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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1964

Page

3

Cleo Diminishes Into a Soggy Coastal Storm

Cleo, once a fierce hurricane, rapidly weakens into a tropical storm along the South Carolina coast near Savannah. The Weather Bureau warns of possible severe thunderstorms and tornadoes as rain floods parts of Georgia and Florida, with damage in Florida's east coast expected to reach $200 million and crops heavily hit.

Savannah Cleo South Carolina Caribbean Florida Weather Florence S.C Charleston Gold Coast Miami West Palm Beach The Weather Bureau Cape Kennedy Lake Okeechobee Jacksonville Palm Beach Brunswick

UAW Chief Warns of Potential Wildcat Strikes

Detroit AP reports Leonard Woodcock, head of the United Auto Workers, warns that GM's 354,000 production workers could stage wildcat strikes amid unrest over contract talks. He notes unhappiness after Chrysler Corp was named UAW's top bargaining target, with 300 GM council members summoned to Detroit for a Saturday briefing.

Detroit Leonard Woodcock United Auto Workers Woodcock Chrysler Corp UAW GM Council Chrysler

Girl's Body Found After Boat Fall in Deep Lake

The body of 15 year old Jessica Cole of Glenview Illinois was recovered by skindivers in Deep Lake Friday. She had been reported missing by her parents Louis and Carol Cole after failing to return to their cottage Thursday night. her boat was found drifting.

Jackson Illinois Deep Lake Adams County Jessica Cole Louis Cole Glenview Ill

Records County Court La Crosse And City Police Notes

Records from La Crosse County Court show Kenneth C. Comeau charged with indecent liberties with a minor. bound over for trial. Robert Miles cited for speeding. Police and ambulance notes recount multiple minors taken to St Francis Hospital from Burlington and J C Penney. others report grease burning, leaking gasoline, and a false fire alarm. Local residents and addresses are listed for several incidents and hospital transports.

Kenneth C. Comeau Onalaska Robert Miles San Francisco Calif Kathleen Hanlon Elliot Ave. Is Minneapolis J. C. Penney St. Francis Hospital J. H. Paustian N. Rose St West Salem George Pierce Bangor Webster Lumber Co St.Francis Hospital Russell C. Larson Redfield St Third Street Cass King Streets Liberty St

LBJ Readies Texas Showing for Hubert Humphrey

President Johnson and Senator Hubert Humphrey arrive at the LBJ Ranch after Atlantic City. A Stonewall barbecue planned to honor Johnson on his 56th birthday draws wide attendance including some Republicans. Johnson plans weekend campaign strategy with Humphrey.

Johnson Stonewall Lbj Ranch Reedy Atlantic City Barry Goldwater Johnsons Humphreys N.J Democratic Party Bergstrom Air Force Base Austin Humphrey

Building Contractor Fred Mikkelson Dies

Milwaukee AP report says Fred A. Mikkelson 63 of Wisconsin was president of Fred A Mikkelson Inc a firm started by his father in 1908 and he died in a hospital Thursday night from a heart condition.

Milwaukee Fred A. Mikkelson Wisconsin Mikkelson

Illinois Educator Speaks On Education Value To Bankers

Dr. David D. Henry president of the University of Illinois told a Wisconsin audience that education is an investment in human values without which a business community cannot prosper. He spoke at the 18th annual commencement of the graduate school of bankers. About 411 bankers from 31 states received diplomas from Dr. Robben W. Fleming, new provost of the Madison campus.

Madison David D. Henry University of Illinois University of Wisconsin Illinois Graduate School of Bankers Robben W. Fleming

Policewoman Quits Force To Become A Nun

Providence, AP. Alice Cullen a 51 year old policewoman of 30 years resigned from the Providence Police Force to enter the Dominican Order as a postulant at the Convent of St. Dominic Blauvelt NY. She carried a pistol on the job and faced gunmen, knives, and dangerous confrontations.

Providence R.I Alice Cullen Miss Cullen Providence Police St. Dominic Blauvelt N.Y

No Arrests Planned In Campus Wrecking Incident

Madison police chief Wilbur Emery said there would be no arrests after youths wrecked a campus district apartment on Aug 14 under police supervision. The demonstrators claimed the building was to be demolished for a parking lot, and Emery defended the officers while noting they had been blamed by press reports. He said the action involved no criminal conduct by participants and that reporters’ statements were erroneous.

Madison Wilbur Emery Emery

Madison attorney named to bar committee for Pioneer Law Office dedication

Madison attorney Hubert J. Schleiter of La Crosse will serve on a state bar committee for the dedication of the Pioneer Law Office at Stonefield. Dedication rites are set for 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 19 at the Stonefield village square, Cassville, within Nelson Dewey State Park. The 1890 village project by the State Historical Society received funding from Wisconsin lawyers via the Wisconsin Bar Foundation.

