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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1956
Page
4
Nine donors joined a 375 pint goal, but the blood pilgrimage surged the quota by over 100 pints. The dramatic turnout turned apathy into action and secured the Blood Bank’s continued operation. Orchids to all responders across the community.
An article notes increasingly active Industrial Development Councils across Wisconsin cities aiming to attract industry. Wisconsin reports 125 plus councils with 20 added this year, highlighting the value of many small diversified industries for balanced, stabilized employment and economic resilience in La Crosse and beyond.
A conservative estimate says cancer quacks drain the public of at least ten million dollars yearly. They undermine hope cause suffering and deaths that legit science could prevent. Quacks appear reputable urbanites. many shift to mail order schemes while preying on grief and ignorance. Colossians 1 9 is cited.
Roger Babson cautions that 1956 crop prospects may yield the smallest U.S. wheat crop since 1943 and that overall farm surpluses could shrink with modest price moves. He notes soil bank effects uncertain for corn and soybeans, cites cotton acreage cuts, and foresees ongoing price adjustments barring a recession.
NEA correspondence notes Gen. Nathan Twining, Air Force Chief of Staff, will visit Moscow after Eisenhower and Dulles authorized the trip. The article jokes about Twining's drinking prowess and hints the entourage could demonstrate new vodka “tricks” if needed.
In a Michigan town a burly young man caused a dance hall fracas and expelled two officers. The chief entered the hall alone, returned with the culprit in tow, and nonchalantly explained he had persuaded him to join the force.
Washington notes report top level debate over letting newspaper reporters accompany General Twining to Russia. The DC 6 used on the trip dates from 1947 and the Russian embassy hints at a ride in a new Russian transport. Lt Col William H McVey just married on leave, leaving one officer to cut short his honeymoon.
Wisconsin officials and backers argue highway funding dominates state budgets driven by a large road tax program and federal aid. The road lobby includes diverse groups, making highway spending easier to justify while schools and health suffer in perceived bias. The tax is embedded in sales and income taxes, with costs hidden in everyday purchases and bills.
A poem narrates mislaid correspondence and cherished words kept in memory. The speaker recalls loving phrases, a kiss, and promises of enduring affection, fearing others may read the letter but clinging to the sentiment inside.
Kiplinger reports a Swiss air curtain device could replace swinging doors in stores, warming air in winter and cooling in summer to separate inside from outdoors. American supermarkets test the technology while thieves in Ohio steal only children’s toys, a curiously phrased burglary.
Robert C. Ruark critiques postwar politics noting Ike’s governance, Truman contrasts, and public mood. He satirically suggests a dual presidency and mocks Democratic vs Republican fault lines while praising prosperity, military power, and stability of the era.
A literary guidepost surveys Devin Adair’s collection The Stories of Liam OFlaherty. It gathers 42 tales from prior volumes and a few new pieces, portraying harsh primitive life, mortal peril, and stark weathered characters through compact, stark prose and climactic storytelling.
AP News Analyst notes Secretary Dulles aims to block seating of Communist China at the United Nations next fall. He argues Red China remains brutal and unrepentant, complicating U S efforts before the election and amid Peiping’s ongoing UN indictment.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Charles Bray of 937 Johnson St were feted at Barre Mills hall by 20 couples before their move to Long Beach California where their daughter Mrs Leland Kruger resides A purse was given as a parting gift.
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