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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
2
The Soviet Union issued a Dec. 15 call to prepare for a world Communist movement meeting next summer. Pravda said 26 parties would meet even if China boycotts and dismissed objections that the event would be illegal without Beijing.
City records list multiple Aug 8–9 incidents including Adolph Hansman 60 taken to Luther Hospital for illness. Charles Farves 36 to Grandview Hospital. Lillian Huebner 73 to St Francis Hospital. Vere Young 44 to Luther Hospital. Thomas N Thompson 68 to Luther Hospital. a car fire at 2316 S 31st St with minor damage. fires at 2222 Park Ave and junk burning at Elmer Vashart residence. water pipe break at Dugan's Bar. County notices show Art Marco and Ed Ferris transfers between St Francis Hospital, Hillview Home.
Couple pairings listed for upcoming August ceremonies include William Copsey and Mardell Anspach in La Crosse, David Grant and Audrey Hundt in La Crosse, Thomas Stoll and Mary Carlsson in La Crosse, Peter Staats and Michele Mundt in Onalaska, Robert Indahl and Karen Koll in La Crosse, Robert Ranney and Janet Allen in La Crosse, Louis Jurisch and Carolyn Muth in La Crosse, and Robert Frisch and Nancy Lawrence in Onalaska.
President Johnson urged Greek and Turkish leaders to withdraw 5 000 to 7 000 foreign troops from Cyprus amid rising clashes on the island. The US sent the Sixth Fleet carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt and Boston to undisclosed destinations while Khrushchev warned Ankara that military action would deepen the crisis. Greek and Turkish forces faced sporadic gunfire in Nicosia as international leaders convened in Paris and London to seek a settlement. Two Greek Cypriots were killed and several wounded near the green line, with American journalists among the injured near Kokkina.
The Pope said non-Catholic Christians may see the papacy as a stumbling block to unity but declined to compromise Church integrity. He outlined four encyclical parts on church awareness, reform, and dialogue including relations with non Christians and acceptance of common goals while upholding the primacy of Peter.
Primatene tablets relieve asthma distress by opening bronchial tubes loosening congestion and easing nervous tension. Marketed as a non-prescription remedy combining eight medicines for use without injections with lasting relief. Available at any drugstore for night sleep and freedom from spasms.
Spray operation will run Monday from the Causeway Boulevard to the north city limits between the east and west city limits.
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam Pomeay provides fast relief from diarrhea caused by food reactions or water or climate changes. It promptly eases runs and cramps and is a favorite among millions. Available at all drug stores for cabinet-ready prompt relief.
Senator Barry Goldwater clarifies his extremism phrase in a letter to former Vice President Richard Nixon. He says wholehearted devotion to liberty is unassailable and calls half-hearted devotion to injustice indefensible, urging unity and adherence to principle for a Republican victory.
After 11 days Local 316 of the United Auto Workers reports no new negotiations. A La Crosse Trailer Co representative says there are no changes while pickets guard the plant. Key strike issues include wages vacation seniority and direct authority over employees.
Milo Knutson the Republican candidate for governor will appear Monday night on state wide TV. He will attack party hacks political bosses and errand boys and discuss the Wisconsin budget symptoms causes and cure. The address airs locally on Channel 8 from 8 30 to 9 p.m.
The Lima Ohio man Edward Steinbaugh, 56, released from St. Francis Hospital Monday into police custody. He faces vagrancy charges to hold him as a witness against Clarence Rogers, 42, of Independence West Virginia, charged with aggravated battery. Rogers waived a preliminary hearing and was bound over to Circuit Court.
Flood stage readings from Winona and downstream stations show minor changes. Market notes cover hogs, cattle prices, Chicago potatoes, poultry, and produce with regional price ranges and stock statuses.
Cyprus asked the United Nations Security Council for an urgent session to discuss a Turkish air strike on Polis and a alleged limited invasion. A Greek Cypriot spokesman reported 10 wounded as Cyprus sought timing while await reports from U Thant. The incident follows two urgent weekend sessions and a fragile unofficial truce in the Mediterranean island.
Two Coon Valley residents were hospitalized after a car left Highway 33 near Greenfield and rolled over in the early hours. Driver Emma Servais 20 sustained head and chest bruises and a leg cut while passenger Lauren Klos 29 suffered head and face cuts and was knocked unconscious. Both were taken to St Francis Hospital. Also reported: fishing gear stolen from Kenneth Hansen’s Goose Island camp site between 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
A gathering at Merrick State Park near Fountain City honored 148 foster parents and 140 foster children from eight-county La Crosse area. Joseph D. Lehnen, district coordinator for Wisconsin’s Division for Children and Youth, noted ongoing need for more foster homes and announced community sponsors provided funds and refreshments.
Rep. John B. Bennett died of cancer at age 60 in his Chevy Chase Maryland home. The Michigan Republican and longtime House member was treated at the Mayo Clinic after a bladder infection, with cancer diagnosed a month ago. He served nearly 20 years in Congress as ranking Republican on the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.
Roy Wasmuth of South Lanes Bowling Alley in Shel by alleges a con man stole 25 dollars by claiming advertising for Railroads Time Book. He says the caller used a bartender to take the money and that no such publication exists. He gave deputies a description of the man and car.
Stock quotes from August 10 1964 show a wide range of company prices and indices. Major names include General Motors Ford General Electric Dow Jones averages and commodity listings with volumes and fund tables listed.
Warren Kerr 63 of 430 Division Street dies suddenly on Saturday Aug 8 owner of Kerr Grocery survived by widow Ollie and two La Crosse sisters with services set for Tuesday at Sletten McKee Funeral Home burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Anna Schnick 84 of 1318 George Street dies in a local hospital Aug 9 survived by three daughters two sons six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren services Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church burial Oak Grove Cemetery with calling hours at Dickinson Caledonia Street Chapel Tuesday after 4 p.m. and at the church from 1 p.m. until service.
A 13 year old La Crosse boy Michael Felber was located in Milwaukee after police were notified shortly after noon Monday. He had been missing from his home since Saturday. La Crosse police had found his bicycle at the South Branch Library.
Occasional showers tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions. statewide detail notes cooler highs, scattered showers, and storms across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with winds 15 to 25 mph. Five day forecast for western Wisconsin predicts 7 to 10 degrees below normal through Tuesday to Saturday.
Republican nominee Barry Goldwater urged "peace through preparedness" arguing the Vietnam War began only because foes doubted U S resolve. He told over 1,500 at the National Association of Counties conference that American might deter adversaries as in World War II and Korea. He cited Gulf of Tonkin attacks as evidence of Communist doubt and defended presidential action While noting this was his first formal address since the convention.
In South St. Paul Minnesota large cattle numbers show varied demand with higher prices for slaughter steers and heifers while cows and bulls move slowly. Vealers and slaughter calves hold steady and hogs remain fairly active with most classes steady.
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