Weather and forecast errors blamed for TWA crash near Macon
Commerce department faulted bad weather and incorrect forecasts from both government and company meteorologists along with ground crew errors for the May crash near Macon Missouri that killed Senator Bronson Cutting and four others. The report cites violations of service rules and improper clearance at Albuquerque and slow re dispatch by Kansas City staff. Pilots Boltem and Greeson are praised for their efforts despite fog and darkness.
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Worthington
Department of Commerce
TWA
May
Macon
Bronson Cuttng
Seve Mexico
Asimony
Roper
Boltem
Greeson
United States Weather Bureau
Sky
Albuquerque
Errr
Kansas City
Drunken Driver Fines and Jail in Sparta Case
In Sparta Wisconsin R W Harney and Ray Withing of Fennimore were arrested for drunkenness. They pleaded and were fined five dollars plus costs and released after payment. Harney later faced a drunken driving charge, pled guilty, and was fined forty dollars and costs plus a two week jail term due to a bad check. Al Bongers of Tomah appeared for a separate offense, with escalating fines. Walter Hansen and Arnold Haugen of Cashton face burglary charges with a not guilty plea.
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Sparta
Wis
R. W. Harney
Ray Withing
Fennimore
Sudde Cheney
Punt
Hernes
Justice Cheney
Harney
Jal
al Bongers
Tomah
Cone
Anc
Walter Hansen
Arnold Haugen
Cashton
Cheney
Bane
Court House Square
Cult
Lana Gulhekson
Rayment Simonson
Agaregate
Angelo Uomemakers
Ra Roberts
Brisin
Ate Suummet
West Als
Lake la Crossett
Highway B
Epworth League Institute
Vis Tamah
Wealse
Julins Johnson
Beaver Creek
J. Frye
Asa Hovland
Robert Oswald
Methodist Aid
Ray Sherwin
Frances Wilson
Lioyd Evans
Julia Viasek
Gilbert Schauer
Glendale
Hertha Krause
Wilton
Glenn Stoddard
Lincoln
Short Change Artists Unsuccessful Here
Two quick change artists attempted a scam in La Crosse on Thursday. One bought a half pint of brandy with a $5 bill, gave his partner $1.50, then demanded change for $5. The clerk received five one dollar bills, which were hidden away as the men claimed the clerk owed them $10. A description noted one man tall and slim in a pink shirt with long black hair, the other heavily built in a tan shirt and white cap. Norfolk, Va. thief steals horse, wagon, and coal load from local fuel dealer.
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la Crosse
Random Musings on Friendship and Show Notes
A fragmenting collage opens with reflections on meeting strangers who become friends, then shifts to observations about a Wisconsin Iris show. It praises thoughtful floral design, cites one standout display, and notes judges debate. The piece ends with scattered thoughts on life, toil, and a NRA day home project.
Arbor Vitae Man Killed In Hit And Run Near Home
Funeral services planned Friday for Martin Fredrickson, 55, of Arbor Vitae and formerly of Racine, Wis., who was found dead Wednesday near his home in what police termed a hit and run. Authorities investigated the crash as a homicide and requested any witnesses to come forward. His death marked a tragic incident in the Eagle River area.
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Eagle River
Wis
Martin Fredrickson
Arbor, Vitae
Racne
Vocational School Training Boosts Local Careers
Former students express gratitude for La Crosse Vocational School shop classes. Ingvard J. A. Hagero credits machine shop instruction with patent success and renewed independence. Instructors Kathary, Zimmer, Hawkins, and Wallace lauded for guidance. Zimmer notes several graduates securing employment, including Raymond Miller, Albert Meir, and Ralph Greubel. News highlights two sons from New London now employed after seven and eight months training, with Ernest becoming an auto mechanic and Alwin starting in carpentry, showcasing vocational training's economic and personal impact.
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John B. Calegnan
Ingvard J. A. Hagero
William Kathary
Robert N. Zimmer
Hawkins
Wallace
la Crosse
Zimmer
Raymond Miller
Albert Meir
Ralph Greubel
Coleman
I. G. Hagema
E. R. Thomack
New London
Ernest
Alwin
Twins Celebrate Railroad Week in McGregor
Minney twins William and Wilbur, 70, of McGregor observe Railroad Week. Longtime Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members, they retired together after 43 years service as brakemen on multiple railroads. Each received a paid-up policy check from the Trainmen's Association on their birthday. Born during the Civil War era to Charles Minney and his wife, they grew up in Iowa after moving from New York.
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McGregor
Lowz
Minney
William
Wilbur
Brotherhood of Railway Trains
United States
Brotherhood
Iowa
New York
Charles Minney
Snow Falls in Natal First Time in History
Snow fell in Durban Natal for the first time in living memory as a bitter cold wave hit the humid city. A 12 inch rainfall wrecked rail and road links, floodwaters claimed several lives, and bodies were sighted drifting in the waters.
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Natal
Durban
South Africa
Nature shows man how to build dam quickly
Sacramento report describes Grizzly Dame towering 1000 feet above the North Fork Feather River. State highway officials cut a notch in its face for a highway while a power company planned a dam downstream. Nature illustrated a rapid dam build moving 75000 cubic yards of material and raising water 30 feet, drawing attention from Santa Cruz to California policy chains.
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Nature
Sacramento
Calif
Feather River
State Highway Department
Stolen Railroad Drafts Passed Here in Wisconsin
Milwaukee police seek tips after railroad drafts stolen from Shullsburg station in October 1934 were cashed near La Crosse. Several drafts numbered 313670 to 313699 were used at clothing stores, auto shops, and gas stations after bank closings on Saturdays. Two drafts for 48.35 and 37.85 bore the label Damage to Freight Shipments CRID 46794 signed by C. R. Baker and RL Jones. A suspect, 35 to 40 years old, 5’8”, 150–160 lbs, dark hair and eyes, smooth shaven, farmerlike, was described as changing signatures from E. H. Wilson to F. R. Wilson. The man has not been seen since 1934 until recent activity near La Crosse.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Shullsburg
Wis
la Crosse
CRID
C. R. Baker
RL. Jones
E. H. Wilson
F. R. Wilson
Lyman H Browne Dies at Milwaukee at 68
Lyman H Browne, 68, pioneer advertising man, died at his Milwaukee home after a yearlong illness. A Washington DC native, he served as advertising manager for the Milwaukee Daily News and the Catholic Citizen, later becoming representative for the Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League and the Wisconsin Weekly Press Association in 1903. He is survived by a widow, three daughters and a son.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Lyman H. Browne
Washington, D. C
Browne
Milwaukee Daily News
Catholic Citizen
Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League
Wisconsin Weekly Press Association
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Commerce Department
Norfolk
iPi
Kye Ae
Oy Ray Peacock
Jonior
Monsieur
Wisconsin
Kay
M. C
Tribune
Federal
Alexander Graham Bell
Coat Arbor Vitae
Wilbur Minney
Santa Cruz
Cel
Polies Redia
Milwaukee
Ccomd Dag CO
Jims Sandwich Shop
Jim
Sandwich
NORGE
Pearl Street
Philco Radios
TROR
Chickering Pianos
Main Street
Joe Wiltinger
Prop
Allen
Allen Pie CO
Smith’s
Smith’s Bakery
Fort Howard
Havana
Schilling Paper Co
South Front Street
North Front Street
Black Manufacturing Co
South 4Th Street
A. & P. Tea CO
Chas. Braun
Tih St
Knutson Bros. Dairy
Caledonia Street
Jankowski Food Shop
S&t
White Bakery
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