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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1969

Page

2

Viet Militia, Civilians Repel Reds In Mekong Delta

North Vietnamese forces attacked Tuyen Binh in the Mekong Delta as 300 militiamen police civilians and government workers repelled the assault claiming 150 enemy dead. Two American crewmen were wounded when their helicopter was shot down. widespread shelling and rocket attacks continued across the region with partial American air support.

Saigon Mekong Delta Te & Tt Delta Tuyen Binh Cambodia North Vietnam Sec U.S Bu Prang Duc Lap

Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Husband Right to Beat Wife

The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld an Ozaukee County divorce for Judi Heap finding cruel and inhuman treatment by Harvey Heap. It rejected his claim that birth control pills by the wife constituted fraud and ruled the alleged abuse and religious criticisms supported the divorce. the court noted no clear evidence she did not intend to have children at marriage.

E. Harold Hallows

Glue sniffing teen apprehended in La Crosse

A 15-year-old La Crosse boy was apprehended late Tuesday for sniffing glue. An officer patrolling on Green Bay Street found him ill beside a garbage can and took him home. one glue tube was recovered. Police also booked a 15-year-old from Nov. 25 for breaking a North Side window and a 16-year-old for removing a South Side door screen. The youths will be sent to La Crosse County juvenile authorities for processing.

la Crosse Green Bay Street North Side South Side la Crosse County

Weather roundup for Lacrosse and nearby states

Fair and colder tonight with a low near 20 in Lacrosse. Thursday brings variable clouds and a high around 35. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Wisconsin fair southwest, cooler in northeast with a chance of snow flurries in extreme north. Minnesota clearing tonight, fair Thursday, two below zero in extreme north tonight. Iowa fair tonight and Thursday, cooler east, warmer west. Extended Thursday through Monday near 46 above normal. Sunrise 7 22 pm sunset 4 28 pm. Record highs and lows listed, degree days totals, and perishables shipping guidance within 150 miles of La Crosse.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa la Crosse

Nixon removes Fannie Mae chief Lapin in disagreement

Raymond H. Lapin, head of Fannie Mae, was removed by President Nixon in a move the official letter called for good cause. Lawyer Gerald Stern said a federal suit to void the removal will be filed promptly, with an immediate hearing sought by Thursday. Lapin said the 19-member general advisory committee was shocked by the action and that HUD officials pressed for his resignation.

Washington Raymond H. Lapin Nixon Lapin Federal National Mortgage Association Gerald Stern FNMA Fannie Mae Harry M. Gilbert Sherman Unger Department of Housing and Urban Development George Romney

Ex Campion Instructor John R. Kelly Dies at 63

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN Wis The Rev John R Kelly 63 a Campion High School faculty member since 1961 died Sunday Nov 30 in a St Bonifacius Minn hospital He taught at Campion 1930 33 and again 1961 69 after Jesuit college St Bonifacius Services will be 11 am Thursday at Campion faculty chapel with a Mass of Requiem Burial in St Gabriel Cemetery Surviving Emmet Kelly sister Virginia Clare Dolorene Ames and Mrs A Bernadette Watson Funeral arrangements note visitation Thursday morning.

Prairie DU Chien Wis John R. Kelly Campion High School St. Bonifacius, Minn Campion Florissant France Father Kelly St. Mary's Kaw St. Louis University High School Wisconsin Jesuit College St. Bonifacius St. Gabriel's Cemetery Emmet Kelly Orange Calif Virginia Clare Kelly Green Bay Dolorene Kelly Ames Iowa A. Bernadette Watson Garden Grove

River readings show flood stage and tiny changes

River readings from Winona to Prairie du Chien list flood stage values and 24 hour changes. Stations include Dam No. 6 in Winona, Dam No. 7 in Dakota, Dam No. 8 in La Crosse, Dam No. 9 in Lansing, with respective pool levels and tailwater figures. Forecast table for Mississippi River shows current levels and daily latched readings for La Crosse, Prairie du Chien, and other points.

