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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

3

Wisconsin place names gain official status by federal panel

The U S board on geographic names approved Wisconsin spellings for towns and lakes to align with post office usage. Names include Aaronville Black Creek Grand Marsh Rock Springs Webb Lake Alvin Creek Curve lake Harriet lake and many others across Florence Oconto Langlade Marinette Oneida Waushara Vilas and Burnett counties with several lakes bearing revised titles.

Post Office Department Aaronville Aaroahville Black Creek Blackcreek Dresser Dresser Junction Grand Marsh King Wisconsin Veterans Home Rock Springs Webb Lake Web Lake Wisconsin Forest County Alvin Creek Curve Lake Harriet Lake Himley Lake Howell Lake Little Popple Lake Lone Wolf Lake Luna Lake Mainline Lake Ommish Lake Pat Shay Quartz Lake Robbins Lake Scott Lake Shelp Zarling Florence County Hendricks Creek Savage Lake Oconto Dell Lake

Mendaco Breathes Relief for Bronchial Asthma Claims

An advertisement touts Mendaco as an internal medicine working through the blood to the lungs for asthma relief. It promises quicker thinning of mucus, easier breathing, and better sleep, urging readers to obtain Mendaco from their druggist immediately.

Kane Mendaco Mendaco

Four Nuisance Spots Cited In Fairchild Bid

Attorney General Thomas E. Fairchild seeks a temporary injunction in circuit court to close four Kenosha area establishments deemed public nuisances. The July 2 raids led to 15 operator convictions and $6,308 in fines and forfeitures. Hearings set before Circuit Judge Alfred L. Drury. The sites are OMayias Billiard Room, Kenosha Athletic Club, an operation in the Kenrac building in Kenosha, and the Lake Shore restaurant on Highway 42.

Kenosha Wis Thomas E. Fairchild Fairchild Alfred L. Drury O’mayia

Western Europe defense plan hinges on NATO and aid programs

The piece outlines that Western European defense relies on NATO and the mutual defense assistance program. It notes Spain’s political opposition to cooperation, costs of capital equipment and maintenance, and estimates for outlays ranging from 16 to 25 billion dollars. It discusses delivery lags, internal European challenges, and pushes for mass produced cheaper weapons. It also covers aid to Greece, Turkey, Iran and Far East commitments including Korea, Formosa, Japan, Okinawa, and the Philippines.

Spain Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Washington Russia ECA Netherlands Western Far East Philippines China Southeast Asia Korea Far Eastern Formosa Japan Okinawa Asia York Herald Tribune

Peoria Woman Crashes. City Plunged Into Blackout

A Peoria woman, Jessie Hernandez, 45, crashed into a Bartonville utility pole around 4:30 am, triggering an 11 hour blackout. Four major circuits failed, affecting thousands of homes, the municipal airport, and several industries. Hernandez fled, but license plate remained on the pole. She later pleaded guilty to leaving the scene and paid a 65.50 fine.

Peoria Jessie Hernandez Bartonville Barton

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