U S Leads World in School Attendance Rates
The United States Education Office reported at a Geneva conference that 25 percent of the population, about 43,135,000 people, are in school or college, with 96.5 percent of elementary and high school aged youth attending. It notes 30 to 35 million adults in adult education programs and emphasizes strengths while acknowledging weaknesses.
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United States Office of Education
International Conference On Education
Geneva
Switzerland
America
Education Office
Russia Claims No Sputnik Failures After First Year
A Russian scientist asserts no Sputnik launch failures, challenging U.S. reports of errors and prompting American scrutiny of satellite programs and science education. The piece notes seven satellites launched, dogged speculations, and the impact on U.S. science courses and schooling.
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United States
U.S
A. A. Blatonravov
Russia
Red Scientist
Moscow
New Farm Outlook Foresees Growing Mechanization
Earl D. Anderson of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers predicts a continued agricultural revolution with full mechanization and precision control in farm operations. He notes productivity per man hour has doubled since 1940, matching the vast gain from 1820 to 1940, driven by mechanized gear, electricity, fertilizers, and pesticides.
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Earl D. Anderson
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Father and son teams in Alaska shape a lucky youth
Raunchy Alaska tale of Jerry Chisum, 15, raised by father Jack and uncle Mark in an earth moving firm. He hunts, flies, and crews with adults, earning respect without vice. Roaring camp talk yields a well mannered, self controlled boy with adult dignity.
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Jerry Chisum
Jerry
Ruark Jack
Mark
Jack
Alaska
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Review of the News in Years Past Twenty Years Ago 1938
Committees send to Council approval of a 520000 bond issue to cover the citys share of building and equipping new schools and remodeling old. Heil allegations swirl as John B Chapple accuses bribe attempts. West Wisconsin Teachers Assn opens convention. Japan pressures Haakow and Chiang. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt marks her 54th birthday. Dr A R Kempter seeks First District assembly seat. Detailed item list includes births, border tensions, and local civic notes.
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John B. Chapple
Ashland
Heil
West Wisconsin
la Verne Bentzen
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Safety Council
Onalaska
Wilson
Gotham
Otranto
Islay Island
Hebrides
Ald
B. C. Smith
City
North Side
Harry Mercier
North Third Street
la Crosse
Bosche
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Gobain
France
Foch
Germany
von Scheer
Earth
New World
Stephen Panarestoff
U.S
Oscar Lundgren
Pine St
Duke Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
Italy
Duke
Elkins
Virginia
Wilbur Wright
Lemans
Pope Boat Co
Fond du Lac
George Miller
Wabasha
Waterfront property value rise urged by Roger Babson
Babson argues waterfront land including river and lake borders will gain value over decades as population and industry grow. He cites tax strategies, income from land, dredging profits, and examples from Florida to Massachusetts to show long term appreciation and utility for water access.
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Africa
Sam
Florida
Massachusetts
Ehter Pha Stipetrate
New England Lime Company
Questions and answers from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
A reader inquiry column answers diverse questions on topics from the Pennsylvania Turnpike as the first long distance superhighway to the era of 10 hour work days and the purpose of cornerstones. It also explains symbols on the breastplate of ancient Jewish high priests, Handel's original Messiah score, and promotes a booklet of children's songs with a mailed subscription offer.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St. N.W
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania Turnpike
J.O. A
America
New York Times
New Hampshire
Israel
N.C. A
Handel
B.K. A
Great
Foundling Hospital
Bloomsbury
London
Proxmire’s high office adds prestige and appeal in Wisconsin race
In Wisconsin, William Proxmire taps prestige from his senate win to draw invitations and large crowds in Republican communities. He headlines service clubs in Janesville and Waukesha, while Nelson speaks to smaller groups, signaling a close political contest as October nears the election.
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Sen
Gaylord Nelson
Janesville
Waukesha
Proxmire
Republican Rock County
Rock County
Nelson
Which Way in Life James Metcalfe Portraits
A reflective piece contrasts two life paths as the speaker walks a dawn beach. Imagery shifts from majestic warships to derelict ships, weighing whether one will become a hollow hull adrift or a purposeful leader who conquers storms and lives usefully.
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Field Enterprises, Inc
When a Girl Keeps Her Eyes Closed She Kisses
A remark questions a girl's views on kissing by noting she always keeps her eyes shut. The quip suggests innocence or hesitation in matters of affection.
Your Pocketbook Anyone Inviting You to Join an Investment Club
Coast to coast up to 8000 investment clubs with about 121000 members exist across the nation. They attract professionals and workers seeking to invest savings in securities. Joining teaches stock and bond basics and reveals locals' money management. success depends on information, time, and prudent club leadership.
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National Association of Investment Clubs
Investment Club
La Crosse Tribune Publisher and staff listings
The La Crosse Tribune shows staff roles including publisher W T Burgess and editors R L Bangsberg J B Lienlokken Lee Ward Lee state editor and circulation manager E L Burgess. Rates listed for home delivery and mail subscriptions across La Crosse area and wider regions.
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R. L. Bangsberg
J. B. Lienlokken
la Crosse
AP News
TD Bor
Tribune
Jann & Kelley, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Atlanta
Onalaska
la Crescent
Sunday Tribune
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God
Timothy
Robert C. Ruark
Kenai
Presley
Joseph K. Kidder
Eau Claire
Lucan Miller
Bill Burgess
Madison
Motor Club of America
AAA
Louis Lavaque
S. L. Meister
Henry Garske
Wonderview
Highway 33
Teachers College
Tubby Keeler
Graf Zeppelin
Bermuda
American Legion
Myron Locke
Spain
Coolidge
Alfonso
Marie
Dagmar
Denmark
Burrow
Ritter
Logan
Cotter
Winona
Vonzieres
Champagne
C. F. Schweigert
Knute” Bailey
Julius Brown
W. S. Cargill
Cargill
Alois Yehle
Frank Zoeller
G. R. Hodge
Bessie
J. L. Pettingill
Frank Cook
James Hodge
Homer Hart
Post
Neil Currie
Liederkranz Singing Society
Herman O. Klein
J. L. Utermoehl
Roger Babson
Publishers Financial Bureau, Incorporated
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Reuben
Topaz
Simeon
Judah
Dan
Gad
Lingure
Asher
Agate
Issathar
Zebulun
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Ephraim
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Washington, D. C
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Wis
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
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Sen. Proxmire
Gov. Thomson
James Metcalfe
Tional Bank
Mich
la Crosse Tribune
W. T. Burgess
E. L. Burgess
Howard Colvin
Mgr
Maxine Kahler
Luther Wilkins
A. E Teachout North Side
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