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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1962
Page
4
The article reports a rising outlook for pre- Christmas retail sales with department stores showing a four percent gain over 1961 and seven in ten retailers predicting volume will exceed last year. An extra shopping day this year may boost results, supporting a strong economy into 1963.
Analyzes Cold War risks and domestic crime like embezzlement while warning against ideological complacency. Notes Kennedy’s Yale address urging business government dialogue. Warns that opponents exploit American weaknesses economically morally. cites biblical quote on resurrection.
Robert C Ruark argues that the Cuba crisis shows American restraint has weakened. He urges a renewed peaceful inspection of Cuba and warns that failure to act could require military force to resolve the standoff.
A digest of past events notes Axis forces at Bizerte isolated with sea escape, P38 and Spitfire patrols over Tunisia, and Hitler withdrawing part of Stalingrad army. Also covers Japan loss by subs, cold weather forecasts for La Crosse, a tugboat sinking near Cleveland, Camp McCoy alcohol restrictions, and local sports scores. It lists birthday notices, municipal appointments, library club activities, and century-old archival items.
A child describes a frightening monster seen on a motion picture screen at a drive-in. The girl recalls the greenish creature rising from the sea and fears its gaze, while the speaker notes that the monster frightened her because it kept her eyes wide.
A reader recalls the annoyance of waiting for a bath in a boarding house while someone nearby attempts to sing, illustrating the cramped, noisy daily life of shared accommodations.
A reader asks about October 25 significance and sundial materials. Answers cover historic battles Agincourt and Balaklava, Chaucer’s death in 1400, St Crispin's feast day, and the Morris Dance origins with details on materials for sundials and reasons colors fade under sun.
Madison report by Insurance Commissioner Charles Manson highlights Wisconsin premium income reaching 756 million dollars and compares insurance costs to state taxes and farm milk income. It urges a review of capital and reserve requirements, new guarantee funds, better premium collection protections, and stronger public safeguards amid rising health and accident coverage.
A Wall Street Journal playful line hints that a woman prefers light treatment only when stepping on scales, implying vanity and humor about weight measurements.
Roger Babson argues moon exploration is economically feasible with Apollo plans targeting 1967 for three man tests and 1970 for a full lunar landing. The project could require 20 to 40 billion dollars with broad industrial involvement and a per person national cost around 110 dollars over five years. He advises readers to consult investment advisers on space stock exposure.
Oswald Jacoby analyzes South's plan after East doubles in a Hanson bridge column. The opening lead is a diamond and the key is to draw trumps carefully, avoiding a cataclysm if trumps break badly. The strategy protects against a four trump holding by East while still allowing the contract.
Presidential aide Michael Feldman hosts Miss Israel Judith Mazor at the White House lobby. Judith Mazor tours Feldman’s office with him as observers joke about Feldman’s duties. A party for Tony Perkins uses a hired waiter as a living gag while a DJ tapes interviews. A gag at Republican HQ and a quip from J F K closes the item.
The La Crosse Tribune details staff roles and contact information along with home delivery and mail subscription rates for La Crosse and nearby areas. It lists editors publishers and advertising managers and provides pricing for various subscription options.
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