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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1955
Page
6
Former President Herbert Hoover advocates reducing the presidents workload by delegating executive appointment power to an ex ecutive vice president through congressional action. He warns of health risks and calls for swift, constitutional fixes while noting Eisenhower illness highlights urgency.
The piece argues for a stronger Western front against Soviet expansion, urging Prime Minister Eden and Foreign Secretary Macmillan to press President Eisenhower in January. It notes Geneva outcomes, Russian economic and political pressure, and calls for new U S strategy and aid to Asia and Africa to counter red influence. Eden’s U S visit should center on this effort.
John Wyngaard argues that state and local funding in Wisconsin takes about eight percent of gross income, far below federal burden, and that only federal tax cuts can ease local tax pressure by allowing modest local levy growth without raising overall taxpayer burden. He notes the shift of tax power to Washington and the difficulty for Wisconsin to raise state revenue through new levies.
Walter Kerr notes in 1929 New York had 75 active playhouses and 224 productions. Now 31 houses and about 70 productions dominate the scene. Financial risk has risen from four to one against success to roughly seven to one. The avg actor salary is $790 yearly.
Washington notes tease Ike Mamie expect Christmas grandson David grows up quick Barbara expecting fourth grandchild and Mrs Eisenhower shows strain. Perle Mesta Gwen Cafritz social chatter and Bar oness Silvercruys praised at embassy circles. Ft Belvoir officers and wives recount Maj John Eisenhower declining politics talk while offering Army expertise.
The 1956 presidential race opens with Democrats advantaged by two factors: Eisenhower’s limited public role due to health and a strong trio of Adlai Stevenson Averell Harriman and Estes Kefauver who dominate stump activity. Republicans await the President’s decision while Democrats exploit nationwide speaking tours and a Congress in their grip to push ahead. Stevenson in particular draws on Illinois 1948 playbook creating a momentum that could yield a landslide.
The United States should favor Israel and restrain large aid bids to neutralist nations like India and Egypt. The piece argues against buying alliances with Moscow via economic gifts, urging US support for Western allies such as Israel, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and Greece while allowing Moscow heavier external burdens to strain its system.
Washington report argues Eisenhower delays declaration on 1956 run to preserve influence in Congress and aid favored candidates. With recovery uncertain and January program ahead, delaying lowers opponents' early mobilization while keeping options open for potential endorsements.
A poem by James J Metcalfe expresses a romantic confession. The speaker asks the beloved to hear a small surprise and vows deep affection and a wish to be cherished. The lines reflect longing, commitment, and nightly assurances.
Writings review James D Horan portrays Mathew Brady as a renowned Civil War photographer with a vivid life behind the camera yet notes gaps in personal detail. The critique compares it to Roy Meredith’s 1946 work and cites reproduction quality and omissions of described images as weaknesses.
Ten years ago John A Stair of 902 Johnson St left for Los Angeles to visit his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Parker. The item notes a family trip and address details.
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