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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1960
Page
7
A British court story recalls a convict punished with twelve months in jail and twelve strokes of the cat o nine tails. It notes flogging’s history, failed deterrence, and current government opposition despite public opinion debates and Commons dissent.
The Wisconsin Civil War Centennial Commission voted to request $40,000 from the Legislature for a five year program to commemorate the states role in the war. Funds would buy manuscripts start a publication program and establish a Wisconsin and Southern student scholarship exchange. They also plan to invite Gov Nelson to address a joint session in February. A Camp Randall plaque was approved for unveiling next fall. Commendations were given to historians Thompson Klement and Hesseltine for recent books on the war.
Yugoslavia aims to complete monetary reform by year end to ease foreign trade tensions with the European blocs. Officials seek full GATT membership, replacing current subsidized import export coefficients with a formal customs system and a stabilized dinar.
The AP reports that yearend stock gains often follow tax selling and cash rerouting by traders. This December stands out as many experts privately doubt the near term direction for 1961, with less public confidence in the rally’s traditional strength.
Traders weigh the Christmas mood and Washington politics as John F Kennedy prepares his team. The year end rally or decline remains uncertain with investors across Wall Street cautious about business policy and international events. Institutional buyers and pension funds have grown, influencing market moves.
Air Force Captain Lawrence R. Reeves 29 of Sterling Colorado was killed when he ejected from a disabled F102 jet 100 feet above ground near Buckley Field. The plane crashed and burned after takeoff for Los Angeles.
John Roeker 25 a bakery shop employee was held on an open charge after admitting he shot Vilas Miner 37 an area Indian eight times with a .22 pistol in Roeker s apartment Miner died at the scene Dist Atty David Bennett said Roeker surrendered to police Friday but declined to explain the motive.
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