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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
1
U S military reports two American planes downed over North Viet Nam as air strikes continue. In Saigon a Viet Cong assault near the capital follows a wave of terrorist attacks, with ongoing ground fighting and casualties on all sides.
Richard Speck's defense asked Circuit Court for psychiatric and psychological examinations to determine his capacity to stand trial and his mental state. The eight student nurses were slain July 14 in Chicago by a man who entered the dormitory, bound victims, and killed them. Corazon Amarao survived.
Fifteen migrant workers on the U S 51 trek toward Madison plan to camp outside city tonight and finish the march on Friday with a rally planned at a Madison church. Jesus Salas leads the group amid foot sores and warrants over traffic fines.
Northwest Orient Airlines plans to restart service to 18 cities this Saturday, contingent on striking mechanics accepting the latest contract. About 80 flights daily will restart, representing roughly 42 percent of the carrier’s schedule, including New York Newark Washington Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Miami Fort Lauderdale Tampa St Petersburg Atlanta Chicago Milwaukee Madison Rochester Minneapolis St Paul Spokane Portland Seattle.
In a stormy HUAC hearing, witnesses refused legal counsel insisting they will act as their own lawyers. Jerry C. Rubin said he represents the group and will represent himself as the committee presses for new attorneys.
The Senate 66 to 21 tied a defense bill to a measure granting President Johnson standby authority to mobilize thousands of reservists for possible active duty in Vietnam. The move, backed by Russell and Saltonstall, limits the period to June 30, 1968 and exempts veterans of earlier wars.
An attorney for Hillview Home Employes Local 750 said he will seek immediate review of Judge Roraff s injunction blocking picketing of Bush s IGA Store. The Wisconsin Supreme Court writ would challenge enforcement while the debate over union bargaining persists.
The Coordinating Committee for Higher Education approved 25 new degree programs at the University of Wisconsin, including one in operation for two years. The panel delayed action on others such as Harrington's request for immediate approval of the pediatric nursing master's program, noting four graduates had already been conferred. A staffer called the 1964 start without prior approval an administrative mixup.
Dallas prepares for a large scale insecticide spray program as three U S Air Force planes begin aerial spraying to curb an encephalitis outbreak. Health officials report 57 probable cases since July with two deaths possibly linked to the virus.
CAPE KENNEDY Florida AP Pioneer 7 entered a long looping solar orbit after its Wednesday launch. The 140 pound craft completes an orbit every 403 days ranging 92 to 102 million miles from the sun. Six sensors study solar wind radiation magnetic fields and space properties to assess radiation hazards for Moon missions and flare timing.
Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles, age 57, marked an early birthday party at the state capitol. An aide group hosted the surprise gathering with a cake featuring a miniature Capitol as Knowles planned to be in Great Lakes, Illinois, on his actual birthday Friday.
Governor contender Dominic Frinzi called on rivals to disclose holdings. Republican candidate Knowles stated he had divested all official ties with corporate entities and resigned from related offices and positions before taking office.
Ren P. Knowles issued a report detailing conservation and natural resources actions by Wisconsin's legislature and administration. He calls the measures an example for other states and says the report is the first of ten summaries on his administration's accomplishments.
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