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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1964

Page

2

Trusty Held For Killing Former Wife's Parents

A trusty who had walked away from the Mower County jail was held in Austin Minnesota on charges of first degree murder in the shooting deaths of his former wife’s parents the Talley couple. Conrad Kaus 34 appeared in municipal court after being recaptured by police and remanded to jail without bond for a preliminary hearing set September 11.

Austin, Minn Mower County Conrad Kaus Wallace Sieh Fred G. Vogel Kaus Camellia Talley Leo R. Talley Doyle Lindahl Talley Sieh Austin

Eight Deaths Recorded In State Traffic Summary

The Wisconsin toll reaches 713 for the year with eight deaths in a week. Victims include Jack L. Christensen 35 from Union Grove killed by a Milwaukee Road freight train near Racine and Narciso Polanco 19 from Shippton in a collision on Outagamie County Trunk F. and Cummings Rd. west of Stevensville. Other fatalities involve Marie Popp 63 of Kearlsarge Mich Judith Lutchka 22 of Danville Ill Nancy Regahn 16 of Grafton Robert Sutherland Jr 17 of Sparta William Schwab 20 of Nashotah Donna Engle 18 and Mary Jane Metello 19 both of Chicago and Everett Duvall 65 of Burlington plus Daniel Przybylski 10 of Stevens Point in bicycle crash.

Associated Press Racine County Wisconsin Jack L. Christensen Union Grove Milwaukee Road Highway K Airline Road Racine Narciso Polanco Shipdton Outagamier County Cummings Rd Stevensville Marie Popp Kearsarge Mich Portage Highway 51 Judith Lutchka Danville Ill Cadett Nancy Regahn Grafton Ozaukee County Robert Sutherland Jr Sparta William T. Schwabb Nashotah Oconomowoc Jefferson County Donna M. Engle Mary Jane Metello Chicago Everett Duvall Burlington Kenosha County Daniel Przybylski Stevens Point

Minneapolis Man Drowns in Briggs Lake Capsize

John Olson, 54, of Minneapolis, drowned at Briggs Lake after a fishing boat capsized in rough water and high winds. Olson's wife and another couple, Mr and Mrs Boyd Cheney of St Paul, clung to the overturned craft until help arrived.

ST. Cloud Minn John Olson Minneapolis Briggs Lake Olson Boyd Cheney St. Paul

Cyprus Riots Spark Turkish Government Warning

Turkish authorities deploy troops in major cities as demonstrations erupt over Cyprus. Premier Ismet Inonu appeals for calm while Interior Minister Orhan Oztrak warns force may be used to restore order. Protesters accuse the United States Britain Greece United Arab Republic and the Soviet Union of pushing a Cyprus settlement unfavorable to Turkey.

Ismet Inonu Turkey Orhan Oztrak Inonu United States Britain Greece United Arab Republic Soviet Union Cyprus

Squirrel Triggers Power Outages Across Twin Cities Region

Arthur L. Christensen of Northern States Power Co. said a bushy tailed squirrel in St. Paul caused outages of varying length through the Twin Cities and nearby towns. Officials switched to auxiliary power for 15 to 20 minutes after the 8 a.m. incident Monday.

Arthur L. Christensen Northern States Power Co Coulee St. Paul Minn Twin Cities Eau Claire la Crosse NSP Christensen

Bottle Carrying Note Floats For 39 Years

In 1925 eleven year old Jeanne Lackaff tossed a message in a bottle into the Columbia River hoping an Oriental prince would find it. On a Florence Oregon beach 39 years later two teens retrieved the bottle. The sender, now Mrs Jeanne Onslow, calls the tale amazing.

Vancouver Wash Jeanne Lackaff Columbia River Orient Florence Ore Jeanne Onslow

Fire destroys Farmers Union grain terminal in Fertile

A morning blast at 4 a.m. sparked a fire that leveled the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association elevator feed mill and two warehouses in Fertile Minnesota. Fire Chief Willard Erickson estimated losses near 100 000 dollars, including 40 000 to 50 000 bushels of oats and wheat, with strong winds spreading flames.

Fertile Minn Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association Willard Erickson Erickson

Inquest Set Over European Hostages Freed Death

An inquest is held into the death of a youth aged 16 amid reports that European hostages were freed. Reporter Robin Mannock documents the proceedings and the case’s developments.

Congo Army recaptures Albertville as Tshombe reports victory

In Leopoldville Premier Tshombe announced Congo forces recaptured Albertville, a strategic eastern city, while rebels reportedly advance toward Bukavu. He said 28 Europeans were freed, but about 100 whites remain unaccounted for. Reports say a mercenary force and advisers joined the effort.

Leopoldville, the Congo Moise Tshombe Albertville Congo Bukavu Tshombe Radio Leopoldville Elisabethville Albertsville Katanga Lake Tanganyika Gaston Soumialot

Surgeons Fail To Save Milwaukee Man's Reattached Hand

In Milwaukee, Herman Pfannenstiel, 52, lost a three day effort to save his severed hand after a gear box explosion at Falk Corp. His hand had been reattached during a seven hour operation but was amputated at the original reattachment site. Pfannenstiel sustained a skull fracture and remained listed in good condition.

Milwaukee Herrman Pfannenstiel Falk Corp Pfannenstiel

Youth reported dead in Portugal is safe

Golden Valley youth Paul A. Svensson, 19, was listed as killed in a Lisbon crash but his family says he returned home two weeks earlier after losing passport and travel funds in West Germany. His mother confirms Svensson is home and well.

