Increased Driving and Road Costs Prompt Wisconsin Bills
The Wisconsin Highway Commission cites rising construction costs and more highway users in 1948 as reasons for proposed bills to regulate illuminated signs regulate land plats along roads and guide development of limited access highways. It notes over one million motor vehicles registered and growing tourism and commerce increasing traffic and congestion on state roads.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Highway Commission
Commission
Women Live Longer In 21st Ward Of La Crosse
In the 21st ward of La Crosse a group of women aged 80 and above, all widows for decades, share long residence in the 2400 block of South 13th street. Emma Dunn 95 with 64 years in her house leads a cohort noted for longevity and family roots.
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South 13Th
la Crosse
Tina Buelow
Frances Balzer
Bertha Hardie
Bertha Werth
Clara Lehrke
Bertha Huebner
Tribune
Wilhelmina Herlitzka
Johanna Esperseth
Palmyra
Wrs
Emma Senn
Chicago
Emma Dunn
21St Ward
South 13Th Street
13Th Place
New York
Dunn
Silas
Alice Colman
Homemakers’ Club
la Crosse County
William C. Gamrath
Lehrke
Germany
America
John Scheitz
Fred Lehrke
Gund Brewery
Bertha Worth
Eagle Harbor
Mich
Henry Funk
Werth
Shelby
Louis Werth
Colman Lumber Company
Segelke
Malinda
Huebner
John Smith
Albert Schauers
South 16Th Street
Buelow
13Th Street
Hinderpommen
Frances Strasser
Old Country
Mormon Coulee
Bertha Hadie
Hardie
August Zellmer
Arlington
Jack Yeo
Wis
Hester Lee
Bernice
Senn
Wilhemina Herlitzka
South Avenue
Mmes. Lehrke
Balzer
Hardie and Dunn
Adam and the Apple Ailment Ad
An old promotional piece touts Udge seven as fast relief for stomach pains from eating. It claims 210 million sold since 1928 and offers a 25 cent bonus and a double money back guarantee if relief is not seen within an hour.
Legislature Hearing Schedule Prompts Education Bill Debate
Wisconsin lawmakers outline hearings for next week featuring an education reform bill to consolidate UW System campuses under a nine member board of regents. Other items include extended tavern hours, naming a new official state newspaper, a constitutional amendment, and ongoing UW and welfare budget reviews.
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Madison
Wis
Commission On Improvement
University of Wisconsin, Teachers Colleges, Institute of Technology
Stout Institute
University Board of Regents
Assembly Education Committee
Senate Education and Public Welfare Committee
Assembly
Excise and Fees
Wisconsin State Journal
Marshfield News-Herald
Senate State and Local Government Committee
Puff-adder Fatality Triggers Farmhouse Tragedy in Chipinga
A farmer in Chipinga South Africa John Wickham investigated suspicious noises on his porch and confronted a large female puff adder which killed him after biting him the snake held seventy one young offspring inside authorities report.
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John Wickham
Chipinga
South Africa
Paris Auto Show Demonstrates 60-Watt Car Telephone
A 60-watt automobile telephone capable of telephonic communication over 60 miles was demonstrated at a recent Paris automobile contest.
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Paris
La Crosse Tops Nations In 1948 Traffic Safety Records
La Crosse led cities over 10,000 in 1948 auto safety per National Safety Council. Two deaths in the year gave 4.7 fatalities per 100 000 residents, far below the national 21.9 and the 9.7 of similar sized cities. per 10 000 registered cars the rate was 1.5, against 3.9 average. The 1948 year also cut fatal accidents by 697 from 1947, despite travel up seven percent.
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New York
la Crosse
National Safety Council
Wisconsin
Council
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Wilkinson Fuel CO
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Blue Bluff Line
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First Federal
J. R. Johnson
Sec’y-Treas
North American Life & Casualty Co
Hoeschler
U. S
Minedality and
Ical Co
Amvounice
Math Typewriter CO
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