Last two American priests freed by Peiping
Peiping radio announced the release of the final two American priests imprisoned in Communist China. Rev. Joseph P. McCormack from Ossining New York and Rev. John P. Wagner from Pittsburgh and Chicago were freed in Shanghai at the end of their five year terms. Their release leaves four Americans known to be in Chinese jails on spy charges and Bishop James Walsh remains under house arrest in Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Peiping Radio
China
Joseph P. McCormack
Maryknoll Seminary
Ossining
N.Y
John P. Wagner
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Ill
Shanghai
Robert E. McCann
Altadena
Calif
Hugh Francis Redmond
Yonkers
John Thomas Downey
U.S. Army
New Britain
Conn
Richard George Fecteau
Lynn
Mass
James Edward Walsh
Cumberland
Father McCormack
Father Wagner
Marriage Licenses Listed for La Crosse Area Couples
La Crosse area couples seek marriage with a list of pairs including Robert Twite and Diane Poellinger in La Crosse on June 21, Richard Snyder and Marilyn Biesen in La Crosse on July 4, plus several other arrangements among Black River Falls Sparta and surrounding towns with partners from Minneapolis Tacoma and Glendale, all scheduled for June 14 to July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Twite
Johnson St
Diane Poellinger
Barlow St
la Crosse
Richard Snyder
Marilyn Biesen
Ward Ave
Grant L. Elvik
Minneapolis
Marilyn Mae Peterson
Black River Falls
Wis
Forest Perry
Carol Jean Hansen
Norman T. Johnson
Ettrick
Claire Mae Sather
Tacoma
Wash
James Pierce
Richland County
Judy Mosier
John C. Eddy
Marie Diehn
Thor missile test rockets from Cape Canaveral
Air Force Thor intermediate range ballistic missile lifts off from Cape Canaveral in a fiery display as part of a stepped up program to prepare the 65 foot weapon for NATO service. It marks the 15th launch in the series with about nine successes and the second clear success in eight days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force
Thor
NATO Defense Arm
Cape
Airman Keeton seeks girl in dramatic Mississippi flight
Airman Donald Keeton, 19, flew from Gulfport in a rented plane aiming to reach his Dallas girlfriend Doris Bowling. He claimed evasive maneuvers to dodge three F100 fighters, landed in a swampy Texas field, and was picked up by police while his search and authorities continued.
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Dallas
Donald Keeton
Mississippi
Pll
Keeton
Gulfport
Miss
Tyler
Tex
Doris Bowling
L. C. Cantrell
Alexandria
Shreveport
Barksdale Air Force Base
Associated Press
Red River
Gulf
Two Sailors Die On Destroyer Cogswell CO2 Accident
On the destroyer Cogswell in San Diego Bay two Navy sailors died after carbon dioxide from the fire smothering system filled a closed compartment. Three others were treated for poisoning and reported in satisfactory condition.
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San Diego
Calif
Navy
Cogswell
Navy Hospital
Frederick C. Grinnell
Port Angeles
Wash
la Virne Berry
Interior Communication
Salida
Gerald Jan Stark
Confrey
Minn
Dixie
San Diego Bay
Frank Fenno
Pacific
Fenno
Adm
Records from County and District Court
Multiple cases in Wausau and nearby locales include speeding fines for Lloyd C Revie and others, unlicensed driving charges, and bodily harm and loitering offenses. A building permit violation and fishing without a license appear, plus a domain of jail time and probation notes. District Court in Waukon sentences Robert Kiesau for hub cap theft. Ahbearn bound over on theft charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Revie
Wausau
Robert J. Boscicka
S. 27Th St
John J. Hanson
S. 20Th St
Harland Sheehan
Pine St
Berniece Loedeke
Robert Miller
Minneapolis
Burlington Railroad
Donald G. Schneeberger
Winnebago St
Joseph J. Ahbearn
Baton Twirlers Compete In State Event In Madison
Nine La Crosse Conservatory students travel to Madison for the Badgerland baton twirling contest after a local win at Myrick Park. Winners in advanced include Bonnie Langhofer Sally Schau land Mau reen Shannon. Intermediate winners Carolyn Viner Joleen Pralle Barbara Colling. Beginners Jean Mooney Marcia Benfarado Roxanne Tooke. Instructor Darlene Langhofer of the National Baton Teachers Assn. also mentioned. Spring snow plows noted in U.S. towns due to hail.
