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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1950
Page
4
State officials push a large building program despite higher bid costs. About 18 thousand and numerous projects move toward contract as Gov Rennebohm weighs delays but aims to proceed to utilize available appropriations before prices rise further. The constitution blocks borrowing, so expansion relies on current cash and tax receipts.
In Powell River British Columbia residents approved a monthly 50 cent assessment after machinist Danc Gibson proposed building a fire truck for 3000 dollars instead of a 10000 dollar purchase. The project succeeded within the estimated cost with community help.
In the Pentagon Washington 24 000 military brain workers rely on 40 000 meals per day plus 25 000 cups of coffee and 35 000 soft drinks. A. C. Boehm commands 17 eating establishments run by the National Food Corp with 600 civilians on KP performing two sit down restaurants six cafeterias ten snack bars and an outdoor stand. The dining setup includes a general officers dining room and wagon deliveries to offices when needed. A 30 cent blue plate special remains a rare traditional option amid logistics complexity.
Prince Mike Romanoff laid a cornerstone for a new Hollywood restaurant and buried a clay effigy of Joseph Stalin in cement beneath the doorway. About 400 of Hollywood's elite attended the ceremony at the Beverly Falls site with Ethel Barrymore and George Jessel presiding. a seven course dinner reportedly cost $3,400 for the family.
January discussions on a five cent per gallon state motor fuel levy gain momentum with backing from the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. They seek to reclaim local motor vehicle taxation rights and propose a two percent local tax plus a new valuation table. State highway officials and rural lawmakers support higher fuel taxes to fund roads, balancing state trunk needs against local road subsidies.
Advertises Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for itching from piles. Claims over a million dollars yearly spent on remedies and offers a 40c box or 70c tube with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
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