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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1952
Page
21
A ladies 17 jewel Louvie watch with card band is lost between Montgomery Wards and Sears. Return to Cortland's. Also missing is an old brown billfold containing four $100 bills with serial numbers available. Call 4-0187.
A lengthy look at La Crosse circus history from 1856 to 1885 highlights frequent visits by Barnum and Sells Brothers, the Spalding group on showboat, and notable acts such as Mlle Victorien and Mabies Grand Menagerie. Ads boasted exotic creatures, grand panoramas, and sensational superlatives while crowds enjoyed parades, free tight rope shows, and concessions.
Economists say the defense boom may peak soon with a drift downward after mid-1953. Optimism has waned since 1950 as expectations shift toward a temporary 1952 improvement followed by a slower or shrinking economy.
Madison group Citizens vs. McCarthy Committee votes to stay neutral in McCarthy fight until September primary. Forty members attend and discuss possible support for Leonard F. Schmitt who plans to oppose McCarthy. Executive secretary Edward D. Cleveland says the group will not be tied to Schmitt or any other candidate for now. If McCarthy wins the nomination the group would likely back Henry Reuss of Milwaukee.
In a Hong Kong report the Communist paper criticizes two geography books for praising U S coal and metal output and for omitting Soviet copper and lead reserves. It also accuses the texts of omitting U S Pacific aggression aims and overemphasizing mineral wealth as the key to U S capitalist success.
The Senate passed a bill taxing life insurance companies’ current earnings at the 1951 rate to prevent a 50 million dollar treasury shortfall. Senator George (D Ga) notes the extension of the wartime tax formula, already approved by the House, heads to the White House for Truman’s signature.
The National Production Authority announces July copper allotments totaling 133,333 tons for brass and wire mills and foundries. Sixty percent is domestic at 80,000 tons with about 53,333 tons importable. This compares with recent monthly averages around 101,000 tons. The text also notes an average daily cost of fires in America at $2 million.
The La Crosse Tribune lists staff roles from publisher to editors and department heads. It outlines home delivery rates, mobile service, and mail subscription prices within 75 miles, 75 to 150 miles, and beyond La Crosse, with terms of payment in advance.
Helicopters will support the largest scale photography and surveying project in Alaska this summer for the third year running. The 30th Engineer Base Topographic Battalion from San Francisco, a Corps of Engineers unit, will combine survey data with aerial photos to produce large scale layouts of key military areas. Last year the operation covered 24 000 square miles in 81 days with 36 helicopters planned for 1952.
In Sydney Australia riders doubt enforcement of electric train regulations. A sign in non smoking compartments warns No smoking penalty four dollars and instructs not to throw butts or matches out the window as observers question compliance.
A Wayne County farmer refuses to vote this year in Rochester. He recalls a past school district centralization vote lost by one vote, then again by one vote after a reballot, concluding that one vote cannot alter the outcome. He warns others to skip voting to avoid being misled by narrow margins.
Spencer foun dation garments and health supports. Mrs Blanche MacPherson corsetiere. 1226 So 6th. 40805. Pressing While-A-Wait at Joe's Pantorium 413 Jay. LaCrosse needs stenographic workers downtown with typing shorthand. Training offered. High pay over 100 weekly. No experience needed. Write Box D-943 for details.
Sell Chamberlain combination windows weather stripping and insulation in La Crosse and surrounding territory. 25 to 60 share car experience not necessary. Draw against commission group insurance bonus. For interview write Chamberlin Co. of America 2822 No Lane Eau Claire Wis.
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