Aerial Battle Near Formosa Straits Sees Losses Claimed
Nationalists claim five Red planes shot down with one of their planes lost in a clash over the Formosa Strait. Sabre jets reportedly downed four MIG 17s while a collision killed a Nationalist pilot. Peiping says two Nationalist Sabres were shot down and a pilot captured. Cease-fire held as both sides prepared for a potential renewal at midnight.
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Milwaukee Baseball Season Comes To A Close
The speaker consoles a mother over Milwaukee’s baseball disappointment and jokes about Yankee pennants and a forecasted future. He notes past losses and urges resilience, saying next year is another year and the city has weathered tough seasons before. The tone blends humor and hometown pride as fans await better days.
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Milwaukee
Nelson to Campaign in La Crosse with Multiple Events
Wisconsin State Senator Gaylord Nelson Democratic candidate for governor visits the Coulee Region Friday and Saturday. He appears on local TV Friday night and on radio Saturday morning. He speaks to Trane union members at 9 20 a m Saturday then leads a rally at 2 p m at Democratic Party HQ. He attends coffee hours a cocktail party and a Richland Center fundraising dinner at 7 p m.
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Union Council Endorses Clapp for U S Representative
In a Oct 8 meeting the La Crosse County Industrial Union Council unanimously endorsed Norman Clapp of Lancaster for U S Representative in the 3rd District. The endorsement urges voters to support Clapp on election day Nov 4 citing his commitment to farmers small businesses labor and citizens of the district.
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la Crosse County
Norman Clapp
Marriage Licenses Issued In La Crosse Area
La Crosse records list Lawrence Anderson of Rockland and Barbara Souchek of Bangor to be married October 18 in Bangor. Richard Car Holt and Kathryn Overshaw both of 14th Street in La Crosse are set to wed October 18 in La Crosse. Richard Secrist of East Avenue and Geraldine Kopf of Adams Street plan marriage October 25 in La Crosse. Russell Pierce of Jackson Street and Dawn Burke of Windsor Street to marry October 18 in La Crosse.
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Rockland
Barbara Souchek
Bangor
Richard Car Holt
N. 14Th St
Kathryn Overshaw
la Crosse
Richard Secrist
S. East Ave
Geraldine Kopf
Adams St
Russell D. Pierce
Jackson St
Dawn T. Burke
Windsor St
Papal obsequies draw 15000 in summer palace crowds
A dusk public obeisance at the summer palace gathers large crowds including Pope neighbors and outsiders. Cardinal Spellman travels from the Azores to Rome for the obsequies and the papal conclave. The 55 living cardinals prepare for the election soon after Oct 24 as illness and travel barriers affect attendance.
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Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Azores
Benedetto Cardinal
Aloisi Masella
Be Aggressive In Telling Story At Appleton Co
Governor Ver non Thomson urged industry to aggressively tell its economic contributions to both community and state. He condemned cynical politicians and spoke at the 75th anniversary of Appleton Machine Co, saying industry must counter myths to create jobs for Wisconsin’s youth.
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Vernon Thomson
Thomson
Appleton Machine Co
Wisconsin
Boy Scout Commissioners Are Honored at District Event
Neighborhood commissioners of the Gopher-La Crosse District in Gateway Area Council received neckerchiefs and slides at a Thursday potluck and meeting held at B. W. Ingli's home. Wives attended as part of record turnout. John T. Sleik Jr. awarded Earnest Lupie an Arrowhead Honor for service.
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Gateway Area
Boy Scouts
City Budget Seeks Tight Control Amid Revenues Pressures
The 1959 tentative budget focuses on limiting spending as costs rise and unemployment affects local revenues. Officials face re elections for mayor, treasurer, clerk and aldermen in wards 11 through 21 with adoption due by Nov 25. Projected 1959 figures cover salaries, department costs, and expected income from state rebates and new annexed areas, alongside dozens of license and tax streams.
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Board of Education
Water Department
County Boards Weigh Wide Cuts To Highway Budget
Terpstra reports voluntary cuts totaling 520,000 across town and village requests including Bangor Burns Campbell Farmington Hamilton Holland Medary Onalaska and Washington. La Crosse officials offer further cuts but disputes delay final board action on Shelby Onalaska and wage remedies.
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Greenfield
Holmen
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Barre
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Aldrich
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Soviet claim on US Pacific nuclear tests questioned
The Times said Moscow’s Aug 23 figure of 32 tests, versus 14 officially, was nearly correct. Pentagon and Atomic Energy Commission experts argue no detection system could catch every test, and the claim of a foolproof system is contradicted by fact.
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the Times
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Atomic Energy Commission
Times
Bradford Family Clock Stands 128 Years in Home
In Bluejacket Oklahoma PW H Bradford preserves a Peck Hayden clock that has been in the family for 128 years. The landmark timepiece stands 242 feet high and is powered by weights.
