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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1965
Page
1
Philip Fox La Follette 68 three term Wisconsin governor and noted Progressive leader died Wednesday night after a hospital stay for a lung disorder with pneumonia. Survived by widow Isabel and three children, he shaped state policy and helped found the National Progressive Association.
Typhoon Mary tore into eastern Formosa driving into mountains today killing at least four people and injuring 71. Eight persons are listed as missing as police report ongoing search and recovery efforts.
Los Angeles officials plan a commission to study causes and solutions after eight days of rioting in Watts and surrounding communities. Gov. Brown will broadcast a major statement as federal aid funds reach 1.77 million for cleanup and repair while National Guard withdrawals begin. King visits the riot zone amid hostile crowds and tensions between city and state leaders over relief efforts.
Porterville California AP Old Solo a 3000 year old Sequoia is on fire after a lightning strike. Two Native American watchers Al Peryon and Sonny James are on 4 8 hour shifts monitoring embers and keeping guard as crews attempt to douse the blaze with water bombs from helicopters. Fire response relies on weather and supplies arrive by four wheel drive.
Milwaukee man is shot dead on a downtown street during a pool game dispute that escalated after an argument with a 34 year old man. The shooter surrendered in Sheboygan and faces a first degree murder warrant in Milwaukee. The victim, Donald L. Homann, was 21 and left his pregnant wife Peggy Ann as the shooting occurred. The article notes a prior December auto crash in Wisconsin Rapids involving the victim.
Eight day Gemini 5 mission with astronauts L Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles Conrad Jr. was postponed by heavy thunderstorms and technical problems. There is no immediate reschedule date, with officials suggesting no attempt before Saturday.
Reports from Chu Lai say U S Marine officers estimate more than 600 Viet Cong dead in the Van Tuong Peninsula engagement while 552 bodies were counted and 50 prisoners taken. Marines pressed the advance through bunkers tunnels and caves amid air strikes, naval gunfire, and heavy resistance near Dak Sut and Dak To as casualties rose on both sides.
The body of Bert A. Schwartz a 61 year old La Crosse man was found in Chamberlain Slough about 5 53 p m Wednesday He had been missing since Monday and was last seen near his boat which was found earlier An anchor tied to his waist was recovered and coroner Dr Michael Watunga ruled the death as death by own action.
Lyle Anderson of Grand Forks has been chosen president of the Batavian National Bank in La Crosse, succeeding Ross Hunt who becomes president of the Western Montana National Bank in Missoula. Anderson, a veteran banker and Army veteran, has served since 1937 at Red River National Bank and holds positions in local civic and religious organizations.
MADISON (RP) Three new residence halls at Whitewater State University will begin Monday. The Z shaped buildings will house 816 students and cost 2.1 million dollars. The T. S. Willis Co. of Janesville holds the general construction contract for completion by September 1966, with a bid of 1.5 million.
Sixteen year old sailor Lee Graham completed a 2400 mile voyage from San Pedro California to Honolulu aboard the Dove with two kit tens as companions. He called the trip pretty easy and arrived 24 hours earlier than expected after receiving a Coast Guard tow for safety. Graham plans a two year solo circumnavigation beginning with this first leg.
WKBT began its first color telecast Thursday morning from the Space Center Cape Kennedy with Channel 8 at 6 a.m. The color test ran overnight as workers prepared. Leonard G. Anderson announced CBS Cronkite News would air in color that evening, the first CBS regular newscast in color.
Cooper recalls prior long duration wait in Mercury and relates a four minute countdown delay during a recent launch prep. The report notes earlier radar issues and the postponed flight before a successful lift off.
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