Postal Officers Named for Wisconsin Minnesota Branches
Wisconsin and Minnesota branches of the National League of District Postmasters elected officers at the conclusion of their annual La Crosse convention Saturday. Wisconsin named Oliver Weinandy as president with several officers and an executive committee named including Lucille Maum and Charlies Chenoweth, among others. Minnesota officers include Carl K. Peterson as first vice president May Aukofer as second vice president Clifford Fitzgerald as secretary and Elton Jones as treasurer.
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National League of District
Birthday Greeting for Mrs Berths Newlicki
A birthday notice for Mrs Berths Newlicki appears for resident at 221 King Street.
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Berths Newlicki
King Street
Man Ends Life at Home in La Crosse
William L. Walters 49 a La Crosse post office letter carrier shot and killed himself with an automatic revolver in the garage of his home about 730 p m Saturday Coroner Dr George Reay said Walters was dead on arrival at a hospital and had been ill. No inquest will be held.
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League Urges Brevity and Substance in Party Platforms
Everett Yerly, a La Crosse delegate at the Philadelphia Republican convention, hears from Mrs. Alf Gunderson and Mrs. Howard Dahl of the La Crosse League of Women Voters urging concise platforms. They want clear statements on United States leadership for world peace, UN involvement, fair tariff policy, end to gender-based discrimination in government measures, and a specific four year program.
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Howard Dahl
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In The Nick Of Time Just Like The Movies
Chicago police cornered Harry Petraske and accomplices after a swift armed robbery attempt. Detectives Edward Garrick and Daniel O Reilly, with five others, detained seven suspects near Chicago Avenue station for questioning.
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Harry Petraske
Edward Garrick
Daniel O'Reilly
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Wisconsin DAs seek ban on lusty comic books and beer access
District attorneys of Wisconsin called for a law to stop distribution of comic books and detective magazines focusing on bloodshed and lust. They urge drafting an amendment to prohibit dissemination and support a 21 age limit for beer parlors and taverns with limited exceptions, noting no action on a 1 a.m. closing proposal.
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North African group resumes bromine work in Tunisia
A North African group plans to restart bromine production at Lake Sebka-el-Malah in Tunisia. The site supplied most of the bromine used by the Allies in World War I to manufacture poison gas.
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Tunisia
Last Bill Passed In Congress Rush Ends Chase
In a rush toward adjournment Rep Elston of Ohio sought unanimous consent to pass a minor bill but the clerk failed to locate it at the desk. The search continued until Speaker Martin of Massachusetts announced the bill had already been reported.
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UW President Outlines Accomplishments and Goals
University of Wisconsin president E. B. Fred spoke to Badger alumni detailing teaching, research, and public service gains and future aims. He praised steady progress during the centennial year and highlighted cancer research, modern training trends, and classroom and laboratory project development. A cryptic note about krypton lamp tech pierced a war fog.
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