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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1966
Page
5
The Economic Gazette reports shops raise candy prices by adding porcelain figurines to holiday boxes. A half pound chocolate box priced at 2.65 rubles carried a 10 ruble giraffe figurine, totaling 12.65 rubles, to drive higher store income and staff bonuses.
The Federal Trade Commission proposed rules to require retailers to disclose full credit costs to customers. Promised details include cash price, taxes, trade-in, finance and insurance charges, each payment, total indebtedness, and whether a contract may be sold to a finance company. Public comments due by February 24.
In Ithaca New York a Cornell University conservationist reports more mothers choose the family Christmas tree than before. Professor Lawrence S. Hamilton says studies in upstate New York show Mom favors the costlier artificial trees while Dad tends to pay more for a natural tree.
The United States will provide Pakistan with 500000 tons of grain and 30000 tons of tallow under foreign food aid. Combined with prior commitments and Canada grants, Pakistan should import about 200000 tons monthly until mid April to cover its food deficit.
Hoffman police battled three or four burglars at a drug store around 3 a.m. Friday. The men fled with about $250 cash and merchandise, leaving two pellet-riddled trousers behind. A car, stolen nearby, and another camouflaged auto were found. one suspect was questioned later.
Washington AP reports on John Hancock and other founders revealing heavy holiday punch and wine consumption. Harold Peterson of the National Park Service notes 18th century drinking was widespread from weddings to ordinations. DC police now classify seasonal alcohol limits by weight for drivers.
Washington AP reports a government survey indicates a 3 percent rise in pig production in the first half of 1967, down from earlier projections of at least 6 percent. The 1966 pig crop totaled 85,526,000 head, with spring 1967 forecast at 47,200,000 head, up 3 percent from 1966. Wisconsin fall crops were 1,457,000 in 1965 and 1,627,000 in 1966.
Dennis C. Pedretti and Catherine M. Smith plan to marry December 31 in Hillsboro. Michael D. Zielke and Judith A. Ekholm wed January 21 in La Crosse. Wendell J. Everson and Gail M. Atthoff to marry December 30 in Bangor.
Hanoi mayor Trang Qui Hung told Pravda that one third of Hanoi’s population has been evacuated including nearly all school children. He warned Hanoi could be bombed at any moment. Pravda noted the interview was given days before December bombings. The U S Command in Saigon denied North Vietnamese claims of bombings on December 13 and 14.
Phoenix AP report notes state senators opening session next month with a sunlit benefit. Capitol workers built a sundeck on the roof of the Senate wing, enhancing the legislative environment.
The Wisconsin State Employment Service and Unemployment Compensation Department offices in La Crosse will be closed on Monday December 26 and Monday January 2.
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