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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1960
Page
9
Gov. Gaylord Nelson said he may introduce a county reorganization plan in 1961 if the Legislative Council committee fails to conclude. He favors removing the uniformity clause and allowing counties to adopt any form of government including a commission system. He plans to include reapportionment in a comprehensive 1961 program and expects overlap with the Republican legislature’s proposals.
Photographer Sponem at a roadside curve in Dakar photographed a car race crash when a car flipped off the road into a tree. He found his wife Jacqueline age 27 was the driver and was killed.
James Pfafflin a Hardin-Simmons University senior has been chosen by faculty and students as a member of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Pfafflin son of Ray and Mrs. Pfafflin La Crosse Wisconsin majors in music education and leads the campus a cappella choir and University Quartet.
A truck and Greyhound bus collided on U S Highway 30 east of Rock Springs Wyoming injuring 12 of 20 passengers. Seven were hospitalized. State patrol said the truck stalled while a driver from Evanston tried a turn. No injuries to Dan Ellingford.
Judge Leon ard Chojnacki's La Crosse County Small Claims Court saw 318 new cases started in November. Court Clerk Helen Schwinefus reports 201 dismissals before trial, 50 default judgments, and five contested judgments. fees totaled $651.10 to the county. A 1953 Chevrolet six-cylinder will be sold at a public auction at 10 a.m. Thursday by National Auto Wrecking Co. on George St. in Onalaska due to a default on a conditional sales contract by Vernon Bowen.
Church World Service and the La Crosse Area Council of Churches assist Hong Kong after Typhoon Mary. They rebuild shacks repair boats and provide food including about 15 tons of rice. The article notes Chile’s disaster following an earthquake and flood and relief efforts.
John Kearney founder of Friendship House Chicago will lecture at Viterbo College on international affairs and race relations. The event accompanies a regional clothing appeal collecting good used clothing blankets and soap for the United Clothing Appeal to aid relief through 18 La Crosse churches.
Capt Deane D Nelson son of George W Nelson La Crescent Minn received the Commendation Medal for meritorious service from Aug 29 1956 to Apr 1 1960 as legal officer of the Air Force Academy Construction Agency Colorado Springs Colo He received the citation at a parade and review at Clark Air Base Philippines where he has been on duty as assistant director of military affairs Judge Advocate's Office for four months He is a 1952 University of Minnesota graduate with bachelor degrees in business administration and science He has seven years in military service and is on his second overseas assignment He was stationed in Alaska from 1955 to 1956.
Al Lejk of Winona won grand champion with a White King old cock beating 753 birds across 34 varieties. He claimed the outstanding utility trophy on the same pigeon, his second grand championship in two years.
La Crosse County bloodhounds tried Sunday to find Decorah Iowa missing woman Mrs Goff 27 who had been missing since 6 am Saturday Deputies Hammes Mattie and Puent brought two dogs to Decorah and tracked from her home to a bridge half a mile away footprints were found on the bank but the dogs lost the trail Decorah authorities searched by land and air without success.
Postmaster George M. Hetherington warns deadlines are near for Christmas mail. He notes La Crosse shipments to overseas destinations are heavy and gives tips to avoid lines by mailing before 10 am or between 1 30 and 3 30 pm. He urges correct return and recipient addresses with zone numbers when applicable.
A source notes guidance on writing a personal message and using first class mail. It specifies separate bundling and labeling for local delivery and out of town delivery.
Ralph Marsh of 602 S 9th St reported to police Saturday that someone pulled the spuds from his boathouse. He said the structure floated away from shore but an underwater cable halted its drift downstream.
A shotgunner on northern La Crosse County roads Friday night killed a dog belonging to Joseph Ones and damaged several mailboxes and road signs. Witness Jones reports hearing two shots around 11:30 p m and finding shell remnants near his driveway. Sheriff Boma and Deputy Mach recovered four damaged mailboxes and three signs with shotgun pellets and several empty shells in the area.
La Crescent Minnesota seek applications to fill openings in the 26 member auxiliary police unit. Interested individuals may contact secretary treasurer William Lathrop. Applications will be processed at the next regular meeting on a first come, first served basis.
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