Wisconsin fund drive nears 1.2 million mark
Basil Peterson, executive secretary of the University of Wisconsin foundation, said in La Crosse that 1.2 million dollars of the 5 million goal had been raised in the state centennial campaign. Objectives include university improvements not in appropriations such as adult education, scholarships, endowed chairs, and equipment. Drive has reached six of Wisconsin’s 71 counties with La Crosse county planned next. Wayne J. Hood will lead, with Reuben N. Trane and Dr. G. Gundersen as La Crosse county foundation members. Ira L. Baldwin spoke at the Kiwanis club.
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Basil Peterson
University of Wisconsin Foundation
la Crosse
Peterson
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Wayne J. Hood
Reuben N. Trane
G. Gundersen
Trane
Isa
Ira L. Baldwin
Kiwanis Club
Ten-way tie leaves Ellendale without justice of the peace
Ellendale Minnesota held an annual village election and no candidate filed for justice of the peace. Judges counted ballots and found ten write-in candidates, each receiving only one vote, leaving Ellendale without a justice of the peace.
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Ellendale
Minn
Justice of the Peace
Island decline prompts La Crosse school reorganization
Discussion on attaching French Island to La Crosse city schools raises questions of tax rates and representation while preserving rural district identity. Officials note district growth and facility limits, with temporary pupil placement possible at Upper Island and Jefferson school plans. Community leaders stress child welfare and seek a fair, practical solution.
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City of la Crosse
la Crosse
Tut
French Island
Upper
Jefferson
John Elliott
Engelhard
George W. Hall
Trades and Labor Council
Lower Island
Distri
City Hall
Northern States Power Company
Edwin Freehoff
Greenfield
City Board of Education
Walter H. Bigelow
M. G. Batho
Batho
Jolivette
Bigelow
Eau Claire Transit changes ownership and plans larger buses
Officials discuss the 1939 purchase of Eau Claire Transit and 1944 Winona Transit acquisition. Fey cites growth to 6.6 million riders annually and eight new buses, six with 81 inch wheel bases to link an intended north south through route. Residents urge better service while schedules and fares remain unchanged pending approvals.
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Fey, Sr
Eau Claire Transit Company
Winona Transit Company
Eau Cl
Alvin Danielson
UAW
Fey
Brown
Charles Beranek
Harebo
Steele
City Council and Public Service Commission
Congress Espionage Inquiry Reveals Foreign Codes Viewed
The House spy investigation reveals that foreign nations likely examined diplomatic codes. It notes possible Russia Germany and Japan among others. Separate cases include a New York grand jury edging toward conclusions as the FBI and State Department aid the inquiry. Nixon cites newly named transmission-line civilians and adds Alger Hiss as a related figure.
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Congress
House
Russia
Germany
Japan
New York
Grand Jury
U. S
John F. X. McGahey
FBI
State Department
John E. Pev- Tifoy
Chambers
Nixon
Bureau of Standards
Alger Hiss
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Industry tax stance sparks wartime excess profits debate
Senator O'Mahoney argued for a modified excess profits tax based on uninflated dollars. He criticized witnesses who claimed business should tax itself using inflated dollars, contending that corporations charge in inflated dollars, defense costs rise in inflated dollars, and people pay taxes with inflated dollars.
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Wewanced
O'Mahoney
Sibelius Celebrates 63rd Birthday at Home
Jean Sibelius 63 celebrates at his secluded Finland home in Helsinki with family members present.
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Sibelius
Helsinki
Finland
Jean Sibelius
Guided Missiles on Tap at Reserve Squadron Meeting
First Lieut Kenneth W Wooden will discuss guided missiles at the 248th air force reserve composite squadron ground training meeting at the VFW at 7 40 p m Thursday A film on V 2 rocket assembly installation and operation will be shown arranged by S Sgt Arthur W Vandrey in charge of the squadron
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Kenneth W. Wooden
248Rd Air Force Reserve
VFW
Arthur W. Vandrey
Wadhams Oil Station Fight and City Franchise Tradeoffs
Community opposition curbs a Wadhams oil station project as residents and YWCA officials challenge the plan while the firm defends its landscaping and safety measures. The council negotiates a transfer of a bus operating permit with La Crosse Transit officials seeking city support at a forthcoming public service commission hearing. The board also moves to bid for a Houska Park wading pool for next summer.
