Canada House OKs Flood Control Treaty Step Forward
The Canadian House of Commons approved the 1961 U S Canada flood control treaty after two decades of consideration. The U S has already approved and will pay 274.8 million dollars to British Columbia by October 1 for downstream power benefits and 69 million for three storage and flood control dams.
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Capitol Grounds Under Fire From Garden Writer
Washington Post garden writer Tom Stevenson critiqued the U S Capitol grounds calling the landscape neglected and uncreditable to the building and country. He described dying trees patchy lawns weeds crowded shrubs eroded sprinkler areas and widespread poison ivy growth with at least 42 plants counted.
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Capitol Grounds Maintenance Sparks Staffing Debate
Stevenson defended findings on Capitol grounds issues while Pincus and Roof blamed staff limits for disarray. Roof notes 38 workers including gardeners and tree surgeons manage grounds from Union Station to a power plant, as Monroe and La Crosse County courts record speeding and traffic violations. The current year's Capitol grounds budget is 480 500 with praise for improved upkeep.
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Cyclist Killed In Dodge County Crash
A Dodge County motorcycle crash on Highway 33 north of Beaver Dam killed 19 year old Jerry Limberg of Beaver Dam and critically injured his 19 year old passenger Lyle Draeger. Another fatality, 6 year old Daniel Ennis of Brown Deer, died after being struck by a car while crossing near his parents’ home.
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Dodge County
Wisconsin
Jerry Limberg
Beaver Dam
Highway 33
Limberg
Lyle Draeger
Daniel Ennis
Frank J. Mueller
Chicago Trio Arrested Over Bad Checks in La Crosse
Two Chicago women ages 23 and a 37 year old Chicago man were arrested at 2 45 p m Friday by La Crosse police on suspicion of passing bad checks. Police say the trio was tied to checks cashed at the Montgomery Ward store in La Crosse.
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Weather Outlook for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Wisconsin maps show partly cloudy south and mostly cloudy north with a chance of showers tonight and Sunday. Minnesota expects variable clouds with light rain or drizzle north and occasional showers south then partial sun Sunday. Iowa forecasts partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and clearing by Monday.
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Gronouski cuts Polish trip for father's burial
U S Postmaster General John A Gronouski ends his official Poland visit after learning his father John Gronouski Sr 73 dies in Manitowoc Wisconsin Aides note he planned to attend the Poznan trade fair and return home by Air Force jet. Polish leaders including Premier Jozef Cyrankiewicz sent condolences.
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England
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Richard Selby
Cathedral of St. John
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Communist Party
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Witold Jaroscewicz
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Strike Begins At Barber-Colman Plant In Rockford
About 2,400 of Barber-Colman Co.’s 4,000 workers went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Local 573 of the Sheet Metal Workers union leads the walkout after the contract expired. Three Rockford plants and one in Milton Junction, Wisconsin are affected. Wages and benefits are cited as main sticking points with bargaining at impasse, federal mediator John H. Behymer says.
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Rockford
Sheet Metal Workers International Assn
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Co Chairs Named for Convention Book Sale
Harold Klos and Walter Thoresen named cochairmen of the county committee handling sale and distribution of the Democratic National Convention program book. The book, dedicated to John F. Kennedy, will include articles by Arthur Schlesinger Jr., John Steinbeck, and William S. White. Sale deadline is July 1.
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Arthur Schlesinger Jr
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William S. White
Truman Defends MacArthur Dismissal and Timing
Former President Truman defends his 1951 removal of General Douglas MacArthur as Far East commander and argues he should have acted two years earlier. In the Saturday Evening Post excerpt, Truman cites the Japanese Diet action approved by MacArthur and notes Secretary Royall questioned it.
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Harry S. Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
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Saturday Evening Post
Washington
Kenneth Royall
Royall
MacArthur
Kuehn Starts Houston Venture with Indianapolis Partners
Wisconsin governor candidate Philip G. Kuehn announces a new business in Houston Texas a joint venture with Indianapolis interests He will remain head of Wisconsin Cold Storage Co the project named Academy of Electro Data Systems will train machine accounting computer programming and data processing Houston chosen for growth and NASA presence.
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Ior
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Khrushchev Tito to Meet in Leningrad in Two Days
Soviet sources say Premier Khrushchev will meet Yugoslav President Tito in the next two days likely at Leningrad. Tito is on an official visit to Finland. The talks center on the Soviet Chinese power struggle and Yugoslavia’s role.
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Ball Player Wins Divorce From Wife
Washington Senators first baseman Bill Moose Skowron wins a divorce in Hackensack New Jersey on grounds of extreme cruelty. He testified that his wife Virginia, aged 30, repeatedly said she did not love him and threatened to kill him in Superior Court.
Judy Garland Recovers From Pleurisy Doctor Says
Hong Kong AP report says Judy Garland has fully recovered from pleurisy after a collapse last week. Personal physician Dr. Lee Siegel flew from Hollywood to treat her. He described the illness as an after effect of a coma of unknown origin.
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Outboard Stolen From Pontoon Boat At Copeland Park
William Monsoor reported an 18 horsepower Johnson outboard motor stolen from his tied pontoon boat at Copeland Park. The motor, valued around 250 dollars, had its control handle removed and cannot be operated without it. a companion motor was untouched. The boat was moored at Monsoor’s boathouse on the west side of Black River.
