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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1966

Page

2

Ship Sinking Survivor Had Fear Of Storms

Dennis Hale survived the Morrell disaster after the freighter split in Lake Huron. Twelve crewmen died, sixteen were missing, and Hale endured 34 hours exposed in freezing water before rescue. He faced prayer and doubt, yet credited survival to God. Hale, 26, is from Ashtabula Ohio. his wife Bertha and four children await his return.

Harbor Beach Mich Dennis Hale Daniel J. Morrell Great Lakes Bertha Hale Morrell Lake Huron Coast Guard Here Cornelius McEchin Ashtabula Ohio

Children’s Society Board Set to Meet in La Crosse

State and district representatives of the Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin will join the La Crosse Advisory Board meeting at Hotel Stoddard Friday noon. Gordon H. Feinberg says Patricia Costello and Edwin C. Keller will participate. The society, founded 1889, is Wisconsin’s statewide nonsectarian child welfare agency affiliated with United Fund of La Crosse. A professional caseworker serves La Crosse from the district office. the 14 member board oversees local operations.

Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin la Crosse Hotel Stoddard Gordon H. Feinberg Patricia Costello Milwaukee Edwin C. Keller Wisconsin Rapids Children’s Service Society Feinberg United Fund of

High Court Seeks Removal of Judge Edwin Wilkie

Circuit Judge Edwin Wilkie is summoned by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to show cause why he should not be removed as presiding judge in contempt proceedings against Norman Skogstad. Skogstad and banker Howard Meister missed Meister’s Nov 7 arraignment, prompting the contempt case and a request for Wilkie’s removal after he refused.

Madison Edwin Wilkie State Supreme Court Milwaukee Norman Skogstad Skogstad Howard J. Meister Meister Supreme Court Wilkie

State Marine Killed While On Guard Duty

Pfc. Michael J. Keller 20 of Oconomowoc Wisconsin identified as the Marine killed on guard duty at Camp Pendleton California. He was accidentally shot when a fellow Marine cleared a 45 caliber pistol. No charges were filed against the other Marine.

Camp Pendleton Calif Michael J. Keller Oconomowoc Wis Marine Corps Keller Harold G. Keller

Knowles Seeks Working Relationship with Assembly Leadership

Wisconsin Governor Knowles said he can work with the new conservative Assembly leadership after Harold Froehlich’s 27 26 victory for speaker. He stressed the Legislature as an independent body and avoided comments on budget figures or cigarette tax proposals while outlining key policy areas.

la Crosse Tribune Thurs Knowles Assembly Harold Froehlich Appleton Harold Clemens Oconomowoc Knowles Froehlich Mate Curtis McKay Cedarburg American Motors Wisconsin

U Thant Expected To Stay At U N Post

U N Security Council plans to ask U Thant of Burma to serve another five years as secretary general. Members expect he will agree and the council would recommend renewal for another term with General Assembly election set for Friday. Talks also consider voluntary contributions to cover the U N peace keeping deficit.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Security Council U Thant Burma Thant General Assembly Assembly Security Council Council Soviet Union France United States U.N

Mondovi Youth Wins Second Major 4-H Scholarship

Terry L. Glanzman an 18 year old from Mondovi Wisconsin won a 1600 education grant after earlier grabbing a 500 scholarship at the 4 H Congress He is studying forestry and conservation at Stevens Point State University and has completed 34 conservation projects including planting 1400 pines 750 shrubs and managing an eight acre wildlife preserve He is the son of Mr and Mrs Oliver H Glanzman.

Chicago Terry L. Glanzman Mondovi Wis Glanzman Stevens Point State University Wisconsin Oliver H. Glanzman

Three Wisconsin Men Feared Dead In Ship Sinking

Harbor Beach Michigan AP reports 32 crew members missing after the ore freighter Daniel J. Morrell sank in Lake Huron. Among identified bodies are Joseph A. Madsen 59 Milwaukee Alfred Norkunas Superior Wisconsin and Stewart Campbell 60 Marinette Wisconsin a wheelsman and 20 year veteran. George Dahl Duluth Minnesota is also named among the crew.

Harbor’ Beach Mich Wisconsin Daniel J. Morrell Lake Huron Harbor Beach Joseph A. Madsen Milwaukee Alfred Norkunas Superior Wis Stewart Campbell Marinette George Dahl Duluth

One-Time Salesman Heads Chrysler Corp

Virgil E. Boyd, 54, named to succeed Lynn A. Townsend as Chrysler president, Townsend rising to chairman and George H. Love retiring as board member. Townsend remains CEO. Boyd previously led domestic automotive operations after joining Chrysler in 1962. Announcement followed a board meeting.

New York Chrysler Corp Virgil E. Boyd Nebraska Lynn A. Townsend Townsend George H. Love Boyd Chrysler American Motors Corp

Trial Set March 8 for Wisconsin Lobbyist Charles Brees

Madison AP reports conservation lobbyist Charles Brees of West Allis is charged with perjury and false swearing before a grand jury probing lobbying in the Legislature. He pleads innocent. Walworth County Judge Ervin Zastrow was named special judge for the trial.

