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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1958

Page

2

Senate Social Security bill eyed for fund boosts

Senator Proxmire warned the Senate bill would raise monthly Social Security benefits, claiming La Crosse County would gain 20 0011 monthly and detailing county and nearby counties totals. An insurance group spokesman urged more study and warned liberalization may be unnecessary.

John H. Miller Monarch Life Insurance Co Springfield Mass William Proxmire Senate la Crosse County Proxmire Crawford Jackson Trempealeau Vernon

Onalaska man bound for circuit court over bad checks

Paul K. Becker, 34, of 30342 Main St Onalaska, turned himself in Friday for writing between 400 and 500 in bad checks. He pleaded guilty in County Court to two counts of forgery and was bound over to Circuit Court with bond set at 2500. He remained in County Jail after bond was not posted.

Onalaska Paul K. Becker Main St Eugene A. Toepel

Fisherman Rescued In La Crosse River

An Illinois fisherman, Stanley Ostertag aged 52 of Hillside, was swept downstream after stepping into a deep hole in the La Crosse River below Angelo Dam. Rescued at 10 40 a m by Sparta fishermen William Schmidt and Leo Horton, he was uninjured.

Sparta Wis Illinois la Crosse Stanley Ostertag Hillside Ill Angelo Dam William Schmidt Leo Horton Ostertag

Winona Livestock price report includes hogs cattle and produce notes

Swift & Company reports market quotations for hogs cattle and produce as of noon. Chicago hogs mostly steady to down 25 in places. cattle heavy demand with prime and mixed grades rising. Chicago produce steady with butter eggs and potatoes showing varied quotes. Ellis Island nickname note mentions 15 million immigrants passing through New York gateway.

Winona Swift & Company Chicago Chicago (P Chicago Mercantile Exchange Ellis Island New York Bologna Prime Top Choice

Congress Faces Labor Laws and Financial Bills in Senate

Congress weighs a Senate passed bill to strengthen union regulation and give workers more voice. Public pension disclosures await a House-Senate conference. Other items include a debt limit rise to 288 billion, small business tax relief, and antisubversive law enforcement by state governments.

House Senate House Conference Committee Senate Finance Committee Senate Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee

Stolen Iron Recovered From Local Junk Yard

Herbert Hass of a quarry on Hwy 33 reported 400 pounds of iron stolen. Deputies traced the metal to Carl Patros and Sons scrap yard at 2815 George St, uncovering a broken lock and missing posts and machinery parts as part of the investigation.

Herbert Hass R. 1 Hwy. 33 Carl Patros and Sons Scrap Yard George St Hass

U N Middle East Tensions Rise as War Plans Alleged

Reports from the era describe Khrushchev accusing the West of plotting war against Iraq's new republic and Israel tightening limits on U.S. airlifts to Jordan. A Syrian attack claim prompts counter statements, while Lebanon sees the murder of Syrian Social National party leaders. Jordan probes smuggling explosives by U A R Syrians and Lebanese rebels amid U N debate. Asian delegates critique Hammarskjold plan.

U.A.R U.S Lebanon Syria Beirut Ahmed Hammoud Social- National Party Jordan U. A.R U.N U. N Middle East Dag Hammarskjold

Adams and Raglaine Case Highlight War Era Contract Dispute

Adams described a Scotch verdict on a committee report while noting he referred seven or eight letters from Baglaine to Eisenhower’s military aide over four years. Raglaine faced a 1941 penalty of 49784 for late cloth delivery to the Army, with a 1957 reversal granting a new hearing and $40382 restored after war shortages.

White House Raglaine Comptroller General Contract Appeals Board

Science Now Removes Warts Without Cutting or Burning

New compound called Compound W removes common warts quickly and safely without cutting, burning, or electrolysis. Tested in New York by a leading skin clinic, it requires one daily application, works for children and adults, leaves no scars, and is available now with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y New York

Jenkins Campaign Sign Removed In Sparta Wisconsin

Harold Jenkins, Democratic assemblyman candidate from Monroe, had a large campaign sign spanning Water Street on light poles. The Sparta Common Council refused permission to keep it, citing a street sign ordinance and possible exceptions. The mayor ordered removal. discussion about attaching signs to buildings failed. The council also filed a complaint with the Public Service Commission over NSP's failure to rebuild the La Crosse River dam and Perch Lake restoration.

Sparta Wis Harold Jenkins Water Street Jenkins Monroe Sparta Common Council Joseph Larson Larson James Rice Wisconsin Public Service Commission Northern States Power Co la Crosse River Perch Lake

Annexation Of Shelby Areas To Be Discussed

City officials will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday with parties interested in annexation of areas from Losey boulevard to the Burlington Railroad tracks south from the Jewish Cemetery to Highway 33 and south from Highway 33 to the Redfuss property and possibly areas south of that. The meeting will be in City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Milo Knutson says the purpose is to let officials answer questions from area representatives about Town of Shelby areas joining La Crosse.

Losey Boulevard Burlington Railroad Highway 33 Redfuss Milo Knutson Town of Shelby la Crosse

Heart Pills Lost at Pettibone Beach

City police were notified Sunday of a lost bottle of potentially dangerous nitroglycerine heart pills at Pettibone Beach. A resident reported the bottle could be dangerous if found and taken by children.

Pettibone Beach

Nadler Rises to Second in TV Quiz Earnings

New York AP Teddy Nadler from St. Louis boosted his TV quiz winnings to 232000 on CBS The 64 000 Challenge by defeating Philadelphia history instructor Mrs Lorna Hahn. He won 16000 when Hahn faltered on a European history question.

New York Teddy Nadler St. Louis Elfrida von Nordroff Strom

Local photo finishing and studio schedule update

Universal Photo Service on State Street offers film finishing with satisfaction guaranteed. Violet Nelson Beyers will work at Jafek's on Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays starting August 13, with contact via phone 2 4830.

Universal Photo Service State Street Violet Nelson Beyers Jafek

Proxmire Funneled Taxpayer Money in Campaign Wires

A Wisconsin primary opponent urged Senator Proxmire to stop using taxpayer funds for campaign telegrams and film clips. Milwaukee attorney Halloway claimed several wires costing hundreds funded by the government were sent to media outlets. Rep. Byrnes accused Proxmire of digging a 23 billion dollar hole and amending bills to reduce costs. Nash, running for lieutenant governor, urged candidates to ignore a sales tax appeal and seek realism over tax advantages. Young Democrats of Wisconsin endorsed no candidates.

Associated Press William Proxmire Wisconsin Milwaukee Harry Halloway Proxmire Halloway John Byrnes R- Wis Byrnes Washington Phillio Nash Milwaukee Assn. of Commerce Nash Association of Commerce Young Democrats of Marshfield

Dristan Decongestant Tablets Marketed For Hay Fever Relief

A Chicago report describes a new three layer tablet Dristan that opens blocked nasal passages and relieves sneezing watery itchy eyes. The product claims rapid breathing restoration and boosts body resistance to infection, available without prescription.

Chicago Ill

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