Winona C.P T.W Dakota Lacrosse Lansing C.F Prairie du Chien Trempealeau Dodse Black Galesville Winone la Crosse

Hickel Urged ToOKay St. Croix Land Swap

Senator Mondale urges Interior Secretary Hickel to approve a land transfer to preserve 70 miles of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The deal would have Northern States Power donate about 7,000 river-front acres from Taylors Falls Minnesota to Gordon Wisconsin, including Namekagon shorelands, as part of a 60,000 acre riverway expansion.

Washington Walter J. Hickel St. Croix National Scenic Wisconsin Minnesota Hickel Walter F. Mondale D-Minn Northern States Power Co

North Shore of Oahu Devastated by 50-Foot Waves

The Pacific storm generated 50 foot breakers washing over a 15 mile north shore stretch. At least two storm deaths reported and 15 injuries, with 3 serious. 81 homes destroyed or damaged, 25 demolished, 56 heavily damaged, 30 cars and 10 boats lost. Private property damage exceeds 750000 dollars as hundreds become homeless amid debris and seaweed.

Honolulu Oahu Hawaii

Man Again Charged In Burglary

Allen L. Steege 21 of 1820 Miller St appeared in County Court after a prior burglary charge was dismissed. He is charged with the burglary of Mrs Evelyn Hendrickson's home on Nov 11, allegedly taking a color TV and stereo. A serial number discrepancy was ruled a typographical error and he faces another court appearance Friday.

D City Allen L. Steege Miller St Evelyn Hendrickson Alaska Ave Joseph Becker Steege Main Street Willard Hermanson Minnesota

Wisconsin Truck Driver Found Dead In Cab Stroke of Creek

The Associated Press reports two more fatalities in Wisconsin 1969 traffic toll reaching 1,054. Peter Kundiger, 38, of Park Falls, was discovered in the cab of his truck after it left a county road and plunged into a small creek near Tripoli. Martin Estrada, 3, Milwaukee, died earlier after being struck on a South Side street.

Wisconsin Peter Kundiger Park Falls Oneida Tripoli Martin Estrada Milwaukee

Thefts Reported in La Crosse And Church Break-In

James Gardner reports his home at 2437 Loomis Street entered Tuesday evening with a $125 watch and $1.25 in money stolen while his brother Terry is missing a $70 ring. A break-in at Faith Baptist Church on 3615 South 28th Street yielded $40 from a desk drawer after the back door was pried open. The state VA notes 962 Wisconsin men lost lives in Vietnam.

James Gardner Loomis Sr la Crosse Terry Gardner Faith Baptist Church S. 28Th St

Trial For Rape Battery Suspect Gets Under Way

The Circuit Court jury trial of David L. LeFebre 21 of 1731 Caroline St began Wednesday on charges of rape and battery against an 18-year-old local girl. LeFebre posted a $1,500 bond after a March 27 preliminary hearing found sufficient evidence. Jurors sworn by Clerk Carl Schnick include Charles Beranek and others from local addresses.

French Island David L. LeFebre Caroline St LeFebre Carl Schnick Charles Beranek S. 15Th St Carl Betz 5Th Ave. S Margaret Clodi Badger St Howard W. Fossum la Crosse St Rose Frantz Fairchild Ave Helen Haack Onalaska Fern C. Krause Market

Boys' Club Plans Second Candy Drive in La Crosse

The Boys' Club of La Crosse launches its second candy sale this month to raise funds for athletic programs and equipment. Members will sell door to door to support the club's activities and facilities.

Boys’ Club of la Crosse Boys’ Club

City hospital admissions and injuries listing Dec dates

A compact record of residents hospitalized or treated from Dec 1 to Dec 3 for illness and injuries. Entries include ages and home streets: A J Smith 75 Stoffel Court to Lutheran Hospital ill. Agnes Smith 81 1425 S 8th St to St Francis Hospital injured in fall. Lena Stovey 85 210 N 24th St to St Francis Hospital ill. Harry Shawley 1 from 214 Avon St to Lutheran Hospital ill. Margaret Rusche 40 804 Janice Court to St Francis Hospital ill. Bernard Hilleshiem 43 1501 Badger St to Lutheran Hospital pipe incident. Herbert Grebner 55 1908 Hyde Ave to Lutheran Hospital ill. Sylvester Stokes 38 2145 Market St to 19th and Mississippi Streets. Mildred Kreibich 57 1608 Cass St to St Francis Hospital ill. Ray Opitz 73 1433 Park St to Lutheran Hospital ill. James Squier 83 1443 Avon St to St Francis Hospital cut over eye. Continuous date stamps indicate transfer sequence.

