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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1955
Page
4
A Christmas holiday week end high fatality report notes 605 deaths from traffic accidents and 778 from all accidents, shattering earlier records. Wisconsin logged 22 traffic deaths, with causes blamed on speeding drinking and driver fatigue amid favorable weather and heavy travel.
Nostalgic note on the green product craze of 1952-53. The New York Times records a drop from 120 million dollars in chlorophyll product sales to about 10 million, with toothpaste leading the market at its peak. Today supplies are cheap at roughly 30 dollars a pound, while chlorophyll still serves as a soap dye and medical aid.
A guide warns visitors that travel in Russia is expensive with winter suits at 325 dollars, lighter suits at 187.50, shoes at 75 dollars. Women face 45 dollars for blouses, 120 to 150 dollars for shoes, and four dollars for stockings. An evening at Moscow’s sole nightclub costs at least 30 dollars.
Knock notes Eleanor Roosevelt finds Richard Nixon the least attractive choice for Republican presidential candidates. The piece hints at public reactions, quoting verses and referring to biblical salvos, contrasting political calculation with moral admonitions.
The piece argues Congress may hesitate to cut taxes without enough revenue and warns that a broad tax-reduction could trigger inflation, higher prices, and weaker trade. It notes Democratic and Republican divides and predicts a veto strategy may emerge, while urging restraint to protect budget balance and peace efforts.
Wisconsin debates replacing county coroners with professional medical examiners. Costs under $100,000 state wide last year, with some counties spending nothing. Critics argue for reform while supporters praise current system and caution against ballot off loading. The issue spans law, medicine, and politics as legislators weigh efficiency against tradition.
Poem reflects on beggars in society and the universal need for aid. The speaker contrasts street beggars with those who indirectly seek help through prayer and compassion, asserting that everyone is a beggar in life and before God.
The World Today analysis notes 1945 to 1955 saw communism expand to European satellites China Korea Vietnam and Mongolia. It argues the West failed to roll back gains but built alliances and aid totaling over 51 billion dollars while fearing new Soviet pressure.
Tribune readers question the burden of taxes and government costs, arguing the income tax reaches across classes and suggesting a political backlash. A second letter asks if used car lots must clear winter sidewalks, and the page notes submission rules for letters to the editor.
Look Magazine and Machinist polls show Adlai Stevenson favored by a majority of county chairmen and labor leaders as the Democratic nominee or strongest candidate. Republican views favor Nixon or Eisenhower, but divisive factors and low Nixon support among labor and chairmen reveal a split, signaling continued contest ahead of the national conventions.
Helen Holdredge's life of Lola Montez traces Eliza Gilbert from child marriage through a string of lovers and bigamous unions to marriage with Ludwig of Bavaria. The book blends gossip with history, noting her dancing and acting limits, sharp tongue, and public scandals.
La Crosse Tribune notes from ten years past that Mr. and Mrs. Al Miller were surprised by 70 friends and relatives who presented gifts as they prepared to go out of business New Year’s Eve.
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