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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1960
Page
17
Officials say the preventive detention act is renewed to curb internal disorder and to prevent trouble from militants and Communists. Opponents argue it violates fair trial principles and tarnishes India's democratic ideals. Henry S. Bradsher reports from New Delhi.
The act allows detention to prevent actions prejudicial to India's defense and public order. An advisory board of three judges reviews may detain within 30 days, but no right to appear. Critics warn of abuse and secrecy, while supporters cite national security. Home Minister Pant noted about 106 held as of Sept 30, with past levels reaching 5,000.
Florence Italy AP reports over 20 000 motorists tested the Bologna Florence superhighway Sunday. Police noted numerous collisions with dozens of injuries treated in three cities and more than 100 cars running out of gas or overheating.
In Saarland elections the Socialists increase from 8 to 16 seats while Chancellor Adenauer’s Christian Democrats fall from 22 to 19. Final results show the opposition strengthening the regional legislature.
Roger L. Ready seaman USN, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ready of La Crescent Minnesota, serves aboard the guided missile light cruiser USS Topeka based in Long Beach California. The Terrier missile ship has completed shakedown training and is slated for a Western Pacific cruise in early 1961.
Actress Joan Fontaine credits a long illness with teaching true values and a new zest for life. She recovered from two years of mononucleosis hepatitis and undulant fever and says she was born again, valuing living over fame. Fontaine, 45 films, Oscar winner, hosts a CBS show and seeks Broadway work while avoiding the success treadmill.
The Wisconsin Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles selects Waukesha to host its 1961 state convention June 22 to 25. A special committee will study mental health facilities with County Judge Jerold E. Murphy of Fond du Lac chairing. he notes about 20 225 Wisconsinites suffer from mental illness as of Oct. 31.
Two young city men LaVern R. Mickelson and Ronald Matiak face possible federal charges for transporting a stolen car across state lines. They admit stealing the vehicle in Kenosha about two months ago and abandoning it in Minnesota. The FBI was notified, police said.
William Henry Harrison served the briefest U.S. presidential term, dying after about one month in office. His death followed a cold that worsened, ending his presidency and prompting succession by John Tyler.
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