Fair Weather Brings Spring Back After Weekend Storms
Weather improves with rising temperatures after a weekend storm that dropped to 16 degrees. City engineer Walter Dick notes the Fox River crest and basement flooding in some areas, as residents report damaged homes and outages. The forecast calls for milder highs around the 30s.
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Eau Claire
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Baraboo
Ex-Delafield Town Chairman Dies at 73
Obituary details a former Delafield town chairman and treasurer aged 73. Survived by wife Orah Seaborn Auster and daughters. lists sons in Sun Prairie and Waukesha connections. Several siblings and in-laws noted. services and calling hours announced with location tied to Hartland area.
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Delafield Town
Randere Ang
Resosora
Orah Seaborn Auster
Irs
Robert Davison
Sun Prairie
Lloyd
Andrew Martin
Waukesha
Rex Cull
Hartland
Wild auto chase ends on dead end city street
A 21-year-old Milwaukee youth charged with stealing two cars led sheriff’s deputies on a high speed chase through Waukesha. The pursuit ended on a dead end street after police deployed lights and flares, with the suspect trapped and arrested. He has prior records and faces potential years in prison.
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City Street
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Municipal
Tokar
Peter Roeland
Harding “Avenue
Ss Sigan
Tita Souls
Genesee Street
Anoka Avenue
Death of Riding Academy Operator Frank Cox at 51
Funeral services for Frank Cox aged 51 of a Dele mg academy were held Thursday at 2:20 pm at St John Chrysostom’s church. Coroner Alvin stated death by own action though an instructor reported confusion. A funeral at church cemetery was planned with visitation at Ly Funeral Home in Oconomowoc after 1 pm Wednesday.
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Frank Cox
St. John’s Chersostom
Geau
Duncan
Cox
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Gumsee
Alvin
Jona
England
Oconomewoc
Wecenesday
Local Club Announces Popularity Poll Winners
The club crowned queen Nancy Lovell and prince Randy Reed in a town popularity poll. Nancy is three years old, daughter of Robert and Mrs. Liz Lovell, and Randy Reed is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Reed. Other finalists include Cynthia Christensen and Cynthia Gaugster with parents listed, at addresses on Morey Street and Perkins Avenue.
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Maléigh
Liz
Donald Weist
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Nancy
Robert Lovells
EL Wabash Ave
Jeff Schuell
Prince
Clifforé
Morey St
Randy Reedi
Cynthia Lee
Christensen
Duke
Duchess
Robert Reedi
Carroll Sr
Randy
Cinthia
Afr
Fred H. Christensen
Perkins Ave
Clarifies Stand On Bond Issues
Bruce Lea outlines positions on bond issues amid election discussion. The statement references plans for new buildings and the need for public input before proceeding, emphasizing accountability and phased development.
Sixteen Die as Plane Crash Near Gao
Sixteen persons were killed and many injured when a plane crashed near Gao in French Niger. The crash site burned, with reports indicating severe damage and multiple casualties among passengers. Authorities opened a search for survivors and investigated the cause of the accident.
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Makar
French West Africa
Iodax Man ‘African Tropical Testeport “Socieis
Gao
Niger
Boosters Seek Backing for Foreign Aid Bill Amid Optimism
Administration supporters cite Gen. Alfred Gruenther's remarks in a closed Senate session to press for passage of the 7.9 billion dollar foreign aid program. Gruenther said tide is flowing our way in Europe as Allied forces under Eisenhower tighten defense. Sen. John Sparkman outlined three Congress factions from opposition to full support, with encouraging news possibly swaying hesitant lawmakers.
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Alfred M. Gruenther
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Eisenhower
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Sparkman
Esenhower
Sparkmen
Congress
Mutual Aid
Tornado toll climbs as rescue efforts press on in six states
In the aftermath of a historic tornado outbreak, authorities report 250 dead and 1,391 injured across Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas and Mississippi. The Red Cross quotes relief workers delivering food clothing and shelter to thousands while cleanup crews clear debris and mangled homes. Local officials urge continued search for survivors amid widespread devastation.
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ArSan
Tennessee
Lussov
Red Cross
Washington
Alabama
Kentucky
Searcy
Tormado-Belted
Truman
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Brown
Judsonia
Ark.s
Arkansas
Warren Spent Busy Day in County but Saw Few People
Governor Earl Warren campaigned across the county greeting hundreds at stops in the high school and city limits while barely finding time to meet many voters. He drew crowds at the Avalon hotel luncheon and the American Legion post as he urged economy, NATO unity, and Republican support, stressing a strong national administration.
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County
Earl Warren
Harold Slassen Experiere
Frank Dumbeck
Wau Kesha
Avalon Hotel
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American Legion Post
Umit Potier
Sheriffs Department
George Kuney
Cal
Bodies Found Near Hunting Lodge After Search
In a remote area near a hunting lodge three children Kathy Church Mary Ann and others were found dead after a massive search. Officials said conditions and exposure contributed with a nearby resort closed for winter and local volunteers aiding the effort.
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Hunting Lodge
Hearing Stated on Highway Program
The state public service commission will hold a hearing April 35 on its annual practice of closing vacation roads to trucks. Restrictions begun in 1950 after an eight year lease would go into effect May 28 and last to Sept 4. Rules prohibit trucks over 3000 pounds from using specified highways on Saturday afternoons, all day Sundays and legal holidays.
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Madison
State Public Service Commission
Finnegan Sentenced in St Louis for Misconduct in Office
James P. Finnegan, former internal revenue collector and adviser to President Truman, was sentenced in St Louis to two years in prison and fined $10 1000 for misconduct in office.
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ST. Louis
James P. Finnegan
Internal Revenue Collector
Truman
Rescue Worker Recalls Finding Tre in Wisconsin Woods
Sig Johnson, a 40 year old Lakewood resident, recounts locating three children who had been missing since Saturday. Mary Ann Church, four, survived while her sister and cousin, both five, died. Johnson describes the search, locating Mary Ann at a cabin, tending to her and learning the others were found frozen.
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TR Wsorn
Sig Johnson
Gillett Lake
Witter
Kathy Church
Lakewood
Wis
Mazz Ann Church
Johz Son
Mary Annn
Chexch
Carroll Students Stage Susannah Opera at Aven Theater
Carroll college drama and music students present H. M. S. Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta tonight at the Aven theater in Waukesha. Curtain time is 7 p.m. The show follows a sea captain's daughter torn between a noble lord and a common seaman amid a cast of secondary characters.
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H. M.S. Gilbert and Sullivan
Aven Theater
Waukesha
Carroll College Drama
Msitudents
Admiralty
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