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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
4
The Red Cross chapter faces a potential shutdown as the Badger Regional Bloodmobile arrives from Madison for a three day stay. Only nine registrations by yesterday threaten blood supply and may force prices up to 85 dollars per pint or end the program altogether.
The stock market shows the economy's mood as investors react to President Eisenhower's operation. Shares fell sharply, with New York Stock Exchange losses rivaling historic October declines, while the intestinal attack drew less concern. Official wording says the president is expected to fully recover.
The article envisions a $25 billion national interstate network over 13 years, linking nearly every city with 40,000+ population through free of intersection highways. About 33,000 miles would be dual, two plus lane roads, with eight lanes in some cases, marking a bold 1956-era highway expansion plan.
Fred Seaton, newly appointed Secretary of the Interior, arrives with a strong Nebraska journalism background, a U.S. Senate record, and prior posts as assistant secretary of defense and White House aide, bringing experience integrity and a warm personality to the role.
The column argues the attending physicians did not initiate or promote political commentary about Eisenhower’s run for re election. It cites a stenographic record showing the sole question concerned medical aspects and capacity for service. It defends doctors as ethically aligned with patient honesty and notes favorable medical studies and statements from leaders like Dr. Allman.
A La Crosse reader argues against a 10 PM curfew for those under 18 claiming it pressures teens and labels youths unfairly. The writer proposes extending curfew for 15 and under while urging consideration of 17 year olds and a possible no curfew option.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will adjourn for the summer, returning in September with a reshuffled bench led by a new chief justice. Justice Martin becomes chief after long political service, while Justice Fairchild retires, and the court retains a lean staff as state government slows.
Fritz Mendax surveys art faking and counterfeiting from ancient to modern times. The book examines deceivers, gullible buyers, and the ethics of imitation in painting sculpture manuscripts and letters. Includes anecdotes of Van Meegeren and forged letters, plus social comments on tastes and hats.
The Supreme Court ruled against segregation in tax supported colleges and public recreation but avoided ruling on state bus segregation, postponing the decision to a lower court. It limited denaturalization denial and restricted the cleansing of federal jobs, while upholding immunity rules and state tax power on military housing.
The piece argues that oil depletion allowances and related tax devices favor large corporations and the wealthy, leaving low and middle income taxpayers to bear the burden. It notes oil interests influence Congress, with figures like Sam Rayburn and Lyndon B. Johnson cited, and outlines how amortization and exemptions shift taxes away from other industries.
Ten years ago Mrs Kathryn Andrews prepared for a Lake Minnetonka summer visit with her son Floyd in the University of Minnesota class graduation. Grace Koenig left for Seattle to visit Harold and family.
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