A. J. Smith Stoffel Court Lutheran Hospital Agnes Smith S. 8Th St St. Francis Hospital Lena Stovey N. 24Th St Herbert Grebner Hyde Ave 19Th Mississippi Sylvester Stokes Market St Mildred Kreibich Cass St Ray Opitz Park St James ‘Squier Avon St

Plans Made For Student News Contest In Wisconsin

WAUSAU AP plans for the annual state high school journalism contest were announced by Frank Plano of the Wausau Record-Herald. The event has two sections for writers and photographers with categories across news, feature, sports, editorials, and pictorials.

Wausau Frank Plano Wisconsin Associated Press Association Plano Wausau Record-Herald Harry Hill The Milwaukee Journal AP Group AP Association Wisconsin Journalism Teacher-Advisor Council Wisconsin Press Photographers Association Wisconsin

Manson Group Indictments Planned. Atkins Pleads Innocent

Chief Edward Davis said indictments would be sought from the county grand jury Friday against three arrested and four or five others. Richard Caballero, representing Susan Atkins, pleaded innocent for her murder charge in the Gary Hinman slaying. Caballero claimed Atkins was present and under Manson hypnosis during the Tate and LaBianca killings.

Manson Edward M. Davis Davis Independence Ty Richard Caballero Susan Denise Atkins Miss Atkins Gary Hinman Topanga Canyon Caballero Miss Atkin Hinman Sadie Glutz Tate la Bianca God Jesus Satan

Courtenay Resigns As State Draft Boss

Courtenay 66 resigns as Wisconsin selective service director after heading the agency since 1946. Gov Knowles told by National Director Hershey. replacement will be Lt. Col. Clinton Knutson of Oregon who has served on Courtenay staff for 15 years.

Madison Bentley Courtenay Wisconsin Selective Service System Warren P. Knowles Lewis B. Hershey National Selective Service System Courtenay Clinton Vs. Knutson Oregon Ion Courtenay

Stock Quotations From The Marshall Co. Interdealer Prices

National and local quotations compiled at about 9:00 a.m. from the National Association of Securities Dealers. Inter dealer prices are representative and do not include retail marks up or commissions. Prices are subject to change throughout the day. Includes lists for Mutual Funds and various equity funds with bid and ask ranges.

Marshall CO National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc Transport Corm la Crosse Pyroil Co., Inc Mutual Boston Fund Chem. Fund Eaton & Howard Bal Eberstadt Fidelity Fund Manhattan Mass. Inv Natl. Investors Puritan Fund Wisconsin Fund

Stoddard youth Allen Moss faces continued burglary case

Allen Moss 19 was charged with burgling the Coney Island Restaurant in downtown during County Court on Wednesday. He was held after failing to post a 250 bond and the case was continued to Friday to allow legal counsel. Police arrested him about 11 p.m. Monday after a drunkenness incident on 3rd Street. French Guiana records the fewest car registrations among Latin American nations at 1831.

Allen Moss 3Rd Street Coney Island S. 3Rd St

Livestock prices and grain markets from South St. Paul and Chicago

USDA cattle and hog figures show steady prices with mixed demand across classes at South St. Paul. Vealers and slaughter calves command high values while dairy cow and bull prices hold firm. Chicago Mercantile Exchange reports steady butter and egg pricing, along with cash grain quotes for wheat corn oats and soybeans.

