Acrobats Through History Fascinate Audiences Worldwide
The article traces acrobatics from ancient China through development in Han Dynasty culture to modern performances in the United States and Canada. It highlights Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe's feats, early bull leaping in Crete, Greek and Roman gymnastic roots, medieval fairs, circus innovations, and Lillian Leitzel's aerial mastery with record turning feats.
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Washington, D.C
Marco Polo
China
Shenyang
U.S
National Geographic Society
Crete
Lillian Leitzel
Wisconsin Teachers Seek Expanded Retirement Pay and Rights
The 45,000 member Wisconsin Education Association pushes a bill for earlier retirement and higher benefits tied to state and municipal terms. It calls for expanded state aid to local schools, improved labor relations, and to bring teachers under unemployment compensation while opposing state aid to private and parochial schools.
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Madison
Wisconsin Education Association
WEA
Treasury
Patrick J. Lucey
Stat
Wisconsin
Sentencing Set For Check Writer In La Crosse Case
Madison man John H. Busse 20 faces sentencing April 9 in La Crosse County Court after pleading guilty to six worthless checks totaling 201.30 written in January. A plea bargain links probation possibility to a favorable presentence report. otherwise no sentence recommendation. Alice in Dairyland contest attracts 132 applicants with finals in Rice Lake mid June.
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Madison
la Crosse County
John H. Busse
Leonard Roraff
Alan Cole
First National Bank of la Crosse
Busse
Sears Roebuck
Midway Motor Lodge
Montgomery Ward
Walt’s
Ritz Lounge
Asst. Dist. Atty
Mark Lukoff
Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services
District Attorney’s Office
Wis
Wisconsin Agriculture Department
Wisconsin
Rice Lake
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Madison Bureau
Songs of Love
Charley Pride
Oddity
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Kmart
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al Kooper
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