Madison Wis Hubert J. Schleiter la Crosse Stonefield Nelson Dewey State Park Cassville State Historical Society Wisconsin Wisconsin Bar Foundation

Birth notices from several Wisconsin hospitals

Birth announcements list multiple births and newborns at St Marys LaCrosse Lutheran Grandview and Milwaukee facilities with parents addresses in Sparta Rockland Galesville Chaseburg and more. Names include Ronald Tag Audrey Anderson Barbara Janikowski Carol Wolfe and Edward Martin Jr with dates Aug 26 27 28.

St. Mary’s Hospital Ronald P. Tag St., Sparta Mary Hart Donovan A. Davntl Elm Road Sparta Carol Wolfe Adolph C. Kerska Los Deane Erickson St. Francis Hospital Donald L. Medinger Redfield St Audrey T. Anderson Edward J. Kostuch S. 23Rd iSt Barbara J. Janikowski Eugene G. Hurtz Rockland Rose A. Flock Melvin L. Fritz S. 11Th St.Grada A. Marta Grandview Hospital Edward Martin Jr Edward M. Helgerson Washburn Ave Carol Wehrs Christopher Hughes Hugh Bowling Pine St Romilda Scott

Vietnam Crisis Deepens as Khanh Resigns Power Shift

A 13 day political crisis followed Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh declaring emergency powers and becoming president. He resigned five days ago guiding a 62 member council to a three-general leadership. U S officials urged unity with Viet Cong fighting ongoing and a Viet Cong broadcast urged Saigon residents to oppose the puppet regime.

Nguyen Khanh Khanh Military Revolutionary Council U.S Maxwell D. Taylor Washington Saigon South Viet Nam

Savall Brother Injured After School Playground Slide

Norwalk Wisconsin report states Robert Savall son of Otto and Mrs Savall broke both arms on a playground slide Friday and was admitted to a Sparta hospital for treatment.

Norwalk Wis Robert Savall Otto Savall Sparta

Wisconsin campaign notes and congressmen at caucus

Farmers near Spring Valley clash with state Republican leadership as Robert Knowles faces farmer challenger. Green Bay’s Robert Bittner travels to Columbia for a sentimental trip. Henry Reuss is challenged by Ben Raible during platform review as Young Democrats rally delegates. Bobby Kennedy visit is announced to caucus.

Page Spring Valley Robert P. Knowles New Richmond Robert Bittner Green Bay Columbia Pennsylvania Henry Reuss Milwaukee Wisconsin Ben Raihle Marathon County Ben Reuss

NFO action records and farm income critique stir Wisconsin

Friday market notes show declines in top steer prices from 25.50 to 25.00 and lightweight hogs at 17.50, with real calves steady at 32.00. Sen. William Proxmire warns violence must not be condoned and says NFO leaders are acting, while noting Wisconsin farmers face low income despite long hours and high investment.

William Proxmire D-Wis Wisconsin NFO Oren Lee Staley Proxmire Staley NFC

City bond plan for Schools Avenue project faces 1966 debt costs rise

The city estimates a $1.08 million bond for Schools Avenue to Cass Street, with $16,500 city share and the rest from county state and federal funds. Debt service would rise to about 9.7 mills, above 1964 levels, and a 10 year bond may be unlikely without higher rates. In 1966 the city would allocate about $68,000 for interest and a 1965 bond first payment at 9.58 mills.

Cass Street

Milwaukee blast injures two. surgeon performs first reattachment

One injured man Herman Pfannenstiel, 52, remained in critical condition at County General Hospital. His left hand and forearm were amputated by the blast and later reattached in Milwaukee in the first surgery of its kind there. Doctors said they were fully optimistic over Pfannenstiel's chances.

Herman Pfannenstiel County General Hospital Milwaukee Pfannenstiel

Three businessmen rescued after 13 hour Lake Erie drift

Keith Griffin and Norm Hilgeman were saved by Coast Guard crews after their 26 foot cabin cruiser sank off Toledo Ohio, leaving Bill Adler to drift with a red float cushion. Adler was rescued by a Toledo couple who spotted him and reported the incident. A cutter later found Griffin and Hilgeman clinging to a buoy. none were hospitalized.

Fort Wayne, Ind Lake Erie Coast Guard Toledo Ohio Keith Griffin Bill Adler Norm Hilgeman Toledo Marina Griffin Hilgeman Adler Stanley G. Agielsky

Goldwater Enjoys Coast Cruise Before Campaign Kickoff

Sen. Barry Goldwater vacationed with his wife aboard a borrowed yacht off California's coast. He planned a ship to shore call with press secretary Paul Wagner and intends to return to Santa Cruz Island, then continue toward Santa Catalina Island before heading to Phoenix. He will open his campaign in Prescott, Arizona, on September 3.

