Johnson Pays Tribute To Herbert Hoover
President Johnson honors Herbert Hoover with a White House ceremony and signs a bill creating the 200 acre Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch Iowa. Invitations went to prominent Republicans including Landon Goldwater Dewey Nixon and Eisenhower sent regrets due to prior commitments.
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Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Professional Golfers Association
Pennsylvania
White House
Rose Garden
West Branch
Iowa
Hoover
Eisenhower
America
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
House
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Milton
Johns Hopkins University
Alan Hoover
Lodge
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Landon
Goldwater
GOP
Thomas E. Dewey
Richard M. Nixon
Multiple Wisconsin Traffic Violations and City Incidents
A list of individuals from Whitehall to La Crosse faces speeding, illegal parking, and other traffic offenses with fines from 13 to 28 dollars. Included are a dis orderly conduct case in Blair and a water diversion charge in Arcadia. Police ambulance notes report injuries and hospitalizations after incidents in La Crosse and nearby areas.
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Howard L. Olson
Pigeon Falls
Hilo Zamorra Delbosque
Stoddard
Lawrence C. Schubert
Spencer
Gerald L. Alf
Durand
Gerald G. Sylla
Independence
Eugene L. Kurshner
Altoona
Richard J. Ins
Neil R. Nelson
S. 10Th St
Linda K. Gabrielson
N. 21St St
la Crosse
Robert D. Larson
la Crosse St
Sharon K. McDaniels
Harvey St
Verdell B. Thielker
Beverly A. Davy
Hokah
Barre
Farmington
Kenneth F. Ducke Jr
State St
Sandra S. Scott
Loomis St
Ronald E. Graw
S. 21St St
Sharon H. Hohlfeld
S. 6Th St
Darrell R. Mulholland
South Ave
Kathleen M. Klimek
Vine St
Thomas J. Matson
Ivadell A. Cornelius
Coon Rapids
Minn
Tony N. Domit
Los Angeles
Calif
Gail A. Dacey
Caledonia St
William R. Sokolik Jr
N. la Crescent St
Evelyn Helin
Caroline St
Richard L. Plansky
White Bear Lake
Bonnie J. Zink
S. 9Th St
Genoa
Allen L. Leslie
Lorraine M. Niedfeldt
Gary N. Erickson
Onalaska
Alyce L. van Riper
N. 2Nd Ave
City of
David Trapp
Hiawatha St
Elizabeth A. Hoglund
S. 30Th St
Richland Center Man Killed In Fire
A Milwaukee basement fire in a two story building claimed the life of Allen Berry 32 of Richland Center. Berry was asleep in the basement and died of smoke inhalation after attempting to escape. Fire reported at 545 am damage estimated at 4500 with cause not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Northwest Side
Richland Center
Allen Berry
Tow and Weather Outlook
Tow results from last night show a moderate recovery with a second place finish. Yesterday's high reached into the mid seventies under sunny skies with light winds. The outlook calls for warming temperatures and dry conditions into the weekend with no strong storms anticipated.
Steam Engine Days Open At Strum Friday
Strum Wisconsin gears up for Steam Engine Days from Friday August 13 to Sunday August 15. The event features a 80 unit parade Sunday at 2 PM with 50 entries, a power show with seven steamers and old tractors, two saw mills and two threshers, plus a 90 year old hand fed machine. Coronation and talent show kick off the festival with Clipper Shows on the Midway and skydiver drops Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strum
Wis
Trempealeau County
La Crosse Firemen Salary Dispute Runs Through Hearings
Jorgenson testifies the top step was to be restored at $505 this year after the budget panel cut it from $505 to $485 and starting pay from $425 to $405. Union Local 127 argues La Crosse salaries trail comparable Wisconsin cities while the city cites different regional comparisons and notes 1966 levels. Marshall notes the key issue is what increases should be granted and affordability for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorgenson
Wisconsin Bureau of Personnel
Flanagan
Bureau
Finance Office
la Crosse
Union
Wisconsin
Local
Trane Co
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Allis-Chalmers
Marshall
Lawton
Local Stock Quotes Across Small Firms and Funds
Inter dealer bids and asked prices are listed for La Crosse Cooler La Crosse Tele Norplex Pyroil Tausche bonds and mutual funds including Boston Chemical Fidelity Incorporate Inves Mass Inv and National Inves with ranges shown for each security reflecting approximate 9 a.m. values. Funds show typical price ranges for shares and units across multiple investment groups and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Cooler
la Crosse Tele
Norplex Corp
Pyroil Co. Inc
Tausche Bonds
Mutual Funds Boston Fund
Chemical Fund
Eaton & Howard Bal. F
Eaton & Howard Stk. F
Fidelity Fund
Incorporate Inves
Mass. Inv
Mass. Inv. Gr
National Inves
One William St. Fund
Puritan Fund
Wisconsin Fund
Market and insurance hearing details with livestock prices
The report notes repeated refusals to provide funds and references a 1964 deduction from firemen salaries for a hospitalization benefit. It also lists livestock market data for hogs cattle veal and regional prices from South St. Paul and Chicago markets, along with remarks on market hours and broadcasts.
