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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1961
Page
4
Coulee Region farmers are adopting automation in poultry and swine operations, pipeline milking and stainless tank trucks transform dairy work, and disease testing cuts Brucellosis. Crops use prescribed fertilizers and insect control as farms consolidate toward bigger operations while the family farm adapts.
The country’s railroads reduced their 1960 passenger deficit to 485 million, the smallest since 1947, as they cut services, trim lines and win fare hikes. Freight profits have fallen, and railroads warn that passenger losses persist while highway growth and population rise. Citizens are urged to press congress for action.
Roger Babson argues that food aid and farm prosperity will determine the Cold War outcome. He cites Kennedy Khrushchev talks, calls for rapid aid to poor nations, and asserts that the side acting first will win, with defense programs guiding policy.
A retrospective across 1941 notes the U.S. rejecting Nazi protests over German consuls, tightening immigration, and President Roosevelt hinting at arming ships. It records Turkey’s pact with Germany, Darlan offering pardons to Free French in Syria, labor accords in Wisconsin, and a string of local and national political and social items from La Crosse and beyond.
In a bridge note Oswald Jacoby recounts a duplicate match where only his pair reached six spades. He and Mrs Jacoby used a three no trump response to hint slam, leading to a lay down six spades with diamonds ace in West. He admits a slight system violation for the big joint bid.
Robert C Ruark questions citizen consent for U S foreign aid to Congo Africa and Latin America. He critiques executive decisions and funds for Vietnam South America Haiti and India noting lack of taxpayer consultation and calling for restraint and accountability.
The survey notes demand remains strong for engineers and accountants, with starting salaries around 450 to 500 dollars monthly for accountants and 525 to 560 for engineers. Teaching, wholesale, retail, banking, and insurance also show good opportunities. For graduates, visit campus placement bureaus and pursue a three-pronged job search via employers, agencies, and ads. For teens, start locally and seek family help. government paths include Civil Service postings and summer trainee pamphlets.
Madison debate centers on possible paths to Wisconsin tax revision as deficits rise to 55 million and forecasts reach 60 million. Options include Gov. Nelsons bracketed income tax revision, a 20 to 30 percent surtax, or a broad normal rate overhaul with withholding. Some conservatives favor a high surtax to force public understanding of the tax challenge despite burdens on property taxes and lower prospects for lasting reform.
A quip notes the drive to advance in life through a humorous image of a long line of cars. The line serves as a metaphor for ambition and social climbing in modern society.
The La Crosse Tribune lists circulation contact details and delivery rates for La Crosse area including Onalaska and La Crescent. It lists mail subscription options with annual and shorter terms and notes pricing outside defined delivery zones.
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