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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1963

Page

2

Fingerprint Clues in Great Train Robbery Hideout

Scotland Yard experts study 15 fingerprint sets found at Leatherslade Farm, the gang's hideout, in pursuit of identifying more of the seven point two eight million dollar loot. Police also track a suitcase and a briefcase with two hundred eighty two thousand five hundred twenty dollars, a second hand Austin Healey car, and a rented house where the gang reportedly planned the raid.

London Scotland Yard Leatherslade Farm Oakley Trict St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands River Thames Vauxhall Bridge Lyndhurst Hampshire

Bootleg Suspect Kills Two Officers Captured in Alabama

In Littleville Alabama the manhunt ended with the capture of Troy Thornton 40 after two officers the Colbert County Sheriff Herman Cook and Police Chief Neal Pace were killed and Deputy Donald Files was wounded Thornton fled into woods after officers approached his shack seeking bootleg whisky His wife went to Tuscumbia and was jailed pending charges

Littleville Ala Highway Patrol Troy Thornton Colbert Herman Cook Neal Pace Donald Files Ray Murray Thornton Tuscumbia

Plane injures farmer and passengers in Blue Earth field

James Dickman was baling hay when a landing attempt by Merlin Kesselring in a Blue Earth field knocked him from his tractor. The plane touched down short and caused minor injuries to Kesselring and passenger Kenneth Finland. Dickman suffered non serious injuries from a wheel strike.

Blue Earth Minn James Dickman Hay Merlin Kesselring Dickman Kesselring Kenneth Finland

Shooting Death Under Investigation Outside St. Paul Bar

Police probe the shooting death of Archer Durham, 38, outside a Rondo Avenue bar. Unclear if accidental or deliberate with varying witness accounts. Durham's wife, eight days married, says he had just left the establishment when the gun went off.

ST. Paul Rondo Ave Archer Durham Bessie

Answer to Previous Puzzle Authors Across

A list style puzzle answer set with multiple clues across and down including authors names and terms. Readable fragments hint at literary names like Poe, Scott, Ibsen, and Kipling while filling a crossword grid with classic wordplay conventions.

Rights Rally Endorsed By Reynolds

Gov. John W. Reynolds told a Milwaukee NAACP rally that he endorses participation in the August 28 Washington demonstration. He said the action benefits both African Americans and the country, urging action against daily discrimination. Dr. L. H. Holman praised Reynolds and affirmed support for picketing as a white governor would stand with protesters.

Milwaukee John W. Reynolds Washington National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Reynolds NAACP Cauition L. H. Holman Illinois Naacp

Livestock Market Report from St Paul and Chicago

Swift and Company reports livestock quotations as of noon. Hog market steady with varied prices by weight. cattle market steady with ranges for steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and veal. Chicago potatoes and produce show modest activity with uneven prices. poultry prices move slightly.

ST. Paul ST. Paul, Minn USDA

Faubus Urges Dixie Governors to Avoid Controversy

Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus, chairing the Southern Governors Conference, urges members to avoid controversial civil rights and federal policy topics to preserve the conference’s usefulness. He warns that debates could divide the group and notes Wallace’s push for resolutions and an independent presidential elector plan. Faubus hints he may switch to Republican if the nominee offers greater hope.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Orval E. Faubus Arkansas Southern Governors Conference Faubus George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace Resolutions Committee Washington Defense Department Ross Barnett Mississippi Orval Faubus

Cooperatives Eyed To Bolster Farm Economy

The Kennedy administration pivots toward farm cooperatives after failing to win production control. It seeks stronger legal powers and trained managers to expand co op marketing. Antitrust questions and opposition loom as officials push co op growth amid broader farm program plans.

Washington Congress

Report On Withholding Of Livestock By NFO

Arlington Wisconsin AP reports that the National Farmers Organization has begun withholding livestock from markets in Milwaukee Madison and northwest Wisconsin. Robert Manke says the action lacks formal national approval, citing NFO President Oren Staley who warned he would not remove the needle once applied. Additionally NFO members from eight southeastern Wisconsin counties planned a Waukesha County meeting to target three large Milwaukee dairies that refused to sign contracts.

Arlington Wis Milwaukee Madison Wisconsin Robert Manke National Farmers Organization Manke NFO Corning Iowa Oren Staley He -Staley Waukesha County

Haiti Forces Press Northeast Drive Against Invaders

Government troops reinforced and advancing to clear Mont Organise near the Haiti Dominican border. Rebels led by Cantave claim fresh successes and say a government plane was shot down. duvalier control struggles acknowledged in Port au Prince.