Newport Beach Calif Barry Goldwater Goldwater Sundance Paul F. Wagner Wagner Santa Cruz Island Santa Barbara Santa Catalina Island Goldwaters Phoenix Prescott, Ariz

Kidd To Open Heating Firm In La Crosse

David W. Kidd of 2218 Ferry St plans a Sept 1 opening for Kidd Designed heating and air conditioning, offering 24 hour service within 35 miles. He will service Mueller Climatros Timken and Trane equipment and designs layouts to fit customer needs. Kidd has six years in the field and Navy service including time in the Marshall Islands.

David W. Kidd Ferry St la Crosse Kidd Mueller Climatros Timken Trane Central High School Coleman Vocational School Marshall Islands Bump Pump Co

Forced Retirement Under Advisement

Madison AP Dane County Circuit Court took under advisement arguments concerning a State Industrial Commission order that Walker Manufacturing Co of Racine abandon its policy of forced retirement of employees at age 60. Judge Edwin Wilkie granted a petition by the firm that the order be reviewed. Judge Timothy Brown heard the arguments in Wilkie's absence.

Policeman Reacts To Beatles Fans In Chicago Crowd

In downtown Chicago a line of about 1,000 teens formed outside the Randolph Theatre for the Beatles film premiere. A policeman shuddered at the scene as two girls were injured when pressed against a plate glass window. The theatre sold 5,000 advance tickets and the Beatles were set to appear in person a week later.

Chicago Randolph Street

Downtown Street Resurfacing Ahead of Schedule

City Engineer Robert Scheible said the downtown street resurfacing contract with Mathy Construction Co. worth $152000 is ahead of the Sept 20 deadline. Work on Main Street between 3rd and 7th begins Monday weather permitting after a mid July start.

Robert Scheible Mathy Construction Co Cameron Ave 5Th Avenue Main Street

Body Of Woman Found In Ditch Near Round Lake

Joyce Obenauf 20, a North Chicago Abbott Laboratories secretary, was found bludgeoned in a car ditch along Illinois 120 two miles east of Round Lake. Two boys on bicycles spotted the body about 10 am. stepmother found it moments before police arrived. The victim had locked herself in the car, which had a smashed window, after a struggle to flee.

Round Lake Ill Joyce Obenauf Abbott Laboratories Chicago Charles Larson Illinois 120 Miss Obenauf Lawrence Obenauf

AMA Official Explains Sleeping Disease

Chicago AP reports AMA official Dr. Raymond L. White explains sleeping sickness is primarily a disease of birds and small animals not humans. He warns the Houston outbreak could recur elsewhere as insects bite humans by accident.

Chicago American Medical Association Raymond L. White AMA Environmental Medicine and Medical Services Houston Tex White

Barn Destroyed in Blast and Fire near Valley

An explosion heard a mile away preceded a Saturday morning fire that destroyed a barn on the Bernard Buerheim farm one mile north of Valley. The blaze consumed 1 000 bales of hay but no livestock. Firemen kept the fire from spreading to nearby buildings as investigators seek the cause.

Hillsboro Wis Berard Buerheim Valley

Frinzi says he is no longer the underdog in governor race

Milwaukee attorney Dominic Frinzi declared he is no longer the underdog in the Democratic gubernatorial nomination after private polls and COPE surveys showed Gov. Reynolds in trouble. He spoke in Milwaukee after visiting Marinette and completing a 72 county tour. Warren Knowles, the Republican frontrunner, urged a statewide study of agencies to root out duplication and waste, criticizing state government as sprawling across nearly 100 agencies.

Associated Press Dominic Frinzi Milwaukee John W. Reynolds COPE Frinzi Warren P. Knowles Knowles GOP Richland Center

Regular whole milk dominates U S milk consumption

Regular whole milk accounts for 88 percent of all milk beverages consumed in the United States, highlighting its dominance in the national dairy market.

United States

First Credit names James Ford La Crosse manager

First Credit Corporation announces James Ford of Wisconsin as the new La Crosse office manager. Ford, a Navy veteran and former Pontiac-Buick dealer, pledges service and a 30 day open house with coffee and cookies while inviting locals to seek budgeting help and credit guidance.

First Credit Corporation Middlewest James Ford Wisconsin la Crosse Ford Edgerton Queen of Apostles Seminary Madison U.S. Navy First Credit Chicago Waukesha Reais Current i

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