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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1955

Page

3

SETAF Leading U S Army Forerunner in Italy Task Force

CAMP DARBY Italy The U S Army is forming an early forerunner of an atom armed light force in northern Italy to be called SETAF Southern European Task Force commander Brig Gen John E Michaelis Of Lancaster Pa, noted for Korea and World War II service He says the force emphasizes mobility small manpower and heavy firepower built around the Honest John rocket and atomic warheads. Discussion of atomic warfare is not possible.

Camp Darby Italy U.S John BE Mike) Michaelis Lancaster Michaelis Eisenhower 27Th Wolfhound Regiment Korea SETAF

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SETAF Plan Uses Atomic Firepower to Back NATO in Italy

The plan envisions a small atomic force near Vicenza and Verona to back NATO in northern Italy. Michaelis explains the mission is to support NATO forces until Italy can mobilize as reserves and a larger conventional army defends frontiers. Atomic task forces would deter and slow an invader, allowing European armies to respond with conventional power.

SETAF North Atlantic Treaty Organization Italy Michaelis Austria NATO Vicenza Verona United States Western Europe

Public servants in SA to get full home loan buy build aid

Pretoria reports public servants in South Africa will receive 100 percent loans to build or buy homes. This nationwide program aims to boost housing access for government workers.

South Africa Pretoria

Alpenkrauter Relief Promises Gentle Stomach Help

A doctor notes headachy dullness can stem from bad habits or diet. Alpenkrauter, marketed by Dr. Fahrney, claims active ingredients soothe upset stomach relieve gas ease constipation. Gentle taste, over 20 million bottles sold, family bottle $1.65 at drug counters.

Peter Fahrney

Rapids Businessman Dies Of Heart Attack

Wisconsin Rapids businessman Louis L. Gross, 54, died early Saturday from a heart attack after his car ran out of gas south of Wisconsin Rapids. A passing motorist took him to the sheriff’s office where he was pronounced dead. Gross founded and led Gross Common Carrier, Inc., operating trucks statewide with multiple terminals.

Wisconsin Rapids Louis L. Gross Gross Gross Common Carrier, Inc Wisconsin

Cuban Parents Face Two Gift Holidays

Cuban families celebrate gifts on Christmas Day and on January 6 the Epiphany. Children traditionally received toys from the Three Wise Men, while Santa Claus adds a second holiday gift in the Christmas season.

Havana Cuba Santa Claus

Waukon Masonic Order Elects New Officers

Albert Oelberg is the new worshipful master of the Waukon Masonic Order in Iowa. Other officers include Charles Berg senior warden Ray Walters junior warden John Palmer treasurer Dr L L Shurtleff secretary and Arden Iverson trustee the special report notes the new lineup.

Waukon Iowa Albert Oelberg Waukon Masonic Order Charles Berg Ray Walters John Palmer L. L. Shurtleff Arden Iverson

Christmas in Cuba: family feasts and gifts for the poor

Commemoration of the Nativity includes Noche Buena feasts and Misa del Gallo. Cubans decorate from mid November, with imported evergreens and gift windows. The government distributes 200,000 food packages and $1 for a Christmas Eve pig, plus toys on January 6 to needy children.

Cuba

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