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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1955
Page
1
Guards with rifles and tear gas quelled an inmate uprising at the Washington state prison after six hours. Six weeks after a prior riot, 10 officers held as hostages were released unharmed. No injuries or major damage reported. Prison officials credited strategic containment and a brief prisoner negotiation before surrender.
Abdel Latif Abu Heisf of Egypt won the cross channel swim finishing ahead of Thomas Park of Long Beach California who led most of the way. Park finished near shore as Heisf claimed a cash prize of 5320 dollars to be split with the winning woman. Florence Chadwick of San Diego attempted a double crossing from England toward France in a nonstop bid.
Fair conditions expected tonight and Tuesday. A cooler feel arrives Tuesday. Low tonight around 65. High Tuesday near 86.
Western allies meeting in Paris after Geneva agree on keeping defense buildup at high levels. They say there is no evidence of Soviet intent to cut arms. Soviet move to reduce forces by 640000 by December 15 is viewed cautiously. U S Britain and France prepare for Geneva talks and may face pressure to cut Western spending and troops. Senators caution against overreading the gesture.
The Commerce Department reports total U S production of goods and services rose to a record 385 billion dollars in the second quarter, up 10 billion from the prior record and 16 billion above 1953 peak. Personal income climbed to an annual 300 billion, fueling 7 percent growth and a 5 billion jump in consumer spending to about 250 billion, with gains concentrated in food, clothing and services.
Maj. Gen. Phillip Ginder, commanding Camp McCoy, told Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis delegates that pushbutton warfare is pushbutton thinking. He spoke at a City Stadium memorial service insisting man remains the decisive factor in victory.
New York three Broadway actors dodge questions on possible Communist ties at a House Un American Activities Committee hearing. Stanley Prager and John Randolph cite First and Fifth Amendments. George Tyne says the committee has no right to invade inner beliefs.
Wisconsin will offer a 70 day waterfowl season from Oct 1 to Dec 9 with no wood duck in the bag and unchanged limits. Conservation Commission members voted unanimously to accept federal season length, split season options, and regional guidelines amid expected increases in migratory populations.
In Seoul on the 10th anniversary of liberation from Japan, President Syngman Rhee attacked American policy in Asia and urged removal of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission from Korea. He warned against the “status quo” and vowed to press for North Korea’s liberation in future talks. A Japanese reporter was beaten in Seoul amid anti MSC demonstrations.
Forecasters expected hurricane warnings for Georgia and South Carolina as Hurricane Diane, the fourth tropical storm of the season, heads toward the southeastern coast. Winds near 115 mph, a 230 mile wind band, and a 150 mile per hour pace mark the storm’s dangerous advance.
About 100 to 150 men rushed the gates of Perfect Circle's New Castle foundry this morning turning over four cars. A bus carrying non striking workers was stoned and damaged, with several injuries reported. Nine workers were arrested for malicious trespass, including Carl Batchfield, CIO UAW local president.
Portuguese police fired as Indian nationalists surged into Goa backing Nehru’s demand for cession of the 1,538 square mile territory. Indian reports say three invaders were killed and 13 wounded during a nonviolent demonstration near the main settlement south of Bombay.
The elder Dalai Lama brother Tagtser Denprabce has fled Tibet’s Communist rule and been granted asylum by the U S Embassy in Tokyo. An American spokesman said he has lived in Tokyo about 30 days and will receive a permanent U S visa by month’s end. He will join an American university for Tibet research after arrival.
WAUKESHA Sunday night blast severely damaged the one story Rural Transformer and Electric Co factory after an oven explosion. No injuries reported, investigation underway.
Moscow Pravda reports Russia fired experimental rockets carrying live animals beyond 300 miles and plans to launch artificial satellites soon. A. G. Karpenko said satellites would orbit earth pole to pole at about 125 to 1.25 miles.
Two Ohio men identified as John R. Stewart 22 Canton and Fred A Frederick 20 Cleveland were arrested after a 25 mile chase reaching 100 mph that ended in Sparta. Police fired at the fleeing Ford caused bygasoline theft at Mergrillan. The suspects were later held in Jackson County Jail awaiting Ohio authorities.
Trempealeau County records a fatal traffic crash near Arcadia. Gerhard L. Tedquist 25 died after his car rolled multiple times on a gravel road. Four others injured including Robert Koba John Nichols Paul Knapper and Richard Jessessky. Tedquist Navy veteran survived by family. Funeral plans listed.
Across Wisconsin over the weekend seven people died in crashes. Mrs Lucille Villwoc 46 of Milwaukee was killed when her car left Highway 141 near Port Washington. Dr Leland Kenower 46 Milwaukee dentist died when his car was rear ended on Highway 30 near Johnson Creek. His wife 45 injured. Gretchen Kenower 12 suffered facial cuts. Leroy Stadler 20 of La Crosse and Gerhard Tedquist 25 of Ettrick also died in separate incidents.
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