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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1958
Page
4
President Eisenhower and Democratic leaders show unity against broad tax cuts as recession slows. He urged Congress to block July 1 corporation and excise tax reductions while deficits widen and revenues fall. Some favor selective cuts in autos and rail taxes to aid the hardest hit economy segments.
The article notes Nixon remains the leading Republican choice for the 1960 nomination while Knowland trails in California. It discusses how a Knowland loss could raise Nixon’s chances and the electoral implications if California shifts to Democrats, plus impacts on statewide races and Nixon’s eventual path to the nomination. It also covers student employment trends amid a recession and scarce factory jobs for students.
Washington report describes Kaiser and Company testing a 900 pound four wheel driven mechanical mule with a 1000 pound payload in rough terrain. It lacks springs or standard road equipment yet can pivot in tight spaces and operates without highway use. Other notes include Canadian students and a first grader anecdote.
A digest of past year events from La Crosse area headlines. Notes on John, youngest son of President, marrying Anne Lindsay Clark. Maj. John R. Brook Jr. charged with murdering his wife. Elizabeth Gerhard. Mentions Katherine Gorman winning a Constitution scholarship. Dr. N Phillip Anderson heading a graft board event. local crew compiling wreck duties. Flag Day speeches and landowner posting rules for trout creeks. Boaters to attend St Paul water carnival. Vic Reinders wins trapshooting prize. Then summaries from 1928 and 1918 recapping political, aviation, war and local incidents.
Reader questions reveal why chipped fine china can remain sanitary due to non porous glaze, while pottery and earthware absorbent areas hinder cleaning. The entry identifies Rufus Fairchild Zogbaum as an American artist and author born in Charleston in 1864 and noted for naval and military subjects.
Doctor discusses causes and treatments for excessive perspiration. He notes sweating can be normal in heat or linked to disorders such as obesity or goiter, with night sweating suggesting disease. Remedies include antiperspirants, deodorants, powders, careful hygiene, avoiding onions and garlic, and medical evaluation for persistent cases.
The Macmillan visit to the United States marks a shift toward balancing military and political economic efforts in the cold war. Officials see mutual trust between Dulles and the British leadership, with proposals like a combined economic strategy board and tariff adjustments to boost world trade.
John Wyngaard reports a busy Wisconsin North Country during a holiday weekend as tourists press on despite economic sluggishness. Resorts struggle to compete with newer motel style offerings while camping and boat access rise. Private timber counties see rising private ownership and tax base growth amid shifting traveler demands.
A 1958 Field Enterprises poem urges thoughtful travel to learn about other cultures. It counsels visiting historic places and bringing back memorable knowledge rather than merely seeking fun. The piece emphasizes intelligent holidays and acquiring souvenirs with educational value.
Washington notes describe Col Robert Guggenheim showing a brass crow on his Cadillac and recalling its 30 year origin in Paris from artist Louis Wayne. He says it has decorated 20 or 30 cars and cost about 60 to 70 dollars.
The La Crosse Tribune lists home delivery rates for La Crosse area including Onalaska and La Crescent with weekly 45 cents and mail subscriptions inside 75 miles at 12 dollars yearly. Rates extend to 150 miles with 15.60 or 18.20 yearly options.
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