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Flanagan
Highway 61 West
Kwno
Winona
South ST. Paul, Minn
USDA
Choice
Oo Choice
Feeder Pigs
Youth Drownings Reported in Minnesota Waters
A Sanborn youth Vernon Grunig 16 died in a pond on a farm south of Sanborn while swimming to beat the heat. Emil Jacobson 68 of Britt near Virginia drowned in Lake Leander after a dropoff. An Iowa man drowned in Lake Osakis after a speedboat ride with his son near Alexandria Minnesota authorities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sanborn
Virginia
Iowa
Minnesota
Vernon Grunig
Lenard Essig
Grunig
Sanborn Fire Department
Emil Jacobson
Britt
Lake, Leander
David Sher
St. Louis County
Jacobson
Lake Osakis
Alexandria
Johnson says U S will not stay where not wanted
President Johnson during Henry Cabot Lodge’s oath as ambassador to South Viet Nam stated the United States would not undertake sacrifices unless help is wanted and requested. He aligned with Lodge’s view that U S aid is to supplement Saigon, not replace its own defense, as Lodge began a second Saigon tour.
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Washington
Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Alf Landon
Barry Goldwater
Henry Cabot Lodge
South Viet Nam
United States
Lodge
Saigon
Ambassador Lodge
Viet Nam
Dean Rusk
GOP
Man Freed After Lacking Attorney in Minnesota Case
Stillwater prison release comes after Clarence Sprade, 63, lacked counsel at conviction. Warden cites Gideon v. Wainwright ruling as basis for habeas writ. Sprade was serving an indeterminate sentence for auto theft and burglary. attorney George Ramier filed the motion in Washington County.
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Stillwater, Minn
Stillwater
U.S. Supreme Court
Minnesota
Clarence Sprade
Ralph Tahash
Splude
George Ramier
Minneapolis
Washington County District Court
Supreme Court
Gideon
Wainwright
Splade
Tractor Mishap Kills Richland Center Man
Raymond Foard aged 44 died on a farm near Richland Center when a tractor toppled and crushed him. The incident occurred Wednesday on his farm in Richland County.
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Richland Center
Raymond Foard
Here
U.S. Forces Hold Duc Co Again After Viet Cong Attack
American paratroopers and infantrymen dug in along Route 19 near Qui Nhon and Duc Co to shield a large relief column advancing on Duc Co. The Duc Co camp appeared fortified as U S advisers predicted renewed Viet Cong harassment once the relief force moved out. A bus carrying 20 airmen hit a mine near Saigon, wounding several lightly.
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U.S
Duc Co
Central Highlands
Qui Nohon
South China Sea
Pleiku
Viet Nam
Saigon
Dinner for Francour Set for August Farewell
Alfred J. Francour, La Crosse County resource agent, will receive an appreciation dinner August 18 by the La Crosse County Industrial Development Council. Norman E. Schulze announced the event to honor Francour before his Sept. 1 departure to Madison for UW extension service work. The farewell dinner, with a 6:30 p.m. start at the Holiday Inn, includes a business meeting and reservations due by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Francour
la Crosse County
Holiday Inn
Schulze
Committee Okays Wage Extensions Across Sectors
The House Education and Labor Committee approves extending minimum wage coverage to millions of new workers including farm laborers. A separate proposal would raise the current $1.25 minimum to $1.75. action on this raise is expected next week. The plan surpasses President Johnson's 4.6 million coverage goal and aims to broaden inclusion beyond current limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Education and Labor Committee
Johnson
Dogs to Guard Zoo Animals From Humans
The Bronx Zoo will employ police dogs and armed guards to patrol at night. Dogs will guard other animals from human attacks while the guards protect visitors and staff from potential molesters and trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx Zoo
Zoo
Former Gov La Follette Hospitalized In Madison
Former Wisconsin governor Philip F. La Follette was reported improved at Madison General Hospital after a massive lung or liver infection. Attorney General Bronson La Follette said the three term governor entered Aug 3 with chest and side pains and is in good spirits while receiving care.
