Nickerson Defends IRBM Stand in Pentagon Court Martial
Army Col. John C. Nickerson Jr testifies in his own defense arguing for Army IRBM use and disputing Sec. Wilson’s transfer decision. He admits bypassing channels to present facts and says Wilson had mixed advice from Air Force Navy and Army before ruling.
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Huntsville
Ala
Army
John C. Nickerson Jr
Pentagon
Nickerson
West Point
Wilson
Secretary of Defense
Charles H. Taylor
Air Force
Wisconsin Senate OKs Pension Fund Inspections and Pay Raises
The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill for inspecting employer and union pension and welfare funds by the state insurance commissioner with annual public reports. It also approved pay raises for state officials, legislators, and Supreme Court justices, with governor and other top officials seeing higher salaries.
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Madison
Senate
State Insurance Commissioner
Assembly
Workmen's Compensation Fund
Wisconsin Senate
Joint Finance Committee
Supreme Court
SSA Opens Saturday for Disability Claims in La Crosse
The Social Security Administration La Crosse district office will accept late disability applications on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 309 Federal Building to meet the June 30 deadline. Eligible workers who have worked at least five years and been disabled six months or more may have earnings records frozen if they apply by the deadline.
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Social Security Administration
Federal Bidg
SSA
Stephen J. Lesecynski
la Crosse
Lesczynski
Cop Admits He Was Wrong About Tickets
Jersey City patrolman Frank Devine testified in court that he erred when he issued speeding summonses to two motorists. He asked the city to drop the charges, saying his speedometer showed he was speeding.
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Cop
Jersey City
N. J
Frank Devine
Devine
Carp Enjoying Vegetables In Flooded Rockford
Two elders in Rockford Minnesota discuss damage from flood waters as carp are described munching peas and strawberries in gardens, illustrating agricultural impact beyond the river flood.
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Rockford
Minn.r
Crow River
Steel price rise sparks inflation concerns in Congress
Sen. O Mahoney criticizes the U S Steel hike as a disappointing response to the Presidents call for voluntary action. Sen. Kerr labels it a prop under inflation. An administration official warns any price rise is inflationary, while officials expect only a delayed, limited effect on consumer prices as wage boosts take effect next Monday.
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O'Mahoney
D-Wye
U.S
Sen
Kerr
D-Okla
U.S. Steel
Senate Chains Bill On Equal Pay For Women
Senate votes 16 to 15 to re refer to the joint committee on finance a measure on pay parity for women for equal work. Senator Robert Knowles cast a deciding vote to send the bill back to committee as adjournment looms, arguing the proposal would cost the state about 57000 dollars and strain the budget.
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Senate
Joint Committee On
Wisconsin Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Knowles
Robert Knowles
New Richmond
Royal dent turns into royal souvenir in Windsor collision
Ronald Sutcliffe, a Royal Customs officer, swapped details after a minor crash with Prince Philip near Windsor. The Duke apologized, calling it his fault, while Queen Elizabeth II frowned but offered no anger. Sutcliffe plans to mail his info and a lighthearted note to the Prince.
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London
England
Elizabeth II
Ronald Sutcliffe
Royal Customs and Excise Service
Staines
Windsor Castle
Sutcliffe
Prince Philip
25 000 to 30 000 GIs In Japan To Be Home For Christmas
Secretary of Defense Wilson announced that most of the 25 000 to 30 000 U S Army and Marine troops in Japan will be withdrawn and home by Christmas. About 50 000 airmen and 20 000 sailors will remain as Japan builds its defense forces. He noted no current plan to deploy missiles or atomic weapons to South Korea. The move follows President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Kishi announcing planned withdrawals.
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Washington
Japan
Wilson
U.S
Eisenhower
Kishi
South Korea
U.N
Jaycees hold convention vote and award honors
At the convention the Jaycees advanced Shearer by acclamation for the platform role, with Woodworth seconding. Shearer succeeds Wendell H. Ford of Owensboro, Kentucky. The Harold A. Marks award went to Phoenix for community betterment, while 16 communities earned Clarence H. Howard awards. First place teams were Russellville, Logan, Midland, and Pittsburgh. 1958 convention set for Los Angeles. in Milwaukee Jack Dittman failed in bid for national vice president, finishing with 1,847 votes. Wausau earned a Howard award and finished third in its population division. Logan, Utah, won its division.
