College honors Indian rally with colors at graduation
The State Teachers college preserves its senior class tradition by hanging the Indian rally with ribbons from every graduating class. For decades the lacrosse racquet carries class colors, tying to the college nickname the Indians. This year the 40th color, oak and green, joins a fading rainbow of past hues at Myrick park.
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Prairie la Crosse
Henry Lukes
New Lisbon
Myrick Park
of la Crosse
Tribune
la Crosse
Prison Break Attempt Sparks Hunt After Escape From Stony Mountain
Prisoners described as dangerous used drills and a hack-saw to escape from a supposedly escape-proof section. A guard was bound and gagged as hundreds of officers pursue three to four inmates in the mountains and river valley area. State police expect a fifth man may be hiding nearby as investigations continue.
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Fritzman
Taylor
Orel Skeen
Jackie James
Lawmakers Cite Speed Limits Reducing Fatalities
Assemblyman argues speed limit laws save lives with 1.6 percent fewer deaths and 40 to 50 percent of fatal accidents caused by excessive speed. He notes Wisconsin lags in patrol officers and compares Minnesota and Michigan to Wisconsin’s 43 officers per 100 000 miles, urging more patrols even without a limit law.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Union
Rice
Michigan
Twite and Smith Shine in Tourney Final
Ralph Twite struggled three innings but the damage was done as the meet ended. Smith and Twite earned praise from radio and press for outstanding play while Jake Flowers of the Milwaukee Brewers lauded their arms. Skinny Thomas retired from baseball to play in the North-South All Star high school game in Murray Ky next Saturday.
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Twite
Smith
Jake Flowers
Milwaukee Brewers
Nehring
Skinny Thomas
Murray
Skinny
Wisconsin school patrol units enjoy 2000 strong Dells trip
Wisconsin safety patrols from La Crosse and 50 other communities traveled to Wisconsin Dells for a Saturday outing. About 150 La Crosse children joined bands and drum corps with chaperones and transit buses. The excursion featured a parade, meals, sightseeing, a river boat trip, and thanks to sponsors including PTA Washington, Erickson Bakery, and local service groups.
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Washington
Sunbeam
Leonard Bennett
la Crosse Transit Co
Drum and Bugle Corps
Ashland
Kenosha
Dells City Park
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Stand Rock
Witches’ Gulch
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the Narrows
Devil's Elbow
Upper Dells
Manston
PTA
Washington School
The
Dells
Erickson Bakery
Bennet
Motor Vehicle Department of Wisconsin
AAA
Kiwanis Club
Wisconsin Congress of
Sunbeam Drum
President resigns at Iowa Wesleyan College
Dr. Stanley Niles, president of Iowa Wesleyan, resigned at a college board meeting in Mt. Pleasant. He had served 11 years and left the board surprised. Jean Joseph Pennepacker was named temporary president. Niles did not disclose future plans.
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Stanley Niles
Iowa Wesleyan
College Board of Directors
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Jean Joseph Pennepacker
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Midwestern woman banker slated as U.S. treasurer
The White House announced Saturday that a vivacious Midwestern woman banker will become treasurer of the United States. The president plans to send the nomination to the Senate to fill the late William A. Julian position after his fatal car crash a week ago.
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United States
White House
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Senate
Col Ian
William A. Julian
Iowan Named GOP Strategy Chair Amid Power Debate
GOP National Chairman Hugh D. Scott Jr announced Whitney Gilliland of Iowa as chairman of a party strategy executive committee. Some Republicans see the move as reinforcing Scott's control of party machinery and may challenge the selection at the group’s first meeting on Tuesday.
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Washington
GOP
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
Whitney Gilliland
Iowa
Scott
Nine-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Chest
Worcester police probe the death of Anne Marie Magnuson nine found in a cedar chest in a neighbor's attic. The victim wore a shirtwaist and one shoe with the other clothing missing. A veteran suspect under psychiatric care is held for questioning. An autopsy is planned to determine if rape occurred.
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Worcester
Mass
Anne Marie Magnuson
John C. Ward
Edward F. McCann
20 More Solons To Attend Farm Meet
More than 20 congressmen from 16 states will attend the Democratic party Midwest farm conference in Des Moines June 12-13. The group will depart by plane next Sunday to join discussions with national and state leaders on farm legislation, including Brannan's new proposal.
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Democratic Party
Des Moines
Democratic National Committee
Brannan
State finances show $22 million shortfall in biennial budget
The finance committee reports budgeted expenditures of 206 251 000 for the biennium though state revenues plus a 48 000 000 surplus balance total 184 600 000 leaving a shortfall of nearly 22 000 000 even if no additional appropriations pass. The mid season report aims to warn lawmakers and shape public opinion on spending and taxation.
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Oenew
Contempt Finding Ties Up Prison Question Case
Federal Judge Harold R Medina found Gates in contempt for refusing to answer a question about members of a Communist veterans committee. Gates faces 30 days in jail or until he testifies. Hall and Winston were ordered jailed for remaining trial time after outbursts.
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Gates
Communist National Veterans Committee
Harold R. Medina
Hall
Winston
Ree
GI Who Wants To Be German Faces World
Daniel McCarthy, a former GI from New Hyde Park New York, was freed on bail while awaiting trial for entering Germany illegally. U S District Attorney William F Johnson urged waiving 500 dollars bail as McCarthy lived with a German family after losing his citizenship bid. Trial set for June 13.
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Germany
Daniel McCarthy
U. S
Atty
William F. Johnson
St. Louis
McCarthy
New Hyde Park
N. Y
Watertown Names Dean Van Ness City Manager
Watertown Wisconsin selects Dean Van Ness as its first city manager. Van Ness, formerly city manager at Moberly Missouri and Atchison Kansas, will assume duties before July 1.
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Dean van Ness
Moberly
van Ness
Atchison, Kas
Congress Move May After Act Could Change Taft-Hartley
Washington reports a summer bill to eliminate or modify parts of the Taft-Hartley act with a looming Truman veto risk. Labor leaders from CIO AFL and others warn a veto if the measure does not fully repeal key provisions such as anti-strike injunctions and the closed shop ban. Some union sources say the president hints at vetoing the Republican favored approach. South Africa aims to attract tourist dollars by building new luxury hotels.
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