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Madison
Philip F. la Follette
Madison General Hospital
Bronson la Follette
Gordon Sinykin
la Follette
Walter J. Kohler
Repubican
University of Wisconsin Law School
LaFollette
Dane County
Riot Explodes in Watts Trashing Stores and Attacking Police
Rioters in Watts attacked, smashed auto windows and looted stores as a 1965 TV station wagon unit was overturned. Police dispatched 40 squad cars and 100 officers to arrest violators while bystanders blamed defiance of authority rather than race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Watts
Military realignment eyed to draw more men from civilian life
The subcommittee signaled openness to future reorganizations and said the department is ready to continue discussions immediately. McNamara hopes to revive the plan next year. The rejected proposal would streamline the Reserves by removing low priority units and consolidating high priority ones within the National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subcommittee
Department
McNamara
National Guard
Draft Status Reports Track Viet Nam Buildup
Courtenay notes increased military inductions as U.S. forces expand in Viet Nam make status reports more important this fall. Young men aged 18 and older face new emphasis on documenting draft status and eligibility for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Courtenay
U.S
Viet Nam
U.S. Signals End to Push Over U.N. Dues from Russia and Others
Ambassador Goldberg opened talks as U.S. hints it will drop demand to suspend General Assembly votes for nations in arrears. Johnson to decide policy by Monday, with Rusk and Congressional input guiding a possible revised stance on peacekeeping payments.
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United Nations, N. Y
Arthur J. Goldberg
United States
Soviet Union
General Assembly
U.N
Goldberg
U.S
Congress
Russia
France
Washington
Johnson
Assembly
Everett M. Dirksen
Marriage Licenses and Cabinet Post Discussion
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs from La Crosse and surrounding areas with multiple ceremonies slated for August and September. In Washington, debated plans for a new Cabinet department of Housing and Urban Development progress as Senate passage nears, with Robert Weaver favored for the post and potential historic significance if selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Department
Robert C. Weaver
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Albert Rains
D-Ala
Weaver
Kennedy
Lucey Backers Plan Welcome For RFK
Milwaukee backers plan a large welcome for Senator Robert F. Kennedy at his airport arrival to speak at a $50 plate testimonial dinner for Lt. Gov. Patrick J. Lucey. The event is seen as a fundraising kickoff for Lucey’s bid for the 1966 Democratic nomination for governor with invitations sent across Milwaukee and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Patrick J. Lucey
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Lucey
Racine
Kenosha
Waukesha
Milwaukee J
Mitchell Field
Subcommittee Approves Bill To Repeal 14B
A Senate Labor subcommittee approved 7 1 the administration bill to repeal Section 14B of the Taft Hartley law. The measure would overturn right to work laws in 19 states and retain a religious scruples exemption for union joining. House action previously passed repeal 221 203 on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Administration
Pat McNamara
D-Mich
House
Beloit Student Killed In Highway Crash
Kathryn E. Schmidtke a 20 year old Beloit College junior from Columbia Missouri died after a car left Highway 81 ten miles west of Beloit struck a tree. Driver Carol L Kalata and passenger Lauri Ann Tennant were injured but listed in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Beloit College
Wisconsin
Kathryn E. Schmidtke
Columbia
Beloit Hospital
Highway 81
Beloit
Carol L. Kalata
Riverdale
Ill
Lauri Ann Tennant
New Canaan
Weather Overview For Lacrosse Vicinity And Midwest Regions
Fair and warm tonight with clear skies and hot Friday. Low in the 70s tonight. mid 90s for Friday. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Wisconsin shows fair to start with scattered thundershowers in the north and hot Friday. Minnesota and Iowa expect variable clouds, continued heat, and little change. Sunrise Friday at 6 06 a m and sunset at 8 13 p m with a full moon. Degree Days total 15, last year 13, normal 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Highway Worker Killed In Minnesota Truck Crash
A Minnesota highway maintenance worker, Matt Kopponen, 49, Menahga, was killed when a semitrailer struck a parked maintenance truck near Argyle. The driver Orville S. Speed, 44, Brainerd, was in critical condition with burns. William McCamy, 19, Crookston, injured with burns. The crash occurred on U.S. 75 five miles south of Argyle. The Minnesota road toll reached 437 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Minnesota Highway Department
Argyle
Matt Kopponen
Menahga
Orville S. Speed
Brainerd
Grand Forks
N.C
William McCamy
Crookiston
U.S. 75
Minnesota
Mathias Winter
Watkins Minn
Cold Spring
Minn
John R. Gebhart
Sauk Rapids
Highway Patrol
Gemini 5 mission eyed as test of long space weightlessness
Gemini 5 prepares for a long orbital flight to measure effects of extended weightlessness. Cooper and Conrad will conduct 17 medical, scientific, and technological experiments including weather photography, missile surveillance, and a deep Pacific dive contact with Cmdr Carpenter.