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Amenium
Martin Scullin
Ywca Board
R. Patrick
Main Street
A. J. Erickson
Edward Peters
West Avenue
Frank H. Grover
Ferry Street
Charles Varco
Hubert J. Schleiter
Wadhams
Causeway
Osberg
Warren Smith
J. C. Bunge
la Crosse Transit Company
Smith
Bunge
Hay M. Fey
Public Service Commission
Board of Public Works
Houska Park
Municipal audit approved and actions set for repairs
A municipal audit was accepted and filed. A parking meter repair worker named 35 is to be sent. Cincinnati was scheduled for a one week training as soon as his current duties lessen in spring.
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Cinccionati
Legislature considers limiting aid to veterans with multi state bonuses
A veterans affairs subcommittee recommended denying rehabilitation aid to Wisconsin veterans who also collected bonuses in other states. Wisconsin officials reported about 50 such cases where veterans moved to Wisconsin after receiving a bonus elsewhere and then sought grants or loans. The council referred a report on expanding the state historical society and a long range plan to appropriate 4.497 million dollars for Grand Army Home improvements in King.
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State Veterans Administration
Gorton Huseby
Veterans Affairs
Wisconsin
Grand Army Home For Veterans of
King, Wis
Orchesis Presents Christmas Dance Program at College
Orchesis will present its Christmas program at State Teachers College in the Little Theater on Friday and Saturday at 8 35 p m Tickets are available from any Orchesis member and at the door Phyllis Dee Petro Nashwauk Minn serves as president with Virginia Congreve as faculty advisor Senior members include Helen Ginther Fox Lake Mariel Graham Chisholm Kay Hettig Green Bay Edith Jeske Milwaukee Toni Lenz La Verne Mahnke Sheboygan Marion Lipovetz La Crosse and Alan Bowman Thiel Ottawa Junior members are Jo an Burgehardt Ernie Cribben Nancy Schwanzle Barbara Thomas La Crosse Audrey Jastokowski Milwaukee Hetty Munat Rapid City S D Laurie Rathburn Green Bay Virginia Vandre Lake Mills Choral reading by Mary Stewart Ushers include Betty Coey Marie Molstad Nancy Peterik Bernice Kortendick Stage crew members Eldeen Kunde Nancy Chace Mary Potter Irene Kou Orenesia and others.
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of State Teachers College
Little Theater
Tschaikowsky
Phyllis Dee Petro
Nashwauk
Minn
Virginia Congreve
Helen Ginther
Fox Lake
Mariel Graham
Chisholm
Kay Hettig
Green Bay
Edith Jeske
Milwrukee
Toni Lenz
la Verne
Lake Mills
Mary Stewart
Betty Coey
Marie Molstad
Nancy Peterik
Bernice Kortendick
Eldeen Kunde
Nancy Chace
Mary Potter
Irene Kou- Orenesia
Modern Dance
Ral
Anderegg Re-Elected On Vocational Board
Bonanderegg associated with Trane company was reappointed by the city board of education to the La Crusca Vocational and Adult School board Monday night. Anderegg has served as president of the vocational board for one year and first joined the board in March 1946 to fill the late A. P. Fonk’s unexpired term.
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Bonanderegg
Trane Company
la Crusca Vocasional
Wisconsin drama contest entrants announced for state meet
Twelve high school play casts will participate in an annual drama contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Forensic Association tomorrow. Winners of league district and sectional tournaments will represent Cedarburg Eau Claire La Crosse Aquinas Lake Mills Mayville Milwaukee East Milwaukee Marquette Muscoda Pewaukee Seymour Superior Cathedral and Waupun.
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Aquinas
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Forensic Association
Cedarburg
Eau Claire
la Crosse
Lake Mills
Mayville
Milwsaukee East
Milwaukee Marquette
Muscoda
Pewaukee
Seymour
Superior Cathedral
Waupun
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American Gem Society
Bicha
Ray M. Fey, Jr
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Buttrega Aueresorticen
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Orchesis
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Elaine Schubert
Kate Dorow
Evonie Dennis
Trene Rein
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Boyers
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