Vocational School Graduation Highlights Modern Training
More than 80 students earned certificates and diplomas at Coleman Vocational School marking its first formal graduation. Graduates already have jobs or will quickly find employment, with welding and other trades shortening time in apprenticeships. The piece notes rapid changes in offerings and calls for a larger role for vocational schools in Wisconsin’s higher education system.
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Coleman Vocational School
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Rochester Sunday Closing Debate Lingers in Minnesota City
The Rochester City Council defeated a repeal 4 to 3 amid diverse views on Sunday closing rules. Stores sold some items but not others, drawing protests from faith groups and shop owners. Police say enforcement wanes as opinions clash with fairness and practicality.
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Rochester
A and P
Readers voice on war, forests, and urban renewal
A Tribune readers letter mix questions war limits in Korea and Vietnam, laments casualties, and urges antiwar stance. It contrasts conservation funding, pulp mills, and forest taxes with deer and game loss, critiquing state forestry and paper industries. It also notes La Crosse urban renewal opposition and civic center discontent.
Lumberjack Wonders About Tree Farms
Editor argues since 1930 the phrase Trees for Tomorrow pairs game with trees and warns against destroying existing timber lands. He questions tax policy that raises the economy by removing land from the tax roll, noting the northern part of the state sits in a separate class.
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the Tribune
Civic Center Area Meets The Test for Federal Renewal Help
In reply to a Tribune letter about urban renewal the Housing and Home Finance Agency Chicago states that an area must have deficiencies to qualify for federal assistance. The editor notes the Civic Center area is under consideration and outlines the agency’s criteria.
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la Crosse
Civic Center
W. F. Ganschow
Pine St
The
Tribune
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Chicago
Woman Leaves Parrot Feeding Fund in Will
A woman bequeathed $500 for feeding her parrot. The quirky note hints Polly valued a crack er as her sole wish, reflecting a lighthearted last wish in the will.
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Polly
Allies sweep past Rome as Italy shifts power
News from Naples reports Allied forces advancing toward Northern Italy after Rome’s capture. German 10th and 14th Armies retreat, while King Victor Emmanuel signs a decree handing powers to the Italian government. Union 199 talks threaten an AFL strike over pay, and city officials seek wage relief from the War Labor Board.
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Rome
Italy
Vittorio Emmanuel
Naples
Union 199
AFL
Adolph Bachman
Local
War Labor Board
Elmer Warninger
Coal Dealers’ Credit Bureau
Verdhota
Bachman
Fred E. Steele
A. M. Murphy
Edward Peters
Health Department
WLB
Appay
M. Aquinas
0.S.F
Viterbo College
Community responds to local election and safety building
Letter writer laments post election griping and urges civic participation. A reader questions a new combined Community Safety building’s design and its impact on the town. Cy Barrett offers notes on starting a sitter service and promotes a weather predicting book with mailing details.
Knife-Wielding Professor Defends Self in Midtown Street Fight
A professor and sailor friend uses a spring knife to fend off two attackers near the United Nations Building on 46th Street. One assailant flees after the blade wounds the other, leaving behind a wallet and stolen documents. The professor limps home, keeping the money and disposing of the wallet with his wife.
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Ruark
Professor X
United Nations
46Th Street
U. N
Prof. X
Singapore
Sydney
Vocational Schools Enter Higher Education Debate in Wisconsin
Wisconsin educators weigh integrating vocational and adult schools into higher education. Regents urge the Coordinating Committee to study post high school programs, costs, and articulation with colleges, while addressing access for students with lower academic talent amid budget pressures and expansion plans.
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Madison
Board of Regents of State Colleges
Coordinating Committee For Higher Education
Wyngaard
Wisconsin
Coordinating Committee
California Primary Keeps Campaigns Moving Despite Results
Analysis from 1964 shows California votes unlikely to shift strategy before the Republican National Convention. Goldwater supporters remain active regardless of margin, while Rockefeller forces press on to gain delegate strength. Delegates total about 433 pledged with 655 needed and 238 uncommitted remain influential in shaping the nomination fight.
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Sinclair-Doheny
Senate
Sen. Walsh
Montana
McAdoo
Claims
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah
Gus C. Peterson
S. 17Th St
Sen. la Follette
Cleveland
W. F. Goodrich
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Washington
California
Rockefeller
Goldwater
New York
Nixon
Scranton
Lodge
United Press International
Arizona
New York Herald Tribune, Inc
La Crosse Tribune Publication Details
La Crosse Tribune published daily and Sunday morning in La Crosse Wisconsin. It is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press. The AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news and dispatches. Second class postage is paid in La Crosse. Rates include 10-cent single copy and 55 cents per week carrier delivery.
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W. T. Burgess
Sanford Goltz
la Crosse Tribune
4Th
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Associated Press
South overreaches on diamond combat in heart misjudgment
In a bridge row, South wins with the queen of spades and aggressively attacks diamonds. West discards two hearts two clubs and a spade after five diamond tricks, while South erred by leading diamonds too early. A heart into dummy could have salvaged the contract, and better timing might have avoided the misfortune.
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South
West
East
Dummy
Bible Verse About Roots and Branches
Do not boast over the branches says Romans 11 18 reminding believers that the root supports the branch not the other way around. The verse emphasizes dependency on the root and humility in apostolic lineage.
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Forestry Department
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Roy Bundick
Westboro
Civic Center Area
Midwest
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Arthur S. Funk
la Crosse Rubber Mills Co
Great Britain
U.S
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Joseph K. Kidder
Finland
Delta Fish and Fur Farm, Inc
Trempealeau County
Wisconsin Supreme Court
America
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Marvin Johnson
Marquette University
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Stephen J. Morris
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Men’s League of Trinity Lutheran Church
Charles and Sill
Gilbert Wisland
Albert Amunrad
J. A. Gronet
Black River
Paul O. Hasting
Mayville
U. S. Senate
M. A. Hoyt
Milwaukee
Alyward
Huerta
Tampico
Carranza
Myrick Park
Roy Hill
Biggs
Meyer
Toledo
Larry Dugan
Central Station
C. R. Beardmore
Harry Spence
YMCA
Boy Scouts
Trempealeau
la Crosse County
Eli Kinney
West Salem
Stephan’s
Adolph Gundersen
Edward Evans
CY Barrett
Trimble
H. F. Southard
Ywca Bureau of Communications
Lexington Ave
Robert C. Ruark
By John Wyngaard
University of Wisconsin
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Jacoby
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