Statistical lesson from the LaCrosse memorial day deaths
Wisconsin road deaths over a four day weekend totaled 26 in 1963. A Motor Vehicle Department study found drunken driving involved in eight deaths and probably two more. Of the 23 male victims, 14 were 25 or younger, most deaths occurred 9:30 p.m. to night, mostly one vehicle left the road, 22 were in home counties, and none wore seat belts.
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Wisc
Wisconsin
Motor Vehicle Department
Capitol Holiday Bill Moves Three National Holidays
The House passed a bill to move three federal holidays to Monday and create Columbus Day as a new holiday. Debates filled 27 pages of the Congressional Record. Reactions ranged from humor about Columbus to questions on cost and practicality, with opinions contrasting on the bill’s value.
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Roman Pucinski
Columbus
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District of Columbia
Senate
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Connecticut
Florida
James Haley
Congress
Concrete Island Turn at State Highway 61 Edges Trucks
A letter recalls a busy highway corner at 61 and Hershey Ave where concrete medians and reflectors now hinder turning. Photos show bent posts and trucks riding curb edges. Painted yellow islands help but may not solve the sharp right angle for semis. State project. island lengths may need shortening to ease turns.
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Hershey Ave
GIL Dietz
Hershey
Cholesterol myths and dietary guidance from Dr Molner
Dear Dr Molner explains that cholesterol causes deposits in arteries not by mere presence but by deposition rate. Diet can help some, but not always. avoid excess animal fats, prefer vegetable oils, and keep weight down. An egg a day is not harmful if limited to one. skim milk is reasonable. Also notes on ear water danger and dermabrasion limits.
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Dr. Molner
H.C
M.B
Dear Abby and the Ron Nebraska question column
A reader asks about penalties for wife beating in Nebraska and Abby lightly notes such legal details. Another writes about receiving nude pictures by mail and trust issues with her husband, with Abby advising communication and reporting the material if needed. A 70 year old widow asks who would care for her sister’s husband if she dies first, Abby says to wait and not worry about appearances.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Beth
Nebraska
Ron
United States
Nameless
Woo
Our Yesterdays and Years Ago Notes From Muscatine
A compact recap of past events. 75 years ago Capt Hill was due from above toward St Louis, 25 years ago Muscatine faculty resignations and new hires, 10 years ago Clean Up Paint Up Week proclaimed by Mayor Conway. Names and places reflect local history.
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Minnesota
Capt. Hill
St. Louis
Muscatine
Walter Conway
Today in History June 15 1968 notable events
On this date June 15 1968 the world marked several events including Magna Carta signing by King John in 1215 Washington taking command of the Continental Army in 1775 Arkansas becoming the 25th state in 1836 and WWII events. The listing notes other historical milestones and recent diplomatic moves.
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Associated Press
Ine
King John of England
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
George Washington
Continental Army
Arkansas
Prayer fragment from a religious service text
A fragmentary religious prayer cites Psalm 3:12 and seeks communion with God. The text thanks divine guidance and expresses readiness to name Christ, though portions are garbled.
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Peter
Heavenly Father
Christ
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