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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1960
Page
4
The piece urges extending the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill to all people, not just family or friends. It traces morality from family to nations, argues war no longer serves diplomacy with the atomic era, and calls for peace through world law and shared human responsibility beginning at home.
The text recounts Joseph and Mary traveling from Galilee to Bethlehem to be taxed, Mary giving birth in a manger due to no room at the inn, and shepherds in the field receiving a divine message announcing the birth of a Savior, Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
The passage recounts shepherds visiting Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem to see the infant Jesus in a manger. Angels declare glory to God and peace on earth, prompting the shepherds to spread the message and praise God. Mary ponders the events in her heart.
A condensed survey lists 1940 items noting Hitler’s invasion fears and Pope Pius XII urging a moral “new world order” with five victories. Also recorded are labor actions in La Crosse, aliens registering, health water extensions, and holiday travels. Thirty years earlier 1930 events include Norris challenging Hoover, a major construction gift, a bank robbery attempt, tax politics, and Christmas notices.
A mother questions menstruation effects on student exam performance. British study of 1,560 weekly marks from 217 boarding school girls found lower grades before and during menstruation in about one quarter of those taking important tests. A North Carolina reader asks about Basal Metabolic Rate testing and its strict preparation requirements for accurate results.
A reader quiz covers plant care cleaning methods with soapy water and rinse, the 1794 and 1939 enactment of Pennsylvania blue laws, the Carleton Papers tied to Queen Elizabeth II visit, and explanations for irregular weight loss during dieting with body water balance and retained water patterns.
John Wyngaard notes Wisconsin shifts toward a sales tax as a basic funding method. The gubernatorial commission’s report signals long term policy direction despite political caution. Gov. Nelson holds the key, while labor and farm groups resist the radical change.
President elect Kennedy offered a high position in the Defense Department to former Mississippi Governor James P. Coleman, who declined. Kennedy aides publicized the move, framing it as recognition of Coleman and Mississippi, while critics say it shows political gestures in appointments. Coleman praised the offer as state recognition.
Robert C Ruark offers a cautious defense of Jack Kennedy and his family’s influence. He predicts Bobby Kennedy as attorney general could thrive while noting potential naivete and bullheadedness in the new administration. Ruark portrays Kennedy as a cold, calculating leader with a hard edge and Cabinet prospects.
A Christmas note from a family to John C. Metcalfe celebrates Santa Claus. It wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with thanks for gifts and joy around the tree. The poem affirms belief in Santa Claus and enduring family memories.
Oswald Jacoby explains Souths four spades problem of discarding losers after an opening heart lead. East should choose a diamond lead to force two diamond tricks for defense, with multiple outcomes depending on South and West plays. The article analyzes queen, ten, jack and low diamond leads and their consequences.
The La Crosse Tribune outlines home delivery areas and mail subscription rates. Details cover La Crosse Onalaska and La Crescent zones, weekly and annual prices, and limits for outside 75 miles. Subscriptions are prepaid and offered where carrier delivery is not provided.
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