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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1954
Page
5
Berlin shows postwar recovery beyond bricks with cigarette butts on streets and blooming window boxes signaling renewed dignity. The western sector prospers with better clothing and goods, while the eastern shows Soviet-style reconstruction along Stalin Allee and harsher urban renewal.
A column from Cumberland Virginia and other readers outlines World War II and World War I benefits, including farm training eligibility ending July 25 1951, four year enlistments in the Air Force, Social Security income affecting widow pensions, VA survivor payments, and leave rights for a fiancee awaiting her serviceman's leave. Readers are advised to contact the Veterans Administration or Maj. Nial with details and to provide a self addressed stamped envelope and 20 cents.
In Sparta two cars driven by Ed Wells and Burton Pearson collided at Water and Oak streets. Minor damage was reported and the incident was reported to Desk Set. Lee Rooker.
Reading question column reveals that western monarchs migrate to a Monterey Bay pine grove in Pacific Grove California each winter, where they are protected by law. Other queries cover color TV screen sizes growing from about 12 inches in 1954 to 17 inches, Saint Peregrine as patron against cancer, state gasoline taxes averaging 5.1 cents in 1953, Canada as a top trading nation, Teasing Norkay now teaching mountaineering, first motels in Europe near St Jean de Luz, meaning of the name Bernice, and best wood for bird boxes.
A page from the La Crosse Tribune presents a readers questions column with Q and A on weeds fires debt African violet mayors meteorites and diamond smuggling. It notes publication details and subscription rates, plus trivia about events like Easter Passover alignment and future dates.
An ad offers a five color 21 by 28 inch Map of the United States with Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and other possessions plus an Philippine inset. Features include air mileage tables for air highway and rail travel and scenic spots lists. Send 25 cents postpaid with name address and payment to Information Bureau Washington DC.
Ninth grade students at Washington Junior High School were honor guests in an assembly Thursday. Fifty four students entered to the school band's four song program and a triple trio. Singer list included Jean Soules, Judy Cline, Sally Lassig, Sharon Miller, Elaine Nelson, Caroline Gautsch, Eleanor Engelke, Patsy Malles, Sue Kiger. Dennis Hemingway from Central High School spoke urging pride in their new school. Scholastic honors went to Terry Witzke, Donna Hutzel, Sue Nicol, Deanna Rowley, Jean Kruger and Sara Bradford. Library aids named. W Hall guides listed. W awarding winners for music and perfect attendance noted. Athletic awards presented by Robert Schroeder. Principal D. R. Kinney.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon escaped injury after his lead car in a Whittier College bound caravan was hit by a swerving vehicle that then struck a Secret Service car. The driver Harold Belfry, 43, of Los Angeles, was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor drunken driving. Nixon continued to his parents in Whittier and planned to speak at Whittier College.
Dr Sabih Djazzar of Damascus at 31 holds nine accredited degrees and is pursuing a tenth. America’s Hearing Aid Association notes over two million U S children have impaired hearing, highlighting a need for awareness and support.
Six persons died in a fast spreading four story apartment blaze at 1702 Erie Street on Chicago's near northwest side. Nine injured, one seriously. Investigators look for cause. witness Marion Gregory, 11, said two men started the fire with gasoline in a first floor hallway. Victims include Leo Weeks 25 and Linda Weeks 12, Mildred Weeks 20 seriously hurt, Mrs Elander Borden 2 ½ and daughter June 3, Alicia Partin 38 and brother Willy 25.
Locals Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stickney of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly La Crosse, were guests at Mrs Mathilda Amundson's home. Bring your films to Universal Photo Service for finer photo finishing with satisfaction guaranteed. One day service. For carpeting and draperies Schneider's on 415 South Third. Roth's Flor-Mart offers lowest prices and finest installations.
Washington senators from both parties predicted Senate approval of a one year extension of the reciprocal trade program. The House already passed a 281 to 53 vote forwarding the measure to President Eisenhower. The dispute centered on a three year extension with tariff cutting powers which Republicans opposed.
A Navy PBM patrol bomber missing since Wednesday was found on Yaku Shima island off southern Japan. The wreckage showed no survivors among the 17 aboard. Aviation Electronics Technician 2C Douglas C. Campbell of Wisconsin was named among the crew.
The New York National Guard excused Roy M. Cohn from field training to continue participation in the McCarthy Army hearing. The delay follows a Senate Investigations subcommittee request and shifts the training start date and location to be decided after the hearing ends.
Port Arthur fisherman Robert Malo lands a giant muskie in Wisconsin after a hunch and a borrowed 40 pound test rod. The 70 pound 4 ounce catch challenges the state record, but questions arise over weighing and mounting costs. The borrowed pole breaks after the event, complicating endorsements and publicity plans.
Mural R. Jarvis of Richmond Indiana was sentenced in federal court to 25 years for the December 101 robbery of a Cannon Falls Minnesota bank. Dist Atty George Mackinnon said Jarvis, 30, has four prior felonies and faces additional charges including an escape. Chippewa Falls and Oshkosh authorities seek him on kidnapping and robbery counts and he is wanted for bank robberies in Iowa and Hastings Minnesota.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden marks his 57th birthday today while continuing in his duties. He received numerous cue and telegrams of congratulations and best wishes from colleagues and officials.
Barney Teethman of Fountain City elected chief patriarch of Rudolf Encampment IOOF. Other officers named include R Mitchell high priest Paul Fritzvold senior warden Richard Sallander junior warden A C Johns treasurer and Paul K Mahoney financial and recording scribe. Fritzvold re elected as trustee for three years. Installation set for June 23. The lodge active since 1900 marks 55th year with planned jubilee events and notes Wisconsin Encampment No 2 chartered in 1854 making centennial charters imminent.
Mrs Robert B Kleinschmidt of the University of Buffalo faculty said her son Peter aged 3 was missing. Police traced him to a barbershop two hours after she reported him missing.
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