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Bluejacket
Okla
H. Bradford
Peck Hayden
Grain and Livestock Markets Report from Chicago and Midwest
Chicago markets show No wheat and mixed corn prices with No 1 yellow at 1.30 and No 2 yellow at 1.30 while oats and soy products vary. Hog prices ease 2-3 dollars across weights. cattle and calves steady with diverse grade ranges. Chicago poultry and potatoes noted with light demand and dull market. South St. Paul hogs and cattle offer similar trends with price shifts and stock levels provided.
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Chicago Livestock Chicago
USDA
Indiana
South ST. Paul
Weather Record for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
A regional forecast notes mostly cloudy skies with light snow flurries in northern Wisconsin and cooler temperatures across the area. Minnesota issues a freeze warning with windy, colder conditions. Iowa predicts frost and freezing temperatures with diminishing winds. Shippers should protect perishables within 150 miles of La Crosse with minimums up to 25 to 28 degrees through Saturday evening.
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la Crosse
Mississippi River forecast update from Hastings to Guttenberg
river readings project 1 to 3 feet falls at tailwaters of dams 2 through 10 over the next 24 hours due to wind action. Saturday sunrise is 6 14 am and sunset 5 29 pm with the moonrise at 4 39 am. heating degree days total 224 for the fiscal year.
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Minn
Guttenberg
Iowa
Good Used Cars Ad Promises Great Today
A classified ad showcases attractive values in used cars available today. The notice highlights affordable prices, diverse models, and immediate test drive options for shoppers seeking reliable vehicles at strong deals. The listing emphasizes value and convenience for local buyers.
Prominent Pharmacist Clarence Helland Dies at 70
Clarence J. Helland 70 a Spring Grove Minnesota pharmacist and civic leader died suddenly at 12 30 p m Thursday Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church parlors 1 30 p m Saturday with regular services at 2 p m Burial in church cemetery Viewing from noon to 2 p m at the church He was born October 26 1887 in Black Earth Wisconsin married Lela Shutt August 29 1913 and lived in Spring Grove since 1910 A graduate of Marquette School of Pharmacy he co owned Helland Ulven Drug Store He held memberships in Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Assn Lodge 319 AF and AM Spring Grove Winona Lodge 167 Low Twelve Spring Grove Commercial Club Trinity Lutheran Church and Brotherhood He served as Spring Grove school board clerk a church deacon and was part of the Gateway Area Boy Scout Council He is survived by his wife a daughter Marjorie Bakke and a brother Dr C A Helland plus two grandchildren.
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Black Earth
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Ole M. Helland
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Spring Valley
School of Pharmacy
Marquette University
Milwaukee
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Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Assn
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AF & AM
Winona Lodge of Perfection
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Marjorie) Bakke
Northwood
Iowa
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Argyle
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FTC Launches Drive On Phony Price Tags
The Federal Trade Commission launched a national campaign with Better Business Bureaus and other groups to end phony price tags and fictitious discount claims. Chairman John W. Gwynne outlined a nine point guide and ordered intensified enforcement, warning of fast adversary action for noncompliance. The effort targets pre ticketing false regular prices and discounts never actually charged, with price violations rising to 30 percent of recent FTC orders.
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Federal Trade Commission
Better Business
Gwynne
FTC
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3 Deaths Raise State Toll To 614
Three men were killed in separate Wisconsin auto accidents Thursday night raising the 1958 state traffic toll to 614. Sgt. Clement C. Sprang, 40, of Manitowoc died when his car struck a tree near Menomonee Falls. Henry Johnson, 36, of De Pere, died in a three vehicle crash on Highway 41 south of Oconto. James J. McDonnel, 32, of Racine died when his car hit a bridge support on Highway 38 near Racine County. driver Richard Halbur, 21, of Racine, was critically injured.
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Manitowoc
Clement C. Sprang
Army Nike
Lannon
Waukesha County
Menomonee Falls
Henry Johnson
de Pere
Highway 41
Oconto
James J. McDonnel
Racine
Highway 38
Milwaukee County
Racine County
Richard Halbur
Driver Safety Warnings Highlight Auto Collision Risks
Post includes cautious guidance urging drivers to understand vehicle behavior and the dangers of fatal crashes. Emphasizes learning limits of both car and opponent to avoid deadly outcomes on the road.
Burglary Insurance Rates Cut in Wisconsin
Wisconsin insurance officials cut burglary premiums by about 10 percent. The new rates, effective Oct. 29, will save roughly $171,000 yearly. Rates set by the National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters follow consultations with the state Insurance Department. Outside residence theft class rises while inside residence theft and mercantile classes drop.
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Wisconsin
Paul J. Rogan
Rogan
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