Wisconsin Governor Discusses Expressways and Road Taxes
Governor Walter Kohler floated raising motor fuel taxes to fund a cross state expressway program. He spoke to country road engineers noting exploration of higher taxes, with expressways to complement existing trunk and rural roads. Observers expect expressways and financing to feature in Kohler's 1953 legislative proposals if re elected.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Walter J. Kohler
Kohler
Cattle term once covered all property tones
Historical note explains that cattle once referred to any form of property and carried meaning akin to chatel with broad ownership scope in older usage.
Gout Insights Diet Drugs and Treatments
A NEA summary explains gout as a painful disease more common in men, with Mrs. S. as a rare female case. It outlines triggers from rich meals and purine-rich foods, the transition to gouty arthritis, and the role of diet and drugs like cortisone and ACTH to halt attacks and reduce recurrence.
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Mrs. S
Eldorado miners form co op to run old coal pit for 900 tons daily
In Eldorado Illinois a group of 100 miners each chipping in 100 dollars formed the Eldorado Coal Corp to salvage the Dering Mine after it was closed as unprofitable. The cooperative now runs the pit producing about 900 tons of coal daily, with a 5 member board all working miners and Isaac Unthank as president. Fossil findings note sea life preservation compared with land deaths.
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Eldorado
Ill
Southern Illinois
Dering
Eldorado Area
Eldorado Coal Corp
Isaac Unthank
Rudy Walker
Co-Operative
Trucker Watch On Rail Substitutions For Branch Lines
Wisconsin railroads push truck freight as branch lines are abandoned. Northwestern Railway's Fond du Lac Marshfield route shifts 156 miles to trucking. Milwaukee Road leads with 13 routes and 57 trucks. John P. Varda of the Motor Carriers Association urges PSC study of the issue.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Varda
Inconsin Commission
Wisconsin Motor Carrier
Wisconsin
Wanssport Operawss
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Northwestern Railway
Fond du Lac-Marshfield
Milwaukee Road
John P. Varda
Motor Carriers Association
New Transportation Division
The
Public Service Commission
Star Leader Club honor for policy owners leadership
Louis G. Lundquist earned Old Line Life's Star Leader Club for conspicuous leadership in advancing deals that form the company’s core. The award is usually presented at the annual Business Conference of Representatives.
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Louis G. Lundquist
Old LineLife
Star Leader Club
Busiess Conference of Representatives
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