Plains Fear Dust Storms May Return
The Agriculture Department warned of renewed dust storms across the Great Plains due to dry soils and below normal moisture. About 20 million acres in 10 states are prone to wind damage, with Kansas Texas and Colorado most affected and conditions varying by grazing, wind intensity, precipitation, and tillage timing.
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Texas
Colorado
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Wyoming
Legless Vet Granted Open Hearing On VA Benefits
James Kutcher, a 44 year old Newark veteran who lost both legs in World War II, was granted a newsmen open hearing before the VA Central Committee on Waivers and Forthrights to determine if his $329 monthly disability payment should remain suspended for loyalty grounds. The VA announced no decision on calling his accusers to testify publicly.
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James Kutcher
Veterans Administration
Kutcher
Central Committee
Newark
N. J
United States
Socialist Workers Party
Soviet
Russia
Professor debunks garlic origin of Chicago name
University of Wisconsin geographer Dr Edward Taube told the American Name Society that Chicago’s name is likely over 300 years old and derives from an Algonquin tongue-twisting word meaning cracked corn makers. He rejected claims of a garlic or skunk derivation as sensational folklore.
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University of Wisconsin
Edward Taube
American Name Society
Taube
Lake Michigan
Gary
Ind
Racine
Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff Capt William Hannon Dies at 64
Capt William J Hannon longtime second in command of Milwaukee County Sheriff s Department died at age 64 after a heart attack at his home while preparing for work He had served as deputy since 1918 and led the department under 11 sheriffs since 1933
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Milwaukee
William J. Hannon
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department
Hannon
More Working Wives Census Bureau Reports
The Census Bureau reports 11,800,000 working wives in 1955, up 600,000 from 1954, driven by married women boosting family income. Single women in the labor force fell to 5,100,000, and single men rose to 8,300,000. In about 40 percent of previously unemployed heads of families, another employed person, typically the wife, kept the family income.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Mother Feeds Sons 190 Aspirin Tablets After Spat With Mate
A 40 year old New York mother, Dorothy Blackwell, fed her two sons 95 aspirin tablets each after a quarrel with her Navy husband Joseph. The boys Bruce Blackwell, 8, and Keith, 6, were hospitalized in serious condition and later improving. She admitted planning to take her life, was charged with felonious assault.
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New York
Bruce Blackwell
Keith
Dorothy Blackwell
Joseph
Stock Quotation Highlights From New York and Chicago Markets
Wheat prices firm at Chicago with No 1 yellow hard near 2.31. Corn values range for new No 3 to No 5. oats for No 1 extra heavy white around 71. Soybean meal listed at 51.50 while barley trades nominally. Poultry prices steady to down slightly with varied weights. Potatoes arrive 48 cars with mixed track and carlot sales. Idaho russets around 4.10 and Minnesota North Dakota Pontiacs 2.85 to 2.90 washed and waxed.
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USDA
Idaho
Stone Mason Dies As Tomb Monument Falls In Charleroi Cemetery
In Charleroi Belgium Joseph Anciaux a 56 year old stone mason died when a tomb stone he and his son Jean had erected toppled from its wooden framework and collapsed onto them in a fresh grave. The son escaped with only superficial injuries after more than two hours of entrapment and rescue attempts.
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Joseph Anciaux
Anciaux
Jean
Extradition Ruling Delays Spark NLIB Question
A UAW official notes a federal subpoena and cites Wisconsin governor Williams delaying a ruling on a Wisconsin extradition warrant. The judge says the delay may violate interstate defendant interchange agreements and questions if it allows the NLIB processes to continue in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Gov. Williams
NLIB
Bold Plans To Explore Earth Mysteries International Geophysical Year
Scientists from 40 nations outlined bold plans for the International Geophysical Year starting mid 1957. They envision tiny artificial moons circling Earth and radio data, probing sun energy, cosmic rays, cloud variation, weather, sea bottoms, ocean currents, and how these affect oil, coal, seafood, and communications.
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Earth
International Geophysical Year
American Assn
Antarctic
Equator
Roger Revelle
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
la Jolla
Calif
Winona Livestock Quotation Report from Swift & Company
Swift & Company lists livestock quotations for hogs cattle calves and lambs with market directions by class and weight. Prices cover Good Sows, barrows gilts, dry bed cattle calves lambs and hog weights, plus Chicago and South St. Paul references for context and market activity.
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Bologna
Fresh Air Not Very Sobering Says Georgetown Expert
Dr. Theo dore Koppanyi of Georgetown University Medical School told the AAAS that fresh air does not sober a drinker quickly. He noted five to six hours to burn four ounces of whisky and questioned oxygen or insulin methods. He mentioned fructose may help but warned of lethal blood alcohol ranges and stressed nursing care for severe cases.
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Atlanta
Theodore Koppanyi
Georgetown University Medical School
Washington, D.C
Koppanyi
American Assny For the Advancement of Science
Five Rural Co-Ops Merge to Form Badger Power Cooperative
Five eastern Wisconsin rural electric cooperatives serving 12 000 customers merge to form Badger Power Cooperative with quarters in Wautoma. Arthur Grimstad announces the consolidation and says the group will coordinate low cost power and potentially negotiate wholesale purchases while remaining a technical-assistance network and research facilitator support. The board includes Grimstad MecCliman Gear Cole and Magnin.
