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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1955

Page

3

Judge Signs Habeas Writ For Brocca In Milwaukee Case

Circuit Judge Allan Young signed a writ ordering Waukesha authorities to produce Walter Brocca in court. Brocca’s lawyer said he will not take a lie detector test unless conditions are met and the test is for guilt or innocence. Brocca last saw the Milwaukee hoodlum alive. authorities plan a 72 hour holding period.

Waukesha Allan Young Walter (Blacky) Brocca Milwaukee Brocca Dominic Frinzi Frinzi Waukesha County Enea Lower East Side

Injuries Fatal To Minnesota Road Worker

Willard Allen 33 of Litchfield died after a 24 inch water pipe pinned him to a caterpillar at a Highway 16 project one mile east of Rushford. Allen was crushed between the seat and the pipe, later dying en route to La Crosse hospital. Funeral services set in Litchfield Saturday.

Rushford Minn Litchfield Willard Allen Houston la Crosse Ben J. R. Johnson Johnson Construction Co Grove City Allen Johnson Haggland Funeral Home

Correction Notice on Guild Art Diamond Watch Ad

The notice corrects an ad offering a 2 diamond watch for 19.95 with any Guild Art Diamond to be 10K gold plated. The issuer apologizes for the mistake and commits to truthful advertising to preserve customer confidence.

Weather Outlook Low Temps Across U S Plains Rockies

Cooler temperatures are forecast for the Plains, the Rockies, and the Upper Mississippi Valley. Saturday morning minimums include Great Falls five, Seattle thirty four, Denver sixteen, Fort Worth forty two, Los Angeles forty five, Duluth fifteen, Milwaukee thirty three, New York forty, Atlanta thirty eight, and Miami sixty eight.

Plains Rockies Mississippi Valley Great Falls Seattle Denver Fort Worth Los Angeles Duluth Milwaukee New York Atlanta Miami

Court Fines St. Paul Man

A 29 year old Minneapolis man awaiting trial on a negligent homicide charge in St Paul received a suspended sentence in County Court. The judge fined La Verne Walgren 50 dollars and gave 30 days in County Jail suspended on the condition he leave La Crosse and not return. Walgren had been arrested after starting a tavern fight and said he was out on 2500 dollar bond for the earlier fatal accident.

Minneapolis St. Paul E. F. K. Gansen la Verne Sanford Walgren Gansen

AFL CIO merge to form single federation convention in Pennsylvania

The AFL CIO merger proceeds with unions from auto and steel sectors to unite under one banner. A high level convention runs Monday to Friday at 71st Regiment Armory with speakers including Eisenhower from Gettysburg and Adlai Stevenson.

Old Cio AFL Afl-Cio 71St Regiment Eisenhower Gettysburg New York Averell Harriman James P. Mitchell Marion Folsom Health, Education and Welfare Will Adlai E. Stevenson American Legion J. Addington Wagner Meany Reuther CIO

Marriage Licenses La Crosse Couples

Eugene K. Edwards of 1518 Madison Street and Nancy Robert of 1427 Mississippi Street are to be married in La Crosse on December 10.

Eugene K. Edwards Madison St Nancy Robert Mississippi St la Crosse

Chicago Live Poultry Receipts and Prices Stable

USDA reports quiet poultry receipts in coops with 77 582 pounds and 458 coops on Thursday. Prices unchanged or higher for heavy hens, light hens, broilers, roosters and caponettes. Potatoes show light demand with Idaho russets and Pontiacs listed, carlot track sales noted.

Chicago USDA F.o.b U.S Idaho

GOP Maps Vigorous 1956 Drive Across Precincts

GOP leaders outline a nationwide precinct crusade for victory in 1956 anchored by President Eisenhower who promises to do everything in his power to help. Officers say he will lead or participate actively as health allows and discuss a potential campaign role. The Chicago meeting finalized convention plans for San Francisco starting August 20.

Chicago Eisenhower GOP Republican National Committee Leonard W. Hall Hall Morton H. Hollingsworth Illinois Harry Darby Kansas Theodore R. McKeldin Maryland Mecheldin Mitchell America San Francisco Cow Palace

New Industry Council Group Is Appointed

La Crosse County Industrial Development Council names William T. Burgess to head a new committee to study industry needs. Members include A. L. Christiansen and E. C. Hertzfeldt with Feinberg as ex officio. The panel will survey management, identify land financing and market needs to attract new industry to La Crosse.

New Industry Council Group Gordon H. Feinberg la Crosse County West Salem Black River Falls Burgess’ Committee Industrial Council

Allies Will Remain In Berlin Says Conant

U S Ambassador James B Conant reaffirmed Western Allies will stay in Berlin until Germany is reunified. He condemned the East Berlin detention of four Americans as serious and urged continued free movement of Allied personnel and Germans in all sectors. The fourpower status remained non negotiable, and Washington dismissed Soviet mediation talks.