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Shearer
Woodworth
Wendell H. Ford
Owensboro
Harold A. Marks
Phoenix
Ariz
Clarence H. Howard
Russellville
Ark
Logan
Utah
Midland
Texas
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Jack Dittman
Waukesha
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dittman
Wayne Bowles
Santa Fe
N. M
Shade Dittman
Wausau
Wisconsin seed potato growers approve new grower stock grade
A group of Wisconsin seed potato growers approved a new grower stock grade of seed potatoes at a public hearing called by the state Department of Agriculture. The grade is more specific than the current certified seed code and aligns with field standards.
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Antigow
Wisconsin
State Department of Agriculture
Postmaster Herbert F. Maurer Dies in Kohler
Kohler village postmaster since 1953 Herbert F. Maurer died at St Nicholas Hospital after a heart attack suffered at home. He was 67.
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Kohler, Wis
Herbert F. Maurer
Kohler Village
St. Nicholas Hospital
Sheboygan
Southern Colony Under Quarantine
The Southern Colony and Training School remains under a measles quarantine with visitors barred new admissions halted and patient movement restricted. Superintendent John M. Garstecki reported 100 cases across eight cottages, up from 31 cases in two on June 9, with all cases mild and no alarm.
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Union Grove UW
Southern Colony and Training School
John M. Garstecki
Study of Regional Highway Approved
MADISON The State Assembly approved a study of a regional highway linking Milwaukee Beloit Rockford Ill and Davenport Iowa. The measure calls for a state study and a report in the next Legislature and now goes to the governor. The Assembly also sent two resolutions seeking studies of state department operations and laws on changing rivers by agricultural landowners.
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Assembly
Senate
University of Wisconsin
Madison
State Assembly
Milwaukee
Beloit
Rockford
Ill
Davenport
Iowa
Painters End Strike in Milwaukee After Wage Settlement
Milwaukee union painters voted to end a 10 day strike involving about 500 workers. Local 781 and the Milwaukee Painting and Contractors Assn reached a wage settlement with a 15 cent hourly increase retroactive to June and new welfare and vacation fund payments based on hours worked, lifting journeyman pay to $3 an hour.
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Milwaukee
Local 781
Milwaukee Painting and Contractors Assn
Wisconsin Bans Six Unregistered Stocks
The Wisconsin Department of Securities issued orders prohibiting sale of stock in six firms due to lack of state registration. Firms listed include Cement Petroleum Ltd Regina Sask Canada Cree Mining Corp Ltd Regina Hoover Mining and Exploration Ltd Regina Lee Gordon Mines Ltd Toronto Quinalta Petroleum Ltd Toronto and Winn-Natchitoches Winn field La.
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Madison
State Department of Securities
Wisconsin
Cement Petroleum Ltd
Regina
Sask
Canada
Cree Mining Corp. Ltd
Hoover Mining and Exploration Ltd
Lee Gordon Mines Ltd
Toronto
Quinalta Petroleum Ltd
Winn-Natchitoches
Winnfield
Winona Livestock Market Report Promptly Quoted Prices
Swift & Company reports steady hog and cattle markets with ranges for Hogs from 16.65 to 19.75 per cwt depending on weight and grade and Cattle from 13.00 to 33.00 per cwt across classes. Lambs and calves show steady demand. Chicago potatoes and produce values noted with market steadiness in several lines.
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Chicago
USDA
California
Balable Henry
South &T. Eete
ST. Paul
Minn
Pump-Priming RFC Comes To End Today
The Reconstruction Finance Corp. ends its 1932 to 1954 era as a federal instrument of lending and liquidation. Once a $500 million capital vehicle, RFC pumped billions into banks, industry and war needs, aiding recovery from the Depression before winding down under Treasury jurisdiction.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corp
RFC
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Arnold Inspects McCoy Camp Ahead Of Tour
Lt. Gen. William H. Arnold arrives at Camp McCoy Wisconsin for a brief inspection. He is commander of the 5th Army Area and will be met by Col. James B. Macdougall and staff.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
William H. Arnold
Arnold
5Th
James B. Macdougall
New Legion Post 52 Leaders Installed at Clubrooms
Paul Wiemerslage and Mrs. James Miller named to head Roy L. Wingers Post 52 of the American Legion and its auxiliary in La Crosse. Installation by Oswald Johnson and Mrs. M. D. Sayner follows with an 8 p.m. ceremony and Don Kaye Orchestra dance to close.
