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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1957
Page
4
The nation moves toward summer with confidence in the Salk vaccine reducing polio risk. In 1952 children aged 5 to 9 formed a fourth of paralytic cases, while last year under-5s surged as the main threat. Babies and under-40 groups need rapid inoculation per the foundation.
The article notes the Kansas City tornado killing 39 as part of a two year spate of U S tornadoes and floods. It highlights Texas and nearby states as hardest hit, explains flood damages, and urges immediate and long term congressional aid for disaster relief and flood control. The Red Cross faces depleted disaster funds and plans a new appeal.
Airlines set June 1 as the start for Lockheed Starliner service and note the piston era is ending with jets due in 1959. Pan American has received its last DC-7C and others await final deliveries as power, speed and range improvements push aviation toward a new age.
Thomas L. Stokes argues that postwar U S foreign presence abroad is a different kind of empire guided by defense and self interest. He cautions against arrogance and calls for humility tolerance and cultural understanding among soldiers officials and civilians abroad.
A Tribune reader calls for an organized civil police force and consistent law enforcement. The letter argues laws require surrendering some freedom for public order and questions selective enforcement of parking rules, traffic violations, and other offenses in La Crosse. It urges clear rights protection and asks how to ensure peace, order, and security.
Wisconsin union leaders resist a non partisan study of organized labor citing distrust of a Republican Legislature. They insist labor affairs be open to scrutiny while warning of partisan bias and management malfeasance risks amid broader national scandals.
A reflective verse piece recalls a theatre cast party after opening night. Actors, actresses, and staff share jokes and compliments as they celebrate rehearsals and the final curtain. A nostalgic glimpse of backstage camaraderie.
A 1957 New York Herald Tribune critique outlines a daily communique on the cold war. It argues Communist victories in Formosa and the United States pressures Congress, plus calls for continued U.S. information efforts and a strong stance in the Middle East to avoid war.
A Dublin Irish Digest item recounts a tense moment with a wife claiming her husband blows smoke from his nose. The psychiatrist notes the exchange ends with the husband not smoking, highlighting a quirk in a domestic anxiety.
In 1937 1,300 workers strike at Moto Meter Gauge and Equipment Co with no stated reason. Four killed in a South Chicago steel plant skirmish as clashes involved strikers. A three day Rebekah and Odd Fellows convention opens with state leaders named.
A review of W. G. Rogers Literary Guidepost Potter on America by Stephen Potter Random House. The piece notes Potter’s humorous, honest reportage on American life during lecture tours, his favorable view of hospitality and food, and his lack of prejudice, ending with a warm welcome for his travel writings.
Publication office in La Crosse Wisconsin lists staff names and roles plus mailing and home delivery rates. Rates cover subscriptions inside and outside 75 miles with yearly, six month and monthly options. The notice notes AP news access and circulation contact details for missed papers.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan discusses that exceptionally bright children often elude simple IQ tests and need encouragement to develop motivation and discipline. He notes daydreaming boredom and aggressive tendencies as common signs and urges prompt identification and appropriate handling to advance their potential efficiently.
Readers can obtain the booklet Astronomy Today by mailing 35 cents to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau at 1200 Eye St NW Washington DC. The Q and A cover motor boat inspections at anchor and historical roads, with other science topics and a coupon form included.
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