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Vous
Cooper
Conrad
United States
McDivitt
White
Globe
Cooper and
Earth
Navy
Cmdr
M. Scott Carpenter
Pacific
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Phillip Soper
Mindoro
Jesse Boehlke
Sumner St
Vernon Herried
Redfield St
Robert E. Kowal
Tausche Hardware Co
Gerald Layton
S. 29Th St
la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
Park Ave
Ruth Needham
St. Francis Hospital
Weather Outlook
U.s.weather Bureau
Seattle
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Kansas City Lacrosse
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New Orleans
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Rochester
Salt Lake City
San Diego
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RAI
Winnipeg
Duluth
UPI
New York Stock Exchange
Shearson, Hammill & CO
Sears Roebuck
Aboule
Mead Sinclair
Sperry Rand
American Can
American Motors
Ind
Amer. Tel
Tel
N.J
Anaconda Studebaker
Swift
Bucyrus Erie Texaco
Chrysler
Celanese Union Tank Car
Consolidated Foods
United Airlines
Deere
U.S. Rubber
DuPont
U.S. Steel
Eastman Kodak
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Ford
White Motors
General Airline
Woolworth
General Dynamics
Zenith
General Electric
Dow Jones
General Motors
General Telephone 4
Grand Union
Great Northern Ry
Gulf Oil
Helleman Brew
International Harvester
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Jones & Laughlin
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Marshall CO. Koehring
Kresce
Lockheed
Association of Securities Mini
Dealers, Inc
Montgomery Ward
Monsanto Chemical
Mar- Northern Pacific
Northern States
Northwest
Mathieson
Clude
Pepsi-Cola
Phillips Pete
Central Telephone
RCA
Clark Oil & Ref
Republic Steel 4Ia
Epko Shoes, Inc
Rexall Drug
First Bank
Royal Dutch
Gateway Trans
A Godfrey Co
Hamilton Mfg
Lincoln Nat’l Life
Marine Capital
McQuay, Inc
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Rockwell Mfg
Royal Dutch N Y
Swank Inc
Wallace Business
Warner Elec. Br
Western P
Swift & Company
Winona, Minn
South ST. Paul Livestock
California
Washington Norgold
Texas
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
LBJ
South
Xm T
Francour
Gov. la Follette
Max Harrelson
Adlai E. Stevenson
John W. Lemke
Ann Larson
Black River Falls, Wis
Gary Dorsey
Hixton
Karen Roxlien
Taylor
Robert Sloan
Lake Forest Ill
Laura Hanson
Theron Fisher
Melrose
Ann Anderson
Black River Falls
Prairie DU Chien, Wis
Dale Bausch
Glen Haven
Barbara Ann Kramer
Prairie du Chien
Leon Nigh
Sharon Stewart
St. Joseph Mo
Monroe Gardner
Velma Lou Berberich
Sparta
Wallace S. Isensee
Ellen Marie Hanson
la Grange
Tomah
Nelbert J. Seitz
Judith L. Winske
Cashton
Jerome J. van Haden
Ridgeville
Patricia Ann Sullivan
Wilton
By Joe Hall
Department of Housing and Urban Development
RFK
C.p
Dam
T.W
Dakota
Lansing
Trempealeau
Dodge
Black
Galesville
Houston
K. Sat Sun
Gemini
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