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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1966
Page
9
FBI said Milwaukee logged 25 murder and non negligent manslaughter incidents in the first nine months of 1966, up from 18 a year earlier, while national violent crime rose 11 percent from 1965 to 1966. Madison also showed increases.
Uncle Ray announces a World Book Encyclopaedia set to Grade 8A at King George School Brantford Ontario and invites teachers to submit five questions for a chance at a 20 volume prize. It explains light years distance to Betelgeuse and other stars and offers Mexico and the Mexicans leaflet on request with a self addressed stamped envelope.
The article notes Betelgeuse’s vast size and Orion’s bright belt as a celestial contrast to our solar system and invites readers to observe Orion in the evening sky. It also lists today’s date December 5, 1966, with a history highlights section and a bridge results brief from the YWCA event.
The University of Chicago draft conference reviews the fairness of the draft system amid Vietnam concerns. Lt. Gen. Hershey urges basing debate on facts and considers alternatives such as national service lotteries all volunteer forces with a final report to the National Commission on Selective Service.
Four days remain for youths aged 14 to 21 to enter the Lions Club peace essay contest. Local winner receives a $50 savings bond while the international winner earns $25 000 in educational or career assistance grants. Details from Harman or other club members.
Three Marines from La Crosse are serving with the 3rd Marine Division at Dong Ha in Viet Nam. Pfc. James H Schultz is in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. Glenn J. Strittmater and Jerome R. Runice are in the 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment.
Winona Minnesota residents Mr and Mrs Nelson Barker Roche ter will present films on Texas and Florida birds and play a new recording of bird songs at the Hiawatha Valley Bird Club meeting at 7 30 p m in Lake Park Lodge The Christmas bird count runs from December 21 1966 to January 2 1967
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