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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1955
Page
9
Dr Jordan outlines an infant epidemic diarrhea likely caused by an unnamed virus. The illness begins with drowsiness and low fever, followed by watery yellow stools, rapid weight loss, and dehydration. Most cases last about a week with about half recovering, and adults are rarely affected.
Health officials warn that newborn epidemic diarrhea spreads from two to six days after exposure and requires immediate isolation of affected babies and close observation of those in the nursery. Visitors should be excluded, new admissions halted, and maternity floors protected to control outbreaks. Breast milk is favored when possible and antibiotics show occasional promise.
Greece plans to grow its cotton crop for 1954 55 on about 270 000 acres, an increase of 59 000 acres from the previous year. The move signals broader production aims amid market expectations and regional farming adjustments.
A narrator reflects that quarrels are serious but one can still speak bluntly to Pa and continue to love him, expressing resilient familial affection amid bumpy relations.
Don Ameche born May 31 1908 in Kenosha Wisconsin is celebrated for his Broadway turn in Silk Stockings after a long screen radio and TV career. He previously appeared on Broadway in 1929 as a butler and studied law at four colleges without graduating.
Councilman Frank Reichard investigated rat complaints at Campbell’s city dump. He reports a large rat attacked him and he fled before killing it with a stone. In response, the city began spreading rat poison at the dump.
Dr. John J. Mentzer aged 33 retires from medical practice but is elected to a 61st term as director of Farmers National Bank in Lancaster. He has chaired the bank since 1948 and served as president for 42 years before retiring from that role in 1949.
An octopus can drastically alter its body color to blend with its surroundings. The ability helps it evade predators and ambush prey by exploiting rapid skin color and pattern changes.
Hollywood report notes Rooney promoted to star in a new TV series Hey Mulligan with Joey Forman as sidekick. Carmen Miranda pursues own comedy. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy project an hour long Pilgrims film. Jack Webb fights misbilling on an old movie and Eddie Albert to star in The Chocolate Soldier live TV.
In Larned Kansas James Fisher continued a 42 year anniversary tradition by taking his wife to a dinner in his hospital room. The meal featured carnations on centerpieces as candies and cake were served during his convalescence.
New security badges issued at White Sands Proving Ground reveal wearer age and weight. The change aims to strengthen access control on the rocket development base.
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