Two Illinois Guardsmen Dead In Plane Crash Near Sparta
A light plane struck during a blizzard near Sparta Wisconsin killing two Illinois National Guard majors and injuring two officers. The crash occurred about six p.m. nine miles south of Sparta on the Lee Wells farm. The deceased were Maj. Robert F. McDonald and Maj. Bryan C. Nudd. Injured are Col. Richard D. Boerem and Lt. Col. Harold F. Pacha, both Springfield residents, hospitalized in Sparta. Col. James B. MacDougall led the investigation and noted the aircraft type was not yet known.
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Bryan C. Nudd
Springfield
Richard D. Boerem
Harold F. Pacha
Lee Wells
Wells Farm
Endres
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Pacha
James ‘Wells
Sparta Hospital
Dewley Reinstra
Monroe County
James B. MacDougall
Camp McCoy
Army
National Guard
Col. MacDougall
U S Reappraises Middle East Policy Toward Egypt Iraq
The State Department began a reluctant review of U.S. policy toward Arab states in the Middle East. Egypt’s rising anti-Western stance prompts consideration of shifting focus from Egypt to Iraq and possibly joining the Baghdad Pact. Dulles and advisers weigh risks as Egypt’s actions threaten American interests and Israel’s security.
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Syria
Mideast
Israel
Newspaper Delays Due to Snowstorm Strands La Crosse Tribune Routes
The La Crosse Tribune reports that Sunday editions were late as a fierce snowstorm kept delivery trucks from leaving on their scheduled trips. Pressing late Saturday night, crews could not reach routes until highways reopened.
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Violence and Strife Grip Cyprus Amid Makarios Exile
A general strike paralyzed Cyprus as protests over Archbishop Makarios exile flare at night. British paratroopers searched his residence finding a small arsenal and bombs. Air freight was halted for 24 hours. Greeks protested in Athens with attacks on British targets as Crete and other cities saw demonstrations.
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William Addis
Greece
Athens University
Athens
British European Airways
Great Britain
New England
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Herakleion
Christian X. Palamas
U. N
General Assembly
Spyridon
No Crossword Prize Winner In Coulee Contest
The Coulee Crossword Contest had no winner for the third straight week raising the jackpot to 175 dollars for today's puzzle on page 14. Last week drew 4 925 entries for a 44 week total of 288 680. Harriet Seymour came within one answer, and Mrs Shirley Hammiel submitted 108 cards with 11 passing the keyword test.
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de Soto
Shirley Hammiel
la Crescent
Local Weather for La Crosse Sunday Snow Flurries Drift
Partly cloudy to cloudy with wind and colder air. Snow flurries and drifting snow expected. High near 20 degrees. Windy conditions observed in La Crosse and surrounding areas.
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Snow Clamps Coup region traffic with heavy snowfall
A major winter storm crippled Coulee Region travel Saturday dumping over six inches more snow. La Crosse drivers urged to stay home, with 11 city crashes after 3 p.m. and six inches added by 9 p.m. Winds rose to 32 mph as plows struggled. 15 inches already in the area.
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Central Has Talent To Take State Cage Tournament
Central High School fans erupted after the Red Raiders defeated Bangor 81 to 52 to win the sectional title and earn their first state tournament berth in 28 years. Coach Bob Kloss praised his bench as strong as the starters and said the team could beat any rival in the state if they stayed focused.
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D. J. Field
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Red Raider Cagjers
French Paratroopers Strike Deep in Algeria Uprising
French authorities report nearly 100 rebels slain in the past day amid a growing Algerian rebellion. A major clash near Taberdga left 34 outlaws killed and three captured as Paris awaits special emergency powers. Tunisian premier Tahar ben Ammar traveled to Paris to investigate rioting in Tunis where the U S consulate was sacked and a Frenchman slain. France apologized to the United States for unpardonable acts at the consulate and the U S Information Office.
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France
United States
U.S
Mollet Seeks Path to Rebuild Western Policy in Mideast
French Premier Mollet, ahead of talks with Eden, reviews North African policy with officials amid Algerian nationalist unrest. He faces a confidence vote on expanded powers in Algeria as Egypt’s alleged role and Western ally behavior are debated. A Tunis consulate raid underscores tensions.
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Cyprus
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North Africa
John Bagot Glubb
Jordan
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Syria
Russia
Joseph E. Dynan
Paris
Guy) Mollet
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National Assembly
Algeria
Thomson declares candidacy for Wisconsin governor seat
Attorney General Vernon W. Thomson announces his bid to succeed Walter Kohler Jr. as governor. He predicts a larger margin than Kohler’s 1954 win and notes his 23 years in Wisconsin government plus his service as mayor, district attorney, legislator and speaker.
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Walter J. Kohler Jr
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