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la Crosse
Conservatory
Badgerland
Madison
Myrick Park
Curtis Beers
West Salem
Bonnie Langhofer
Sally Schauland
Maureen Shannon
Carolyn Viner
Joleen Pralle
Barbara Colling
Jean Mooney
Marcia Benfarado
Roxanne Tooke
Darlene Langhofer
National Baton Teachers Assn
Trujillo advances amid Hollywood ties and mixed reception
Lt Gen Rafael Trujillo Jr of the Dominican air force is set to lead a new combined chiefs of staff on return from Ft. Leavenworth where he attends the Command and General Staff College. His Hollywood trip drew criticism in Congress as he showers gifts on Kim Novak and Zsa Zsa Gabor, while Army officials say he will receive a certificate of attendance rather than graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rafael Trujillo Jr
Dominican Republic
U.S. Command and General Staff College
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Combined Chiefs of Staff
Dominican Air Force
Hector B. Trujillo
Navy
Air Force
Hollywood
Kim Novak
Trujillo
Congress
Miss Novak
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Miss Gabor
U.S
Charles B. Brownson
Rind
Army
Local man finds treasure in attic sells items fast
A La Crosse man discovered items his family no longer needed in an attic sale. He advertised in a Tribune Want Ad and reports selling everything on the first day. He plans to search basement and garage for more treasure. Consider placing your own ads at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Tribune
Strange Happenings in Syria Public Opinion Shifts
In Syria, public opinion toward the United States warms while official propaganda hardens. Damascus and Aleppo show more cordial attitudes and social mixing with Americans, despite Moscow’s tough line and economic strains from grain and wheat shortfalls. Mahmoud Riad urges better Washington ties but cites no near-term progress.
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Damascus
Syria
United Arab Republic
United States
Damascus Radio
Aleppo
Mahmoud Riad
Nasser
Riad
U.A.R
Washington
Emotionally Mature Seven-Point Test Offered
Roc helle Park New Jersey AP reports psychiatrist Dr. William Menninger of Topeka presented seven criteria for emotional maturity. The list covers change acceptance of frustration love capacity and consistent social relations advised in a Bergen County speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle Park
N. J
William C. Menninger
Topeka
Kan
Menninger
Menninger Foundation
Bergen County Mental Health Center
Trinity Starts Summer Schedule at Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church in Sparta begins its summer schedule with one service each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Communion will be offered for confirmands and others. The parish picnic is planned at Bangor Park at noon, with families supplying their own meals. The Hi Leaguers sponsor an ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday June 17 from 6 30 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bangor Park
Church
Warrens Youth Hurt in Early Morning Crash
Donald Griffin an 18 year old Warrens resident is hospitalized in Tomah with a fractured collarbone after a car driven by Marlin Jensen also 18 failed to negotiate a curve and struck a utility pole. Deputy Allen Oss investigated.
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Warrens
Wis
Donald Griffin
Tomah
Griffin
Marlin Jensen
Room at Boston University Protects Art Collection
Boston University’s Faculty Club houses a doorless room built by original owner Dr. Charles Weld to guard his valuable art collection. Hidden panels conceal the entrances, creating discreet access and a secure display space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University
Charles Weld
Multiple Wisconsin business notices across four towns
Star Valley Store changes ownership with Roger Halverson set to take over June 15. Ruth V. Jean begins chiropractic duties in Black River Falls replacing Dr Dunne who moves to Minneapolis. Leonard R. Ellison buys Blair insurance agency. Rexall Mortar and Pestle Trophy awarded to T H Abbotts Caledonia store. sales conference for Keilholtz with Massachusetts Protective Association. Sears reports record 1957 newspaper advertising and retail expenditure with 724 stores by Jan 1958.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Ruth V. Jean
Kansas City
Joseph Dunne
Dunne
Minneapolis
Miss Jean
Hale, Mo
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Wheatly-Yennie Chiropractic Clinic
Verna Keefe
