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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1955
Page
4
The Follies of ’55 staged at the Vocational School auditorium drew a large hometown crowd for a two day run to raise funds for Hubbard tank at St Francis Hospital. The eighty strong cast showcased local talent under professional direction, earning community praise for spirited performances and commendable effort.
The piece argues the 1953 Refugee Relief Act creates a de facto citizenship test through sponsorship and strict proof demands. It notes slow admissions, with only about 1 percent of the 209000 cap reached by April, and questions whether design or administration hinders its goals. It cites criticism of Scott McLeod and calls for reform or repeal.
President Eisenhower urges a multi faced attack on low income farmer problems and orders an immediate start. Ezra Taft Benson asks Congress for four actions to enable pilot operations in at least 50 of 1000 counties, including loan authority of about 30 million and funds for Farmers Home Administration and related services.
The NATO Council in Paris advised surrender of offshore China islands to Communist forces in exchange for a vague anti force pledge around Formosa. The stance alarmed American officials who stressed the U S aim was to deter communism rather than abandon Formosa or aid Red China.
Madison report notes sharper party discipline in both parties with Republicans using roll calls to enforce unity and prepare for stronger nominations. It highlights Assembly rules, reapportionment votes, and the shift from past laxity to a more coordinated GOP strategy in state government.
James Marlow reports two major gaps in Russia proposals. He notes bases around Russia enable retaliation and questions inspections for global disarmament. U S officials doubt feasibility while seeking peace talks with Britain and France.
Italian publisher Valentino Bompiani, Milan, notes best sellers in the United States also charm Italy. He reveals plans for an American edition of his nine volume Dictionary of Works and Characters, recounts wartime risks, and names U.S. authors he will study including Styron and Ellison while praising American social themes and concerns.
Perle Mesta rejects a $30,000 casino hostess gig for its Las Vegas opening citing amateur status and a prior commitment. She plans instead to attend a Russia travel luncheon at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She will not jeopardize her social role.
A poetic verse extols urgent love and commitment in lines about proving devotion through letters and journeys. It frames time as finite and love as decisive, urging action before forever ends.
The piece argues for full federal funding of the Delaware River channel deepening above Philadelphia to Trenton, opposing an $18 million local payment sought by Eisenhower era policy. It cites U S Steel, the Fairless Plant, and the Philadelphia Port Area coalition pressing for federal financing as a precedent for nationwide river development.
A birthday surprise party honored Miss Ruth Erickson of 1639 Prospect Street ten years ago. Guests included Marjorie Welch Frank Duffy Clifton Crum Cora Erickson and many others plus Mr and Mrs Hilton Jordie and Mr and Mrs Flay Valentine with Fred F Valentine and Mrs Cora Wilsey visiting from Sacramento and Denver respectively.
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