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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1960
Page
5
Hal Boyle notes the difficulty of ordering tea in America and jokes that diners may serve coffee instead. A family preference for cold milk with meals or hot tea later is described as hereditary. The piece ends with a waiter delivering coffee despite the request for milk or tea.
Sen Paul Douglas urged immediate action over more studies on chronic unemployment. He spoke at the Kennedy committee meeting planning a federal aid program for areas like West Virginia and southern Illinois, outlining quick and long term proposals and bipartisan effort.
Don Si program head Rock County deputy sheriff was elected president of the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association. Frances Teale of Polk County, aged 100, was elected secretary and died later that week. Deputy Al Lynch of Milwaukee was named treasurer, with Caylor of Wood County as secretary. Delegates urged 1961 Legislature to pass a constitutional amendment to remove the two term limit on sheriff tenure.
The University of Wisconsin announced that the American Institute of Planners has accredited its regional planning committee. Wisconsin joins 14 other schools meeting the national standards. The committee comprises faculty from agriculture, education, engineering, law, and letters and science.
The U S Geological Survey resumes ground water work in the Milwaukee-Waukesha region to measure pumped volumes over the last decade and monitor effects on water levels. Crews will also record levels in Racine Kenosha Walworth Jefferson Dodge Washington and Ozaukee counties.
Vernon County Democratic Chairman Palmer Munson criticizes Republican efforts to influence the sheriff election count. He says voters seek an accurate tally and will accept the result, regardless of outcome. The contest between incumbent Sheriff Otto Jefson and Morris Moon may drag into the new year.
Mazomanie Wisconsin Albert Wilhelm age 74 was killed on Thursday when he was caught and carried by a loading machine on the farm of his son Russell Wilhelm 31 Route 1 Mazomanie Dane County authorities reported the accident is under investigation by local police and county sheriff's deputies.
Dear H M recalls finding porn drawings in son’s chest after snooping. Ann advises not to confront, to hint about maturity and avoid shaming, and to discuss materials calmly. Giftless husband groove prompts card suggestion. Confidential note to reader about seeking medical literature.
Dear Ann Landers reports Madison area case where Wisconsin Natural Gas Co. gains a rate reduction of 331000 while a woman's engagement ring dispute raises questions about returning gifts. The commission allowed the cut under filed negotiations. Penny advises the fiancée should return the engagement gifts but may keep the ring if rejected by the fiancé. The utility serves about 80000 customers across Racine Kenosha Cudahy South Milwaukee Water Town Whitewater Oconomowoc Fort Atkinson Jefferson and nearby areas.
A two story frame house across from Green Bay’s main fire station burned starting in an upper apartment closet. Eighteen children fled to safety as firefighters helped them escape the smoke filled home. No damage estimate was provided.
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