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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1955
Page
4
Conservatives secured a decisive victory in the general election, riding a period of prosperity. The party capitalized on Labour turmoil and Eden's leadership, while presenting confidence in the welfare state and better management. Prosperity arrived, and the Conservatives claimed victory.
New York Governor Averell Harriman faced criticism for an inconsistent view on the economy. He spoke in Washington about rising production but lagging employment under Eisenhower. In Albany, the state commerce commissioner reported a record year in factory output, rising employment, and fewer unemployment claims, prompting a Times note on Democratic pessimism versus the administration’s popularity.
Pan American World Airways and the Foreign Operations Administration join to train Pakistan's major airline personnel in modern flying techniques. The effort aims to boost aviation gains and support broader industrial growth in Pakistan.
In a nostalgic column Rob ert C Ruark recalls life after earning an AB in 1965s Washington era jobs and wages from WPA admin roles to journalism. He notes pay scales ranging from 10 to 70 dollars weekly and counts diverse postings before Navy service. Also cited is a humorous foreign language exchange from Answers London.
Madison Wisconsin report notes Gov Kohlers plan lowers income tax compared with expectations while boosting cigarette taxes and trimming reserves to expand spending power. The measure aims to balance the budget with a modest surtax and faces political scrutiny ahead of future legislative sessions.
A World War II tale follows Sam Gifford from Pearl Harbor aftermath to Hiroshima. Arkansas-born, he faces a court martial, gains a pardoned path with a fierce combat unit, and witnesses brutal shifts from old codes to new wars.
The Defense Department orders a boost in long range bomber production amid claims of Soviet parity or lead. Wilson and Symington cited Moscow displays of Type 37 bombers and MIGs while the U S counts B52s and F104s. analysts warn of shifting dominance as jets and turboprops emerge in both nations.
A 1955 Field Enterprises poem recalls a lover knocking at a door and confessing enduring affection. The speaker admits bashfulness and longing, wonders if sincerity endured, and offers his heart despite self doubts.
The Geneva August conference will draw hundreds of scientists from 84 invited nations with at least 50 accepting. Russia, Czechoslovakia and Poland are among iron-curtain participants. Gordon Molesworth has organized a separate American trade exposition for atomic energy production equipment. Topics include costs and raw materials, future medical and industrial uses, and public safety and waste disposal. Dr I I Rabi and Dr George Weil lead U S planning and arrangements.
The reader surveys 630 British Parliament districts and notes that margins in marginal seats shape outcomes more than national totals. Apathy aided the incumbents while the desire for peace aided Conservatives, with Labour favoring regulation and control in a postwar economy. The Times contrasts views while Britain seeks its postwar role and avoids another war.
Mrs Mabel Schuetz and Miss Marian Schuetz of Moline Ill are guests of Mrs Enid Lipp at 2021 Main St Miss Schuetz is a former art teacher at Lincoln and Longfellow junior high schools Pvt Richard Fredrickson son of Mr and Mrs Roy Fredrickson 2102 Park Dr is home from Parris Island on 15 day leave He will report to Camp Le Jeune after leave THIRTY YEARS AGO La Crosse high school basketeers and athletes highlighted the 1924 25 annual banquet FORTY YEARS AGO La Crosse Elks will send a large party to the Oshkosh state convention by special car
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