Madison (Ap Charles Brees Brees West Allis Walworth Ervin Zastrow Elkhorn

Pallbearers Die After Funeral in Franklin Crash

Two pallbearers, Charles Woznicki 17 and Warren Condiff 22 of Franklin, Milwaukee County, died when the car they rode in lost control and struck a tree after a funeral service. Two other pallbearers were hospitalized. The Wisconsin highway toll for 1966 reached 1,005.

Associated Press Milwaukee County Wisconsin Charles Woznicki Warren Condiff Franklin Viet Nam

Pilot Program To Aid The Indigent Urged

Dane County judges were urged to create a three year pilot program to obtain lawyers for indigent criminal defendants. State Public Defender Robert Friebert and UW Law School professor Frank Remington proposed reviewing current county funded attorney processes. They said a $10,000 county contribution could attract about $70,000 in Ford Foundation funds under the National Defenders Project.

Zip Code Requests Hit 92,000. 1,200 Forgets Own Address

In St. Paul, postal officials report 92,000 requests for zip code numbers on postal blanks. Among applicants, 1,200 failed to fill in their own address, creating gaps in the mailing data.

ST. Paul

Windom Voters to Decide $2.3 Million High School Bond

A proposal for a $2.3 million bond issue to fund a new Windom High School will go to voters for a decision on December 13.

Windom Minn

Speck Found Competent to Stand Trial in Nurses Slayings

In Chicago, Judge Herbert Paschen directs a seven to five jury to find Richard Speck mentally competent to face murder charges for the eight student nurses killed. Medical experts testified to Speck’s competence despite a disorganized life and past head injuries. Coron Amarao survived by hiding under a bunk.

Chicago Richard Speck Herbert Paschen Speck William H. Haines Cook County

Defectors Seen as Refugees Amid Viet Cong War Reaches

U S officials say since the chieu hoi program began in 1963 more than 45 000 former Viet Cong have turned themselves in to Saigon for care This year 17 726 returnees mark a rise of 6 602 from last year and the highest total yet The weekly casualty report shows 143 Americans killed and 709 wounded bringing U S fatalities to 6 192 and 24 812 wounded in Vietnam Vietnamese military counters report 159 killed and 41 missing last week U S headquarters note 1 422 enemy killed and 133 captured as fighting lingers in the Central Highlands and Saigon area B 52 raids target Viet Cong concentrations and storage areas while Operation Bismarck and Operation Charleston sweep pursue remaining forces

U.S Saigon Viet Nam Highlands U.S. 1St Cavalry Division Quang Ngai U.S. 1St Infantry Division

Marriage Licenses La Crosse Area

Several couples are listed to wed in La Crosse or nearby Onalaska. Richard W. Rogers and Donna Wstec ka plan a December 3 ceremony. Charles P. Carlson and Rita J. Zurn tie the knot December 17. David J. Ingram and Nancy M. Vaughn set December 3. Harold L. Blank and Susan G. Anderson to marry. Charles P. Chritton and Claudia A. Clark wed December 2. Daniel R. Berg and Suzanne T. Ashland to marry December 3. Alvin Blackdeer and Muriel J. Onsrud to wed December 1 in Onalaska.

Richard W. Rogers S. 17Th St Donna M. Wstecka Denton St la Crosse Charles P. Carlson Rita J. Zurn Chicago David J. Ingram N. 7Th St Nancy M. Vaughn State St Harold L. Blank Prospect St Susan G. Anderson Avon St Charles P. Chritton S. 19Th St Claudia A. Clark Daniel R. Berg N. 12Th St Suzanne T. Ashland S. 16Th St Alvin Blackdeer Onalaska Muriel J. Onsrud S. 21St St

Market Quotes Nee Vern Stocs and Regional Funds

Stock quotations show inter dealer bid and ask ranges for Nee Vern stocs and regional funds as of about 9:00 am. Funds listed include Boston Chem Fidelity Manhattan Mass Natl Puritan Wisconsin and other listed trusts with price ranges.

Nee Vern Stocs la Crosse Cooler la Crosse Telephone Pyroll Co., Inc Boston Fund Chem. Fund Eaton & Howard Bal Eaton & Howard Fidelity Fund Manhattan Fund Mass. Inv Mass. Gr Puritan Fund Wisconsin Fund Marshall Co National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc Wis

Morrell and Bradley tied to Great Lakes tragedy lore

References to the Morrell and Bradley ships as two‑field‑length vessels sunk in a late storm on Lake Michigan. Mentions a 53‑year record of 19 ships lost in November with about 250 sailors dead, the last Morrell radio ping, and Nordmeer rescue moments before the storm split that vessel. Notes Ludington and City of Midland 41’s rescue and grounding details.

Page 135 Lake Michigan Morrell Bradley Great Lakes Harbor Beach Taconite Harbor Minn Cleveland Ohio Nordmeer Michigan City of Midland Ludington

Knowles names advisory boards in pollution war

Gov. Warren P. Knowles announced five regional advisory boards to support Wisconsin antipollution efforts. Each eight member panel includes three citizen appointees plus conservation, health, and resource development officials. Board members span Madison Beloit Milwaukee Green Bay and Eau Claire areas with professionals from academia industry and local government.