Berlin U. S James B. Conant Germany East Berlin East German Conant Charles L. Dasher Jr United States Britain France West

Khrushchev Attacks West in Burma Shrine Visit

In Rangoon Khrushchev lashed at the United States and Britain while touring Buddhist shrines with Bulgaria. He accused Western powers of suppressing truth and mocked Britain for its colonial history, and he attacked colonialism while defending Soviet views on East Germany Latvia and Estonia. The British foreign office labeled his Rangoon remarks ludicrous and disputed his claims about Russia’s anti colonial stance.

Rangoon Burma Khrushchev Communist Party United States France Bulgaria Russia Maung Chn England William the Conqueror Alexander V. Vlasov East Germany Latvia Estonia London British Foreign Office Nikita Khrushchev George Young Khrushichev

Companies To Merge In Plumbing Equipment Field

Directors of American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp and Mullins Manufacturing Corp agreed to merge Thursday in the plumbing and kitchen equipment field. Special stockholder meetings will be held January 27 in New York to vote on the proposal.

NEW York American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corp Mullins Manufacturing Corp

Court Decisions Reinforce Citizen Rights Face Your Accuser

Federal courts push for open records in civil liberties rulings. Judge Youngdahl mandates a full public record in passport cases, allowing applicants to face evidence. A San Francisco appeals court also struck down submarine screening rules that hid accuser sources, signaling a trend toward transparency and limits on confidential files.

Washington Jon U. S Kent Youngdahl State Department Land U. S. Court of Appeals San Francisco Coast Guard Court Maority Supreme Court

Critics clash over federal aid for education in state meeting

Delegates applaud calls to raise federal funds for school buildings and to broaden aid programs. Washington state superintendent Pearl Wanamaker cites a 2 to 1 vote in favor of increased federal participation, with strong support for construction aid and limited backing for operating costs.

Folsom Congress Pearl A. Wanamaker Washington State

Diver Tallarico Emerges After Deep Sea Rescue

Divers spotted after darkness fell as Joe Tallarico surfaced at 7 p m and was rushed 1000 yards to a decompression chamber. Navy doctors called him in excellent condition and credited his robustness and calm demeanor for his survival.

Joe Tallatico Navy Moffitt Heller Tallarico Holler

All America brains urged for education awareness

White House Conference on Education backed a plan to publicize outstanding students as it does athletes. The recommendation, from Ruth H. Page and Edwin Buck, aims to encourage local and national papers to highlight top students nationwide based on 166 round table discussions.

Washington White House Ruth H. Page Fair Lawn N. J Edwin Buck Leesburg Ohio

Weather Record for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Regions

Weather outlook from the U S Department of Commerce notes cloudy and colder conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with snow in the northwest halves and rain in the southeast. Heavy snow possible in northwest sections and drifting conditions likely Saturday. A shippers forecast urges protecting perishables within a 150 mile La Crosse radius with temperatures up to 6 p m Saturday north eight west fifteen south and east twenty six.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Porecast la Crosse West South Andeast

River Forecast for Hastings to Guttenberg

Mississippi River remains steady for several days with flow at 21 500 cubic feet per second at Dam 10. Sunrise Saturday is 7 22 a m and sunset Saturday at 4 28 p m.

Bologna Hastings Guttenberg

Death of John H Schild aged 85 in La Crosse

John H Schild age 85 of 2825 South Ave. La Crosse died in a local hospital Thursday. Born May 24 1870 in La Crosse he leaves three daughters Mrs Leo Betz of Galesville Wis Mrs Elizabeth Roellich and Mrs Gertrude Muenzenberger two sons Emil of Milwaukee and George of La Crosse 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at St John s Reformed Church Rev Ralph Kuether officiating burial in Mormon Coulee Cemetery Friends may call at Slette n McKee Chapel Saturday 7 to 9 pm and at the church from 1 until service time.

John H. Schild South Ave la Crosse Leo Louisa) Betz Galesville Wis Jacob Elizabeth) Roellich Gertrude Muenzenberger Emil Milwaukee George St. John’s Reformed Church Ralph Kuether Mormon Coulee Friend Sletten-McKee

Lyle A. Stetzer Dies At 46 In Irish Coulee

Lyle A. Stetzer 46 died Friday morning at his home in Irish Coulee Town of Barre. Survived by wife Verna Staff a daughter Myrtle Stetzer a sister Ruby Stetzer and brothers Henry Hokah Minn and Lawrence Onalaska. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Jostad Home West Salem Rev Richard Holleque officiating burial Onalaska Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening.

Lyle A. Stetzer Irish Coulee Barre Verna Myrtle Stetzer Milwaukee Leonard Ruby) Stetzer Henry Hokah Minn Lawrence Onalaska Jostad West Salem Richard Holleque

Strike Ends for Kenosha County Road Workers

Kenosha County Highway Department workers ended a two day strike Thursday night after 88 employees walked out. Crews can now be dispatched to handle snow and icy road conditions.

Kenosha Kenosha County

Music Teacher Dies in Hokah Minnesota

Mrs. Cc. E. Bernsdorf, a well known local music teacher, died suddenly Friday morning in Hokah Minnesota. Funeral arrangements are pending with details to follow.

Hokah, Minn E. Bernsdorf

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