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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

2

Rioting Negro youths clash with police in Fort Lauderdale

In Fort Lauderdale a riot at a desegregated drive in left six stores broken into and $300 in merchandise looted. Patrolman Francis Grady was cut by flying glass and Sgt. Harry Mawhinney was struck by a sniper in the shoulder as shots fired at patrol cars. In Pompano Beach a separate sniper fired at two patrolmen guarding a supermarket. no injuries. Police reported some stray trouble over two nights last week.

Fort Lauderdale Fila Pompano Beach Francis Grady George Callahan Hammondville Road Harry Mawhinney

Police Probe Auto Mishap in Tomah Wisconsin

In Tomah Wisconsin authorities investigate a Wednesday accident in which seven year old David Young was struck by the same car he rode in moments earlier. The boy suffered a concussion a fractured nose and jaw and facial lacerations and possible other facial fractures. Car driven by 73 year old Roland Rich of Camp Douglas carried six passengers including the boy before he got out to pick up corn in the road and the cause remains under study.

Tomah Wis Juneau Monroe County David Young Roland Rich R. 1 Camp Douglas

2 Deaths Up State Traffic Toll To 641

The Wisconsin highway death toll for 1966 rises to 641 with two new fatalities. Clyde C. Williquette, 18, of Green Bay was found dead in a wrecked car in Outagamie County after a long crash distance. Jerome A. Dunning, 30, of Hinsdale Illinois died after a car truck collision near Marshfield. Bernard Mueller, 81, of Milwaukee died from injuries suffered July 20 after being struck on Milwaukee’s North Side.

Associated Press Green Bay Illinois Wisconsin Clyde C. Williquette Outagamie County Appleton Jerome A. Dunning Hinsdale Ill Marathon County Marshfield Bernard Mueller Milwaukee

Lightning Fire Destroys New Amsterdam Home

A blaze caused by lightning gutted the downstairs of a two story frame house in New Amsterdam at 1 30 pm Monday. Mrs Eugene Tyson bedridden upstairs and her 6 year old son Frank escaped. Tyson and daughter Carolyn nine were at church. Eloise was visiting in La Crosse. Fire destroyed dining room living room and kitchen furnishings. Holmen Volunteer Fire Department responded.

New Amsterdam Eugene Tyson Frank Tyson Carolyn Eloise la Crosse Holmen

Skeeter Schedule: Citywide Park Spraying Planned

Spraying in city parks and outlying areas will be completed Thursday night.

Kinoy Ejected in Turbulent HUAC Hearing Disturbances

The HUAC hearing scene turned chaotic as Arthur Kinoy was dragged from the room after clashes with chair Joe Pool over cross examination. Kinoy and attorney William Kunstler protested while marshals escorted Kinoy to face a disorderly conduct charge. Witnesses, including Yale graduate Phillip McCombs, testified amid boos and chants demanding end to the Viet Nam war.

Richard Ichord D-Mo Joe R. Pool D-Tex Ichord Pool U.S Viet Nam Arthur A. Kinoy Rutgers University Law Kinoy The American Civil Liberties Union Phillip A. McCombs Yale University Ogdensburg N.Y William F. Buckley National Review Walter D. Teague III William M. Kunstler Teague McCombs Kunstler Paol

Eddie Davis Extends Lead in Wisconsin Open at 54-Hole Mark

Eddie Davis's four stroke edge remains at four under 212 after a 73 in the third round of the Wisconsin Open. Tommy Veech and Steve Bull tied for second at 216 as Iverson Lohmiller Kivlin Jr and Pettersen trailed by eight at 220. Davis faced a par 72 round while Veech shot 74 and Bull 72 on Maple Bluff.

Madison Eddie Davis Milwaukee Tommy Veech Steve Bull Veech Maple Bluff Bull Don Iverson la Crosse King Jay Lohmiller Bob Kivlin Jr Lake Delton Kent Pettersen Iverson Lohmiller Peitersen Kivlin

Three Business Courses Set for La Crosse Area

Three business courses are planned for La Crosse and nearby. Two courses begin weekly next month at La Crosse State University, and a one day session on August 24 at Lina han's Inn in Winona covers small business management. The Winona event is sponsored by the Winona Chamber of Commerce the SBA regional office in Minneapolis and three Winona banks.

la Crosse Area LCU Greater la Crosse Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin State Employment Service

Bangor Man Burned In Automobile Fire

Gary L. Everson a 27 year old resident of Ban gor received serious burns to the neck arms and back when his car caught fire about 1130 p m Wednesday. The blaze was 12 miles north of Highway 16 on County Trunk 1 Big Creek Mill Road in La Crosse County near the Monroe County line. Everson was taken to St Marys Hospital by a La Crosse County squad. The Rockland Fire Department was notified and Monroe County officials filed the initial report. Investigating officers remained at the scene Thursday.

Gary L. Everson R. 1 Bangor la Crosse County Highway 16 Big Creek Mill Road Everson St. Mary’s Hospital Monroe County Rockland Fire Department

Trempealeau Seeks School Secretary

Trempealeau seeks a replacement for Mrs Roy Galewski who has resigned as high school secretary after six years. The school board invites interested applicants to apply at the administrator's office in Trempealeau by August 22.

Trempealeau Wrs Roy Galewski

Illiteracy Rate in Ecuador Among World Highs

Officials report over 40 percent of Ecuadorians above age ten cannot read or write. Only about 20 to 25 percent possess ordinary academic skills.

