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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1955
Page
5
HAL BOYLE rails against the idea that youth defines dreams. He argues middle aged people now chase wild, technicolor visions while fearing real security. The piece portrays the middle aged as modern restless dreamers seeking fresh possibilities despite life’s limits.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers facts on Easter sunrise origins arthritis drugs naval carrier crews earthworm origins and shark tooth replacement. Questions cover Riis Easter sunrise first service, metacortin drug, peacetime carrier crews, earthworm native status, and shark tooth renewal with concise answers.
A small booklet aimed at delighting children with fairies and small animals. Simple, clearly illustrated stories suitable for schools and kindergartens, offering a 25 cent copy via coupon from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau.
Bill Goodwin marks his 25th year in radio and TV as a steady presence on ABCs Penny to a Million and a Burns and Allen and Bob Hope roset, while commuting weekly from Hollywood to New York. His voice often outshines his face, and CBS has announced plans for 10 Saturday color specials next fall featuring Crosby and Martin.
Detroit Zoo opened the season to a record crowd of over 8 000 with a new amphitheater a chimp show and the zoo’s first gorilla Jim-Jim Director Frank McInnis credited the attractions for the turnout Maryland’s early pro religious toleration history noted as the Free State in the article.
Newsprint consumption in April 1955 rose 4.1 percent over April 1954 and 6.3 percent for the first four months of 1955. Canadian mills produced 518,627 tons and U.S. mills 120,917 tons in April, totaling 689,544 tons, with overall stocks at 31 days. Newspapers reporting to ANPA used 431,788 tons in April 1955, up from 414,877 in 1954.
Raymond Franz of 819 South 9th Street forfeited a $15 bond in Police Justice Court on Thursday for being drunk and disorderly at the Zephyr Bar on May 11.
SAM DAWSON reports that national jobs and income gains distort local reality. The piece notes 61,685,000 employed nationally, but some states show smaller gains, farm workers face 25 percent fewer jobs since 1939, and real purchasing power changes temper headline income improvements.
Junior the seal and his ally Smokey escaped through a hole in their tank at Buckeye Lake Park in Newark Ohio. Smokey was recaptured but died from a gastric disturbance. Park Manager A M Brown repaired the hole after Junior returned to the pool.
The La Crosse Tribune lists staff roles and contact information for editors and departments. It includes circulation and production contacts, publication schedule, and subscription pricing for La Crosse and surrounding areas, with rates for within and outside 75 to 150 miles.
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