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Roseto Study Links Low Heart Deaths to Quiet Lively Life
In Roseto Pennsylvania Mayor George Giaquinto says peace of mind is key as a seven year study finds a strikingly low heart attack mortality in the Italian American town. Researchers note residents’ joyful social life and diet, yet the cause remains uncertain. The town’s 1630 residents differ from nearby communities in heart attack rates.
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George Giaquinto
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Bangor
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Laird Affirms Platform Task Stays Unchanged
Rep. Melvin R. Laird said the task of GOP platform writers remains the same despite Barry Goldwater’s California victory. He noted the platform committee will draft independent, issue driven positions and pass them to the presidential nominee, who may amend within core platform points.
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VA officials warn against bogus sales pitched as VA
Tomah Wis Friday statement from Dr H E Wilkinson hospital director warns that telephone and door to door callers claiming VA affiliation solicit funds or sell products without permission. The VA does not endorse products or private ventures and does not endorse or condemn door to door solicitations. People are urged to verify claims with the better business bureau or similar groups.
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Nelson pushes housing plans for Indians
Sen Gaylord Nelson urged HEW to fund water and sewer systems for 3200 Public Housing Administration units on Indian reservations nationwide including Wisconsin. He warned lack of $2.4 million for facilities could halt three projects in Lac du Flambeau Bad River and Oneida tribes.
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White House Girls Set Fashion Trend at Inaugural Meeting
President Johnsons daughters Lynda Bird and Luci Baines attended the Young Citizens for Johnson meeting wearing upswept romantic hairdos with a top chignon. Their Washington stylist Jean Louis said the styles were in the romantic line and required no hair piece.
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Spying A Regular Thing Reflects Power Strain In USSR
Soviet espionage chatter signals power tensions within the Soviet leadership as Red Star flags a new round of vigilance. The piece links recent cases and promotions to possible upheaval around Khrushchev, Zhukov, and Biryuzov amid looming debates on Red expansion.
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Kremlin’s Move on World Stage Prompts Western Spy Fear
The Red Star laments Western diplomats seeking secrets while signaling readiness for a new global push. The piece notes U S charges of a drugged embassy clerk, and ties Soviet military rhetoric to past purges and leadership upheavals under Khrushchev.
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Tractor Mishap Injures Girl at Green's Coulee Farm
A three year old girl, Eleanor Humfeld, was injured Friday afternoon when a farm tractor backing up during refueling pushed her to the ground at a Green’s Coulee farm near the Coulee Country Club. She was transported to St Francis Hospital by La Crosse County ambulance with head injuries and possible leg fracture.
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First Ladies No Different From Others
New York AP report notes first ladies share a common trait with other wives their husbands joke about. The tale recounts Harry S. Truman and Lyndon B. Johnson at a funeral and World's Fair, with Johnson kissing Mrs. Truman and Truman joking about such affection.
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Kennedy to Meet State Press at Marquette University
Atty General Robert F. Kennedy will hold a news conference at Mitchell Field before delivering a commencement address at Marquette University. He will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws at ceremonies in the Arena, with a 11 am arrival and campus church service listed among events. Record ticket requests were reported for the 1,419 graduates.
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Three Youths Injured In Bangor Crash
A one car crash in Russian Coulee Town of Bangor at 12 20 a m injured three youths. Edward Haase 19 Janesville driver and two passengers were taken to La Crosse Lutheran Hospital. Thieves stole wedding gifts including a $20 cuckoo clock from the car trunk.
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Edward A. Haase
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Haase
Russian Coulee Road
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Peterson
Texans Nominate Two in Runoff for Senate and At Large
In Dallas AP reports Texans voted in a primary runoff to nominate a Republican for the Senate and a Democrat for congressman at large. Bush and Cox led in the May 2 GOP race. Rep. Joe Pool faced challenger Robert Baker for representative at large while Bill Hayes was also nominated by Republicans.
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George Bush
Jack Cox
Houston
Ralph Yarborough
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Cox
Joe Pool
Robert Baker
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Baker
Texas
Bill Hayes
Temple
Knowles Plans Meeting With Legislators In Wisconsin
Warren Knowles Republican candidate for governor called a meeting of state GOP legislators after complaints his campaign is too soft on Democratic Gov. Reynolds. All Republican lawmakers were invited to attend in Ripon to coordinate campaigns with assemblymen and senators. Sullivan defeated Kilrain in a bare knuckle heavyweight bout in the 75th round.
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John W. Reynolds
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Reynolds
City Youth Faces 3 Counts After Chase
William Eckert 22 of La Crosse faces three charges after a traffic chase in Winona County. Reckless driving failure to obey a traffic officer's order and speeding 64 in a 40 zone were cited. Eckert, hospitalized, described the chase that reached 105 mph in Winona and led to multiple vehicle damages.
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Esther) Dobrunz
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Winona
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Heisler
Gruszka Enters GOP Lt Governor Campaign in Wisconsin
Holmen Wisconsin Anthony Gruszka 54 said he officially entered the Republican bid for lieutenant governor and began circulating nominating papers He argued the party must not bankrupt itself and should allow Wisconsin voters a free choice of candidates He vowed to stay in the race to the finish saying a dictated ticket strips people of their rights to participate in government.
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Anthony Gruszka
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Gruszka
Hungry thief steals money in ice box
Las Vegas police report a neighbor suggested hiding $1,600 in an envelope in a refrigerator. Mrs. Stella Horton told officers a burglar raided her icebox Friday, exploiting the assumption that thieves do not search cold storage for cash.
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