Opening of the Hiawatha Pioneer Trail Promises Midwest Boost
The Hiawatha Pioneer Trail opens this month a 2000 mile route through Wisconsin and three neighboring states. In cooperation with Wisconsin Illinois Iowa and Minnesota and the American Petroleum Institute it aims to reach 50 million Americans over a year through ads and brochures. The campaign seeks to attract tourists and promote Wisconsin as a place to live work and start businesses with residents urged to act as ambassadors.
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Wisconsin
Midwest
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
American Petroleum Institute
After This Who Will Believe Us
An editorial urges scrutiny of the handling of two U S Army helicopter pilots released by North Korea after a year in captivity. It condemns the military and political actions surrounding the confession of espionage and warns that top officers violated a code while soldiers faced pressure to adhere to it. The piece cites Eisenhower era codes and laments the abuse of trust and the danger to soldiers' conduct.
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United States
8Th Army
Seoul
United Nations Command
Korea
Eisenhower
North
South Korea
Air Force
Korean Military Armistice Commission
La Crosse Library Staff Praised By Readers
A reader thanks the La Crosse library staff led by Miss Gertrude Thurow for assisting in researching the German American Society of Free Men from 1868 to 1872 and for providing access to histories Wisconsin Magazine of History Der Nordstern microfilms and pioneer name cards. The letter also notes local plans for a new library building and urges supporting staff needs. Another letter protests plans for a shopping center and advocates a larger mobile court, affirming local presence and tax concerns.
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the Tribune
la Crosse
Wisconsin Magazine of History
der Nordstern
Gertrude Thurow
Berenice Cooper
Sturgeon Lake
Minn
No Place To Move From Krause Court
The Tribune notes 50 families remain in the Krause Mobile Court near Losey Boulevard and State Road in La Crosse as they face unresolved housing displacement. The article highlights the plight of residents living on the bluff-adjacent site and the ongoing concerns over their futures.
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Krause Court
the Tribune
la Crosse
la Crosse Bluffs
Losey Blvd
State Road
Krause Mobile Court
Bible Veurs. Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming
A brief note cites a biblical verse from I Corinthians 4 18 about arrogance among some who presume the author will not arrive. The line reflects a religious reflection on humility and anticipation.
Atlas missile program wraps up 1962 flight tests
CAPE KENNEDY Fila reports the Atlas intercontinental missile completes its 1962 flight test program but will continue firing here for years as space boosters and to test warhead designs including dummy payloads and maneuverable nose cones to defeat detection and countermeasures.
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Cape Kennedy
Fila
United States
Review of the News in Years Past 1944 Highlights
Senate committee doubts Roosevelt authority to seize Montgomery Ward plant. Lt. Swancutt faces execution in California for four murders. Allies drive toward Rome. Germans trapped in Pontine marshes. Sgt. Beck missing over France since April 29. Services for Mrs. Murphy in La Crosse noted for community leadership. Olaf Johnson splits for Congress on Progressive ticket. Thirty years ago notes on labor strikes in Milwaukee area. Forty years ago items include immigration bill signing and Bobby Franks case references. Local civic and social notices interwoven.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
Montgomery Ward
Beaufort Swancutt
la Crosse
Camp Anza
Calif
Rome
Pontine Marshes
Fred G. Beck
Peter J. Beck
East Ave. S
France
D. U. Murphy
Madison
Chicago
D. A. Murphy
la Crosse Paper Box Co
Catholic Daughters of America
Catholic Benevolent Society
Catholic Women’s League
Wholesale club letters draw warnings on manipulation
Cy Barrett notes readers fall for wholesale club offers after vague inquiries. A woman reports a $5 catalog fee and unknown ownership, while a postal inspector urges caution and suggests consulting local associations. A New York World's Fair note highlights large advance ticket sales and Moses leadership.
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New York City
Trank
Robert Moses
Moses
Rights Bill Questions Probe Federal Civil Rights Powers
David Lawrence notes opposition and support in the debate over a sweeping civil rights bill. He outlines dozens of referendum style questions about federal control of private businesses, service refusals, housing, penalties for discrimination, and union or employer oversight to judge rights enforcement.
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Washington
Lawrence
Congress
Senate
Federal Commission
Candidates Build Slates Do Not Rely on Chance
Milwaukee Democratic candidate William Evans blasts party leaders for steering ticket choices while Gov Reynolds and Louis Hanson back Bronson La Follette for attorney general. The piece argues open primaries involve voters and contrasts with past party-led endorsements. It notes Democrats avoid old “boss rule” labels as they adapt to practical campaign finance and public ticket planning.
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Madison
Milwaukee
William Evans
Reynolds
Louis Hanson
Lucey
Bronson C. la Follette
Evans
Gaylord Nelson
Democratic Party
John Reynolds
Goldwater Faces Big Task in Los Angeles Area
In California the primary fight centers on southern turnout for Goldwater to offset Rockefeller gains in the north. San Francisco Bay precincts favor Rockefeller, while some undecideds lean Rockefeller. Voters cite taxes, inflation, and local growth as drivers of support for Goldwater and concern over federal expansion.
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Samuel Lubell
San Francisco
California
Barry Goldwater
Los Angeles
Nelson Rockefeller
Bay Area
Rockefeller
Goldwater
Seacliff
United States
Southwest
Echo Park
Six No Trump Slam Fails in Historic Bridge Tale
A 1931 1932 bridge tale recounts North facing an old master South who opens strong no trumps. Responding to a three no trump rebid, the table reaches six hearts but a spade finesse and diamond break thwart the slam, granting opponents 100 points. The narrator laments after realizing the wiser play would have been three no trump.
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North
South
La Crosse Tribune publication and rates notice
La Crosse Tribune details its publisher editor and office locations. It notes AP news rights and carrier and mail rates for subscriptions. The notice cites Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press and lists mailing and postage terms.
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W. T. Burgess
Sanford Goltz
la Crosse Tribune
4Th
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Associated Press
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