Port AU Prince Haiti Mont Organise Santo ‘Domingo Leon Cantares Mont Cantave Francois Duvalier Duvalier

Valachi May Have Left Fort Monmouth Amid Airport Curtailment

At Fort Monmouth Army officials briefly halted civilian traffic at Monmouth Airport for 15 minutes on Sunday fueling speculation about whereabout of Joseph Valachi the underworld informant. Valachi, serving life in Atlanta for murder, had been brought to the base under tight guard as authorities refuse to disclose his location while the crime syndicate reportedly places a $100 000 bounty on him.

Farmingdale N.J Monmouth Army Joseph Valachi Valachi Ft. Monmouth Signal Corps Justice Department Washington Pentagon Atlanta

Genoa Man Jumps From Tractor Breaks Leg

Genoa Wisconsin 26 year old Jerry Garvalia son of Mrs Lydia Garvalia jumped from a tractor fearing it would tip at the Garvalia farm and broke his leg in two places. He was driven to Viroqua Memorial Hospital and then by ambulance to a La Crosse Lutheran Hospital for treatment.

Genoa Wis Jerry Garvalia Lydia Garvalia R. J Garvalia Farm Otto Gabrielson Jerry Viroqua Memorial Hospital la Crosse Lutheran Hospital

Hart Named To Succeed Kefauver in Senate Subcommittee

Senator Philip A. Hart of Michigan was named chairman of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on anti trust and monopoly, succeeding the late Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee. Chairman James Eastland of the full committee announced the appointment and did not name another member, noting a Southerner is expected to fill the post.

Washington Philip A. Hart D-Mich Senate James O. Eastland D-Miss Hart Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Eastland

Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Treatment

New healing substance Bio-Dyne shown to shrink hemorrhoids stop itch and relieve pain without surgery. Observations report rapid relief and real shrinking maintained over months across various long standing cases. Preparation H suppositories and ointment marketed for home use.

New York, N. Y

Thompson Pleads Innocent In Murder Case Trial Set

In St Paul Thompson, 36, pleaded not guilty to a first degree murder indictment tied to the March 6 slaying of his wife Carol, 34, with police calling it a murder for profit. Judge Reach set September 23 for trial. others in the case include Dick W C Anderson and Norman J Mastmian.

ST. Paul T. Eugene Thompson Robert V. Reach Thompson Rensch Hyam Segell Carol Mastrian Spring Lake Park Norman

Apollo program contracts reveal scope of lunar mission craft

The article details the Apollo program plan including 11 flight worthy spacecraft 15 boilerplate or engineering models 10 mockups and 10 future mission craft. It notes testing at White Sands and Cape Canaveral with a subcontractor network of 1500 firms and outlines major subsystem challenges from heat shields to communications and life support.

White Sands N.M Cape Canaveral North American Avco Apollo

Caledonia Council Advances Oil Burner and Standpipe Project

Caledonia Minnesota council opened bids for an oil burner and a 10 000 gallon storage tank for village hall auditorium and power plant plus removal of an old standpipe replaced by a new water tank. Schulze Plumbing and Heating offered the low bid at 3031 dollars for the burner and installation while Stanley J Betz quoted 890 dollars for standpipe removal.

Caledonia Minn Schulze Winona Plumbing Co Kimball Co. Inc St. Paul Martin Oil Burner Service Inc Winona Stanley J. Betz Madison Moving & Wrecking Corp Oshkosh Wis Master Tank Service Minneapolis Kenneth Esch Charles Rollins E. F. Berndt Wino‘nona Louis Rogichl Milford Garness

House Opens Annual Debate On Aid Bill

The House starts its annual debate Tuesday on the foreign aid bill. Discussions focus on Indonesia and a projected steel mill for India. In the Senate a debt limit bill looms, extending the current $309 billion limit to November 30.

Washington House Indonesia India Senate

Stripper Lili St Cyr Robbed of Furs and Jewelry

Hollywood Hills burglar swiped furs wigs and $10000 in valuables from stripper Lili St Cyr who plans a Las Vegas engagement despite the break in. The 45 year old performer told police the weekend theft occurred at her home.

Hollywood (Ap Lili St. Cyr Las Vegas Miss St. Cyr Hollywood Hills

Milwaukee Man Dies in Wolf River Summer Home Fire

Antigo AP report two men were in a summer home on the Wolf River about 25 miles east of Antigo when a blaze broke out early Sunday. Kenneth L. Bub, 26, of Milwaukee died. another man suffered smoke inhalation and burns.

Antigo Kenneth L. Bub Milwaukee Wolf River

Jailbird Flies But Roosts Near Jail

In Minneapolis Charles L. Van Deusen 26 was found in the attic of the city county building after escaping Friday. Thomas A. Elliot 25 was recaptured shortly after. Sheriff Ed Ryan suspended trusties and added jailers over the weekend.

Minneapolis Charles L. van Deusen Thomas A. Elliot Ed Ryan

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