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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
2
Three Milwaukee brothers age 7 10 and 13 left Monday seeking adventure. Edward Jr returned Tuesday night describing a night in a park with bears. They were found home at dawn with soaked clothes and a warm breakfast awaiting.
Vatican City AP reports the papal conclave will begin Saturday as cardinal electors from around the world choose Pope Pius XII's successor. A two thirds plus one vote is required, with possible multiple ballots and the white smoke signal upon election. Cardinal Tien is en route, while Cardinal Stepinac and Mindszenty will not attend.
In SHAMROCK Wisconsin the St. Columbie Cemetery Assn held its annual meeting at the local church. Rev A J Thuecks conducted the affair and re-elected directors J J Mulrine Joseph Blinston and Hugh Guy to continue in their posts.
The Common Council approved terms with La Crosse County to use a new polygraph if purchased by the county. The county will buy, repair, and maintain the machine, provide stenographic reporting, and may charge outside agencies with city tests handling fees. The council also moved water plans for Zephyr Circle and Milson Heights additions.
Aldermen order assessment of general property tax revenues due to recent boundary additions to the city. The city will estimate amounts for inclusion in the 1959 municipal budget. The measures also authorize park improvements, lease arrangements, road oiling, water study, bus stop, and street light installations.
In Syracuse a wife gave birth to twin boys at home and one infant was found stabbed to death. Police questioned mother Gertrude Pearson 33 at Memorial Hospital. Father William 43 and mother Gladys Noyes 58 were held as material witnesses. The surviving newborn had 13 puncture wounds but lived. A second baby was found dead in a suitcase in a bedroom closet. Pearson is a salesman with a 19 year old son from a prior marriage. the couple had no other children. The home is in a quiet south side residential area.
Gov. Orval Faubus said it is better for Little Rock Central High to close than be demolished amid resistance to integration. He spoke at Hot Springs amid criticism of the Supreme Court and noted Central High and three other high schools were closed last month to prevent court-ordered desegregation. About 240 juniors enrolled at the Little Rock Private School Corp.'s all white high school.
The Lions Club voted Monday to sponsor the annual Halloween party for children at Whitehall High School Gym Friday Oct 31 at 6 30 p m. Children are invited to come in costume and will receive favors and treats.
In Magnolia Arkansas two year old Johnny Carmichael fell into an 11 foot narrow hole dug for a lightning arrester. Fifty men worked in shifts to remove dirt via a parallel trench while oilfield workers and volunteers assisted. A plastic hood and oxygen were used to protect him. Johnny, shaken, asked why it took so long to get him out.
Ed Sullivan will travel to India in January to film a one hour program for CBS using Indian performers including dancers singers and instrumentalists. He will also depart for Alaska on Wednesday to record another show set for presentation from New York on December 7.
In New York Central Park the bench long used by Bernard M. Baruch as his informal headquarters was formally dedicated to the 88 year old presidential adviser. A plaque from the Park Department reads Elder Statesman's Bench Reserved for Bernard M Baruch. Baruch said he will welcome others to his private bench.
Virginia Tech football coach Frank Moseley plays recorder music in the players dressing rooms to pep up the team. He says the upbeat rock and roll tunes help lift the players’ spirits and energy.
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