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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1961

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Chimp Enos Defies Entertainment at Bermuda News Conference

Enos the chimpanzee astronaut appears calm at a press conference after returning to Kindley Air Force Base Bermuda. He declines to perform, faces medical checks, and resumes space monkey diet of 250 banana pellets daily with a reward of two oranges and two apples.

Kindley Air Force Base Bermuda Enops Outer Space Enos Kindley Afb Stormes Atlantic Jerry Finney Air Force Cape Canaveral

Reservists at Lewis question fuss over camp conditions

Army reservists from 10 states at Fort Lewis questioned sweeping charges about camp conditions while private and public inspections occurred. Soldiers from the 32nd Division noted good food and livability, and leaders said complaints were exaggerated.

FT. Lewis Wash Wisconsin Red Arrow Alvin E. O'Konski R-Wis 32Nd Spec Dean G. Petrulas Salt Lake City Don B. Larsen Torrance Calif Ordnance Company Hilton John G. Ambry Fresno 818 Transportation Battalion Idaho Virginia North Dakota Minnesota Texas Wyoming Washington H. A. Smith Oshkosh Wis

Proxmire Praises Ft. Lewis While Decrying O'Konski Remarks

Sen William Proxmire after inspecting Ft. Lewis said the 32nd Wisconsin Division has more things right than wrong. He noted equipment shortages but praised barracks food and morale while contrasting with Rep O'Konski and questioning the Army's explanations. A later report by Maj Gen McDaniel will address the findings.

Seattle Wash William Proxmire D-Wis Wisconsin Ft. Lewis Red Arrow Camp McCoy Proxmire Wisconsin National Alvin E. O’konski R-Wis O’konski Pentagon Edward H. McDaniel Army Elvis Stahr Jr

Start Debate On U N Seat For Red China

The Soviet Union demanded immediate U N seating for Peiping’s Chinese Communists in place of Chiang Kai shek. Zorin urged ending American involvement on Taiwan as the path to seat Red China, while Tingfu F Tsiang warned such a move would betray UN principles. The United States backed a two thirds vote on the China question, predicting Nationalist seats would remain. See U N Page 2.

United Nations N.Y Soviet Union China Valerian A. Zorin United States Peiping Chiang Kai-shek Zorin General Assembly Taiwan Chiang ‘Kai-shek Tingfu F. Tsiang U.S Assembly U.N

Jobless Areas Improve in November Slow Down From Peak

Labor Dept says 60 metropolitan areas show substantial unemployment in November, eight fewer than October and 41 below the March–April peak. Nine major areas changed classifications toward better prospects. La Crosse County reports 5.3 percent unemployment in October, influenced by the Trane Co. strike, with persistent status continuing and a six month conditions review planned for February.

Washington Labor Department Department la Crosse County Trane Co WSES Juneau County

Slayton Selected for Orbit Has Local Family Support

Maj. Donald Slayton's selection as the second man for orbital flight is old news to his Sparta area parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slayton of Leon. The family watched the chimpanzee flight from Mexico and Cape Canaveral plans for holiday timing. Their son Kent and wife Marge will join Slayton in Florida, with Marjorie Lunney joining from Los Angeles.

Sparta Wrs Maj Donald Slayton Orbital Charles Slayton Leon Slayton Donald Mexico Marge Kent Cape Canaveral Fla Don Newport News Florida Marjorie Lunney Los Angeles

Insurance Premiums Due Notice for Tribune Subscribers

Tribune reminds readers with insurance premiums due for November and December. December only billed policies become effective with first payment. Applications for Tribune insurance coverage may be made at any time.

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Back Pain After San Francisco Robbery Ambush

Raymond W. Bailey was robbed on a San Francisco street when a bandit demanded money and lifted his wallet. Bailey felt a sharp back pain from a protruding ice pick and was helped by a steward to an ambulance. Doctors called the wound minor.

Raymond W. Bailey John Holmes Bailey San Francisco UPI

Eight-year-old boy dies after La Crosse crash

Gregory S. Bakalars 8 of La Crosse died in a hospital a day after being struck by Marcus O. Bryhn 67 of West Salem on Losey Boulevard and Hass Street. police say Bryhn swerved to avoid him but hit the right front fender. The coroner listed brain and internal injuries as the cause. Funeral arrangements set with Blaschke Funeral Home and St. Thomas More Church.

la Crosse Shelby Gregory S. Bakalars Kenneth Bakalars Hoeschler Drive Gregory Losey Boulevard Hass Street Marcus O. Bryhn West Salon Bryhn Losey Randy Caspersen Victory Ave Randy Michael J. Watunga Daniel William Mathew Barbara Ray Bakalars Emma Schams South Side

Soviet halt nine U S Army vehicles on Berlin autobahn

Soviet troops stopped a nine-vehicle U S Army convoy on the Berlin autobahn for 1 hour 14 minutes amid a tightened convoy check. The incident follows earlier delays and a Tass protest warning of dangerous military displays near West Berlin.

Berlin Soviet Union West Berlin East Germany West Germany Harry Daniels Co. C 2Nd Battle Group 6Th Infantry U.S U.S. Army

Reservists protest recall to duty at Ft Polk

Nearly 100 reservists in the 49th Armored Division mailed a protest letter to their congressman questioning the need for their Army service. A carbon copy went to President Kennedy as Maj. James E. Vance notes some already served abroad while others have never been recalled. Division leaders say the letter does not represent the entire division. No disciplinary action will be taken. The unit was activated Oct 15.

FT. Polk Kennedy Maj James E. Vance 49Th Armored Division Vance Harley B. West West

Foes Press Balaguer as Santo Domingo Faces Crisis

In Santo Domingo troops fired on demonstrators demanding Balaguer’s ouster, wounding three women and a boy with one reported death. The National Civic Union urged continued general strike while government and military leaders push for a provisional junta and constitutional changes amid U.S. calls for moderation and democratic transition.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Joaquin Balaguer National Civic Union National Palace Balaguer The Civic Union Trujillo Dominican Party Santo United States Fialo Washington State Department Rafael Trujillo

Nationwide shelter survey to be made nationwide

The Pentagon civil defense chief announced a nationwide fall age shelter survey aimed at protecting 50 million people. Architect firms in all 50 states will map above and below ground spaces in buildings mines and tunnels with 93 million dollars in funding. The program hopes to finish by next July with 700 survey contracts awarded this month and teams ready to begin.

Washington Pentagon Steuart L. Pittman Civil Defense Kennedy Pittman Earth Congress Civil Defense Agency

Minnesota Solon Stricken By Paralysis

Blue Earth Minnesota state representative L. B. Erdahl of Frost collapsed Thursday and suffered paralysis on his right side. He was rushed by ambulance to a hospital in Blue Earth where doctors expected 24 hours to determine the seriousness of his illness. Erdahl, a farmer, has served eight terms in the House.

Blue Earth Minn L. B. Erdahl Erdahl House of Representatives

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