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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1959
Page
4
Opinion piece laments Americans neglect geography and history in education. It cites a senior student misnaming routes to Paris, notes gaps in knowledge of states and world geography, and argues a solid historical heritage is essential for informed citizenship and national strength. It warns that lack of time and place awareness leads to aimless, meaningless lives.
An insurer tests lower rates for safe drivers with Nebraska as the first Midwestern state to try the plan. If successful, the method may spread nationwide, rewarding careful driving and penalizing bad records to curb hazards on hot summer streets. The piece urges motorists to drive prudently, citing Amos 3:10 and the broader aim of safer motoring.
Robert C. Ruark discusses Dr. Donald M. Brown, a botanist and head of a biology department at a Seventh day Adventist college, traveling to Kenya to study witch doctor remedies for diseases and snakebites. The piece hints at possible plant-based chemicals in cures while noting skepticism toward magic.
A collage of snippets about teens craving Friday freedom and weekend respite. The piece shifts to Africa with Katanga of Machakos, a notorious figure famed for folk remedies and witch doctors. It ends with reflections on marriage, parenting, and a joke about needing a foot doctor at dances.
Public Service Commission approves Burlington depot site at east end of State. State Senate defers action on sixty dollar monthly old age pension. Assemblyman Theodore Swanson asks re gents to investigate rumors beer and booze flow freely at UW student parties. Federal agents seize luggage of Marlene Dietrich aboard Normandie. U S claims non-payment of 284000 income tax for 1937 1938. Die tr ich solves problem by putting up her jewels. Heil moves to settle Allis Chalmers Milwaukee strike. Sheriff warned to preserve order or face removal. President Bigley says races directors endorse marsh fill plan. Council votes 3650 to repair bathhouse at Pettibone. Funks leave for New York fair with children. Gelatts registered at Waldorf Astoria for New York World Fair. UAWA wins over Merchants 7 5. Japanese arrest Eric Mayell for taking pictures during blockade at Tientsin. British royalty bids farewell to U S and Canada. Stop at Newfoundland on way home. Labor peace talks die in Washington after Lewis denounces AFL convention. La Crosse police recover eight of nine cigarette cases stolen from Rice Grocery. Dozen picnics planned for Standard Oil 50th anniversary. Police enforce traffic laws per Highway Commission. County expenses May 350508. Finland pays war debt. La Crosse County Bar bids for 1940 lawyers convention. Hale and Bosshard at Milwaukee convention. Guests receive police cards granting courtesies. Tavern keepers and breweries seek closing hour. Assembly bills restrict married teachers tenure.
Readers asked about hay fever varieties, rosinback horses, Moab in Bible times, beche-de-mer as food, ancient Greek shields, and the Gallup Poll. Answers note perennial versus seasonal hay fever, a circuses’ rosinback, Moab’s location east of the Dead Sea, trepang sea cucumbers eaten in East Indian and Australian waters, the clineus shield held by a leather loop system, and Gallup’s 1935 founding.
Madison reports Glenn R. Davis of Waukesha leads Republican delegate polling for the 1960 Wisconsin governor race but many lawmakers remain noncommittal. The Green Bay Press-Gazette poll shows about a quarter backing Davis with others awaiting a more appealing, non controversial candidate as party leaders seek a fresh face to unite the ticket. Democrats mobilize early amid a new state regime and a longer political year ahead.
In a broad look at postwar markets Roger Babson predicts stronger canning and freezing growth, with tighter fruit and vegetable sourcing, rising costs, and potential plant acquisition by canners. He notes frozen foods lead volume alongside poultry and prepared foods, while synthetic flavors gain attention.
A columnist urges men to prepare a kindness by leaving a clear letter for their widow with instructions. It should name a trusted friend, outline bank accounts and safe deposit box access, list the will and insurance papers, and note how to claim life policies soon after death. The aim is to spare rash decisions in the first days of widowhood.
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