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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1964

Page

2

Johnson signs joint resolution defining US stance in Southeast Asia

President Johnson signs the congressional resolution in the East Room pledging response to any attack on US forces and aid to Southeast Asia. He notes swift passage in Congress and says the unity reflects the country. Henry Cabot Lodge on Ho Chi Minh and Red China comments accompany coverage.

Washington Johnson Southeast Asia America White House Congress Gulf of Tonkin Henry Cabot Lodge North Viet Nam Ho Chi Minh U.S China

Pentagon says Red planes enter North Viet Nam bases

Pentagon spokesman Arthur Sylvester said a number of Chinese Communist MIG15 and MIG17 jets have been introduced into North Vietnamese bases. He noted runway expansion near Hanoi and said pilots could be Chinese or North Vietnamese trained in China. No evidence of flights over South Vietnam or new U.S. deployments.

Pentagon North Viet Nam Washington Arthur Sylvester Defense Robert S. McNamara North Viet Nam Sylvester China U.S. Navy Red China Hainan Gulf of Tonkin U.S

Livestock and Commodity Quotes From Chicago and St Paul Markets

Livestock and grain quotations updated at noon from New York and Chicago markets. Hog and cattle ranges noted, Steers veal and cows priced, plus potatoes and soybeans with regional track and wholesale poultry prices.

Swift & Company Winona Minn

Knutson Campaign Attacks Education and Budget Spending

Knutson denounces educationists and pressure groups and singles out Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater. He pledges to mobilize an electorate to curb budgets and taxes, urges primary support on Sept 8, and criticizes party bosses and Knowles. He cites rising Wisconsin budgets under Democrat rule and warns against automatic government spending controls.

Lyndon B. Johnson Barry Goldwater Iowa Wisconsin GOP Knutson Johnson Goldwater Knowles

Salinger Committee Examines Eligibility Question

Salinger tells subcommittee he is eligible to be appointed after California Supreme Court ruled him qualified. California Atty Gen. Mosk says a state cannot alter the U S Constitution's candidate qualifications. Justice McComb dissented in the California court decision. Salinger, a former aide to Kennedy and Johnson, defeated Alan Cranston for the Democratic nomination.

Salinger Murphy California Stanley Mosk Mosk Marshall McComb Supreme Court California Supreme Court John F.kennedy John‘son Alan Cranston Cranston

Cyprus Keeps Recon Flights Until UN Cease-Fire Enforced

In Nicosia Makarios pledged full respect for the Security Council cease-fire call as Greek Cypriots halted fighting on Saturday. Reporters described Turkish air strikes causing widespread destruction in villages while residents hid in hills and remaining farm animals wandered the quiet streets.

United Nations Nicosia Makarios Security Council

Thefts Reported In West Salem And Shelby

Arthur Herman of Herman Implement Shop in West Salem reported a 34 horsepower yellow Clinton engine stolen from a snow blower stored in a tent at the Inter-State Fair. In Shelby, Phil Nelson reported Sunday that his automobile engine was stolen from Bob Blomquist Used Car Lot on Mormon Coulee Road.

Arthur Herman Herman Implement Shop West Salem la Crosse County Clinton Shelby Richard Bednar Phil Nelson S. 8Th St Bob Blomquist Mormon Coulee Road

Frinzi criticizes state college plan as fraud and blunder

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Dominic H. Frinzi challenged La Crosse union members that classifying all 10 state colleges as state universities would raise costs and tuition. He argued the plan would divert funds from libraries, labs, and PhD programs, and undermine undergraduate education in Wisconsin.

Dominic H. Frinzi la Crosse Frinzi Trane Company Allis-Chalmers

Weather record for Lacrosse and vicinity and Midwest states

Diminishing winds and cooler conditions through tonight. Wednesday brings fair and cool weather with mid 40s tonight and upper 60s Wednesday. Minnesota issues frost warnings for west and west central areas with 25 to 40 mph northwest winds. Iowa clears with cooler southeastern portions. Sunrise 6 04 a m Sunset 8 14 p m Degree Days 0 Total 4 Last Year Normal 12 Record High Low: Aug 11 1874 96 Aug 11 1954 47

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Young Demos Plan Meeting in La Crosse County

The Young Democrats of La Crosse County will hold their monthly gathering at 7 p.m. at the AFL Labor Temple on King Street. They will map the upcoming campaign and discuss opening the Democratic campaign headquarters.

la Crosse County AFL Labor Temple King St

La Crescent Chamber Plans Steak Fry Meeting

The La Crescent Chamber of Commerce schedules a steak fry for Wednesday at 6 30 in the village park. The notice also contains an unrelated classified ad urging readers to use business services.

