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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1964

Page

2

Two Sisters Murdered In Wyoming Motel

Two Maywood Illinois girls aged 8 and 12 were raped and killed in a Jackson Wyoming motor hotel. A 6-year-old sister survived in room while 19 year old transient Andrew Pixley was named suspect and to be charged. The attack followed entry via a broken window while the girls’ father heard them screaming.

Jackson Wyo Maywood Ill Jackson Motor Hotel Cindy Debby Robert McAuliffe McAuliffe Circuit Court of Illinois Teton County Carl A Bud) Roice Roice Andrew Pixley Pixley Rolce Wort Motor Hotel Homer Jethro Dallas Ore Chicago

Pair Held For Vandalism and Theft

Two boys aged 17 and 18 were arrested on charges of vandalism and theft after slashing a convertible top and stealing sun glasses from a car in a Trane Co lot at 20th and Townsend Streets. Richard Thrower, 18, faces theft and vandalism charges in La Crosse County Court. one juvenile’s disposition was not reported.

Trane Co Lee Cass St. Paul Groessel Cass St Ed Kerchberger Kerchberger

Nicklaus to Lead Early Western Open Coverage

Radio schedule lists WCOW and other stations with Saturday events including Jack Nicklaus at the Western Open. Packers face Cardinals in a late Friday game. Twins Indians and Braves Dodgers show ups and exhibitions across stations.

WCOW Jack Nicklaus Wcow-Fm Green Bay Packers St. Louis Cardinals Twins Indians WKTY Braves Dodgers

Stock Quotations From Shearson Hamill Co August 7 1964

Neon quotations list names and prices for Allis Chalmers American Can Am Cyanamid American Motors American Smelting American Tel Tel Anaconda Avco Brunswick Chrysler Celanese Columbia Gas Consolidated Foods Curtiss Wright DuPont Eastman Kodak Financial Fed Ford Fruehauf Gamble Skogmo General Dynamics General Electric General Motors General Telephone Great Northern Greyhound Gulf Oil Illinois Central Ind International Harvester Interstate Power Jones Laughlin Lockheed Mack Trucks Magnavox Minn Mining Montgomery Ward Monsanto Northern Pacific Northern States Northwest Banc Olin Mathieson Pepsi Cola with varied percentages in quotes.

Allis-Chalmers American Can American Motors American General Electric General Motors General Telephone Great Northern Ry Greyhound Gulf Ot Illinois Central Ind International

Livestock and Market Updates From Midwestern Exchanges

Livestock prices at Swift & Company Winona show hogs top 15.85 to 16.25 per cwt and sows 13.75 to 14.00, cattle steady with hi choice cattle at 22.25, top fed Holsteins 17.25, beef cows 13.00, veal price ranges. Chicago and South St. Paul notes include butter and egg price shifts, USDA cattle and hog figures, potato sample prices, and grain quotes.

Bell & Farrell, M Oo Pete Aileen, Inc Anchor Coupling Republic Steel Central Tele Rexall Drug Reynolds Metals Clark Oil Royal Dutec First Bk. Std. Spartans Inc Frantz Mfg G. D Searle Gateway Tran Sears Roebuck Godfrey Co Sinclair Oil Hamilton Mfg Socony Heileman Brw Sperry Rand Roehring Co Standard Oil Ind la X Rubber Ask Standard Oil la Crosse Tele Studebaker Ss Marine Cap McQuay, Inc Sunray Wallace Business Howor Eaton & Dow Jones Ral Eaton & Howard Railroads Fidelity Fund Incorp William St Wisconsin Swift & Company Winona Minn South ST. Paul, Minn USDA

Boy Holds Up French Island Boy by Knife at Fair

Two teenagers armed with knives held up Steven Luce at the La Crosse Inter State Fair Thursday evening. The victim, son of Arno and Mrs Luce, reported one assailant he knew. Deputies searched the fairgrounds but found no suspects and will work with child welfare to investigate and question the recognized youth.

la Crosse la Crosse County Steven Luce Arno Luce Bainbridge St Earl Kiefner Steven Fairgrounds French Island Paul Pip) Wuest County ‘Child Welfare Service

Boy Breaks Leg In Car Collision On Cass Street

A six year old boy named George Brunner injured his right leg after colliding with a car at 3 40 p m Thursday on Cass Street near 5th Avenue. He was listed in good condition Friday at St Francis Hospital. The driver, Sister R Waterstreet, 43, of 3222 South Avenue, was driving east. Harold Kemp of 2906 S 26th St reported a home invasion and assault by a man later identified as the suspect, with deputies continuing to search Friday.

5Th Avenue Cass Street George Brunner Cass St St. Francis Hospital Sister R. Waterstreet South Ave Cass Harold Kemp S. 26Th St la Crosse ‘County

Tale Springs Radiocarbon Dates Push Nevada Early Human Arrival

Tale Springs Nevada yields radiocarbon dates indicating humans in the New World at least 30,000 years ago, among the few sites supporting such ancient occupation.

