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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1961
Page
2
Forty four electric utilities sue twenty one manufacturers led by General Electric and Westinghouse over alleged price rigging. Damages sought exceed hundred million to billions with claims for over charging on steam turbine generators transformers and outdoor breakers.
President Kennedy extended the U S embargo on Cuban sugar through June 30 extending the ban that would have expired December 31 White House press secretary Pierre Salinger declined to link the action to Fidel Castro statements claiming he is a Communist and Marxist Leninist leader.
Brown County sheriff deputies and state tax agents raided ten taverns on Monday searching for football pool betting cards. Sheriff Wayne Swanson said operators would face charges under anti gambling laws. No one was booked. less than $200 was involved, but cards may link to a larger syndicate.
Oscar Below 67 and his wife Sarah 66 of Oshkosh were killed when their car hit the shoulder, swerved into oncoming traffic, and collided with a pickup three miles east of Rochester Minnesota. Employer Milton Mand 45 was injured along with truck driver Robert Nelson 28.
The FHA set inspection and certification rules for home improvement loans used to build fallout shelters. Banks must submit shelter plans for FHA review and obtain a certificate of eligibility before proceeding. Single family loans cap at 3500 dollars over five years. multi family units cap at 2500 dollars per unit with seven years.
An irate Kansas rancher, Carl Bellinger, ordered Interior Secretary Udall from a 1000 acre grazing site near Manhattan during a tour for Prairie National Park. Udall defended the park as a future benefit, while Bellinger cited potential displacement and taxes and questioned compensation. The scene preceded a Westmoreland meeting where farmers expressed park opposition.
Washington AP reports United States officials seek more detail before commenting on Hungary's proposal to discuss the future of Cardinal Mindszenty. Deputy Prime Minister Gyula Kallai says a settlement should be broad, not separate, and talks have involved feelers from both sides.
In Louisville Kentucky William H King will sponsor the first national Twist contest on New Year's Eve drawing several hundred contestants and about 15000 spectators. Prizes total about 5000 in merchandise and entry is free.
AP report from Milwaukee shows hogs steady to strong with receipts around 1,200 and prices for 180 to 240 Ibs at 16.50 to 17.00, sows 14.50 to 15.50, larger boars 11.00 to 13.00. Cattle receipts about 1,200 with cows steady to 0.50 lower and mixed bull, veal, and dairy bred prices. fed cattle 22.00 to 25.00 for good to choice steers. Calves estimated 1,600 with strong market. prime 31.00 to 32.00, good to choice 24.00 to 30.00, prime to choice 28.00 to 33.00.
Listings show Olin Mathieson Allied Radio Pepsi-Cola Allis-Chalmers Pfizer American Can Phillips Pete Amer. Cyanamid RCA American Motors Republic Steel Tel & Tel Rexall Anaconda Reynolds Avco Royal Dutch Boeing Safeway Boston Capital Searle Brunswick Sears Caterpillar Sinclair Chrysler Socony Celanese Sperry Rand Columbia Gas Edison Standard Oil NJ and more with percentage changes. Dow Jones Averages and volume noted. Mutual funds figures include Boston Fund Fidelity Fund Mass Investors Trust and others.
City council compromises on a 7.95 million budget with a 3.87 million city operations share and a 3.6 million school budget. Motions to restore cuts fail amid clashes over salaries and control, while officials discuss wage levels, consolidation, and equipment costs.
The plan uses 2.14 million in other income and 285 thousand from surplus to cover most of the year end estimate. The resulting tax levy stands at 5.52 million with a tax rate of 48.7 mills.
Kenneth R. Mueller of Milwaukee died in a collision with a semi on U.S. 12 south of Millston at about 10 30 a m. The 37 year old suffered a severe head injury and multiple fractures. Delmer Pawlenty, driver of the semi, received minor injuries. Sheriff officials named the investigators and said there would be no inquest.
The Coast Guard Cutter Woodrush attached a towline to the Canadian freighter C. D. Secord and began its slow voyage to Duluth after a towline broke during a prior tow by the Sir Thomas Shaughnessy. The vessel has been powerless since Monday night.
United Nations New York AP noting U.S. Ambassador Adlai E Stevenson will remain U.N. chief delegate and not seek the Illinois Senate seat. He told Chicago Mayor Daley he would not pursue the Democratic nomination, saying recent conferences reinforced his view to serve in foreign policy.
Duluth's milk price war flared anew as Fairmont Foods cut half gallon price from 33 to 31 cents. Bridgeman Creameries had reduced quart bottle price last week by 1 cent, offsetting Fairmont's move.
NBC reporters report no injuries as Dominican Republic tensions rise over Balaguer and opposition factions. Federico Oyarzun arrives to mediate between Balaguer and rivals proposing a provisional junta. opposition seeks Balaguer’s removal. The government floats a five to seven man junta with Balaguer head. The National Civic Union insists Balaguer must go. Gen. Andres Rodriguez Mendez is dismissed from the armed forces after siding with opposition. he had been Barahona air base commander and Dominican delegate to the Inter-American Defense Board.
Conor Cruise O Brien resigns as U N representative in Katanga Province after accusing Britain and France of pressuring U N policy. He plans divorce from his wife of 22 years and says he will wed Marie MacEntee, daughter of Irish Deputy Prime Minister Sean MacEntee.
Joyce Lindseth and Hillar Jurgens topped north south play Friday in the Duplicate Bridge Club with 78 points. Patrick Tyson Esther Hines and Claire Wille tied with 652 in east west play. Other north south scores: Jack Gehrig Millicent Goggins 76.5, Dick and Betty Sartz 76, Arthur Holmes 72. East west scores: Daniel Moriarity 62.5, William Kriz 60.
Police seek a tool chest and tools stolen last Thursday from the garage of Lowell Hilleshiem at 2115 East Ave. S. The stolen items valued at 100 dollars were reported by police on Tuesday.
James F. Drendel and Mary E. Wolten of La Crosse set to wed December 9 in La Crosse. Helmer J. Larson and Dorothy C. Barwick of La Crosse to wed December 9 in La Crosse. James E. Bloor of Glen dale and La Rene C. Snorek of Elroy to wed in Wonewoc December 9.
A reader recounts dating a senior dreamboat then breaking a prior date after a bet. Ann Landers condemns the stunt, advises sending back $2 and warns of loneliness if she remains dateless. The letter hints at pressure to move in, engagement rings, and relationship consequences.
U D 6 p m basketball is listed for La Crosse with a state versus Upper Iowa matchup. The note mentions Mary and Sawyer Auditorium as the location and suggests moving out. The fragmentary text is unclear on full context or outcome.
Minnesota Tax Department announces new regional offices in Brainerd Bemidji Willmar and Austin to improve service for income taxpayers and enable faster checks on delinquent employers under the withholding law. An income tax auditor will be assigned to each office in January. A hearing on the 75 percent forgiveness feature is held in St. Paul.
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