LA Crescent Minn

Car Hits Outlet For Manhole Injuring Three In La Crosse

Three La Crosse residents were injured when their car struck an exposed manhole outlet at 3rd and Main Streets. Driver Robert J. Weissenberger, 42, and front passenger Donald Anderson, 44, suffered head and facial injuries. Back-seat passenger Genevieve Weissenberger, 42, had arm and leg injuries. All were taken to St. Francis Hospital. The outlet remains exposed until final street resurfacing.

la Crosse Main Streets Robert J. Weissenberger Green Bay St Donald Anderson Jackson St Weissenberger Anderson Genevieve Weissenberger St. Francis Hospital 3Rd Street

Police weighing charges in La Crosse pool hall cut

La Crosse police on Tuesday planned to consult the district attorney about possible charges after Walter Drendel 60 was struck in the left temple with a cue stick Sunday night at Ed's Roost on South Third Street. Drendel was listed in good condition at St Francis Hospital. Witnesses described a fight that began near a pool table as the suspect and Drendel spoke.

la Crosse District Attorney’s Office Walter Drendel South Ave Ed’s S. 3Rd St Ed’s Bar Drendel St. Francis Hospital

Unused refrigerator trap claimed three Hartman children

In Chicago Leamond Fotwell tied an old refrigerator door shut on his back porch to protect his three children. Three Hartman youngsters Cynthia Joseph and Marty died after entering the idle box an inquest ruled accidental. The piece notes recurring risks from discarded or idle fridges.

Russell Lane Chicago Leamond L. Fotwell George Hartman Cynthia Hartman Joseph Marty Fotwell

New M.P.O Hemorrhoid Relief Promises Five Benefits

Advertisements tout the M.P.O. hemorrhoid treatment developed by Mentholatum Laboratories. It claims faster pain relief, more accepted pain relievers, reduced discomfort, quicker healing, and germ-killing protection with Hexachlorophene to combat bacteria.

M.P.O Mentholatum Laboratories

U S Pilot Paraded In Hon Gai After Downing

Radio Hanoi reported U S Navy pilot Everett Alvarez Jr. was paraded through Hon Gai streets after his aircraft was shot down. Alvarez, from San Jose California, appeared weary in a dirty U S uniform escorted by Vietnamese troops. The broadcast gave no condition details.

Tokyo Ino U.S Hon Gai Gulf of Tonkin Hanoi Everett Alvarez Jr San Jose Calif Richard C. Sather Pomona Alvarez Hanoi Papers

Police Ambulance and Fire Report Summary

August dates show multiple ambulance runs for illnesses with patients Alma Stauff Hi ram Johnson Estelle Lewis to Lutheran and St Francis Hospitals. A county run reports Margaret Blackburn to St Francis Hospital. Shelby fire call notes cooking fat on an electric range at E R McIlvaine residence.

Alma Stauff S. 5Th Ave Lutheran Hospital Hiram Johnson East Ave. S St. Francis Hospital CIO ‘Hall 5Th Ave Market St Estelle Lewis Margaret M. Blackburn Caroline St Shelby E. R. McIlvaine Hagen Road

Shoplifters jailed after fines unpaid in La Crosse

Two Minnesota shoplifters began 10 day county jail terms after failing to pay fines. Thomas B. Hoover 18 of Rochester was fined 31.65 for goods valued at 22.97 from Bell Discount Store. Norman F. Hoover Jr. 19 of Winona was fined 16.65 for goods worth 2.24. Welfare department orders Norman held for probation violation.

Minnesota la Crosse Bell Discount Thomas B. Hoover R. 1 Rochester Norman F. Hoover Jr Winona Minnesota Welfare Department Norman

Two Boys Foiled In Attempted Burglary

Two children ages 9 and 12 tried to burgle Prentice Market at 2011 Adams Street by crawling through a transom. They fled toward a back door after being confronted by owner Carl Prentice, who obtained a license number from a bicycle and alerted police. The boys admitted the break in and were turned to La Crosse County Welfare Department for juvenile court processing. There was no theft.

la Crosse

Minnesota net gasoline tax rises 22 percent in July

ST. PAUL AP reports July net gasoline tax collections reached 7 million 509 thousand 263 dollars, up 22.14 percent from a year ago. For January through July, net receipts totaled 42 million 24 thousand 851 dollars, a 20 percent gain. Denmark’s flag is described as the oldest national flag.

ST. Paul Minnesota

La Crescent council and school board meet on sewer and road plan

La Crescent Minnesota officials from the village council and District 300 school board met to discuss installing a 10 inch sanitary sewer trunk line and a new roadway to the high school property. They noted traffic needs during events and potential annexation steps with costs around 4680 dollars for the sewer and a land purchase 80 feet wide for the road. The board granted an easement for future sewer hookups and the council planned a public hearing after final cost figures. They also filed a FCC complaint about Channel 8 reception with the new transmitter.

LA Crescent Minn William Stetzler Stetzler Elm Street Myron Waldon Caswell Engineering Co Walden Federal Communications Commission

Johnson unveils education and anti poverty bill

The measure expands government activity across several fields and includes a job corps for youths 16 to 21 in conservation camps and training centers. It would fund part time college work, secondary schooling, and vocational training, with a supplemental appropriation expected.

Congress John F. Kennedy Johnson

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