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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
4
Retailers nationwide amplify back to school promos with school supplies, furniture, and fashion. Studies show high school and college girls dominate early purchases while boys' clothing also surges. Major chains forecast record August September spending as catalogs and fashion shows drive sales.
The Senate voted against authorizing 19.7 million dollars for Project Mohole. The House previously refused funds, and President Johnson had urged restoration. Also noted are passenger fare cuts urged by the Civil Aeronautics Board, and a White House greeting for Rosh Hashanah.
Madison AP reports the Wisconsin State Traffic Patrol aided over 3,000 motorists who ran out of gas in 1965. Officers provided two gallons of fuel via forms mailed to the Motor Vehicle Department with a 70 cent fee. About 15 percent of those helped did not pay, while contributors added around $400 beyond the $1,653 collected.
A 25-year-old man claiming parole violation in Wisconsin was taken into custody at a Davenport road block in a stolen car. He identified himself as Gene Glawe of Waterloo and said he served 18 months of a 10 year sentence for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He is being returned to Waterloo. Wisconsin Corrections confirms Glawe was paroled from Waupun state prison.
Engineers are increasingly filling executive positions as products grow more complex. By 1963 engineers comprised 36 percent of top management, up from 7 percent in 1900. Notable engineers leading major firms include Haider of Jersey Standard Oil and Jameson of Dix. Many large companies like U S Steel and General Electric also rely on engineers in top posts.
Grand Rapids family Arden Miser and eight children finally begin a vacation to Higgins Lake after eight years of delays. A loaded station wagon wheel exploded near home, and as flames engulfed the car Mrs Miser and the children moved to safety. The family unresolvedly continues with plans for a brief lakeside stay.
A baby has about 270 separate bones while an adult has roughly 200. Some bones fuse as the child grows older, reducing the total count.
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