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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1966
Page
1
Scientists discuss dramatic genetic advances offering longer life spans and disease resistance while warning of risks. Eminent researchers cite DNA control as a pivotal future, with debates sparking over ethics, environment, and the potential for engineered human traits.
A historical reflection on genetic tinkering from bacteria to humans. It warns of potential control over mutations and even thoughts, the ethics of organ transplantation and access based on ability to pay, and questions who decides worthiness in a coming genetic era.
Could future science enable constructing new organs or even whole bodies tailored to extreme environments. Imagine replacing a heart brain kidney limb or even breathing gills or growing wings to explore oceans and skies or adapting a body for space.
Negotiators for striking mechanics and five trunk airlines agreed to another effort to end the dispute. The House Commerce Committee urged a quick settlement as the Senate already passed a back-to-work bill. Rep. Samuel N. Friedel led the hearing and urged IAM President P. L. Similler and airline chief negotiator William J. Curtin to meet again this afternoon.
An economic consultant projects La Crosse County population rising from about 78,000 to 98,200 by 1985. The forecast, by Larry Smith and Associates, expands the trade area beyond Caledonia and Juneau County, with a larger regional population and more students in local colleges.
The House moves toward final passage of a broad civil rights bill with a pivotal housing provision under threat. A key amendment by Rep. Cramer aims to bar outside agitators from inciting riots, punishable by up to five years or a $10,000 fine, while opponents warn of federal overreach.
The Commons Committee-of-the-Whole approved annexation of Sunshine Gardens Addition between 20th Losey Boulevard Highway 14 and a Burlington spur track. It would add 165 homes and about 600 residents, pending full council confirmation Thursday. Doerflinger cottage area annexation faced Plan Commission review over drainage concerns before final action.
A Mondovi Wisconsin youth Roger Lee Rutschow 19 was arrested in Minneapolis on a federal warrant alleging he threatened to kill President Johnson. U S Attorney Patrick Foley identified the suspect and said the threat came after remarks to Army recruiting officers. He was taken into custody during questioning by Secret Service agents.
Wisconsin localities owed a record 1.109 billion dollars, led by Onalaska with 83.56 per 1000 assessed value. The report shows bonds for schools, sewers, and other projects driving debt. Onalaska city clerk Harold Johnson notes the ranking as surprising but necessary to fund education.
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