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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
4
The $33 billion highway bill promises a 41,000 mile interstate network funded largely by federal dollars over 13 years. It aims to boost the economy, improve trucking and travel, and rejuvenate American roadways with extensive state and national planning. The piece likens the impact to a major awakening of the nation’s vascular system for transit.
The article argues the West should remain cautious about any real Russian reform efforts and avoid premature acceptance. It notes that Communist tactics include changing lines and outward reform to mislead, and cites Dulles on the USSR's recent pattern including North Viet Nam.
The 1956 Herald Tribune essay notes Congress seeks cuts in foreign aid by a billion dollars while boosting air power and naval forces. It argues lawmakers are shifting toward U.S. interests over overseas critics, warning against overreliance on alliances and praising restraint in foreign entanglements amid Cold War tensions. It also critiques partisan critiques of Dulles and Eisenhower.
In Wisconsin the Democratic platform touts explicit Negro rights while Republicans point to the Governor's Commission on Human Rights as a model. The piece notes the GOP’s gains with minority support, Milwaukee’s large Black population, and the electoral impact of civil rights rhetoric on party dynamics.
A French poet Rene Char and American poet Tennessee Williams are newly represented in publishing lists with two notable books. Char blends war era tensions with exhortations for poetic courage while Williams offers postwar pieces and playful moods. translators include Williams Wilbur Smith and Merwin among others.
Washington society notes flag summer momentum as gallery of parties unfolds. Attorney John Davis and wife Trudy host a large outdoor gathering with warnings about a chilly pool. In Annapolis the White House Conference on Fitness features Gene Tunney and a cocktail culture at the Academy Boat House. Headlines declare Mickey Mantle unlikely to top Babe Ruth and Satchel Paige crowned as history's greatest pitcher by Rogers Hornsby.
Atlantic City reports Republican Governors reasserting support for Eisenhower's renomination while Democratic Governors rally behind Adlai Stevenson. Finnegan and Blair press his bid, with Harriman facing cross‑sectional regional weakness and Stevenson seen as the strongest across‑the‑board candidate.
Secretary Dulles has moved from saying Soviet control remains iron to suggesting world communism outside Russia could become independent. He cites questions posed by Red leaders in Italy France East Germany Britain and the United States as signs the Kremlin may be loosening its grip though no certainty exists.
A nostalgic verse expresses love for James Metcalfe, praising a simple generous presence. The speaker vows unwavering loyalty and sacrifice, affirming faith and commitment through memories and devotion.
A Walworth of time shows ten year ago visitors to La Crosse include Mr and Mrs Kirk White and sister in law Mrs Hardiman. Twenty years ago four La Crosse Bar Assn members head to Green Lake Wisconsin. Thirty years ago Rev Catherine McFarlin left for Unity Park Camp and Dr Edward Evans Jr left for New York City. Forty years ago employers of national guardsmen call for border duty in the South.
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