Council Denies Probe Funding for Electric Rate Fight
In a heated council session, aldermen voted 12 to 6 to refuse immediate authorization of a $15,000 appropriation to hire counsel and technicians for investigating electrical rate reductions before the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. The request was sent to Ways and Means and Public Utilities for 30 days, amid mayoral anger and personal frictions.
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Edward Hilbert
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Reorganization Proposal Defeated by 15 to 3 City Vote
Aldermen in a 15 to 3 vote rejected a plan to reduce the council from 21 to 7 and to place the issue on a September referendum. Dissenters were Aldermen Marasek Colby and Swett. Debate touched on costs, representation, and democratic safeguards in La Crosse.
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John Marasek
Donald R. Colby
Levi W. Swett
Lynden K. Gjerde
Emil O. Schultz
Curtis J. Storck
66th Inter State Fair Opens in La Crosse With Packed Exhibits
The 66th annual La Crosse Inter-State Fair opens at 7 a.m. Wednesday, with exhibits in all departments expected to take longer to judge. Entries poured in over Monday and Tuesday, and all displays must be in place by Tuesday afternoon. Frisch notes large 4-H, women, flower and farm produce sections and advance seat orders for the 2:30 and 8 p.m. grandstand shows. Judging begins Wednesday in several divisions and Thursday in most, with horse and 4-H dairy cattle on Friday. The fair runs through the weekend with carnival midway by William T. Collins Shows and a busy schedule of demonstrations and contests.
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Egypt May Rush Suez Case To U N
London Cairo sources say Egypt may appeal to the United Nations Security Council over the Suez Canal issue before the August 16 conference in London. An aide to President Nasser noted Egypt could argue British and French actions threaten peace.
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Jewelry notes say steel prices rise while platinum stays steady
In a brief notes item the article observes steel prices are up but platinum costs remain unchanged, noting no new premium for the metal despite broader market shifts.
Typhoon Wanda Death Toll Tops 2100 in Red China
Dispatches from the New China News Agency report Typhoon Wanda killed at least 2,161 people and left millions homeless in China. Widespread destruction hit Chekiang with winds near 150 mph and millions affected by floods as authorities rush to repair dikes along the Hai River.
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Service Organization Director Testifies In Catlin Hearing
Allan C. Ho Hubanks executive director of the Wisconsin Service Assn testifies he reported to Gov Kohler that Assembly Speaker Mark Catlin Jr was rumored among prisoners to have influence in pardon and parole matters. The governor ordered an investigation by pardon counsel Edwin Wilkie as the second day of a Wisconsin Supreme ordered hearing opens.
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Anthony Fazio
Fazio
Madison
Frank Fazio
Swedish Line Blames Doria For Collision
The Swedish American Line accused Andrea Doria of veering across the Stock holm s bow in the July Atlantic collision off Nantucket Light causing damage and loss of life. It asked federal court to deny liability while planning damages claims and stating Doria showed red and green lights improperly before the crash.
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Andrea Doria
Stockholm
Atlantic Ocean
Nantucket
Light
Adlai May Toss Political Tradition Aside For Veep
Adlai Stevenson aims for the 1952 Democratic vice presidency, ready to ditch tradition if he wins the nomination in Chicago. The bid includes consideration of Hubert Humphrey Wagner Kennedy Kefauver with Truman neutrality shaping early maneuvering as Harriman lobbies for support.
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Hubert Humphrey
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Donahue
Eisenhower Urges Soviet Open Skies Reconsideration
President Eisenhower presses Bulgaria to reconsider the open skies aerial reconnaissance plan and urges renewed steps toward disarmament and production freezing. He notes Geneva promises on Germany and calls for meaningful arms control amid East West tensions.
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Old Babe the Indian elephant dies after seven decades in shows
The 70 year old Indian elephant known as Old Babe died at Paul Kelly Animal Farm near Peru Indiana. She outlived at least six circuses and appeared with Robinson and 101 Ranch among others. Her body was buried in a large grave as the Kelly herd paid its respects.
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Dowing
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Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with a chance of local thunder showers late tonight or Wednesday. No important temperature change. Low tonight 65 high Wednesday 86.
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