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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1961
Page
4
La Crosse County Board urged action on I 90 construction and its Mississippi River crossing. The move seeks acceleration amid delays, with federal allocations set but spending decisions awaiting state officials. Community support backs the plea and pace up the project.
The United States seeks to justify a police style test ban through scientific records and global cooperation. It notes seismograph expansion to 100 universities, Soviet participation attempts, and the political need for on site inspections while acknowledging divided scientific opinion and religious rhetoric.
Opinion column denounces Fidel Castro's escalating ransom for farm machinery in exchange for Cuban invaders. The writer cites a rise from 2.5 million to 28 million and warns Americans against funding further blackmail while linking prisoner exchange terms to political figures and a child's death.
Washington notes report Sen. Bob Kerr designs a mermaid mascot for water pollution battles inspired by Smokey Bear cartoons. The blue eyed Irish colleen rides waves on a broom, nicknamed Miss Colleen Sweep. Kerr, Space Committee chair, jokes about weight loss and cafe service for senators.
A compact look at 1941 and 1931 events including U S submarine hopes and divers, Nazi Turkish pact neutrality, French evacuation Damascus, Wisconsin sports and crimes, public works and wartime diplomacy notes, with local society mentions and a reference to a speed crash near West Avenue.
The Moho is named after Andrija Mohorovicic of Zagreb who identified a seismic boundary between Earth's crust and mantle after studying the 1909 Croatia earthquake. He posited a layered Earth with low and high velocity rocks and calculated the depth of the boundary.
A reflective verse piece from 1961 by Field Enterprises reflecting on adult life, labor, deception, age gossip, and yearning for youth. The poem contrasts childhood ignorance with adult hardship and social scrutiny.
A patient notes lifelong ulcerative colitis and milk sensitivity. He tracked foods, finding dairy in many items triggers symptoms, and six weeks dairy free brought normal health. The doctor compares this to past cases of foodborne illness affecting dietary observance and explores hidden allergens.
A 32 page color illustrated collection for small children features stories and poems about two brothers in a fairy world learning Nature’s secrets. Read aloud appeal with whimsical tales and animals. Price is 25 cents plus 5 cents mailing and coupon option.
The Supreme Court holds that neither state nor federal law can compel belief or disbelief in any religion for public office. The ruling questions whether atheists may hold office and whether oaths invoking God remain appropriate. The decision leaves several core issues without a definitive answer.
Madison commentary notes Gov. Nelson pushes a summit on reorganizing state government. Republicans wary question necessity and timing, wondering if it masks political aims. Analysts argue bureaucracy resists change, and real gains depend on personnel and leadership, not mere reorganization.
In duplicate bridge Oswald Jacoby describes the six clubs contract reached by North South after a Jacoby Smith forcing three no trump. South signals with bidding four diamonds and spade play leads to a six clubs slam as trumps are drawn and the diamond queen location remains uncertain.
A Farm Journal piece argues for purposeful dawdling to gain slack time amid rush. It praises the skilled dawdler who slows to watch wildlife, enjoy May and June, and still remains efficient enough to benefit farming overall. The tone favors balanced work and leisure as untaxable profits.
La Crosse Tribune announces home delivery rates for La Crosse Onalaska and La Crescent areas with Sunday edition included. Mail subscription pricing provided for various regions up to 150 miles, with advance payment required.
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