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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1972

Page

2

What To Say About Santa Experts Split Over Truth

Parents receive conflicting guidance from Dr. Bruno Bettelheim and Dr. Lee Salk on whether to tell children Santa Claus is real or make believe. Many agree honesty should come when kids ask, preserving trust and letting children discover reality for themselves.

Santa New York Santa Claus Bruno Bettelheim University of Chicago Lee Salk New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center Richard M. Silberstein St. Vincent's Medical Center Richmond Staten Island Mommy Daddy Dr. Salk Johnny Dracula

Governors Split Over 1976 Nominee At Scottsdale Meeting

Conservative Republican governors and some moderates agree that Vice President Spiro Agnew is the party’s leading 1976 presidential possibility. Most moderates expect a wide open field as they meet in Scottsdale for three days of conference activities with Agnew arriving Sunday. The GOP suffered a net loss of one governorship, leaving 19 of 50 states under Republican control.

Phoenix Ariz Spiro T. Agnew Tom McCall Oregon New York Nelson A Feller Associated Press Scottsdale Rhal Barry Goldwater Agnew Nixon GOP Repubicans William G. Milliken Michigan Robert D. Ray Ronald Reagan California Stanley K. Hathaway Wyoming Jack Williams Arizona Deane C Winnfield Dunn Tennessee Howard Baker William Brock Rockefeller McCall Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts Percy Mark O. Hatfield Reagan

Drowning on Minnesota Lakes Adds to Ice Peril

The week end saw four drownings on Minnesota lakes as snowmobiles and ice anglers fell through thin ice. At Cedar Lake near Aitkin, three riders went through the ice. Russell E. Christensen died, Patricia Christensen and Cletus Weitnauer were rescued, with Weitnauer later in hospital. Nearby on Lake Fanny near Cambridge two Minneapolis men, Kent Ludgate and Michael Jurchison, perished after their snowmobile plunged through ice. Lake Marion near Lakeville claimed Raymond Dircks, 49, who drowned while spear fishing as his son Gary, 16, could not pull him free. Three girls on Little Rock Lake near Rice were rescued after breaking through thin ice. one, Lindy Jenkins, remained hospitalized for exposure. Authorities described extensive rescue efforts and emphasized dangers of thin ice.

Associated Press Minnesota Lakes Cedar Lake Aitkin Russell E. Christensen Christensen Patricia Cletus Weitnauer Laverne Peterson Peterson Weitnauer Minneapolis Lake Fanny Cambridge Isanti County Kent A. Ludgate Michael R. Jurchison Lakeville Lake Marion Dakota County Little Rock Lake Rice Minn Lindy Jenkins Sharon Fein Barbara Polum

Quik Fix Denture Repair Kit Promises Easy At Home Fixes

An at home denture repair kit markets itself as a quick fix for broken plates, filling cracks and replacing parts. The ad claims it works every time or your money back and emphasizes ease of use without special skills.

Three arrested at Belscot Discount for shoplifting

An adult and two juveniles were taken into custody Saturday at Belscot Discount Store on shoplifting charges. Joan M. Ameling, 18, posted a 55 bond to appear in Municipal Court on attempting to steal a 4.99 blouse. A 17-year-old Fort Atkinson girl and a 13-year-old Galesville boy were also involved, with the teens referred to juvenile authorities after alleged thefts of small items.

Belscot Discount Joan M. Ameling Fort Atkinson Iowa Galesville la Crosse Kmart State Road

Talks and bids amid ceasefire debates and cold weather in La Crosse

North Vietnamese demands a signed cease-fire document in its original form while South Vietnamese officials consider accepting a signed cease-fire. Premier Tran Thien Khiem directs cabinet leaders to prepare for this possibility. La Crosse crews flood 11 supervised and five unsupervised skating rinks due to extreme cold, aiming to open by Christmas if temperatures stay. The Boy Scout Order of the Arrow Christmas tree lot at 1640 George St raised funds for Camp Decorah with the first tree presented by Mayor Gilbertson.

Saigon Tran Thien Khiem la Crosse Eugene Fry Recreation Department Boy Scout Order of the Arrow George St. la Crosse W. Peter Gilbertson Steve Wittenberg Michael Kacner Camp Decorah

Births and a murder sentence in Wisconsin notices

Birth announcements from La Crosse to Tomah list newborns at St Francis, Lutheran and St Marys hospitals with parents and locations including Trempealeau West Salem Onalaska Spring Green Ottawa Kendall Camp Douglas Kendall and R 2. A separate Manitowoc report notes Marvin Rohl 19 sentenced to 25 years for third degree murder and arson in Mary Glanders death.

Lacrosse St. Francis Hospital Edward Fegen Trempealeau Lillian Parker Thomas Kendhammer Brownsville Minn Jeanne Derouin Carol de Young West Salem Nancy Scheck Richard Gile Onalaska Maretta Essex Lutheran Hospital Joseph Gerardy Spring Green Barbara Bailey LA Salle Ili St. Mary’s Hospital Edward Charles Charles J. Kwaterski Ottawa III Katherine Hofer la Crosse Tomah Memorial Hospital Rynard Block Superior Ave Tomah Diane Lancour Larry Dopson Kendall Sharon Markgraf Samuel Bell R. 2 Camp Douglas Joan Southworth Manitowoc Wis Marvin Rohl Waupun State Prison Mary Glander

Man Receives Facial Cuts After Tas fight

Lee Balts 31 of 2215 East Ave S was treated at Lutheran Hospital for facial cuts after a scuffle at the Factory Lounge 228 S 3rd St and later at another tavern with a man described by police. Balts and friend Daniel Stoda 26 of 524 N 7th St were knocked down. Stoda had bruises on his forearms.

