July 10, 2008
News from the Past |
75 years ago
July 13, 1933
Granted a new trial following conviction of first degree murder, Carl Torkelson pleaded guilty to a second degree murder charge Monday and was sentenced to a 14 to 25 year term in the state penitentiary at Waupun.
Torkelson was charged with the slaying of Anna Rollophson of Gilman township last January. Her body was found in the yard with her head crushed. It was brought out at the first trial that Miss Rollophson possessed property which the state contended young Torkelson had ambitions to acquire.
At the May term of court at Ellsworth Torkelson was convicted of first degree murder. Judge Thompson granted Torkelson a new trial on the grounds of prejudicial remarks of the district attorney in his final arguments to the jury. Torkelson pleaded guilty.
50 years ago
July 3, 1958
You'll find the 1959 cars just as costly and full of chromium as this year's models. The new models will bulge wider and extend longer than the '58's.
In the works are bigger windshields, more chrome and mulitcolored anodized aluminum trim. Makes which now have tail fins will have wider and higher ones. There will even be ornaments on front fenders on some models.
Engines and basic mechanical design will reflect encouraging development - a little less horsepower and more economic.
When you hear complaints about the size of the '59 cars, remember , that almost two out of three car buyers choose the bigger and more expensive models over the small economy types.
25 years ago
July 14, 1983
Burlington Northern Railroad announced it has awarded a contract for the construction of a 680-ft. lift bridge over the St. Croix River at Prescott, Wis.
In addition to the bridge, the contract includes grading, construction of an operator's control house and removal of the existing swing span bridge and piers. Initial work is expected to begin mid-month with completion targeted for late 1984. The site of the bridge is near the confluence of the St. Croix and the Mississippi Rivers.
10 years ago
July 9, 1998
The 1997 AFC West Champion Kansas City Chiefs don't waste any time returning to the exciting hard hitting NFL action.
The Oklahoma Drill will take place during the morning practice Saturday July 25, just two days after the Chiefs arrive in River Falls. Practice begins at 8:30 a.m. and the drill starts around 10 a.m. at the Ramer Field Sports Complex.
Shortly following the Oklahoma Drill, boys and girls ages 8-13 can participate in the annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition. Registration will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the information gazebo. This event is also free of charge.
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