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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
3
The New York mid air collision exposes outdated air traffic control and insufficient electronic aids at major airports. Experts urge modernization of holding patterns and approaches to prevent future tragedies and call for rapid congressional funding in 1961.
The St Louis Post Dispatch urges Kennedy to consider creating a Department of Peace led by a veteran statesman after Eisenhower, arguing it would cooperate with the United Nations. If Ike is unavailable, the paper suggests a qualified candidate for secretary of state.
The United States heads toward about 100 million tons of steel in a year, just 17 million below the 1955 peak of 117 million. Production exceeds Russia’s annual total and, by nine months, tops Russia’s yearly output. The piece ends with a biblical allusion about Ruth.
The Wisconsin Conservation Department broadens its program from fishing and hunting to parks and recreational forests. Budgets cut stocking and enforcement but expand camping grounds trails and picnic facilities as tourism and leisure grow, reflecting a public-wide outdoors vision. A park admissions tax gains traction while Gov. Nelson weighs revenue options beyond higher licenses.
Dr William B. Walsh, director of Project HOPE, arrives in Washington praising the floating medical school. He notes three Iron Curtain ambassadors requested physical examinations after docking, highlighting surprising interest in the program. Dave Apter entertains clients on his Italian motor scooter, offering rides to luncheon guests with rider-friendly success.
Nation must recognize gravity of crisis and speeded production. Appeasement rejected. labor policy to be revised with possible CIO concessions. Local items note holidays closing a road project, labor picketing clashes, and a home lighting contest. Students and families f lare in notices and vacations. midshipman F A Riley listed as present.
The era’s headlines reflect Hoover signing a 150 million dollar farm relief bill as observers report population figures near 122 million and Wisconsin near three million. Across the region, weather hits highways, and a string of notable deaths, legal actions, and civic events fill the day’s brief notices.
Dr Harold T Hyman discusses acne treatments beyond home care noting risks of estrogen and X rays. He cites Canadian and American trials using tolbutamide Crinase to stabilize glandular balance and clear eruptions without lowering blood sugar, under strict medical supervision for severe cases.
A reader quiz answers why navel oranges lack seeds due to non pollen producing flowers and grafting methods. It traces the American and European hotel plans origin to colonial times and 1835 France, noting mixed adoption today. Water table depths vary by locale from wetlands to deserts. Dachshund history traces to 1560 records with the German name used by 1681 for hunting badgers.
Critics seize on Robert Kennedy's appointment as attorney general to warn of conflicts of interest. The piece notes similar past cases like McNamara and Wilson, argues public duty can outweigh personal investments, and predicts partisan scrutiny and potential nepotism charges ahead.
The column memoir recalls a Boise library find that sparked a dream of journalism and a flirtation with psychology. It muses on childhood antipathies toward fathers revealed through turkey dinners and a humorous take on psychoanalytic authority.
A 1960 Field Enterprises verse extols keys as small yet vital devices. The poem links keys to daily life from cars to doors and work, concluding with praise for the key that unlocks the speaker's heart.
The column ponders canine attachment to affection versus material comforts as winter prompts owners to gauge their dog’s motives during chilly season. It notes dogs’ loyalty can seem tied to warmth or companionship rather than to people alone.
West doubles five clubs to prevent East from bidding spades, a misjudged plan. East could have five spades and North-South win after West opens jack of hearts. South ruffs, draws trumps, and through careful ruffing and discards secures the last two tricks.
Public notice details La Crosse Tribune delivery areas and rates. Lists weekly and monthly prices for La Crosse Onalaska and La Crescent regions, including options for in town and out of town subscriptions. States payment in advance and carrier delivery specifics.
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