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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
1
U S jet fighters with air to air missiles have headed toward the north to confront approaching Red Chinese MIGs. No crashes reported though radar identifications occurred. A Saigon embassy spokesman denied scrambles, saying planes checked unidentified radar blips.
In New York crowds gathered for separate memorials and an outdoor rally honoring two white civil rights workers, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, and Black colleague James Chaney. Speakers urged nonviolence as FBI found the trio’s bodies near Philadelphia Mississippi, vanished June 21 during a voter registration drive.
Wayne J. Hood of LaCrosse Wisconsin is appointed director of campaign organization by the Republican National Committee and the National Committee. Hood will coordinate the Goldwater campaign including scheduling and linking regional and national efforts. He previously served as executive director of the National Committee in 1952 and led Goldwater's field organization.
Brenda continues north northeast at about 14 mph across the Atlantic away from the United States. The center sits 420 miles northeast of Bermuda with maximum winds of 50 to 60 mph in squalls near the storm’s center. The Weather Bureau expects a slow acceleration over the next 18 hours.
The Italian Senate declares President Antonio Segni incapacitated and names Senate President Cesare Merzagora to assume duties after a cerebral stroke. Segni, 73, is gravely ill with partial paralysis and impaired speech. his seven year term began May 6, 1962.
U S diplomacy pushes for an end to Greek Cypriot Turkish Cypriot fighting and a permanent settlement. Washington seeks UN backed cease-fire, withdrawal of thousands of foreign fighters, and Geneva talks under UN mediation amid fears of wider NATO conflict. Ball cites hope for a quick durable solution as Johnson appeals to leaders.
Across Wisconsin a weekend of crashes killed fourteen people, raising the yearly toll to 627. Among the victims were Susan Hauch, 17, and Allen Hermann, 59, in Sheboygan County, and Howard Vold, 45, and Ethel Vold, 40, in St. Croix County. A car carrying nine children crashed near Hudson, leaving nine hospitalized. Wayne Lorbiecki, 4, died on State Highway 49.
Delegates at the Christian Crusade convention urged a purge of the U.S. press and stronger police protection. A Shreveport editor labeled Eisenhower a military dictator and urged Goldwater's repeal of the 1964 civil rights law. The group pressed publishers to remove harmful reporting and to fight alleged police brutality fears.
The Turkish and Greek Cypriot governments accept a UN cease-fire call after a Turkish air strike on Polis wounding 10. Ankara demands halt to Greek Cypriot attacks. NATO notes Turkey withdraws some air force for national use as US and allies push for settlement.
Pope Paul VI pledges to seek honorable solutions to disputes threatening world peace within his ministry. He would educate mankind to temper passions and promote peaceful relations, and may intervene to aid contending parties in finding fraternal solutions. A joint discussion with non Christian religions was proposed as part of the encyclical Ecclesiam Suam.
New York Mayor Robert Wagner will visit Milwaukee August 18 and 19 to call on Mayor Henry Maier who has just been elected President of the American Municipal Association. The plan was announced by Maier’s office.
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