Forecast 25 Million Tons For Seaway Opening Next Year
Toll rates for the St. Lawrence Seaway due to open next season were approved by Canadian and U S committees after years of talks. Passage costs include 42 cents per ton for bulk cargo and 90 cents for general cargo plus 6 cents per gross ton, with Welland and other canals tolled. The forecasted 25 million tons next year could rise to 50 million by 1968, with concerns over foreign competition and impact on Great Lakes shipping.
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Montreal
Lake Erie
Great Lakes
Seaway
Congress
U.S
Welland
America
Labrador
Quebec
Minnesota
Midwest
Scenic Highway 35 Drive Praised For Mississippi Views
Wisconsin readers are reminded of the beauty along Highway 35 from Prairie du Chien to La Crosse and beyond through Fountain City Alma Pepin Maiden Rock Bay City and other river towns. The Milwaukee Journal lauds turnouts waysides and scenery while noting light truck traffic and cross river bridge views.
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Coulee
Mississippi River
Milwaukee Journal
Prairie du Chien
la Crosse
Journal
Wisconsin
Fountain City
Alma
Pepin
Maiden Rock
Bay City
Iowa
Minnesota
State Highway Department
Perrot
Trempealeau
Merrick State Park
Mississippi
Winona
Nelson
Wabasha
Red Wing
Father of Waters
Wyalusing State Park
Grandad Bluff
Lake Pepin
Fire Safety Push Urges Sprinklers In Factories
Roger Babson argues for mandatory sprinklers in factories to reduce fire losses. He cites New York City blasts, a 1957 24 fatalities fire, and argues fire drills alone fail. He calls for stricter laws, asbestos use, and broader fire protection in buildings and unions.
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New York
Review of the News in Years Past Twenty Years Ago
A 1938 summary notes the Richland Center Cooperative Creamery ousted. 500 former members set a picket line to bar former employees. Duke of Athol cites guns on Gibraltar and seeks Chamberlain proposals. Local businessmen meet to discuss trade gains. Jewish merchants plan action against Maxwell Street. Northwestern professor labels American Legion fascist. Shanghai reports a Chinese aviator sinks a Japanese gunboat. Parking enforcement begins. fines issued. Cathedrals beat Holy Trinity 7 to 3.
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Richland Center
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York
Legionnaire
Shanghai
Fortune Telling booklet and Q A from The La Crosse Tribune
Reader trivia and a sales pitch for a booklet on fortune telling with questions and answers on topics from egg composition and Hobo Day to early motor buses. Includes notices of historical events from 1918 and local civic notes, plus an ad offering the booklet for 25 cents.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St. N.W
Washington, D.C
Eye St
N.W
Washington
D.C
L Burgess
Howard Colvin
Mer
A. E. Teachout
North Side
la Crosse Tribune
4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wis
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Adequate Home Insurance For New Homeowners
The article outlines adequate coverage as fire and extended protection plus theft and personal liability. It notes lenders favor fire and extended coverage and that packaged "homeowners" or "comprehensive dwelling" policies offer lower rates, with protections for contents, personal possessions, and liability.
Republicans Acknowledge Adams Incident Calamitous Blow
Madison Wisconsin Republicans called the Sherman Adams inquiry a calamitous blow influencing the 1950 campaign. Local leaders reacted with shock as Washington dispatches highlighted Adams embarrassment, overshadowing Democratic fissures and party revolt in Milwaukee County. An earnest young Republican cited the looming political danger.
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Sherm Adams
Sherman Adams
Washington
Wisconsin
GOP
Milwaukee County
Influence Peddling An Overrated Commodity
The column argues Sherman Adams bears blame for mild favors while asserting influence peddling is overrated in politics. It contrasts junkets and gifts with true power, notes party dynamics in Wisconsin, and suggests Adams may resign to protect the GOP. Readers learn editors and reporters resist buying brains with gifts and money.
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Sherman Adams
Lamar
Sweet Thing
Adams
Jim Hagerty
Old Sherm
Hagerty
Pago Pago
Flack
U.S. PX
Doctor Explains Groin Hernia Causes and Treatments
A correspondent cites Edwin P. Jordan speaking on groin hernias. He outlines causes from congenital weakness and heavy lifting, and compares trusses, injection therapy, and surgery as treatments with surgery offering the best long term results.
La Crosse Tribune Advertising and Delivery Details
Publication information for The La Crosse Tribune lists staff titles, pricing, delivery areas, and subscription rates. It notes circulation practices, regional service areas, and mailing terms, including prices for within and outside the La Crosse region.
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Tribune
Jann & Kelley Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Atlanta
la Crosse
Onaleska
la Crescent
Sunday Tribune
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Lord
Ezekiel
Sol Watch
Roger Babson
Babson Park, Mass
New York City
Home Insurance Company of
United States
Babson
Publishers Financial Bureau, Incorporated
Ussr
Bob Seitz
Holy Trinity
Zimmerman
Epen
Hoover-Zimmermann Club
Otto Schlabach
Harry Dahl
R. E. Flynn
State Medical Board
John J. Blaine
Earl Currie
Oshkosh
Neil Currie
S. Fth
Joseph Stump Jr
Britt
London
A. London
Fifth Avenue Coach Co
New
York City
Kingdom of
Israel
Judah
Duke Nicholas
Moscow
Korniloff
Tomtsky
Lenine
Murman Coast
Russia
Philipp
Riverside Park
von Kuehlman
Reichstag
John A. Alyward
Madison
Jim” Tawney
Republican House
Republican Congressional Committee
Cc. S. van Auken
T. J. Felber
Shaghticoke Country Club
la Crosse Gas and Electric
Faye Henle
John Wyngaard
Robert C. Ruark
Switzerland
Jones Beach
Ams
Bernard Goldfine
Outs
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Reader's Digest
White House
New Hampshire
State Capitol Park
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
T. Burgess
R L. Bangsberg
J. Elienlokken
A W
Rice City
Leeward Lee State
ED Keefe
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