Wisconsin seeks I Road mileage boost in Washington trip
Gov John Reynolds and Highway Commission Chairman Harvey Grasse lobbied in Washington for 462 more miles of I Road funding, but were turned down as most of the 41 000 miles allocated since 1956. They urged prioritizing 32.4 urban miles including 4.8 to connect downtown La Crosse to the I 90 corridor and similar links in Madison Eau Claire and Milwaukee, arguing urban connectors are essential for rural mileage accessibility.
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John Reynolds
Highway Commission
Harvey Grasse
Washington
Wisconsin
Madison
Reynolds
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Milwaukee
Ohio
A. M. Moulster
Jefferson Hotel
C. A. Woves
John L. Ash
Henry Jolivette
C. A. Dittman
A. B. Fay
John Hatz
Badger
Louis Leidiger
Merrill
Little Theater Workshop
Krause
Alveda Ahlstrom
R. H. Barnard
Sherwood Wing
United States
U.S. Department of Commerce
Review of the News in Years Past Twenty Years Ago
A 1943 wrap of wartime fronts details El Guetar occupation and Tunisian advances, U S Air Force raids Vegesack near Bremen, and a fight against Uboat hubs. State Senate backs auto license fee cut. La Crosse County Historical Society leaders listed. tests on Wisconsin's largest water well in Myrick Park produce 5 million gallons daily.
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el Guetar
Fce
Tunisia
U.S. Air Force
Germany
Vegesack
Bremen
State Senate
Assembly
Goodland
A. H. Sanford
la Crosse County
William Pervisky
Denton
Bump Pump Co
West Ave. S
Wisconsin lobbying laws compare with Minnesota reforms
Wisconsin enforces strict lobbyist registration and reporting, including client and purpose details and expenditures. The 1957 amendment bans spending lobbying funds for anything of value to state officials, highlighting tight control. Yet critics note growing quasi legislative powers in agencies and pervasive, often hidden, influence outside the legislature.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Wyngaard
Statehouse
Kenosha
Defenders plan bridge play after bidding insights
In a bridge column, the defender explains listening to the bidding to decide the plan. He anticipates two heart tricks, a diamond trick, and counts declarer's likely holdings while guiding play with hearts and trumps. He notes how South may hold two diamonds, three clubs, and five trumps, and suggests counting and timing to beat the contract.
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South
Declarer
A Long Time To Decide On A Fire Chief
Acting Fire Chief Fred Genz marked a year in charge of the La Crosse Fire Department after Chief Adolph Kessel’s hospitalization and retirement. Despite months of interviews and promises, no permanent chief has been named, with the commission delaying beyond eight months and sticking to La Crosse candidates only.
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John B. Capellan
Onalaska Ave
George C. Hixon
Lake Shore Dr
Chicago
Frank P. Hixon
la Crosse
Walnut St
Philadelphia
Fred Genz
Genz
Commission
Public hearing on closed sessions for public unions
A legislative committee in Madison heard Sen. Jerris Leonard’s bill to permit closed-door talks between public employee unions and local government on pay and work changes. The piece argues tax-funded decisions are public business and should be transparent before any deals are struck.
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Madison
Jerris Leonard
Milwaukee
General Motors
Walter Reuther
UAW
Reuther
Readers voices on demagoguery and local issues in La Crosse
Letters discuss warning against demagogues like Hitler, concern for aging residents facing displacement, praise for the American Legion and its youth programs, and critique of La Crosse as a year round tourist area after a sand incident during a funeral procession. Names include Mrs Oscar Swennes Mr J J Jiracek Robert E Amunson Mrs Paul King and places La Crosse Minnesota Viterbo College Los Angeles Racine Lincoln.
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America
Land of the Free
Viterbo College
Los Angeles
Racine
Lincoln
J. J. Jiracek
Losey Blvd
la Crosse
American Legion
Junior Legion
Sons of the American Legion
Robert E. Amunson
State St
the Tribune
Minneapolis Tribune
Orange City
Paul King
Minneapolis
It Looks Good Enough to Eat Infant Hazard Notes
The doctor explains common choking hazards for infants and how caregivers should respond. Items like safety pins pennies marbles buttons and beads can be swallowed or inhaled. If choking occurs do not back slap or prod the throat seek medical help and keep the child calm while awaiting professional advice.
Organization trims name to fit Manhattan phone listing
A New York based group calling itself the ZZZYZZY ZTAMP ZTUDIO CO appears intent on staying at the bottom of the Manhattan phone directory, a quirk in how it presents its title and contact details.
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Oswald Jacoby
P.O
Dept. A
Radio City
New York
N.Y
Manhattan
Ztudio CO
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Harlem
Puerto Rico
Europe
Ruark
Powell
Delaware
John Williams
Sunshine
Williams
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Five keys to growth beyond tax cuts urged
Washington analyst argues growth depends on more than tax cuts. He cites weak profit shares, rising automation, and policy changes to expand marketing, competition, foreign trade, and investment abroad to lift the US economy. He warns against relying on spending stimulus alone.
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Kennedy
Washington
Latin America
Congress
America
Powell as Power Player in Congress Controversy
Roark analyzes Rev. Adam Clayton Powell as a formidable force in the Democratic Party. Powell faces criticism for absenteeism, alleged tax issues, and housing loan ties while leveraging his racial identity to shield attacks. The piece notes Powell’s enduring influence and likely political resilience amid scandal.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Powell
Hazel Scott
Puerto Rico
Congress
Democratic Party
Jack Kennedy
La Crosse Tribune Rates and Circulation Details
Local notice outlines circulation hours and contact for missed papers, with advertising reps listed. It provides home delivery prices for La Crosse area including Onalaska and La Crescent, and mail subscription rates inside and outside specified distances from La Crosse.
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LaCrosse
Onalaska
la Crescent
LaCrosse Sunday Tribune
Carrier Boy
la Crosse
Carrier Bay
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