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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1954
Page
10
News of the Week in Pictures notes a June 30 total solar eclipse in which the moon blocks the sun along a 8000 mile shadow path. Observers in Minneapolis favored for clear skies attend 10 observation sites funded by the U.S. Air Force as part of a historic eclipse study.
Rules limit entries to non newspaper staff. photos after July 1 1953 with B W film only. no composites or prints over ten inches. submit to Amateur Snapshot Contest Editor with back name and class. final prizes include four Grand Prizes and national cash awards of at least $15000. four classes Babies and Children Activities Scenes and Still Life Animal Life. signatures and consent required for use in advertising.
Entries pour in for the first week of the annual amateur snapshot contest. Submit by noon next Thursday for eligibility. four classes award $3 each week, five more weeks run, grand prizes $10, and national awards up to $1,000 per class with total rewards from $25 to $1,000. Local prizes can reach $13 per entrant.
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