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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1952
Page
4
The La Crosse Tribune Snapshot Contest offers up to 1000 dollars for animal and bird photos in a dedicated class. Local prizes and a national award path promise cash and recognition, with tips on showing pets or wildlife to best advantage and a deadline of July 24.
The Foreign Legion units in Indo China are noted for color ful uniforms and as honor guards for visiting dignitaries. They spearhead assaults against Vietminh forces. about four thousand Legionnaires here have earned a reputation as elite fighters. German recruits account for 46 percent, Polish 14 percent, with others from varied countries.
Guelph Ontario. Archie Porter registrar at Ontario Agricultural College remarks on 27 convocations since 1920 with degrees conferred on nearly 3 000 graduates.
Wisconsin canning crops face delays and quality issues due to heavy rains and high heat. Harvesters used caterpillar tractors to move wet crops as moisture and delays reduced potential fancy quality. Marvin Verhulst of the Wisconsin Canners Association notes significant acreage skipped and overall pack quality below initial expectations.
Madison Wisconsin nearly 40000 reportable traffic accidents occurred in 1951 according to the Wisconsin Accident Facts yearbook from the safety division of the State Motor Vehicle Department. The booklet notes 789 deaths 18169 injuries 28103 property damage only incidents with detailed breakdowns by vehicle type age location and fault.
In a wartime tone the article laments limited testing areas for guided missiles. It notes rockets going far and fast must be tested skyward, compares the situation to mirrors and a B B gun, and calls for larger spaces and measurement methods. An Independence Day event at La Crosse is planned with Camp McCoy personnel and a $1000 fireworks display at Inter-State Fair grounds. Reserved seats are on sale at Hebberd's Drug Store.
The inland waterway system totals 28383 miles with 23147 miles improved by federal or state governments. The report, based on Army Corps data, notes 614 miles improved by states and various depth categories including nine feet or more for 12781 miles.
Wisconsin officials report about 10 percent of relief appropriations for the current year will lapse and return to the treasury as surplus. The lapse, totaling roughly 2.3 million dollars, stems from fewer claims by counties due to federal programs and defense employment. The surplus will boost the on hand funds ahead of the January budget session.
Britannica notes that the heart was buried separately from the body in both ancient Egypt and medieval Europe, reflecting a shared funerary belief across eras.
Harold Plummer is set for Senate confirmation as chair of the Wisconsin State Highway Commission in January. Gov. Kohler’s meeting with Sen. Jess Miller and Sen. Frank Panzer signaled legislative approval as they discussed a new highway research report and potential future legislation.
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