Mississippi River Tragedy Claims Two Drownings
Area report says Jerry Spalding fourteen drowned while swimming in a Mississippi backwater ten miles south of Winona. Roger Ahlstrom thirty two is believed to have fallen from a cabin cruiser near Waukon Junction. Allamakee County deputies continued a Sunday into Monday river search for his body.
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Goldfine Paid Waldorf Bill For Adams
House investigators found Bernard Goldfine paid Adams and Mrs. Adams hotel bills at the Waldorf Astoria in early 1954 totaling 267.05, while FTC actions against Goldfine were closing. Adams and White House aides faced questions as Hagerty denied any gifts or contacts with Goldfine.
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Felton Dies Retired NSP Official in La Crosse
John G. Felton 2607 Cass St. was found dead at home Monday. He retired from Northern States Power Co. as La Crosse district manager in 1950. Felton served as YMCA director for 30 years and held multiple local posts including Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and Community Trust director. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress Elects 22 to Executive Council
Madison AP delegates chosen to serve on the Executive Council for the coming year include L C Sykes from Cameron and Wilbert A Lewis of Webster among a list of county representatives. Other elected members span Rhinelander Eagle River Colfax Peshtigo Oshkosh and Milwaukee with multiple towns and counties represented.
Vel Phillips Made First Black National Committeewoman
Wisconsin Democrat Vel Phillips won election as national committeewoman, becoming the first Black to hold a top national party post. She spoke of unity, idealism, family sacrifice, and plans to push awareness and a strong Democratic platform in Wisconsin.
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Film Executive Dies at 72 in New York
Nate B Spin gold, 72, vice president of Columbia Pictures and noted collector of French impressionist and contemporary American art, died Saturday. He was born in Chicago.
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Knutson Champions Individualism in Wisconsin Democratic Women’s Meet
Coya Knutson, Minnesota’s first congresswoman, speaks at a La Crosse gathering noting women’s natural talent for legislative work. She describes politics as risk and emphasizes human needs over wealth while praising Democrats for welcoming individualists.
Rebel Government May Be Formed In Lebanon
An opposition informant says leaders discuss forming a rebel government to challenge President Camille Chamoun. Beirut endures explosions and sporadic shootings as security tightens during a 37 day general strike. U N observers plan to monitor arms flow and frontier areas while Pasand religious tensions raise fears of civil war. Americans are advised to use embassy transport while locals stay off streets due to ongoing violence.
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Delegates Okay 15 Resolutions At Wisconsin Democratic Convention
Delegates adopted about 18 platform planks and 15 general resolutions at the 1958 state Democratic convention final session in Mary E Sawyer auditorium. The platform calls for cash payments to farmers, REA loan programs, dairy producer cooperation, and uniform dairy sanitation standards. It also seeks labor reforms including unemployment benefits extension, higher workmen’s compensation, $1.25 minimum wage, and equal pay for women, plus creation of a state department of economic development to guide growth and university collaboration.
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Rattlesnake Seen on Goose Island Alert Issued
Goose Island refuge manager Eric Lawson warned picnickers and fishermen that a poisonous rattlesnake was sighted on the island. A search was planned for Monday afternoon after the snake was heard Monday morning. Thomas Lawson, 15, son of the manager, reported the creature noting it is the first sighting in several years.
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Macmillan To Confer With Premier De Gaulle
Paris AP report says Prime Minister Macmillan will meet Premier De Gaulle before month end with June 27 highlighted as a possible date. The talks will mark De Gaulle’s first meeting with a Western Alliance leader since taking office and precede his July talks with Dulles.
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Dr Anton Nelson Suffering Heart Attack in Wisconsin
The father of State Sen Gaylord Nelson, Dr Anton Nelson of Clear Lake, Wis., 80, suffered a heart attack at the Stoddard Hotel at 11:44 p.m. Saturday. He was rushed to St Francis Hospital by police ambulance and his condition improved by Monday morning, after earlier being listed as satisfactory.
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See DEMOS Page 2 Details on small business aid and Seaway promo
The article outlines three measures aimed at aiding small businesses and promoting the St Lawrence Seaway. It mentions expanding college research and business facilities, a test plant utilizing Wisconsin low grade hardwoods for newsprint, and stronger enforcement of state fair trade laws to protect consumers.
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Wisconsin Democrats Draft Cautious Platform for Fall Bid
La Crosse Tribune reports at Madison convention the Wisconsin Democrats favor a careful platform aimed at winning control in November. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, slated as the gubernatorial nominee, pledges a broad tax review and restraint on sales tax expansion, signaling a measured, risk aware campaign approach.
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