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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
7
New York social profile of Lois Collins a 1950s high earning model who also studies wolves. She notes varied “wolves” in Manhattan including older married millionaires, playboys, and middle aged men on expense accounts, while she seeks a genuine partner and stable home.
The Air Materiel Command at Wright Patterson AFB announced a $13,456,805 contract to General Motors Corp Allison Division Dayton Ohio for propellers and components. Another contract involving GM A C spark plug division Milwaukee for facilities in support of a ballistic missile program valued at $3,340,000.
A resolution adopted by the United Spanish War Veterans Wisconsin department lauds La Crosse for cordial city officials and hospitality during the 58th encampment June 9 to 12. It credits Mayor Milo Knutson, Police Chief George Long, hotels, Chamber of Commerce, and The La Crosse Tribune, with the success and publicity of the event.
First Lt. Howard Silberman son of Mr and Mrs Harry Silberman of 2015 Johnson St is at home during a delay en route to Ft. Riley Kansas where he reports June 24 The officer a member of the United States Army was promoted from second lieutenant and transferred to the judge advocate general department from the infantry on June 4 He left for active duty at Ft Benning Georgia March 18 where he was enrolled in the basic infantry course in the legal field He graduated from the University of Wisconsin law school this year and was admitted to practice in Wisconsin March 8 He joined a La Crosse law office The wife of Lt Silberman the former Elinor DeKoven of Omaha Nebraska also is visiting in La Crosse
A Princeton Institute survey shows the Democrats leading the GOP 53 to 47 percent nationwide as the 1958 congressional race begins. Outside the South the GOP polls 50 percent, with Democrats at 50. in the South Democrats hold 78 percent to 22 percent for Republicans. The report notes shifts by region and city size, citing past elections and party strategies.
The County Board approved a $30,000 emergency transfer from the road and bridge fund to Farmington to fund a larger road program. The town and county share costs, with annual county allocations around $60,000 and total project costs of about $180,000. The emergency fund holds $43,000 remaining.
A Senate approved bill would create a 23rd Judicial Circuit consisting of Washington and Ozaukee counties. Dodge County remains in the 13th Circuit. The new circuit would begin operating in 1960.
William F. Funk of 1407 Main St was awarded a 65 year service certificate by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers La Crosse group at a June 18 meeting. The 86 year old engineer built a family business now La Crosse Trailer and Equipment Co and helped develop heavy duty trailers and tankers.
Lt Cmdr Dwight W Boyer announces three active duty training cruises for Naval Reserve Surface Division 211. Two officers and 20 enlisted depart Long Beach October 12 aboard USS Weddell for 16 days to Pearl Harbor with liberty in Hawaii. A second cruise January 4 1958 sails to Curacao for 14 days aboard USS Hutchison, with liberty in the Netherlands West Indies and Boston. A third group departs Portland January 5 1958 for 14 days to Ensenada aboard USS Glegan, debarking San Diego. training covers rates ship and fleet operation. These cruises allow visits to new lands on paid vacations.
New York Phelps Dodge Corp the nations second largest copper producer reduced the price of copper by two percent to 29.5 cents per pound effective immediately The move affects the metal market and buyers nationwide as supply costs adjust downward for shipments and contracts.
Shield expert H. L. Hoffmann of Minneapolis and Chicago will showcase his Lock-O-Matic shields at the Hotel La Crosse in La Crosse on Friday June 28 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Admission is free. Hoffmann invites attendees to arrive early for demonstrations.
National Safety Council forecasts one crash per 20 miles of travel during the four day Fourth of July weekend with 45 million vehicles on 3.4 million miles of roads. The group, backed by 158 organizations, urges heightened awareness and strict enforcement to reduce fatalities and injuries.
WKBT Channel 8 La Crosse will air Guiseppe Verdi La Traviata on Sunday June 23 from 3 30 to 5 30 p m The English version prepared by Joseph Machlis has NBC Television Network acclaim Cast led by Igor Gorin Elaine Malbin John Alexander and Emile Renan features the Parisian Violetta and her ill fated romance with deathbed reconciliation.
Gov. Thomson signed a $206 200 general fund appropriation to the Conservation Commission for advertising Wisconsin recreational facilities in the 1957 59 biennium. Other bills authorize sulphite use in potato processing, lifetime free fishing licenses for those 65 and older, county parking area construction, and banning endless chain motor vehicle and merchandise sales with buyer rebates.
Milwaukee Dr Hertha Tarrasch of Janesville urged juvenile judges to partner with psychiatrists. She spoke at a National Council of Juvenile Court Judges convention workshop and said psychiatrists are eager to work with judges locally statewide and nationally.
The La Crosse Hospital Association met at the Eleanora Gund Home on June 18 at 7 p.m. Reports by Dr. Joseph Richter and Dr. Michael Watunga covered the year ended April 30 and plans for the coming year. The Wagnen's Guild noted modernization efforts including a conductive surgical floor.
Richmond Virginia actor Don Murray, active Church of the Brethren layman, addressed the denomination's convention on passive resistance then opened the floor to questions. A youth asked about kissing Marilyn Monroe in Bus Stop, Murray replied it ties to nonviolent resistance.
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