Ecuador

War Rages Across Asia and Viet Nam Fronts

Reports detail a bombing tearing through a restaurant and a stampede at an exit as tensions rise over elections. U S and South Vietnamese forces claim dozens of enemy casualties and multiple air and ground operations across South Viet Nam and Laos with heavy activity near the demilitarized zone and Chu Lai.

South Viet Nam U.S Demilitarized Zone Chu Lai Saigon Chu Pong Mountains Thanh Hoa Viet Nam Radio Hanoi

Dr Robert Goddard Pioneer of Modern Rocketry

Dr. Robert H. Goddard, a New England physicist, is regarded as the first modern rocket pioneer. His 1920s experiments earned praise from scientists, though the press nicknamed him the moon rocket man and belittled his spaceflight ambitions.

Robert H. Goddard New England

Milwaukee cattle and hog market edges up in midweek trading

Milwaukee livestock prices show gains across cattle hog and sheep markets. Steers and heifers reach up to 27.00 and 24.50 respectively with Holstein and dairy cuts lower than beef grades, calves 26 to 36, hogs steady to firm, and sheep and lambs strong with good to choice 22.50 to 24.50.

Milwaukee

Winona Livestock and Swift & Company Dispatch

Swift and Company in Winona Minnesota arrange livestock shipments via Highway 61. The listing notes regional operations and possible dates for consignments and drop points in the Winona area.

Winona Livestock Swift & Company Winona, Minn Highway Wes

Market Report From South St. Paul Livestock Yard

USDA market summary for South St. Paul Minnesota shows cattle and calves in active trade with gains across groups. Slaughter steers and heifers rise to 25.25 26.25 per cwt while cows climb 18.50 19.50. hogs gain about 50, feeder pigs and boars steady with 26.75 27.00 for 200 240 pound barrows gilts.

South ST. Paul, Minn USDA

Chicago potatoes report shows notable U S potato arrivals

USDA notes 39 arrivals and 102 on track with 245 total shipments for potatoes. Minnesota round reds priced at 3.00 per unit as carrot track sales are tracked.

Chicago USDA U.S Minnesota Reds

Chicago Markets Report Butter and Cars Scores

Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices listed with butter scores 93 AA 72 12 and 92 A 72a 90 B 714 while 89 C 694. Car grades show 90 B 72 and 89 C 70 percent. Egos 70 per cent or better and whites 40 mixed 40 mediums 39. Standards 3412.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Johnson to visit Northeast on weekend trip

President Johnson plans a nonpolitical weekend swing through New York Rhode Island Vermont New Hampshire and Maine to aid several freshman Democrats possibly affecting governor and Senate races He will meet with Prime Minister Pearson on Campobello Island to discuss international questions with Vietnam likely on the agenda.

Raymond J. Crowley Washington Johnson Northeast New York State Rhode Island Vermont New Hampshire Maine Lester Pearson Canada Pearson Ottawa Viet Nam Roosevelt Campobello International Park Campobello Island New Brunswick United States Franklin D. Roosevelt

Man Receives Eight Month Jail Term for Optical Fraud

William H. Mose, 25, of 1725 George Street, drew an eight month jail term under the Huber Law for fraud involving optical supplies. He was returned June 4 from Albuquerque New Mexico and faces $490.46 in county costs. Mose was charged with taking $700 in optical supplies from Sterling Optical Co. at 4th and Jay Streets and has restitution of $500 ordered by County Judge Leonard Roraff.

William H. Mose George St Mose Albuquerque N.M Sterling Optical Co 4Th Jay Streets Leonard Roraff

Prisoner Surrenders Uneaten Half Of Razor Blade

James L. Drury 26 of Menomonie, held in La Crosse County jail, had swallowed half a razor blade this week and later produced the uneaten portion. He faced two charges of breaking and entering a local tavern and disorderly conduct. he asked Sheriff Wuest to destroy the blade after hospital recovery.

James L. Drury la Crosse Drury Paul Pip) Wuest Wuest Menomonie

Machinists Strike In New Lisbon Wisconsin

Members of the International Association of Machinists struck Walker Stainless Steel Co after wage and benefit talks stalled. The union seeks raises, more holidays, and a closed shop, while the firm favors open employment. About 18 workers remained on duty from a 90 person staff.

New Lisbon Wis International Association of Machinists Walker Stainless Steel Co Robert Walker Jack Norbeck Milwaukee Walker

Senior Citizens Last Day Camp Set for August 3

The final senior citizens day camp of the year will be held August 31 at 10:30 a.m. in Myrick Park for ages 50 and over. A noon potluck lunch, coffee, and activities are planned. attendees should bring dishes, silverware, cards, games, and musical instruments. Coordinator Marianne O’Neil can be reached at 782-8740.

Myrick Park Marianne O’neil

County Court Receipts Down From July 65

July receipts in Judge Leon ard F. Roraff's County Court Branch 2 totaled $3,799.62, about $300 less than July last year. Deputy Clerk Helen Schwinefus reports $222 in suit taxes $650.62 in court costs $365 in state traffic fines $620 in criminal fines $75 in bond forfeitures $1,533 in county traffic fines and $334 in small claims fees.

Leonard F. Roraff Helen Schwinefus

Scooter Recovered Near State Road School

Police hold a motor scooter found in brush near State Road School. Owner may claim with proper ID. scooter recovered about 6 50 p m after Curt Davis of 2250 Redwood Court reported his son and friends found it.

la Crosse County State Road School Curt Davis Redwood Court

Salamanders Distinguish Themselves By Lifelong Tailed Form

Salamanders remain tailed throughout life, a key trait setting them apart from other amphibians. This distinctive feature helps identify and study these creatures in taxonomy and ecology.

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