Madison Warren P. Knowles Wisconsin Knowles Jacob Beuscher Richard Calland Beloit Phil Davy la Crosse Foster Patch

Spring Grove Man Dies At Age 59

Maurice Oberlin Rosendahl, 59, of Spring Grove died November 30 in a Rochester hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Rolf G. Hanson officiating, burial in church cemetery. Visitation Friday at Engell Roble Funeral Home and Saturday at the church. Born October 5, 1907, he lived his life in the area and was unmarried, survived by his mother Alma Rosendahl and sister Mrs Leonard Ellestad of La Crescent. Father preceded him in death.

Spring Grove Minn Maurice Oberlin Rosendahl Rochester Trinity Lutheran Church Rolf G. Hanson Engell-Roble Rosendahl

Youth Captured In West Bend

An 18 year old West Bend youth, Jeffrey K. Du Charme, was taken into custody after absconding from La Crosse County Jail where he had been released to attend school. He had been convicted of taking a car without the owner’s consent and was under probation with the first six months in jail, then allowed limited release to study and work.

West Bend la Crosse County Jeffrey K. du Charme Leonard F. Roraff DuCharme

Dance Benefit for La Crosse Association for Retarded Children

A benefit dance is set for Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Concordia Hall to aid the La Crosse Association for Retarded Children. Music by Sylvester Liebl’s Jolly Swiss Boys. The LARC business meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Club rooms. Funds show 2783.52 with 409.70 from small contributors. Seventy-eight kits remain outstanding and volunteers are asked to finish calls and return kits to local drugstores or call 782 4799. Contributions may be mailed to P O Box 246.

Concordia Hall la Crosse Association Sylvester Liebl Jolly Swiss Boys American Legion LARC P.O

Grand Champ Barrow Sells At $20 A Pound

The Inter national Live Stock Exposition grand champion barrow owned by the University of Wisconsin sold at auction for $20 a pound. The 190 pound Hampshire brought $3,900, setting a high price, while last year’s champion crossbred Hampshire Hampshire York shire fetched $18.75 per pound.

Chicago Barrow University of Wisconsin Hampshire

La Crosse Tribune Publication Details

La Crosse Tribune is published every afternoon and Sunday morning from the La Crosse Tribune Bidg Cass Street in La Crosse Wisconsin. The paper is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press. AP holds exclusive rights to local news republication and dispatches. Second class postage paid at La Crosse Wisconsin. Rates: single copy 60 cents, carrier delivery, mail rates on request.

la Crosse Tribune Bidg Pee Cass Sts la Crosse Wisconsin la Crosse Tribune Lee Enterprises, Inc Associated Press AP News

Hope Fades For Quint To Survive

Roni Sue Aronson, the surviving quintuplet, suffered a convulsion and a grave condition after a difficult birth at Magee-Womens Hospital. Doctors said brain damage and a very poor outlook are likely, following blood exchange to treat jaundice and several episodes of respiratory distress.

Pittsburgh Roni Sue Aronson Lee Bass Bass Magee - Womens Hospital Michael Aranson

Burglaries Lead to One Year Sentences for Local Youth

A local youth received a one year sentence at Green Bay State Reformatory for three burglaries in November, with concurrent terms. Another defendant had a forgery charge continued, while David E. Mammoser, 18, was sentenced for the Nov. 6 Barber Shop, Nov. 9 Cottage Cafe, and Nov. 10 Sweeney's Dairy Lunch burglaries. Kenneth P. Lathrop, 21, had his forgery case continued to Dec. 22 after requesting a preliminary hearing.

Leonard Roraff Green Bay State Reformatory David E. Mammoser N. 8Th St Chicago Mammoser Gilbertson Main St Cottage Cafe Sweeney's Dairy Lunch Denton St Kenneth P. Lathrop S. 2Nd St

Five Firemen Widows Plan $1 Million Suits

The widows of five of 12 firefighters who died in New York’s worst firefighting disaster plan to sue for 1 million dollars each. An attorney asked Supreme Court to examine owners of 19th century commercial buildings where the men perished. The suit seeks 100000 for pain and 900000 for wrongful death from the building owners.

NEW York Supreme Court Harry H. Lipsig

Funds For Wisconsin Needy Children Education Aid Allocated

Washington AP reports Wisconsin will receive 14.7 million dollars from the Department of Health Education and Welfare to expand educational opportunities for needy children. The grant is part of a national 1.05 billion package for the fiscal year ending June 30 1967 announced by Rep. Henry Reuss.

Washington Wisconsin Department of Health, Education and Welfare Henry Reuss Dwis

Weather Synopsis For Upper Midwest and Dakotas

A light snow flurry pattern continues tonight and Friday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with very cold conditions. North west winds 8 to 15 mph. Sunrise Friday 7 20 a m Sunset 4 28 p m Moon Waning. Record high low for Dec 1 1962 60 and Dec 1 1869 12.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

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