Santa Clown Snags in Wires During Florida Parade
Santa Claus parachuted into Lauderdale in a crowded Stranahan field event. A high wind snagged the chute on power lines, trapping him about 45 feet above ground until a utility lineman ferried him down. He reassured the crowd and handed out candy as sirens sounded and a radio station went briefly off air.
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Fla
Santa Claus
Santa
Stranahan Field
Niles
Ftl-Wgor
Fire Department
John W. Bell
Bell
St. Nick
Shipshape navy center set for commissioning in La Crosse
The navy reserve training center at 23rd and Green Bay streets will be commissioned Wednesday at 5 p.m. by Rear Adm. J Cary Jones with Capt. F L Riddle Capt. R W Wood and Lieut Cmdr R E Hart in attendance. About 200 guests are invited and a post ceremony public tour and dance follow.
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la Crosse Navy Reserve Training Center
Navy Reserve Training Center
23Rd
Green Bay Streets
L. R. Borst
Surface Division
J. Cary Jones
la Crosse
F. L. Riddle
R. W. Wood
R. E. Hart
A. W. Ferron
Great Lakes
Surface Division 9-211
Cerise Club
Nenary Reserve Training Center
Adm. Jones
U. S. S. Oklahoma
U. S. S. Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Japan
United States
U. S. Naval
inter-American Defense Board
Capt. Wood
Annapolis
J. Riddle
Capt. Riddle
Naval Reserve
Naval Reserve Training Center
Wisconsin Dog Show Schedule Set for July 15
Milwaukee hosts the annual all breed show by the Wisconsin Kennel Club at the Milwaukee Auditorium on Sunday July 15. About 1 000 dogs expected with 800 entered last year. Class judging all day with afternoon obedience trials and children’s events. Variety groups and best in show to be decided at night. Wisconsin Chow Chow and German Shorthaired Pointer clubs feature as specialty shows at related venues.
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Wisconsin Kennel Club
Milwaukee Auditorium
Jack Wagner
Irman
Beach Committee
Wisconsin Chow Chow Club
Milwaukee Alderman Banach Resigns From Assembly Seat
Milwaukee Alderman William Banach has resigned as state assemblyman from the 12th district. His letter was sent to Gov. Rennebohm on Friday. Banach, elected alderman of the 14th ward in April, remained in the legislature to avoid weakening Milwaukee's representation. His resignation frees the governor to call a special election for the assembly seat.
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Milwaukee
William Banach
Milwaukee County
Rennebohm
Banach
Saidnach
Skating Rinks Ready to Flood If Cold Arrives
Park department officials under Henry Striecher prepare rink sites for flooding and await ideal cold weather. Citizens call to flood now. outdoor rinks depend on deep frost to hold water drawn from hydrants and wells. Rinks hoped to be ready for Christmas vacation or earlier.
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Park Department
Henry Streicher
Recreation Department
Brazil to build alkali plants at Cabo Frio and Sergipe
Brazil expects an alkali industry after an agreement between two companies and the salt owner at Sergipe. The deposit is believed to hold 100,000,000 tons of salt. Companhia Nacional de Alcalis will build an alkali plant at Cabo Frio and a second company at Sergipe, each with access to the main salt source.
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Brazil
Sergipe
Companhia Nacional de Alcalis
Cabo Frio
Four hundred thousand Americans Engaged in Crime Estimates
A historical report estimates that about 400000 Americans are regularly involved in crime. The figure reflects broad concerns about illicit activity and public safety in the period.
Wisconsin legislative council to operate year round
The Wisconsin legislative council will maintain year round operations with ten committees plus two special committees handling investigations shaping proposed laws. Key areas include taxation highways state budget and education with other panels on agriculture conservation and welfare. The Wisconsin Taxpayers alliance in Madison releases the directory outlining duties and memberships and offers copies on request.
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Wisconsin Tax— Alliance
Madison
Alliance
Legislative Council
Council
Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
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India Tries Red Cotton Experiment in Parliament Report
In New Delhi, Agriculture Minister A Daulatram stated in parliament that Russia’s colored cotton varieties are being grown in India as an experiment. He noted he has not seen the cotton but believes the color is red.
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India
A. Daulatram
New Delhi
Liquor Permits Banned at Valdivia Charity Dances
Valdivia authorities move to halt issuance of liquor licenses for charity dances citing too many permits and immoral effects of so called benefits.
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Valdivia
Chile
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