Illinois GOP Rep. Sid Simpson Dies At 64
Rep. Sid Simpson of Carrollton, a longtime Illinois Republican vote getter, died at 64 from a heart attack shortly after dedicating a new hospital wing in Pittsfield. He had just finished an eighth term in a Democratic district and was to determine a successor for the November election. Funeral plans were pending.
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Arthur Stoffel Jr
Racine, Wis
Janet Simpson
Washington, D.C
Differences Of Opinion Great Emphasis In Cancer Fight Shifts
New York based article profiles Dr. Peyton Rous winner of the Albert Lasker Award. He cautions readers about confusing cancer research reports while noting progress toward a cure. He credits diverse views for advancing approaches and cites 1911 virus discovery experiments and the role of antibiotics and hormones in tumor control.
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Nea
Peyton Rous
Albert Lasker
Rockefeller Institute
Rous
Local rummage sales and church bazaar announced
Concordia Hall hosts a rummage sale on Friday Oct 31 at 9 30 am with bargains by Our Savior's Choir. St Johns Reformed Bazaar and cafeteria lunch and supper set for Tue Oct 28 from 2 to 7 pm at West Ave and Market. Additional rummage events on Wed Oct 29 9 am to 5 pm at 1312 Winnebago and 1434 Redfield with items in good condition.
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St. John’s Reformed
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West Ave
Market
Redfield
Winnebago
Monroney Urges Science For Life For All Americans
Senator A S Monroney urged Americans to pursue science for life not death and proposed diverting a tenth of the national budget from weapons to humane scientific research. He spoke at the opening of a Louisville Churches Celebration hosted by the local Council of Churches.
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A. S. Monroney
Weather Summary for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa Regions
Partly cloudy Wisconsin sees little temperature change this afternoon tonight and Tuesday. Minnesota stays mostly fair but colder tonight with little temperature change through Tuesday. Iowa is mostly cloudy and cooler this afternoon clearing and colder north while south remains cloudy with drizzle then cooler tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy and cool. Shippers forecast advises protecting perishables within 150 miles of La Crosse until 6 p.m. Tuesday with minimum temperatures of 28 to 30 degrees across directions.
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Thomson Sees A Decisive GOP Victory
Gov Vernon Thomson predicted a decisive Republican win in the November election arguing Democratic tactics fail. He accused Gaylord Nelson of dishonest campaigning and warned of costly promises while Nelson campaigned vigorously in Milwaukee and beyond. Senator William Proxmire praised Nelson as best qualified for governor and Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Phillip Nash criticized Republican rate hikes amid recession concerns.
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Milwaukee
Thomson
Wisconsin
Gaylord Nelson
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Madison
Nelson
Proxmire
Phillip Nash
Nash
Wisconsin Rapids
Federal Reserve Fund
Washington
Wettstein Opens Second Store At 4th And Main
Wettstein and Sons expand with a new outlet at 329 Main St joining their Village store near Losey Blvd and Highway 33. The uptown shop will handle television and electrical appliances plus antenna installation and repair. Howard Wettstein started in a South Avenue shop seven years ago, now joined by Ralph and John Wettstein. Twenty two employees work for the firm. Hours are 9 to 5 weekdays and 9 to 9 on Friday.
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Persistence pays off for Homecoming Queen Lucille Marshall
Lucille Marshall of Meridian Idaho earned the Homecoming Queen title at Idaho State College after earlier placing as runner up in Harvest Ball Queen and Dairy Queen contests. Her persistence culminated with the crown last weekend.
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Pocatello, Idaho
Lucille Marshall
Meridan
Idaho
Lucille
Idaho State College
Bystander Killed in Shootout at East Side Cafe
John Douglas Netherland, 41, died after a shot intended for a fleeing man was fired during a confrontation at an East Side cafe in Kansas City. Prett Rollins, 21, reported a fight with a man who returned with a shotgun before the fatal shot. Police arrested 29 year old Robert Martin for investigation.
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John Douglas Netherland
East Side
Prett Rollins
Rollins
Robert Martin
Yank Wins British Football Pool Prize in Secret 1957
The sole American winner of Britain’s largest football pool last year kept quiet due to unrest. He received a five pound note and two singles worth about 19.60 dollars, telling his wife to remain modest. The event, recalled as “The Day Daddy Won The Football Pool,” is still remembered in his suburban flat.
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Wisconsin Assembly
Bar Association
Supreme Court
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Catlin
la Crosse
Jimmy Peterson
Jimmy
PTA
Mark
Madison
London
Britain
Washington
Daddy
Births in La Crosse and Norwalk Families
La Crosse Hospital records a daughter born Oct 24 to Dennis and Laura Halverson at 2003 Wood St. Laura Leone Ellefson. La Crosse Lutheran Hospital reports a son born Oct 23 to Carl J. and Doris Mundinger at 1632 George St. Ramona Fossum listed for Mrs Nels C. Stenson of 81142 S 3rd St. In Norwalk California a daughter Linda born Oct 23 to Matthew and Shirley Greene formerly of La Crosse.
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Wood St
Laura Leone Ellefson
la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
Carl J. Storn
George St
Doris Mundinger
Nels C. Stenson
S. 3Rd St
Ramona Fossum
Linda
Matthew Greene
Norwalk
Calif
Shirley Schulz
la Crosse
prowling report on Mary Ziegler residence
City police investigated after Mary Ziegler of 511 Mississippi Street reported prowling at the rear of her home at 2 01 a.m. Monday. No one was found.
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Mary Ziegler
Mississippi St
Adams Steps Quietly Out Of White House
Sher man Adams resigns after six years as President Eisenhower's top assistant, leaving the White House with no public fanfare. Hagerty confirms the farewell Friday and notes Adams planned an orderly transfer. He headed to Lincoln New Hampshire and offered no plans for the future amid pressure over ties to Bernard Goldfine.
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Sherman Adams
White House
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Adams
Lincoln
N.H
Hagerty
House
Prominent speaker misses district carpenters meeting
In San Diego a scheduled address on boosting union meeting turnout was not given as the prominent speaker failed to attend the District Council of Carpenters event.
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San Diego
Calif
District Council of Carpenters
Maico-Shei Hearing Service invites test of hearing glasses
The ad invites customers to compare Maico hearing glasses with other makes for appearance, naturalness, and hearing quality. Visit Maico-Shei Hearing Service at 516 Main St in La Crosse Wisconsin to conduct the test yourself.
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Maico-Shei Hearing Service
Main St
la Crosse
Wis
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