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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1969

Page

2

Minnesota Man Faces 4 Charges in County Court

Winton R. Phillippe, 45, of Minnetonka, was charged in La Crosse County Court with resisting officers, drunken driving, reckless driving, and failure to obey a traffic officer's signal. Bond set at 300 dollars. He was arrested after deputies chased him from a neighbor’s driveway on County Highway XX north of New Amsterdam and stopped near Highways 53 and 7 north of Onalaska.

Minnesota la Crosse County Winton R. Phillippe Minnetonka Leonard F. Roraff Phillippe John Schmidt Holmen Herbie Adamson New Amsterdam Adamson Schmidt Onalaska

Youth Charged With Second Burglary

A Stoddard youth, Allen Moss, 19, was charged in County Court with a second burglary following a separate break in at the Elite Candy Co. on Main Street after waiving preliminary exams. Moss remains in County Jail with bond set at 250 dollars, covering both charges, and pleas are scheduled for December 12.

la Crosse Allen Moss Carroll Weigel Leonard F. Roraff Asst. Dist Merwin Mellor Roraff Moss Coney Island S. 3Rd St Elite Candy Co Main St

Reassessment Begins in West Salem Wisconsin Homes Targeted

West Salem starts a full property reassessment this week with fieldmen visiting homes. Three inspection attempts will be made at various times. Revaluation uses precise appraisal methods per State Department of Taxation guidelines.

West Salem Wis State Department of Taxation

Carpenters Picket Nonunion Fin ger Brothers in Tomah

Two members of Carpenters Local 3256 picketed the non union Fin ger Brothers Construction Co in Tomah. The firm is laying footings for the Burnstad Supermarket project. Pinger Brothers Co is Mauston based.

Tomah Wis Carpenters Local 3256 Finger Brothers Construction Co Burnstad Pinger Brothers Co Mauston

Winter storm forecasts sweep Wisconsin and nearby states

Heavy snow warnings issued for southwestern Wisconsin with four inches or more likely by Sunday morning. Snow spreads eastward with continued snow in northwest and occasional light accumulations across Minnesota and Iowa. Travel hazards persist Saturday night into Sunday as bitter cold and temperature records are noted for December 6, 1939 and other dates.

Wisconsin Minnesota

Murder Trial Details From Hall of Justice Echoes

In court Mrs. Chapman shivers as family members of the slain visit the stand. Prosecutors name suspects Charles Watson Patricia Krenwinkel Linda Kasabian among those to be indicted. Kasabian, five months pregnant, fears Manson's influence and seeks protection.

Mobile Ala Linda Kasabian Los Angeles Kasabian Concord N.H Tate Lena LaBianca Rosemary LaBiancas al Matthews Miss Atkins Manson Matthews

Chamber Warns Against Use Of Easy Diet Plans

The Greater La Crosse Chamber of Commerce cautioned Saturday against easy diet plans promising rapid weight loss with little effort. D. J. Petruccelli, the chamber’s general manager, urged skepticism and noted medical supervision and individual nutritional needs as essential factors.

Chamber Greater la Crosse

Harvard blacks seize admin building reach agreement

About 75 black students at Harvard entered University Hall during a six hour protest led by the Organization for Black Unity. They won a plan to push for 20 percent black hire on construction sites and upgrading black painters’ helpers to journeyman status. A joint Harvard OBA committee will oversee hiring, while Dean Ernest R. May said disciplinary charges would be filed for violating campus rules.

Cambridge, Mass Harvard University Organization For Black Unity Harvard Harvard Law School Archibald Cox OBA Ernest R. May Harvard College University Hall Dean May

Welfare Cuts Hit Milwaukee Aid Recipients

Assistant Atty. Gen. Donald Johns defended a 120 percent cap on AFDC benefits as the legislature's absolute limit noting cost of living raises cannot be applied on a new base. Judge Reynolds pressed on fairness while Milwaukee officials faced a suit over enforcing state welfare rules.

AFDC Donald Johns Johns John Reynolds James O’donnell Milwaukee County Corporation Consul Milwaukee

Arts Festival Annual Meeting Wednesday Evening

The Coulee Region Festival of Arts will hold its annual meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Greater La Crosse Chamber of Commerce meeting rooms. A summary of 1969 activities will be presented. The meeting is open to all members and interested persons.