South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn USDA Cash Grain Chicago

Edina Rejects 20.4 Million School Bond By Wide Margin

The Edina community voted against a 20.4 million school bond, only 1 in 11 voters supporting the plan. The issue would have funded a second high school and expanded facilities in the 40,000 resident city. Edina opponents blamed the board for overreach and educational experimentation. Other Minnesota cities held constitutional referenda on government form and city measures with mixed results.

Associated Press Minnesota Minneapolis Edina Edwin Caffrey Mankato

Births shown from Lutheran Hospital and regional facilities

Birth notices list multiple newborns across Wisconsin hospitals including Lutheran in Melrose and Vernon Memorial in Vi roqua with parents names and home towns such as Coon Valley La Crescent Spar ta West Salem and Madison plus Amber Park and Black River Falls entries. Names include Herla Hall Karen Sorenson Patricia Foss Patricia L Larson Eileen Marie Ranzenberger Dawn Kreibich Esther Gade Nancy Wood Donna xrans Judith M Kirkeby Roma Steinmetz Doris Hunter Barbara Pretasky Sherry Lewis Suzanne Wittke Ann Rommel Mindoro and more with dates from Nov 24 to Dec 1.

Orvil Stumlin Melrose Herla Hall John C. Hoff Coon Valley Karen L. Sorenson James D. Anderson Sparta Patricia Foss Patrick G. Bryan West ‘Salem Patricia L. Larson Virgil A. Mack New Albia Iowa Eileen Marie Ranzenberger Roger L. Imes Cliffside 'Drive Sharon McCormick David A. Hecht Pun Cha Chong James E. Gile Oak St la Crescent Minn Charlene Masterson St. Francis Hospital Kelly O’kane N. 6Th ‘St Onalaska Linda Koepke Terry Felt S. 24Th St Barbara Domine Allan Storandt Green Bay St Dawn Kreibich Merlin Reinke R. 1 New Albin Esther Gade Walter Selke Dakota Alice Williams Michael DePeaux N. van Ness West Salem Sandra Sorenson David Rolbiecki Centerville Nancy Wood James Peacock Caledonia St Nancy Anderson Viroqua Wis Sylvester Dowjasch Leilah Kerska Merlin Christianson Viola Barbara Jacobson Melvin Young Orla Dahl Spring Grove Tweeten Memorial Hospital James Kelly Cant Steven Myhre

Wisconsin 4-H winners cited at national congress

At the 48th National 4-H Congress in Chicago Wisconsin youth received several awards. Jerry L. Miller of Platteville State, a freshman, earned a conservation award. Carole Reed of Milton won a $600 health scholarship. Catherine Derrick of New Richmond received a $10,000 GM education scholarship for 4-H safety work. Larry Hartwig of Brownstown won a $600 automotive scholarship. Mark L. Anderson of Montfort, also $600, was among six national agribusiness winners in a Firestone and International Harvester sponsored program.

Chicago Wisconsin Jerry L. Miller Platteville State Freeport Carole Reed Milton Wis Catherine Derrick New Richmond General Motors Larry Hartwig Browntown Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Mark L. Anderson Montfort International Harvester

La Crescent Legion Sets Dec 11 Meeting and Events

La Crescent Minnesota American Legion Post 595 will meet Thursday December 11 replacing the prior date. A Christmas party for children of Legionnaires and Auxiliary members through sixth grade is planned Sunday December 14. On December 18 the Junior Legion baseball banquet will be held in the clubrooms with guests Rod Carew Don Cassidy and Vern Morgan of the Minnesota Twins. Tickets are on sale at Harris Grocery Buchan's Barber Shop and in the clubrooms.

LA Crescent Minn Gittens-Leidel American Legion Post 595 Legionnaires Rod Carew Don Cassidy Vern Morgan Minnesota Twins Harris Grocery Buchan

La Crosse Tribune Publication Details

La Crosse Tribune published each afternoon and Sunday Morning in La Crosse Wisconsin. W T Burgess publisher Sanford Goltz editor. The paper is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press. Second class postage paid at La Crosse Wisconsin. Rates listed for single copies and carrier delivery.

la Crosse Tribune 4Th and Cass Sts la Crosse Wis Lee Enterprises, Inc Associated Press AP News Wisconsin

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