Tale Springs Nev New World

Escaped SS Lieutenant Surrenders to German Authorities

Hans Walter Zech-Nentwich, a war crimes prisoner who escaped last spring, has surrendered to German authorities in Brunswick. The former SS lieutenant, 47, was sentenced to four years for the massacre of 5,200 Polish Jews. He fled via Switzerland and Egypt after his conviction. A jail warden, Hans Zeeman, 48, is charged with aiding the escape.

Brunswick Germany Hans Walter Zech-Nentwich Ernst Thiele Zech-Nentwich Switzerland Margit Steinheut Egypt Ethiopia South Africa Zech-Nenntwich Hans ‘Zeeman

Record Water Pumped At Myrick Park Station In July

A record 583.44 million gallons of water were pumped in July by the Myrick Park Pumping Station and wells, despite a "rather wet" month. July 17 saw 27,787,100 gallons as temperatures hit 99. The prior high was 540.88 million gallons in July 1963. July rainfall totaled 3.39 inches with 1.95 inches falling on July 27 28. The month had 14 hot days above 90.

Myrick Park Weather Bureau

Lodge To Visit Allied Capitals On Viet Policy

Former Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge announced he would visit allied capitals to explain U S aims in Southeast Asia. President Johnson and Secretary Rusk asked him to travel soon, with the itinerary to be set and likely limited to allied capitals.

Washington Henry Cabot Lodge Johnson U.S Southeast Asia Lodge South Viet Nam White House Dean Rusk

Boy Found Dead In Plastic Bag Accidental Case

Richard W. Halvorson aged 16 was found dead in a basement room of his parents' home with a plastic bag over his head. Police ruled the death accidental, believing he was experimenting with the bag.

EAU Claire Richard W. Halvorson

Theft Reported: Sea Maid Boat Stolen from Copeland Park

Earl R. Genz of 2133 Loomis St. reported his Sea Maid aluminum 14 foot boat valued at 265 dollars was stolen from Copeland Park boat dock. He said thieves removed a bolt from the hasp and carried off the lock hasp and chain Wednesday night.

Earl R. Genz Loomis St Sea Maid Copeland Park

It Pays to Be Well Informed Tribune Mail

A note urges readers to ensure The Tribune is mailed to their vacation address so they stay informed while away.

the Tribune

Black River Falls to be featured in La Crosse Tribune

The Falls city story will be told this Sunday in the La Crosse Tribune, detailing Black River Falls No 56. The feature promises historical notes and local color about the city long known as The Falls.

Black River Falls No la Crosse Tribune

Senate Debates War Powers Over North Vietnam Strike

Senators argued the administrations actions in North Vietnam after the PT boat attacks. Morse and Gruening opposed the resolution as a predatory declaration of war while Mansfield pressed an early session for debate. Supporters said United States honor and defense of forces demanded firm action.

Foreman Pentagon Senate Morse Mike Mansfield Montana Pierre Salinger Dcalif Congress White House Gulf of Tonkin United States Maddox Turner Joy Wayne Morse D-Ore Ernest Gruening Alaska Gruening Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee

U N To Invite Both Viet Sides

United States and Soviet Union agree North and South Viet Nam should join Security Council debate on Southeast Asia crisis. Dispute centers on naming North Viet Nam as North Viet Nam and South Viet Nam versus addressing the Communist government as the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam or Republic of Viet Nam for the southern state.

United Nations N.Y United States Soviet Union South Viet Nam Security Council Southeast Asia Council Sivert A. Nielsen i Norway North Viet Nam South Viet Nam Democratic Republic of Viet Nam Republic of U.S Gulf of Tonkin

Propane Plant Explosion Triggers One Mile Evacuation

An explosion at the Impact Container Corp propane plant in Lancaster, Buffalo area, prompted a one mile evacuation as 30 fire units fought the fire. No injuries were reported. further explosions were feared due to nearby propane tanks and paint facilities. Authorities restricted travel in the area.

Buffalo N.Y Lancaster Erie County Sheriff’s Department Impact Container Corp

U S and Burma Discuss U N Crisis as Thant Dines at White House

The Burmese diplomat questioned the Security Council’s usefulness while U S officials agreed. Sources say the council may open a full debate next week with delegates from both sides. President relaxed at a Thant dinner, calling it a good day but holding up crossed fingers.

U.N. Security Council U.S New York North South Viet Nam Thant White House

German Student Speaks at Rotary on East West Germany

Eckardt Koseck a Rotary scholar from Ulm West Germany spoke at the Thursday Rotary Club meeting at Hotel Stoddard. He tours North America sharing his family escape from East Germany ten years ago and compares education politics and economy of East and West Germany. Present were visiting Rotarians and two Internet members George Weimer Aquinas and Steve Lovjoy Logan.

Eckardt Koseck United States Rotary Rotary Club Stoddard Koseck North America Ulm West Germany East Germany George Weimer Aquinas Steve Lovejoy Logan

Army Engineer Projects Listed

A breakdown of Army Engineer projects in the 4.4 billion public works bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee includes Minnesota items such as the Duluth Superior harbor 675000, Lost River 250000, Minnesota River 9 foot channel 1 million, Winnibigoshish Dam 285000, St Paul and South St Paul 600000, Winona 800000, and Rushford planning 80000.