Lee Balts East Ave. S Lutheran Hospital Balts S. 3Rd St Daniel Stoda N. 7Th St 3Rd Pearl Streets Stoda

Health Fair at UW-L Aimed at Young Students

University of Wisconsin La Crosse health education students host a Friday health fair for elementary children in the Hall of Presidents at Cartwright Center. The event runs 10 30 a m to 2 30 p m with 500 to 800 kindergartners and first through fourth graders, featuring 26 booths to promote healthier behaviors. Separately the Izaak Walton League meets Tuesday at 7 p m in Stoffel Hall with Dr Calvin Fremling of Winona State College presenting the history of the Upper Mississippi River.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Health Education Department Hall of Presidents Cartwright Center Uw-L Thomas M. Davis Davis Great River Izaak Walton League of America Stoffel Hall 15Th and King Sts Calvin Fremling Winona State College Upper Mississippi River John Held

Snowmobiler Drowns In Shawano Lake

Shawano County authorities report the first Wisconsin snowmobiling fatality of the season. Roger Nolan aged 45 of Bonduel died when his snowmobile sank on Shawano Lake as he and Jerry Klatt of Cecil tried to cross on separate vehicles. Klatt was rescued by shoreline residents.

Shawano Wis Wisconsin Shawano County Roger Nolan Bonduel Shawano Lake Jerry Klatt Cecil Klatt Nolan

Car Hits Parked Car Injures Driver on Farnam Street

Robert Lunde aged 25 of 2519 South 17th Street was treated at Lutheran Hospital after his car crossed the center line and struck a parked vehicle owned by Alois Rudolph at 1501 Farnam Street. Lunde faced charges of inattentive driving.

Robert Lunde S. 17Th St Farnam Street Lutheran Hospital Lunde Alois Rudolph Farnam St

Illinois Man Killed in Wisconsin Highway Crash

The Associated Press reports a Wisconsin crash killed Robert Rice 20 of Barrington Illinois when a car jackknifed behind his tow truck on Wisconsin 52 four miles west of Wabena. Police say four Chicagoans died in a Kenosha County collision and Frank Janezich 89 of Milwaukee died from injuries from a November crash.

Associated Press Illinois Wisconsin Robert Rice Barrington Ill Wabena Forrest County Joseph M. Padovano Glendale U.S. 41 Germantown Herbert Frasch Milwaukee Kenosha County Frank Janezich

Blatnik set for honors in his hometown

U S Rep John Blatnik of Minnesota will be celebrated in Chisholm for 32 years of public service with Sen Walter Mondale to speak at an evening dinner at Vasilie Social Hall. Weather scenes note mixed conditions across Minnesota and Wisconsin with winter storm watches for the region.

Five die and six others injured in Tucumcari light plane crash

A twin engine plane carrying Investment Dynamics employees crashed near Tucumcari after a flight from Albuquerque. Victims include Cal Olson 41 former Hopkins House owner Ken Harvey Karen Drees 30 and several executives from Minneapolis suburbs. Two pilots unnamed. Hospitalized injured listed as Bob Gisselbeck Nancy Warner in serious condition.

Tucumcari N.M Cal Olson Hopkins House Minneapolis Olson Investment Dynamics Corp Investors Dynamics Ken Harvey Karen Drees Eden Prairie Albuquerque Bob Gisselbeck Nancy Warner Edina Trigg Hospital Investment Dynamics George Heaton Bloomington Thomas Anderson Bill Loder Richfield Gene Bingham Tulsa Okla Bingham Southwest Anderson Loder Gisselbeck Jay Investment Corp Warner Heaton

La Crosse Jaycees to Lead Toys for Tots Drive Tuesday

The La Crosse Jaycees will conduct an 7 to 9 p m door to door Toys for Tots drive aiding 850 children. Dr Richard A Schwarz chairs the project with Jaycee assistance teams and precinct participation.

Jaycees The la Crosse Jaycees Jaycettes Richard A. Schwarz Jaycee

La Crosse Tribune Customer Notice and Delivery Details

The notice explains prompt courteous service and delivery options for La Crosse Tribune readers. It provides contact numbers for missed copies and carrier or office inquiries, notes publication times, and lists circulation and advertising rate information including a city carrier price of 1.60 every two weeks.

Rvice the Tribune S. 4Th St la Crosse

Everybody Reads At State Road School

Principal Emma Erickson introduces a 20 minute Wednesday personal reading period from 2 45 to 3 05 p m for all connected with State Road School including 325 students 15 teachers 14 student teachers two aides and two custodians plus kindergartners teachers read to them to show reading is for everyone.

State Road School Emma Erickson Miss Erickson

Picket At Norplex Plant Arrested For Disorderly Conduct

United Auto Workers Local 1263 picket at the UOP Norplex plant led to the arrest of David Snyder for allegedly throwing a brick at a company truck. He posted a $40 bond for a Municipal Court appearance. Police found him crouched behind cars. paint smeared on a glass door and vestibule, a plate glass door damaged, and a rubbish can fire extinguished by firefighters.

United Auto Workers Local 1263 UOP Norplex David Snyder Powell St Snyder Norplex

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