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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

4

Vaccine program back on the road in Wisconsin

The polio inoculation program resumes in La Crosse County with Parke-Davis Salk vaccine after government approval. Wisconsin authorities cite federal guidance and caution, six million first shots given nationwide, some children may miss this season, a $28 million Welfare fund aims to aid low income families, program momentum resumes after delays.

la Crosse County Parke-Davis Midwest Salk Wisconsin Secretary of Welfare Hobby

Half-Hearted Statehood Push for Hawaii and Alaska

The article argues that repeated Congress votes for Hawaii and Alaska statehood failed due to political maneuvering and fear of changing the balance of power. It criticizes party promises as hollow and urges setting aside the issue until a more progress-oriented Congress arises. It ends with a biblical quote.

Congress Hawaii Alaska St. Lawrence Seaway Washington Capitol House Senate United States

Cold War stakes rise in Europe says David Lawrence

In Paris David Lawrence argues the cold war is shifting toward Europe with Soviet moves to neutralize Austria and pressure Germany. He cites Tito Yugoslavia Britain Adenauer and the Bevanites, urging a strengthened Western alliance and a moral force strategy as a counter to Kremlin aims. A Sarnoff memorandum suggests public opinion and moral power can avert hot war.

Paris Europe Soviet Russia United States Moscow Russia Austria America Kremlin West Germany France West Germany Tito Yugoslavia Stalin Hitler Italy Britain Adenauer Western Alliance Lenin Eisenhower David Sarnoff Normandy Western New York Herald Tribune, Inc

Capitol Dome Sees Coleman Hand In Ringling Move

In Wisconsin a power struggle for the GOP National Committee seat pits State Chairman Robert L. Pierce against National Committeeman Henry Ringling. Analysts link the fight to Thomas E. Coleman, a dominant party figure still influential behind the scenes.

John Wyngaard Capitol Dome Coleman Ringling Robert L. Pierce Henry Ringling Wisconsin Thomas £. Coleman Cyrus L. Phillipp Milwaukee Colerman Phillipp Wisconsin Rapids Wayne Hood la Crosse Hood Pierce Kohler

Bungled Relations with Indigenous Inhabitants Urged

Harold E Fey argues in the Christian Century that U S policy toward Indians has failed for centuries. He cites failed attempts at enslavement removal division and rule and isolation on reservations. He calls for consent based study of Indian heritage and long term cooperative efforts to achieve a good life for both races.

Harold E Fey

Air Force Academy altitudes loom in football rivalry

Washington notes warn Army and Navy to watch for Colorado Springs based Air Force cadets as altitude gives them a lung power edge. At 6000 feet plus above sea level the academy fields will favor cadets while visitors face tougher conditions in home games.

ARMY Navy Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Colo USAF

Purge of Postmasters Prompts Senate Civil Service Probe

Washington reports that 700 postmasters discharged during the prior administrations will be reviewed by a Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee investigation funded at 75000 dollars. Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield will testify as cases reveal alleged partisan removals and Civil Service violations.

Republican Party Post Office Inspection Service Mike Monroney Dokla Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee Congress Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee Civil Service System Civil Service Commission Postal Service Post Office Department Eisenhower Watson Senate Committee United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Third Door by Ellen Tarry book review

Ellen Tarry chronicles growing up in Birmingham and choosing a third path beyond white and colored doors. The memoir notes her Catholic conversion, journalism, wartime work, and activism in interracial relations, ending on optimism for racial progress and better times ahead.

Ellen Tarry David McKay Birmingham Ala Miss Tarry New York Chicago

Russians Seen as Reasonable Yet Aims Remain World Communist

James Marlow analyzes why Moscow speaks peace and makes gestures while persisting toward world communism. He notes Austria treaty concessions and disarmament steps but warns Russia may seek time to prepare for future conflict and to split Western allies.

James Marlow Washington Eisenhower Britain France Russia Austria United States Germany

Portraits My Dream Come True By James J Metcalfe

A short, lyrical poem expresses deep love and devotion. The speaker cherishes a partner, the joy of shared moments, and the dream of lifelong happiness, claiming the beloved’s heart as a treasured reward and promising to strive for mutual happiness.

Field Enterprises, Inc

Ten Years Ago Ledmans Visit Whitewater Note

A La Crosse Tribune brief recalls ten years past when Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ledman visited their son Hal Ledman in Whitewater Wisconsin and Mrs. Vincent Tausche returned from a year and a half in San Francisco.

W. H. Ledman N. 6Th St Hal Ledman Whitewater Wis Vincent Tausche S. 10Th St San Francisco

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