Minneapolis Golden Valley Portugal Lisbon Paul A. Svensson Svensson West Germany Svenson A.F.R. ‘Svensson

Lazy youth wins 54th Dipsea Race

Gregg Sparks, 17, of Mill Valley, won the 54th Dipsea Race in 52 minutes 19 seconds. The grueling 6.8 mile course included stairways, roads and trails ending at Stinson Beach. His mother quipped he is “so darn lazy at home.”

Mill Valley Calif Stinson Beach Gregg Sparks

Weather update for Lacrosse and nearby regions

Weather summary shows fair conditions with variable clouds and warming trends across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Thunder showers are possible Tuesday across regions with heavier rains in western and central portions tonight into Tuesday morning. Windy or humid periods are not noted.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Youth Falls Off Car Hood In Wild Ride

Fifteen year old Raymond Shisler of rural Tomah is hospitalized in La Crosse after falling from the hood of a car driven by Jesse Sandwald. Witnesses say three youths rode the hood at 70 to 80 mph on County Trunk E near Wyeville. Sandwald, 40, was arrested for driving after license revocation and related charges, with alleged beer provision to minors.

Tomah Wis Raymond Shisler la Crosse Shisler Jesse Sandwald Wyeville Arden Oss Sandwald Warrens Lutheran Hospital

Macapagal to Make State Visit to United States

Manila AP report says President Diosdado Macapagal accepted an invitation for a state visit to the United States. He will depart October 3 and spend a week in the United States, according to an informed official source.

Manila Diosdado Macapagal United States Macapagal

Businessman Joseph David Sr. Dies in New Orleans

Joseph Benjamin David Sr. 69 a businessman and civic leader died Sunday after a long illness. He served as a former president of the New Orleans Midwinter Sports Association, known for the Sugar Bowl, and was a founder of the International House of New Orleans.

New Orleans Joseph Benjamin David Sr

Sgt. Alvin York in serious condition at Veterans Hospital

World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York remained gravely ill at Veterans Hospital after a urinary infection. His wife, son, and daughter were called to Pall Mall, Tennessee, as the 76 year old Medal of Honor recipient showed slow response to medication and faced ongoing hospitalizations.

Nashville Tenn Alvin York Veterans Hospital York Pall Mall Here

Red China Declines Soviet Planned World Communist Conference

Peking refuses to attend the Dec. 15 planning conference for a global Communist meeting. China accuses the Soviet Union of siding with the United States over the Gulf of Tonkin crisis amid Africa operations and vows no participation in any split efforts within the international Communist movement.

Tokyo China Peking Soviet Union United States Gulf of Tonkin U.S Viet Nam United Nations New China News Agency Red China Africa Moscow

New discovery aids hemorrhoid shrinkage without surgery

A world famous institute reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne in Preparation H ointment or suppositories that shrinks hemorrhoids quickly and speeds tissue healing. Tests show relief in minutes for itching burning and pain and healing of long standing cases with reduced pain during bowel movements. Availability at drug counters nationwide.

New York N. Y

UAW And Chrysler Extend Contract Talks

UAW President Walter R euther led talks with Chrysler after rejecting offers from Chrysler GM and Ford as inadequate. The extension keeps the three year deal deadline from expiring, with Ford and GM set to resume bargaining as Chrysler pace-setter looms.

Charles C. Cain Detroit United Auto/9 Walter P. Reuther Chrysler Corp Reuther Chrysler UAW General Motors Corp General Motors Ford GM Workers Council Leonard Woodcock Ternstedt Woodcock

Duck season opens October 10 in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's 1964 duck hunting season will open at noon October 10 and run for 40 days. Goose season at the Horicon marsh also opens October 10. The opening date, chosen by a 4 to 2 vote, drew dissent from two commissioners who warned the later start could hurt northern areas.

Madison Wisconsin State Conservation Commission U.S. Bureau of Fisheries and Wildlife Horicon Marsh Charles Smith Wausau John Lynch Gordon

Republicans rally around Keating as Luce pulls out

GOP leaders expressed optimism Keating could beat Kennedy with Mrs. Luce not running. They feared her third party bid would split Keating's base. Luce said her withdrawal aimed at party unity, averting a GOP move to drop support for Goldwater Miller on the national ticket.

Keating Kennedy Barry Goldwater William E. Miller

Goiter Specialist Dr Arnold S Jackson Dies at 71

Madison AP Dr Arnold S Jackson famed goiter specialist died in a Madison hospital after a brief illness. He 71, former director of the Jackson Clinic, limited clinic work 15 months ago yet remained active in practice until three weeks prior. He led the Wisconsin Surgical Society US Chapter of the International College of Surgeons and the American Association for Study of Goiter, and authored The Answer is Your Nerves a Book of the Month Club selection.

Infant Burned In Kitchen Accident At Holmen

A two year old Holmen girl Lori Blum pulled a kettle of hot soup onto herself injuring her head and body. She was treated at La Crosse Hospital and released. The incident happened shortly after noon on the Holmen kitchen range and was reported to Patrolman James McHugh on Highway 53.

Holmen Lori Blum William Blum la Crosse Hospital la Crosse Highway 53 James McHugh

Puerto Ricans and Negroes Clash in New York

In a lower East Side incident, several hundred Puerto Ricans and Negroes clashed after a fatal Puerto Rican shooting. Fire bombs, rocks and bottles were thrown at rescuers and occupants as a tenement burned. Police arrested numerous participants. two officers fired on a fire escape, wounding no one.

New York Lower East Side

Diploma Proves She's No School Dropout

In Miami Joan White, a Palmetto High School graduate last June, protested a campaign against dropouts after receiving a registration card for the coming year. The complaint highlights ongoing concerns about dropout statistics and public messaging.

Miami, Fla Joan White Palmetto High School

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