Washington Army Senate Appropriations Committee Minnesota Duluth - Superior Lost River Minnesota River Winnibigoshish St. Paul South St Paul Winona Rushford

Skeeter Schedule for Causeway Area Spraying

Mosquito spraying is planned Friday night from Causeway Boulevard north to city limits between east and west bounds. The operation will conclude Sunday night with spraying starting at 9 p.m. in the specified area.

Causeway Boulevard

Accidental fall injures man from party house to hospital

Donald Gordon, 32, of 137 S 17th St, fell on a driveway en route from a party house to Lutheran Hospital, suffering a head injury. Weather sections note fair, cool conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with temperatures in the 60s to 80s.

Donald Gordon S. 17Th St Party House Lutheran Hospital

Goldwater Seeks GOP Unity Consults With Congress

Republican presidential hopeful Barry Goldwater met with about 100 GOP lawmakers in Washington to seek consensus on campaign strategy and issues. He plans to formally launch his campaign September 4 in Prescott Arizona and continues discussions with senators and representatives on unity and support.

Walter Mears Washington Barry Goldwater Congressional John Rhodes Arizona John Tower Texas Goldwater Senate House Kenneth B. Keating New York Keating Tower Rhodes Prescott Ariz Tony Smith Richard M. Nixon

Woman Found Drowned In Mississippi River Near Lansing

The body of 57 year old Mrs Josephine White of Clermont Fayette County was found floating in the Mississippi River at Lansing Iowa. Autopsy ruled drowning and death a death by own action. She left Clermont with Allen Jenkins of Waterloo earlier Thursday and was seen at a Lansing dock between 11 a m and noon. She is survived by two sons Lawrence 22 and Cletus 12.

Lansing Iowa Mississippi Josephine White Clerimont Fayette County Here Allamakee County Allen Jenkins Waterloo Clermont Jenkins Charles Gibbs Kenneth Tichenor Clarence Shullsa Prairie du Chien White Lawrence Cletus Cletus Mullarkey

Four Die In Wisconsin Traffic Toll Rises to 612

Four persons died in separate Wisconsin crashes. Lena Seils 87 of Pound died in Appleton hospital from Thursday injuries after a Black Creek crash. Henry Dykstra 38 of Randolph died at Beaver Dam hospital. Floyd Morgan 23 of Cudahy died in a South Milwaukee motorcycle collision. Randall Wicinske 7 was struck on a town road near Neenah.

Associated Press Wisconsin Lena Seils Pound Marinette County Appleton Highway 54 Black Creek Outgamie County Evelyn DeWolfe Henry Dykstra Randolph Beaver Dam Dykstra Floyd Morgan Cudahy Milwaukee Randal Wicinske Neenah

Death of Hying Found in Minneapolis Home

Don ald Raymond Hying 26 formerly of St. Paul was found shot to death in the head Thursday in the home he had just bought in Minneapolis A man who found the body was held for questioning A .38 caliber revolver lay at his feet.

Minneapolis Donald Raymond Hying St. Paul Hying

Red Chinese Aerial Shift Unconfirmed Reports

Hong Kong based American intelligence said reports of about 100 Soviet built MIG fighters sent from China to Hanoi could not be substantiated. They noted no mass troop movements and only limited border activity between Yunnan, Kwangsi, and Hainan with increased air traffic suggesting shipments to North Vietnam.

Hong Kong Red China Hanoi U.S Taipei China Viet Nam Kwangsi Yunnan Hainan Island Gulf of Tonkin

Minnesota farmer kills wife then shoots self

In Rock Dell Minnesota a 55 year old farmer Donald Herreld killed his wife with a shotgun and then shot himself in a quarrel that frightened a daughter and her three children. The couple were parents of six. The Olmsted County sheriff reported the incident occurred Thursday night near Rochester 15 miles away.

Rock Dell, Minn Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Herbert Idso Donald Herreld Rochester

Rural Kenyon Man Killed On Town Road

James S. Peterson, 51, of rural Kenyon, died when his car ran off a township road at a T intersection five miles south of Wanamingo in Goodhue County about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. The fatality raised Minnesota highway deaths to 471 for the year, up from 424 a year earlier.

Wanamingo Minn James S. Peterson Kenyon Goodhue County

Boy Hit By Truck Reported Improving

LA CRESCENT Minn A rural La Crescent boy injured July 31 when struck by a dump truck on South Ridge Road was reported by his mother to be improving in St Francis Hospital Gary Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Orlin Thompson R 1 La Crescent sustained a broken right elbow and shoulder and broken right leg and severe damage to his left arm which was broken at the elbow He had surgery on the arm The truck owned by Reverud Construction Co Winona was hauling rock from Pine Creek quarry to the Interstate Highway 90 construction in La Crescent

LA Crescent Minn South Ridge Road St. Francis Hospital Gary Thompson Orlin Thompson R. 1 Reverud Construction Co Winona Pine Creek

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