Incoming Chiefs of State Department Begin Sizing Up Problems
The new State Department leaders under President-elect Kennedy face major foreign policy challenges. They must address Communist aggression, economic warfare, and China's imperialism while strengthening ties with Europe and developing nations. Maintaining the dollar and prudent aid, amid disarmament talks and U.N. moves, shapes the early agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Dean Rusk
Chester Bowles
U.N
Adlai Stevenson
U.S
Kennedy
Russia
China
United States
Europe
Moscow
Khrushchev
Italy
India
A Proposal to Reform the Electoral College by Districts
The piece floats a middle ground reform moving the Electoral College to congressional districts to align votes with population. It notes New York would drop from 45 to 43 and Alaska from three to one, explaining senators guarantee equal voice but distort population weight. The author clarifies no endorsement and that no major fault is found with the current system.
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New York
Alaska
Congress
Cane in Hand: A Comic Tale of Shopping and Power
The author recounts using a cane after a lion attack in Rome to negotiate New York shops with humor. She notes how the cane shifts attention and service, likening it to a poor man’s wheelchair and predicting a revival next Christmas. A light, anecdotal column ends with a wink at Rome conventions.
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Kathleen Norris
New York
Rome
Coliseum
Norris
Yuletide
Father
Portraits John C Metcalfe on food
A travel style verses about regional foods from California to New York and Maryland. It contrasts fruit and seafood while noting tastes vary by place. The poem ends with a quip about guests and wintering wealthy people seeking sun.
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California
Great Northwest
Hawaii
Gulf of Mexico
New England
Midwest Prairie
New York
Maryland
Field Enterprises, Inc
Review Of The News In Years Past 1940 And 1930 Highlights
A 1940 review notes Greek sub sinks three Italian steamers in the Adriatic, U.S. audit findings, and local officials like A. J. Robinson named Wisconsin game warden. It also mentions Knights Templar grand lodge changes, aluminum rationing talk, and La Crosse area civic events. A 1930 look lists Monte Carlo shifts, rabbinate poultry rulings, political stances, and local incidents from La Crosse with road, fire, and social notes, plus sports signings and local ties.
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Adriatic
U.S
A. J. Robinson
Wausau
Wisconsin Conservation Commission
Barney Devine
la Crosse
Knights Templar
Harry L. Marshall
Wisconsin
Hugh Corbett
Chamber of Commerce
la Crosse Cio Boxing Club
Milwaukee Journal
Elks
Building Trades
la Crescent Highway
June H. Dittman
State St
Answers to reader questions from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
A compilation of Q and A items covering mildew stain removal for clothes, Japan’s national flowers, San Patricio Texas naming after St Patrick, flying squirrels glide distances, England’s last battle involving a reigning king, and the use of jewel bearings in precision instruments.
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San Patricio
Tex
St. Patrick
John McMullen
James McGloin
South Texas
U.S
Ireland
England
George II
Noailles
Dettingen
Road Atlas and Radio Guide Coupon Offer
The notice promotes a Road Atlas and Radio Guide with maps, city mileage data, state radio listings, and a time zone map. Handy 96 page booklet offered for 75 cents plus 10 cents mailing. Send 85 cents to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC with name and address.
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United States
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
F St
N. W
Washington, D.C
Infiltration by Communists, Hoover Warns of Increasing Threat
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover warns that Communist infiltration is rising in the United States. He criticizes the tolerance of Communism, notes efforts to abolish the House Committee on Un-American Activities, and highlights attempts to influence youth and church groups to further Communist aims.
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Hoover
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Supreme Court of the
United States
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
House Committee
West Coast
Committee of Congress
San Francisco
City Hall
Church of God
Cirscles
Christianity Today
New York
Herasid Tribune, Inc
Wisconsin Tax Debate Faces Credit Refund Doubts
Wisconsin Governor advisory group considers a two percent sales tax with an income tax funded credit refund or exemptions for essentials. Critics warn the credit refund mimics past missteps and many residents lack income tax liability to claim it.
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Madison
Wis
Governor’s Tax Advisory Commission
Income Tax Department
Italy
Squeeze Play Forged in Duplicate Bridge
In a four heart contract Reese plays a spade to dummy and hearts then explores a black-suit squeeze. West’s long clubs and spades force a discard, allowing Terence to cash clubs and ruff to establish four clubs while West is squeezed.
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Reese
West
East
Dummy
Terence
Publication details for La Crosse Tribune and subscription rates
The La Crosse Tribune lists publication schedule and offices in La Crosse Wisconsin. It notes circulation contact, advertising reps, and home delivery areas including Onalaska and La Crescent. Rates for mail subscriptions within 75 miles and outside areas are provided with terms and payment notes.
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la Crosse Tribune
4Th
Cass Sis
la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Ler Enterprise, Inc
Associated Press
Tribune
Jann & Kelley, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Atlanta
Onalaska
la Crescent
Sunday Tribune
Carrier Bay
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Red China
Adolph Hitler
U.N. General Assembly
Atlantic Community of Nations
Inez Robb
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
John C. Metcalfe
Joseph K. Kidder
Prince Louis
Monte Carlo
Paris
Norks
Northern Engraving & Manufacturing Co
Emil Niemeyer
C. A. Loveland
L. A. Corey
D. A. Ivey
F. H. Burgess
Glenn Cremer
Ed Erickson
M. Rosenstein
Santa Claus
Merita Emory
Durham
N.C
Merita
8Th
Main
Fred Kehr
Helen Snyder
C. J. Snyder
Pine St
Keke
Army of Federal Prohibition
Hurley
Nancy Raymond
J. C. Raymond
E. C. Raymond
Newcastle
Wyo
John L. Hofweber
Frank J. Kearney
E. J. Steinmetz
Frank Farnam
William McMullen
I. M. Reynolds
J. B. Frisch
Mme
Galli Curci
Homer Samuels
Luigi C. Curci
Nation
Wilson
Eugene V. Debs
F. M. Egbert
Stoddard Hotel
Paul Egbert
Aberdeen
S.D
Dunn
Erendum
Manila
Mikado
Phillipines
L. W. Jojade
Charles
Burlington
Grand Crossing
Orrin Nelson
Minneapolis
Franz Barth Brewery
King Street
10Th
Brewery
Bathhouse
City
Don Cameron
Pacific Coast League
Oakland
D. J. Cameron
Secretary OF Defense
F Street N. W
Washington, D. C
Japan
Kwannu
Korea
David Lawrence
Lawrence
THE
Communist Party
John Wyngaard
Ers
Commission
Montreal Star
Brain
Jacoby
SOUTH
T. Burgess
R. Bangsberg
L. Burgess Lien N
Mgr
Howard Colvin Kenneth FP
Maxine Kahler
Leeward Lee
Luther Wiing
ED Keefe
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