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Badger Power Co-operative
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Wittenberg
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Iola
Adams-Marquette Electric Co-op
Columbus ‘Rural Electric Co-op
Waushara ‘Electric Co-op
Oconto Electric Co-op
Oconto ‘Falls
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Badger Cooperative
Badger Power
Andrew MecClyman
Oxford
Archie Gear
Hancock
Lawrence Cole
Waterloo
John Magnin
Sena
Rapids Editor Leaves Position for Public Relations Job
William R Beckmann, 37, managing editor of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune and former AP Wisconsin chairman, will join Evinrude Motors public relations on Jan 3. He has been with The Tribune since 1946 and has held civic roles including publicity director for the National Cranboree, Tri-City Toastmaster Club president, Wood County Red Cross secretary, and Downtown Quarterback Club leader.
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Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
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Patrol Vessels Clash Off Formosa Strait
Nationalist Chinese patrol vessels clashed with Communist gunboats off Kao teng in the Formosa Strait near the Matsu Islands. The Central News Agency reported the hour-long battle ended with the gunboats routed, though damage could not be confirmed due to darkness.
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Khrushchev and Bulganin Press Global Tension Talks
Khrushchev and Bulganin spoke at a Soviet Supreme Soviet session after a India Burma Afghanistan tour. Khrushchev cited the hydrogen bomb test and warned against NATO and Western bloc power while praising European security talks.
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Bulganin
Supreme Soviet
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Burma
Afghanistan
Asia
SEATO
Byrd Explores Old Antarctic Bases and Bay Reforms
The 1933 1935 Byrd expeditions left camps buried under snow with Little America camps III and IV seen from the air. Adm Byrd and Dr Siple survey Camp 3 tops of radio poles, note remaining tents and ice changes in Bay of Whales as coast reshapes, guiding Task Force 43 eastward in search for a site.
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Byrd
Paul Siple
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George Dufek
Malayan leader to discuss independence with Britain in London
Malayan federation minister who led talks with Chin will travel to London January 1 to press for independence. Chin rejected unconditional surrender of 3,500 jungle soldiers, mostly Chinese, and declared they would never surrender. Abdul suggested the Reds seek to save face and was open to future talks with Chin.
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Chin
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Pointblank
Prince Abdul
Four Children Die in Newberry House Fire
In Newberry, Michigan, four children Bernadine Sevain five, Arthur four, Karen three, and Robbin Elizabeth one, died in a fast spreading blaze at the family home. Their mother Joyce 24 alerted neighbors after seeing flames from a window. Fire crews could not reach the children as heat and flames swept the one story frame house. the cause was not confirmed though a wood stove or faulty wiring was suspected. Their father Arthur 27 was away at work at the time.
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Karen
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Joyce
Hixton Area Farmer Dies After Heart Attack Driving
Palm er Berg a 58 year old Hixton area farmer died of a heart attack about 6 15 p m Wednesday As Berg drove from his brother in law s farm yard his pickup plunged down a 52 foot embankment 500 feet from the highway Investigating officials included Sidney Jensen Sheriff Julian Larkin and Dr John Noble Berg survived by two brothers and three sisters Funeral plans were reported pending with Jensen Funeral Home Hixton
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Jfarm
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John Noble
Black River Falls
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Winona
Minn
Clarence Bjork
Curran Valley
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Bjork
Sidney Jensen
Jensen
Noble
Julian Larkin
Guy Hobart
Atty
Carlyle Skoles
Sechlerville
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Obert
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Alma Melby
Minnie Dalen
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Ore
Cora Danielson
Rev
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Curran Valley Cemetery
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Soviet Leader Attacks Ike Over Christmas Message
Khrushchev denounces President Eisenhower as meddling in Eastern Europe by broadcasting a Christmas message. He claims the United States seeks to reestablish capitalism in Soviet satellites, clashing with the Geneva spirit. Dulles counters that the Cold War has reignited with new fronts in the Middle East and Asia.
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Holdupman Returned To Wisconsin
Roy Kuehl 31, wearing leg irons and handcuffs, is sent from St. Louis to face federal charges for the December 13 Pewaukee State Bank holdup. FBI arrested Kuehl December 16. Robert Schibline of Fond du Lac, charged in the $4700 robbery, was caught December 23 in Fayetteville North Carolina. Hearing set for January 3 with arraignment this week. license plate traced to Schibline and getaway car found abandoned in Green Bay.
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Roy Kuehl
St. Louis
Merton
Pewaukee
Kuehl
FBI
Robert Schibline
Fond du Lac
Fayetteville
N. C
U.S
Edward Minor
Waupun State Prison
Schibline
Green Bay
Cold Wave Warnings Extend Across Upper Midwest
Weather record from the U S Department of Commerce notes cold wave warnings for Wisconsin southeast with very cold tonight, high winds, and Friday’s partly cloudy skies. Minnesota forecasts fair but cold Friday with colder conditions, while Iowa expects a cold night and a freezing day. Shrimpers forecast runs north minus 15, west minus 12, and south east near zero or slightly above.
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Plains
Texas
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Fiie
Shrippers
River Readings Flood Stage and Forecast Update
River readings show flood stage at La Crosse and Prairie du Chien with 24 hour changes. Minor fluctuations expected from Hastings to Guttenberg while most of the district remains stationary for days. Ice thickness in Pool 8 is 12 inches and sunrise is 7 40 am with sunset at 4 36 pm.
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