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Caledonia, Minn
T. H. Abbotts
Abbotts
Caledonia
Rexall
Rexall Drug Co
Spain
R. F. Mueller
John Bowles
Prescription
Sears, Roebuck and Co
A. C. Trimble
Sears
Trimble
Britain Airlifts Paratroopers To Cyprus
British paratroopers began airlifting to Cyprus to reinforce 10 000 existing troops under a 100 percent curfew after deadly clashes. The operation aims to stabilize the island ahead of a planned Monday or Tuesday government plan on Cyprus future and local self rule while Britain keeps control for seven to ten years.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
England
Greece
Hugh Foot
Sense
Douglas Kendrew
Britain
Hurless Draws $1 000 Before Pay Stopped
Milwaukee AP Virgil Hurless former city comptroller drew nearly 1000 in advance pay minutes before a stop payment was learned on his bending company payments. Hurless had received 917.17 in cash and kept the money amid a resignation controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Virgil Hurless
Joseph Krueger
Hurless
Krueger
Har Jess
Monroney Urges Ike to Define Air Plan Leadership
Sen. A. S. Monroney calls on President Eisenhower to spell out how a proposed aviation agency will control military air traffic. The bill seeks to place armed services in policy making while Eisenhower pushes for an independent agency with full authority over air space and safety duties, over Commerce Department wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroney
Ike
Washington
Sen
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Eisenhower
Congress
Armed Services
Air Transport Assn
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Airways Modernization Board
Civil Aeronautics Board
Secretary of Commerce
Weeks
Recount Reveals Forged Ballots in Kentucky Primary
Circuit Judge Earl Osborne supervising the Logan Logan Calloway and Marshall county recounts said forged signatures appeared on ballots from several precincts. The review followed Noble Gregory's challenge after losing the May 27 primary to Frank Stubblefield by 482 votes. Stubblefield’s lead shrank by 118 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray, Ky
Noble Gregory
D-Ky
Earl Osborne
Logan
Gregory
Calloway
Marshall
Frank Stubblefield
Murray
Stubblefield
Bounty Forgery Case Dismissed for Insanity
Charges that Herbert E. Cohn forged wolf bounty claims were dismissed in Dane County Circuit Court after he was committed to Central State Hospital at Waupun. He was found insane after being charged March 7 with taking indecent liberties with a minor while awaiting trial on forgery. Cohn is a former auditor with the State Conservation Department.
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Madison
Herbert E. Cohn
Dane County Dist
Joseph Bloodgood
Cohn
Central State Hospital
Waupun
State Conservation Department
Iowa Origin Traced to Sioux Tribe Name
A historical note explains that the name Iowa derives from a Sioux Indians term used by early explorers and settlers. The origin links to Native American language and tribal associations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
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Donald E. Humphrey
Vera M. Sagler
Sterling
Keith C. Schumann
Beverly V. Machovec
Glendale
Gerald J. Kallas
Carol Dupuis
Richard Laxton
Joelen K. Carpenter
David E. Burch
Alvina M. Johnson
Angelo
Westinghouse
Slank- Buatchken
Electrical Contractors
King and
Case
Airman
Keesler Air Force Base
Fire Department
Robert Kloss
Losey Blvd. S
Police Court
William Kammel
Mormon Coulee Rd
Waukon
Robert Kiesau
Anamosa
Kiesau
Justice Court
Waukon, Iowa
Gen
America
William L. Ryan
Wolf
U.S. Information Service Library
Gazira
Soviet Bloc
Trinity
Soldiers Grove
Star Valley
Gays Mills
H. M. Hilleque
Roger Halverson
Prairie du Chien
Peter N. Peterson
Star Valley School
Hilleque
Star Valley Cheese Factory
Indian Head
Fairview
Halverson
Albert Halverson
Ferryville
Blair
Leonard R. Ellison
Whitehall
Norman I. Gilbert
Ellison
John W. Ellison
Broadway
Blair High School
John Murphy
Gateway Transportation Co
Carriers Insurance Exchange
Carriers, Inc
Des Moines
Exchange
Canada
Charles N. Keilholtz
Wausau Agency
Massachusetts Protective Assn
Paul Revere Life Insurance Co
Banff Springs
Banff
Alberta
Keilholtz
By Jack Bell
President Eisenhower
Wayne” Furnaces
Lake Michigan
Imion
IND
S. S. Milwaukee
Slifper
Muskegon
Mich
Wisconsin & Michigan Steamship Co
Milwaukee Ticket Office
E. Erie St
Teamsters
Gateway Grocery Company
King Street
Elmer E. Seebold
Sec’y-Treas
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