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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
1
In Champagne, France, officials halt rescue after three attempts fail to reach five men still missing ten days after a Mt Rivel mine cave in. Mayor Socie calls Mt Rivel a “mount of tragedy” as drills continue for any trace of a trapped truck. Nine of fourteen trapped miners were rescued earlier, leaving five unaccounted for.
The AP reports extreme heat across the region with Tulsa hitting 110 degrees, Ada 110, and Hennessey 111. Oklahoma City 106 set a new high for August 5. Tornadoes injure five near Port Arthur Sabine Pass, while Alabama and Texas observers report damaging winds and heavy rain. Dry Midwest and Southwest crops suffer as cold fronts approach.
Third Street will receive another 1.4 inch asphalt layer, Asst. City Engineer Bob Schroeder said. The street opened to traffic Tuesday as work began on 4th Street. Mathy Construction could finish 3rd and 4th Streets before moving to other streets, or apply a first coat across all streets and finish later. Completion is expected by September 20.
Six Wisconsin counties hit by storms and drought gain eligibility to graze stock or harvest hay on federal reserve acreage. The authorization came via telegram from Secretary Freeman to Gov. Reynolds. Counties named: Crawford, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, and Vernon.
Washington watches for any Chinese reaction as the United States ramps up military reserves in Southeast Asia. Peking denounces U S aggression while Secretary Rusk warns of explosive tensions. McNamara reports bombed Viet Minh boats and bases with air strikes in the Gulf of Tonkin. Bipartisan bills back Johnson’s actions.
About 30 U S Air Force B57 bombers joined American and South Vietnamese forces near the North Vietnamese frontier. A buildup of troops and material followed, with four bombers crashing near Bien Hoa Airport and two pilots likely killed. U S officials noted no ground force increase beyond 5 000, while 16 300 to 16 500 personnel remained in South Viet Nam.
Senator from Morse Lane signals opposition to a proposed measure. The report attributes the stance to ERNEST VACCARO as the source of the opposition and notes potential impacts on local governance.
Joint Senate and House committees approve a resolution backing the President's military actions in Southeast Asia after hearings with Rusk McNamara and Wheeler. Morse opposes, calling it a prelude to war, while the majority urges bipartisan support amid Gulf of Tonkin attacks and broader U.S. strategy.
United Nations diplomats expect the Security Council to invite both North and South Vietnam to participate in a debate on North Vietnamese attacks on U.S. ships. The discussion stems from U.S. requests for an urgent council meeting and involves reactions by Adlai Stevenson and Soviet delegate Morozov.
Federal and state authorities intensified their investigation into the killings of Andrew Goodman Michael Schwerner and James Chaney. The bodies were found in a remote Mississippi watershed near Philadelphia. FBI officials cited careful planning and refused to confirm arrests while noting the case drew information from sources including a letter Gregory said he handed to the FBI.
Louise H. Fraser a 55 year old second grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School since 1936 died Thursday morning of a heart attack at her La Crosse home 1528 King Street She was born May 25 1909 in La Crosse a Central High School graduate attended Mcs Woods Kindergarten School in Minneapolis and La Crosse State University She taught in Elgin Minnesota from 1931 to 1935 She is survived by her father Walter Bunyan of 1528 King Street a sister Mrs Ralph Mary Watson of 1615 King Street two nephews and one niece Preceded in death two years ago by her mother Services will be announced later by Sletten McKee Funeral Home.
Two Navy pilots listed by the Pentagon as missing after their planes were shot down during the North Viet Nam attack are Californians both 26. Lt. (jg) Richard C. Sather and Lt. (jg) Everett Alvarez Jr. may be the captured aviator. A Pentagon spokesman said he did not know which was in enemy hands. Sather's sister said he was eager to fly and his parents supported him. Alvarez's father said the family held to hope, and Alvarez's wife fainted on notification after their December marriage.
Heat dimmed daytime crowds at the La Crosse Inter-State Fair though evening events drew about 2 000 attendees nightly. 4-H exhibits surged with over 1 000 garden entries as judging continued in the exposition building and plans floated to dedicate space to junior fair displays.
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