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Paul Wiemerslage
James Miller
Roy L. Wingers
American Legion
Legion
Oswald Johnson
Black River Falls
M. D. Sayner
la Crosse Legion
Frank Billock
Edward Nagle
Robert Amunson
Frank R. Schneider
C. C. Tank
William Weigel
William Bush
Cyrus Lauterbach
Joseph S. Murphy
Evan Riddle
Charles Wiesense
Miller
Clara Wiebke
Robert Wallace
Evelyn Lisic
Hurricanes lash gulf coast and Illinois with heavy floods
Coast Guard units searched for a drifting drig after a capsize about 20 miles east of the Texas border while five mariners rode a raft. In Cameron area, six from one family were rescued from a floating rooftop after eight hours. one man is presumed drowned. Red Cross sheltered 19 000 in Lake Charles and 30 000 fed. 5 000 sought shelter in Port Arthur and Orange, Texas. Evacuations expanded as hundreds left Louisiana lowlands. 168 were treated for injuries, mostly minor.
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Memphis
Tenn
Coast Guard
Texas
Cameron State
National
Cameron
Granville Theriot
Red Cross
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Port Arthur
Tex
Orange
Larry Stephenson
Civil Defense
Foster Parent Week Observed In La Crosse County
More than 100 families from La Crosse County invited to an 8 p m Saturday program honoring foster parents. Washington ane Wilbur Schmidt will speak, Juvenile Court Judge Eugene Toepel to give tribute, and Mary Ann Stienmetz, a foster child, will share her perspective. Mayor Milo Knutson to welcome attendees. Eleven welfare agencies sponsor the event including Catholic Welfare Bureau and the Salvation Army. The program is open to the public.
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la Crosse County
Washington School
Wilbur Schmidt
State Dept. of Public Welfare
Eugene Toepel
Mary Ann Stienmetz
Milo Knutson
Ernest Yanke
Family Service Assn
Catholic Welfare Bureau
Confidential Exchange
Community Chest and Welfare Federation
Division For Children and Youth
Division of Correction
la Crosse
Campers To Return Here Saturday From La Crosse Area
Wanbeek campers from La Crosse and surrounding counties will return by Greyhound bus at 11:05 a.m. Saturday under Jaycees Robert Poss and Richard Mettille. Easter Seal funds support the vacations for disabled campers, with Miss Margaret Easton assisting as caseworker.
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Wanbeek
la Crosse
Greyhound
Robert Poss
Richard Mettlle
The
Jaycees
Richard Zoerb
Jaycee
Camper Transportation
la Crosse Easter Sea Society
Poss and
Mettille
Wisconsin Dells
Margaret Easton
Three Larsons Enlist In AF From Spring Grove Minn
Three men named Larson from Spring Grove Minnesota enlisted for four years in the U S Air Force. Duane V Larson Dona van W Larson and Donald R Larson were sent to Lackland Texas for training after enlisting in Minneapolis. Max W Benson also re enlisted for four years for European area assignment and reports to Manhattan Beach Air Force Station Brooklyn New York after leave.
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Larson
Spring Grove
Minn
United States Air Force Recruiting Office
Minneapolis
Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
Duane V. Larson
Emil N. Larson
Donavan W. Larson
Herbert E. Larson
Donald R. Larson
Gilmore C. Larson
Max W. Benson
Ruby E. Benson
West Ave
Benson
Manhattan Beach Air Force Station
Brooklyn
N.Y
Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Weather Outlook Summary
Weather record across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa shows fair conditions in Wisconsin with clearing and cool nights. Minnesota expects partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon or night thunderstorms and a warmer Saturday. Iowa forecasts generally fair conditions this afternoon and tonight with a partly cloudy Saturday and warmer temperatures plus showers and scattered thunderstorms.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
River Readings Portcast Hastings to Guttenberg
Mississippi River readings show river levels rising at several dams with rises of one foot at Dams 2 through 6 and five feet at Dams 1 through 10 over the next 34 hours. Sunrise Saturday is at 6:35, sunset 6:53, moon sets at 10:04 p.m.
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Mississippi River
Hastings
Minn
Ile
Moon
Apiurées
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