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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
16
In Uncle Ray's Corner a lobster’s brutal fights are described with its powerful claws and regenerating limbs. Lobsters molt to renew shells and can reach 40 to 50 years old, but most market lobsters are younger. Traps use two funnels and fish bait to lure crabs into nets, while clever hiding keeps long life for some.
The piece quotes Albert Edward Wiggard on habit shaping love and asks opinions on lasting affection. It cites Harry Overstreet on excuses for wrongdoing and lists juvenile delinquency causes such as acting like adults, disabilities, family issues, moral training gaps, playground supervision, housing, and school failure.
Jack Martins WKBH broadcasts feature a sold out barn dance in Sparta with a crowded floor and standing room only. Through the Christmas Window at 1 30 P M offers holiday ideas and customs from around the world. Morgan Manner at 6 45 P M showcases transcribed local show quality. Santa Claus airs six days weekly at 4 45 P M interviewing children. Life quote adds a humorous aside about women's status.
The article describes New Caledonia as the future cultural center and headquarters for a South Pacific commission. Noumea, a 12,000 population town, will host a vast campus to boost food production, craft trades, and expand education by film and radio while building roads.
Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States, is noted as the first born after the Declaration of Independence to become president and not burn a British subject, reflecting early national identity.
WKTY presents Guy Lombardo Time followed by America's Favorite Music and the Russ Morgan Show. Live sports from Aquinas gym feature Blu golds vs Logan with Kearns and Tribune staff stats. Late night arrivals include Final Edition and I Love a Mystery. Saturday offers Bernie Bierman on Sports Parade and Manor on Chicago Theatre of the Air.
Local entertainment notes highlight performances by Cedric Adame and the Dardanelle Trio Dance Orchestra. Mentions Morton Downey and the Saturday Jamboree lineup with various dance acts and bands.
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