Louisan
John Breen
R. H. Mitchell
14Th Cavalry Band
14Th Cavalry
Riverside Park
Raymond C. Dwyer
Elks
John Fay
Elks Lodge
Everett Yerly
Carl
Questions Answers From The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Reader questions cover WWI veterans pensions Birth place of Lawrence Welk oath of office twice Calvin Coolidge cardinals virtues and a booklet on foot care This item presents a service offer and sample Q A entries with names and places such as Washington D C Strasburg North Dakota and Vermont. It invites readers to request a booklet for 25 cents and provides a mailing address and coupon.
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Bapaume
William Weimer
Adams St
Ilth
J. E. Keizer
Charles Abraham
Keizer
Abraham
E. C. Dixon
J. E. Benson
Uncle Sam
Russia
Germanos
Syrian Antiochian Orthodox Church of
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St. N.W
Washington, D.C
Calvin Coolidge
C.T. A
Harding
Coolidge
Vermont
Col
John Coolidge
U.S
Daugherty
Col. Coolidge
Washington
A. A. Hoehling
Eye St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Worst In 50 Years Congress Fails To Pass Key Bills
The 85th Congress adjourned after failing to enact major measures to curb Communist influence, punish treason advocates, control inflation, stop racketeering by unions, with limited labor law actions and no passport controls. A veteran reporter notes extensive spending, vote trading, and hidden agendas behind closed doors.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Committees
Capitol Hill
Congresses
Senate
Harry Byrd
Rep
Howard Smith
Virginia
Proxmire letter writing grip draws Wisconsin notice
Wisconsin voters will hear a lot about Sen. Proxmire and his prolific letter writing. Critics cite volume and errors while supporters praise outreach, noting examples from birth announcements to fire response, with comparisons to wartime courtesy and political lore.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Sen
Proxmire
Roland Steinle
Wyngaard
Washington
U.S. Senate
Senate
Milwaukee
Portraits James Metcalfe Never To Leave You
A love poem expresses longing and devotion from a distance. The speaker vows not to feel alone due to thoughts of the beloved and their promised faith, hoping for a future together forever. Copyright notice 1958 Pield Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Pield Enterprises, Inc
La Crosse Tribune Masthead and Circulation Info
Publication details for The La Crosse Tribune including publisher staff roles, advertising managers, address, and pricing. Notes on publication frequency, post office entry, Associated Press membership, and subscription rates within and outside La Crosse area.
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la Crosse Tribune
4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wis
Tribune
Post
Jann & Kelley
ING
New York
Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Atlanta
Onalaska
la Crescent
Sunday Tribune
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Vital
Tury
Frederick Othman
Navy
Wayne Morse
Lation Ac
Capital
Richard L. Neuberger
D-Ore
Strom Thurmond
D-Sc
Capitol
Senate Appropriations Committee
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Arthur Miller
Noelke
James H. Brevik
Norman Schulze
Paul Sobek
John Desmond
Pranno & Aida
America
Alfred “Red
Libke
Sparta
Kenosha
Allen A
Elsie Gile Scott
Edna Scott Paul
Jessie Holway Scott
Argyle
Frank J. Tiffany
John T. Haugan
Brule
Ella Searles
Pearl St
C. W. Hunt
Kohler
Byrd
Antarctica
Robert M. LaFollette Jr
Joe Beck
Bray
Noyon
Roy Wingers
S. 6Th St
War Department
John Wingers
Co. B
Fismes
Bob” Farnam
U.S.S. Orizaba
A. S. Farnam
State St
Farnam
Einar H. Risberg
M. P. Mahlum
S. 17Th St
Winter and
Esch
Morris and
Holmes
Morris, Winter, Esch and
Frank Winter
Thomas Morris
John J. Esch
A. T. Holmes
Plymouth Fielstad
St. Paul St
Marjorie Mackey
Taft
Bryan
Eastland
Texas
Grand
Ball Park
David Weida
Burlington
Minnepolis
A. M. Eno
Billy’’ Burford
C. A
Veterans Administration
Lawrence Welk
B.W
Strasburg
N.D
Alsace - Lorraine
Ludwig Welk
The
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
J.M. A
David Lawrence
State Department
Houses
Americans For Democratic Action
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
John Wyngaard
New York Times
Joni Ross
Miss Ross
Aberedeen
James Metcalfe
T. Burgess
E. L. Burgess
Howard Colvin Retail
Maxine Kahler
Luther Wilkins
A. E. Teachout North Side
R. L. Bangsberg
J. BE. Lienlokken
A. Ice ci
Leeward Lee
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Mgr
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