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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1966
Page
7
An AP science discussion weighs the moral and social questions raised by human gene manipulation. Experts from Caltech and Salk warn that altering heredity could affect physical traits and even thought, prompting calls for committees to guide research and ensure wise use of this power.
The city health department loses its second professional worker Aug 18 as Mildred Skaff resigns for health reasons after a year of service. Sanitarian David Towle also quits to take a job in Akron and teach part time, while Mary Bakalars is named acting nursing supervisor.
A 29 year old man from Bricelyn Jerome Jacobson died when his car hit a Chicago and North Western freight train at a Frost Minnesota crossing. He was alone in the vehicle. The accident raises Minnesota 1966 traffic toll to 486. Earlier, 18 year old John Kaup of Golden Valley died in an auto accident in Minneapolis suburb after his car overturned and he was pinned beneath.
Minnesotan attorney Irving Nemerov prompted a political uproar by asking lawyers who practice before seven Hennepin County judges appointed by Gov. Rolvaag to donate to his primary campaign. GOP foes and a DFL endorsee condemned the move as corrupting the judiciary, while Rolvaag defended the primary process and noted rising citizen participation.
The La Crosse Board of Health awaits Medicare certification for the city’s home nursing program after the Common Council set nurse employment standards, including salary increases. The council also approved hiring, bid awards, and budget adjustments tied to the new health services and police records staffing.
The La Crosse AFL CIO Council sponsors the 1966 Miss Union Label contest. Candidates aged 18 to 25, single, sponsored by a local union affiliated with the council, may enter. The winner receives a $100 scholarship or a $50 savings bond and will attend multiple events including Labor Day parade and area festivals. Entry deadline is Aug. 25. contact Councilor David Forer at 2560 1st Ave. E.
Robert Tooke of 2223 South Ave proposes using the old Jungles Tavern license for a new bar and restaurant southeast of Bakalars, planning 35 bar seats and 103 dining seats. La Crosse Common Council forwarded Tooke’s license to committee. Hamm’s La Crosse wholesale beer license was denied. The former Hofweber Rambler site, condemned in February 1965, remains with a restraining order and no action in the condemnation case.
The Atomic Energy Commission reports Northern States Power Co of Minneapolis has requested authority to build an $80 million nuclear plant near Monticello northwest of Minneapolis on about 1,325 acres along the Mississippi River.
Betty Mielke, La Crosse soprano, will sing two selections at the Coulee Region Symphony Orchestra concert at 8 30 p m Saturday in Myrick Park. The program honors Mrs Stella Trane Jackson and features Gaite Parisienne, William Tell Overture, and the Jack Jarrett Overture for Orchestra. Frank Italiano will direct, rain plan set for Coleman Technical Institute auditorium.
John O. Watson aged 64, chief editorial writer for Hearst Newspapers, died Thursday after a brief illness in New York.
A Winona Minnesota firm secured two city contracts Thursday night while losing a third. Frank Construction Co. won sewer projects totaling 31 646 and 1 000 for Liberty Street work with deadlines in September and November. The bidding included competition from Winona Plumbing Co and Pipeline Construction Co of La Crosse.
Madison AP Wisconsin schools face a record shortage of 1100 teachers with one month until school starts. State Superintendent William Kahl warned that while about 885000 children will be ready for September there may not be enough instructors. The shortage means larger classes and possible temporary permits for unqualified substitutes.
U S farm dairy herd declines 6 percent from 15.534 million to 14.610 million head for the year ending June 30. Western and several regions show drops from 3 to 9 percent with milk production slipping nearly 4 percent first seven months. Wisconsin Minnesota New York lead state declines as dairy farmers shift to beef cattle amid low milk returns.
Saturday night scattered showers and thundershowers spread across the northern Rockies and multiple U S valleys including the Great Lakes Ohio Tennessee and Mississippi. Minimums listed for Atlanta Chicago Denver Duluth Los Angeles Miami New Orleans New York Phoenix.
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