Wisconsin Weather Holds Cold Spell As Chinook Rises
The Associated Press reports frigid conditions linger across Wisconsin with the Yukon point at 65 below zero Friday and lows ranging from 16 to 35 below in places like Park Falls Green Bay and Milwaukee. Forecasters expect warmer weather soon though most areas stay below normal with clear skies in the west and a chinook wind lifting temperatures in Montana and surrounding regions.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Howard Thompson
Yukon
Mercury
Park Falls
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Lac Crosse
Greenay
Thompson
Wiseeses
Weather Bureau
North Dakota
Maine
Pacific Northwest
Caonetell
Texas
New Mexico
Montana
Helena
Lewiston
Lab Test Confirms Natural Cause of Dan Angelo Death
Madison Wis April death of Dan Angelo of Hurley was due to rupture of an artery in the brain. lab tests and an official investigation found no abnormal or external causes. Civil litigation over Angelo's estate is pending.
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Madison
Wis
Fairchild
Dan Angelo
Hurley
Angelo
Transient Arrested On Charge Of Suspicion
A 30 year old man, Merie Hr, was arrested Friday night on suspicion after being seen with a blanket under his arm. He gave no address and could not recall where the car he took the blanket from was located on the north side.
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City
Merie Hr
Heassler
Postal receipts dip after Christmas tidal wave
La Crosse post office receipts begin to ebb after the Christmas surge. Thursday’s total reached 1263.61 dollars, far below the week-ago peak, while the 1949 year-to-date receipts stand at 615226.42 dollars versus 539549.66 in 1948.
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la Crosse
Association To Meet Annual Stockholders Meeting
The La Crosse Industrial Association stockholders will meet at 8 p m on January 10 in the Chamber of Commerce conference rooms for their annual gathering.
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la Crosse Industrial Association
Chamber of Commerce
First Lutheran plans New Year weekend services
The church at West avenue South Cameron lists five services over New Year weekend led by Rev. Fritz Miller and Rev. Orville Schienner. English 7:45 p.m. Saturday. 8:15 a.m. German and 9:30 a.m. English Sunday with 10:45 a.m. Communion. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. for Sabbath. Additional notices cover other local churches and watch services.
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First Lutheran Church
West Avenue South
Cameron
Fritz Miller
Orville Schienner
Nvea
St. Paul
Walter E Gutzke Paster
Volun
Pondedak Tame
Ain Street
Moody
V Free Church
J Eliefson
Firstresbyterian
Mark Lewis Andrews
King Streets
French Island
Doctrine Covenant
D. m
Church of the Nazarene
NYPS
G. P. Brown
Assembly of God
North Seventh Street
Christ
Christian Scientists
God
First Church of Scientist
West Avenue
King Street
St. John’s
St. John’s — and Reformed
Market Street
Ralph Kuether
Carl O. Pederson
Trinity
Sill
Charles Streets
Olivet
First Lutheran
Onalaska
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Division Street
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Sixth
George Alvilden
WKBH
Cass Streets
Acco
Harold N. Stoffel
Bethel Lutheran Church
George and Sill Streets
O. S. Paulson
Seventh Street Baptist Church
Fanny Crosby
Ferry Street
Fred R. Lemmert
First Baptist Church
South
Oxford
Church of God
West Avenue North
John Kurtz
Christ Episcopal Church
Ninth
Robert D. Winter
D. D
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Logan and
Avon
Paul S. White, Jr
Buttrey Stores Bonus Checks Distributed to Employees
Christmas bonus checks totaling 10 percent of each store’s net earnings were distributed to non executive associates of the Buttrey stores organization. The 1949 individual payments ranged from 5 to over 400 dollars, and the bonus is in addition to the employee benefit fund. The fund, started in 1942, now exceeds 230000 dollars and is held in trust for employees.
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Buttrey
Roger B. Krueger
Krueger
Navy and Truman Face Decision on Formosa Mission
The Navy and defense departments reportedly urge an American military mission to Formosa as part of a broader Asia policy. The plan outlines actions against the Communist perimeter, with timing uncertain and a possible push before Congress reconvenes.
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Defense Departments
Formosa
Bland
Calif
Asia
Truman
Acheson
United States
China
Miss Delia Beedle obituary at 86
Miss Delia Beedle aged 86 of 1242 Park Avenue died at her home Friday. She is survived by sisters Marie Fess of La Crosse and Nel Kelly of Berkeley California. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Hellwig Morris chapel with Rev. H N Stoffel officiating. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call at Hellwig Morris Sunday afternoon and evening.
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Delia Beedle
Park Avenue
Marie Fess
la Crosse
Nel Kelly
Berkeley
Calif
Hellwig- Morris Funeral
H. N. Stoffel
Woodlawn
Hellwig- Morris
City traffic plan backs limited parking and signals pending review
Traffic engineer recommends a belt route stop and go signals at two intersections after state approval. Barton urges half hour parking in downtown core and extended hours elsewhere. Findings show most parkers walk short distances, with 60 percent space used by businessmen and 20 percent by shoppers. He calls for more loading zones, chalking tires to curb meter stuffing, one way alleys, and bus stops at far side intersections. Attendees include city officials led by Mayor Ahrens.
