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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1952
Page
5
Hal Boyle discusses two hand kissing traditions the traditional back-of-hand gesture nicknamed the Kiss of the Cavalier and the modern palm kiss with finger caresses. He notes regional variations from Kansas City to New York and the mixed reactions of hostesses to each style.
Reader questions cover topics from presidential cabinets to geography and science. The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides concise replies with historical dates, such as Washington D C mayoral history from 1802 to 1871 and the origin of Pan American Day on April 14 linked to the 1890 founding of the International Union of American Republics.
Former governor Oscar Rennebohm accepts a year term on the University of Wisconsin board, joining Gov. Kohler’s regime and easing political tensions. The move blocks a Senate run and shifts focus to university growth and decentralization, with health improving and steady state appointments discussed.
Prime Minister Adnan Menderes presents a bill to ban adverse government criticism, with penalties of one to six years in prison. The Democratic party controls 411 of 487 seats, making passage likely unless withdrawn.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau advertises Uncle Sam's Almanac 1952 a compact information booklet with a wealth of topics. Supply is limited and orders are pouring in from across the country. Postpaid price is 25 cents with coupon.
Roy Coster named grand marshal of the Armed Forces Day parade in La Crosse on Saturday May 17. Coster is a transportation corps captain and Army Reserve student at Fort Leavenworth. Committee head N George De Dakis says route details will come later and notes no banquet this year.
The Agriculture Department warns 1952 may be the second worst year for farmers in a decade due to lower prices and higher costs. Net income could fall 3 to 5 percent from 1951, with farm prices not fully passed to shoppers as margins rise.
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and Senator William Benton faced the initial phase of a two million dollar libel suit in Washington. McCarthy, the Wisconsin Republican, subpoenaed Benton and announced plans to defend himself to conduct his own cross examination.
In Agency Missouri Aunt Addie Lower known as Aunt Addie fell 45 feet into a well while drawing water. She clung to a waterpipe and dragged herself 15 feet up before neighbors and a rope rescued her. A doctor reported only bruises and muscle strain.
A brief scene shows strain as a woman is urged to rest, but she refuses while Aunt Addie explains she has company visiting. The dialogue implies rising tensions and an unsettled household mood.
Mrs Burrow arrived as a hospital visitor in Yorkton Sask and was bitten by a dog just yards from the hospital needing nine stitches. A separate note states Maine is the only state not touching more than one other state.
Wisconsin will again award centennial farm certificates through the State Department of Agriculture. The program honors farms that have remained in one family since their founding, a feature of the 1948 centennial celebrations now planned as part of the 1952 state fair in West Allis. Claire Jackson chairs the organizing committee to gather nominations. Mexico's Hermosillo airport will soon be able to handle the biggest planes.
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