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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
4
Wisconsin will deploy 120 National Guardsmen for traffic patrols over Memorial Day weekend as part of several safety measures. Plan trips to avoid heavy drinking and late rush hours. governor seeks new laws on vehicle inspection, lower BAC limits, implied consent, and teen driver training. Enforcement and judicial backing are urged to curb highway carnage.
In 1962 a pitifully small audience attended the Miss La Crosse beauty contest and pageant, with few spectators turning out to watch last year’s event.
La Crosse hosts a polished All-City Elementary Vocal Festival with about 1,000 students from grades one to six performing in Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. Directors Dorothy Mundt and Mary Druliner guided a well-received event sponsored by the La Crosse Jaycees.
Roger Babson reflects on shifts in transportation from ox sleds to trucks and jets, predicting future travel by jet and telecommunication aided by television. He cites Ford, MIT, evolving education, and future food science while noting growing use of magnifying glasses and mind-powered data processing.
City detectives face a ballistics puzzle in a crossbow case after a man surrendered the weapon. Officers doubt they can identify which bow fired the fatal arrow amid an odd crime note filled with stray phrases.
A compact digest of past events. Fires in Dortmund and Attu air clashes share space with local incidents in La Crosse including a garage blaze at 811 S. 8th and a bike collision on Wall and Liberty. Other items note tornado damage, relief programs, tax talk, milk shipping limits, and society notices across decades.
A PTA debate questions counselor role then outlines ideal guidance work. The piece argues for full-time counselors, describes how they assess ability, steer students from unrealistic aims, and assist with courses colleges jobs scholarships and personal issues.
In a controversial view, David Lawrence argues that respect for law and constitutional processes is eroding. He cites Supreme Court overreach, presidential use of federal troops, Alabama governor George Wallace defying orders, and racial demonstrations raising constitutional questions across states and at the federal level.
In Oshkosh this weekend the Wisconsin State GOP convention reviews the endorsement rule amid division. Proposals seek a 60 percent delegate vote for statewide endorsements with critics arguing it strains direct primaries and party representation.
Cy Barrett notes readers want more money not stretch tips. He explains savings fit the money picture and urges deposits for opportunities. Mrs DarthA advised patent steps, library reading, and SBA courses with a certificate offer. Readers asked about patent services and convention access.
A hand from Ely Culbertson illustrates a sound four spades defense against a club opening. West should discard hearts to force a ruffing situation, with the key play at clubs determining the outcome. Readers are invited to request Oswald Jacoby’s guidance for 50 cents.
The La Crosse Tribune lists mail subscription prices within 15 miles of La Crosse: one year 13 dollars, six months 7, three months 3.75, one month 1.50. Outside 75 miles within 150 miles: one year 15.60. Outside 150 miles: one year 18.20. Rates include The La Crosse Sunday Tribune. delivery and circulation contacts are noted.
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