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Th Street
Barton
Parker
Fourth Street
Jay
State Streets
Main Street
Third Street
Fifth Avenue
Main
Parkers
Market Square
John Barth
Fred Kramer
Fred Steele
J. N. Driben
Citizens Parking Committee
R. L. Bangsberg
Leonard Bennett
Ahrens
Trempealeau County settles multiple claims in surety action
The Trempealeau county case ends with releases for all defendants except Matson. Senty and Robison are paid 150 each, with a 500 surety amount noted. All parties waive costs, and District Attorney Quinn says the agreement saves at least one court action and may limit county costs versus potential recovery of 7255 from National Surety.
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Circuit Court
County Board
Trempealeau County
Matson
Quinn
August Knudtson and Bonding Company
Navy reshuffles raise Burke while Bogan moves to shore
The Navy announced promotions and transfers affecting top officers. Vice Admiral Gerald F. Bogan shifts from Pacific command to shore duty in Jacksonville, while Captain Arleigh A. Burke and 21 other officers were nominated for rear admiral. Admiral W. H. P. Blandy plans retirement February 1, citing partial disability.
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Washington
Pentagon
Gerald F. Bogan
House
Pacific
Arleigh A. Burke
Navy
Congress
Senate
Aeronautical
Jacksonville
Fla
John H. Cassady
Fleet Air
W. H. P. Blandy
Atlantic Fleet
Naval Operations
Bay
William M. Fechteler
Norfolk, Va
Blandy
Uranium Prospect Near Sault Ste. Marie Draws Interest
A uranium ore discovery near Negaunee in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula prompts Jones Laughlin to apply for 80 acres of state land and a Ford Motor Co. adjacent lease. Geologists note similarities to Canadian uranium belts and plan drilling to assess mineable quantities while awaiting Atomic Energy Commission approval.
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Canada
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
University of Michigan
L. P. Bapett
F. G. Pardee
Negaunee
Atomic Energy Commission
Pardee
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Baraga County
Range
Baraga Aoeety
AEC
Conservation Commission
Marquette
Eiler Henrickson
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Huron River
L’anse
Jones and Laughlin
Queen candidates and pageant details for winter events
Military officials urged a flyer to Alaska to boost servicemen spirits as queen contenders aged 17 to 25 compete. Entry fees fund gifts and wardrobes, merchants owe only the fee. Jaycees sponsor a St. Paul winter carnival appearance, then a ski tournament at La Crosse snow bowl with the queen and court. Nancy Birnbaum candidacy noted. Italy plans a new drive American yours system.
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Alaska
Waterman
Jaycees
St. Paul
la Crosse
Nancy Birnbaum
Physician Accused Of Mercy Death In New Hampshire
Dr. Herman H. Sander faces first degree murder charges in Hillsborough County for allegedly injecting 10 cubic centimeters of air into the veins of cancer patient Mrs Abbie Barreto who died December 4. Medical referee Dr Robert E Biron conceded that amount would not kill a person, though he noted more air was injected. Sander sought bail as relatives spoke of mercy.
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Goffstown
N. H
Herman H. Sander
Abbie Barreto
Robert E. Biron
William H. Craig
Hillsboro
Sander
Dr. Sander
Hillsboro County
Biron
Manchester
Instituton
Roads Patrols Set For Eve
County highways will be patrolled on New Year’s Eve as Ivan Wright says all department squad cars will enforce safe speeds during holiday celebrations. He notes last year had two accidents. this year aims for an accident free start by avoiding drinking and driving.
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Ivan Wright
Polish couple’s escape from Soviet and Nazi camps to America
A Polish couple recounts life from 1932 school completion in Krakow to forced labor in Siberia, then freedom in 1941, marriage in 1945, displacement to Ulm, and three years in a displaced persons camp. They plan to move to the United States with their daughter Sabina and learn English to start new life.
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Wohlfeiler
Siberian
Krakow
Poland
London
Russia
Germany
United Tes
America
Sabina
Burlington Liar Contest Stages Tall Trout Tale
The Burlington Liar’s club crowned a winner for a fantastic fish tale about a trout and a cane pole. Honorable mentions went to Bob Elverman and C E Berry, with judges noting historic fables by L W Tupper and Ivan Bulshensky as origin myths for the sport.
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Burlington
Wis
Liar’s Club
Goerlich
Colorado
Bob Elverman
Louisville
C. E. Berry
Maumee
L. W. Tupper
Patricia
Alberta
Canada
Lar
Ivan Bulshensky
Burlington Star
Bullshensky
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Italy
Ford Hopkins
Rexall Tea Room
Champ Liar
Eleverman
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Northern States Power Company
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