Coulee Region

Minn Students Arrested In Revolver Theft

Two St Marys College students Gregory W. Boudette and Anthony F. Tripp, both 19, were arrested by La Crosse police at a Winona Minnesota Kmart after noon Friday on charges of attempting to shoplift a revolver. Boudette was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Police continue to investigate.

Winona Kansas City St. Mary’s College Boudette

England Warmer Climate Than Labrador By Gulf Stream

England enjoys a milder climate than Labrador as the Gulf Stream delivers a larger flow of warm water to its shores, moderating temperatures and reducing extremes.

England Labrador Gulf Stream

Pension amendments shape future Social Security payments

The Mansfield Byrd plan would add about 2 billion yearly in benefits versus 4.2 billion for a straight 15 percent rise, with 40 Democrats and eight Republicans voting yes. The vote also included a 53-32 tally approving a separate amendment to boost the minimum Social Security payment to 100 dollars monthly, backed by Nelson and Proxmire.

Mansfield Byrd Mansfield-Byrd Social Security Administration Senate Abraham A. Ribicoff D-Conn Peter H. Dominick R-Cole Washington Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson William Proxmire

Alumni at Wisconsin State meet elects leaders in Chicago

Mrs. Eleanor Kennedy, alumna director at La Crosse State University, will attend the American Alumni Council District 5 conference Sunday through Wednesday at the Hotel Sheraton in Chicago Illinois. The gathering is sponsored by the nine state universities that form the Wisconsin State University system.

Eleanor Kennedy la Crosse State University American Alumni Council District 5 Sheraton Chicago Ill Wisconsin State University System

Wisconsin vs Southern Methodist on Saturday radio highlights

Saturday at 8 00 p m WCOW FM 8 features Wisconsin against Southern Methodist followed by Sundays 12 15 p m WCOW broadcast Green Bay Packers versus Cleveland Browns.

Wcow-Fm Wisconsin Southern Methodist WCOW Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns

Allies Kill 104 Reds Helicopter Downed 11 Dead

North Vietnamese troops shot down a U S helicopter near Dak To in the central highlands killing all 11 aboard including a South Vietnamese colonel and his American adviser. The crash occurred 15 miles northeast of Dak To amid heavy ground fighting along the Cambodian border with U S forces reporting multiple fatalities and wounded on both sides. B52 bombers pounded suspected positions of the 7th North Vietnamese Division near Bu Dop as Hanoi broadcast a message urging peace conditions while attacking Defense Secretary Laird and George Wallace.

George Esper Saigon U.S Dak To Central Highlands Saigon Hill 875 U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division Demilitarized Zone Bu Dop Radio Hanoi Hong Kong United States Melvin Laird George Wallace Vietnam

Freeze on Greece by NATO Allies amid Council of Europe bid

NATO members quietly rationed a freeze on Greece over alleged undemocratic acts and torture claims. Greece faces possible suspension from the Council of Europe as ministers meet in Paris. NATO denies any talk of suspending Greece, with seats and presidency roles rearranged.

Greece NATO Carl Hartman Brussels North Atlantic Treaty Organization Athens Council of Europe Paris Turkey NATO Council William P. Rogers George Tsistopoulos Ethnos Strongman George Papadopoulos Panayiotis Pipinelis

Fire Damages Reported Near Medary and Onalaska

Medary chairman Glenn Fox and local officials worked through the night to direct firefighting efforts. The blaze damaged about a dozen Northern States Power Co. structures while firemen and railroad crews prevented serious damage to bridges. a railroad bridge official from Winona was consulted to assess possible harm. Checks are underway to guard against a recurrence.

Page Facred Shogen Northern States Power Co Skogen Winona Minn

Minn Offender Is Scheduled For Jury Trial

Winton R Phillippe 45 Minnetonka faces a jury trial in La Crosse County on charges including resisting Deputy Sheriff John Schmidt drunk driving reckless driving and failure to obey a traffic officer signals He pleaded innocent with lawyer Peter Berg to be scheduled later and released on 300 bond The incidents occurred Thursday night in Holland and Onalaska towns.

Minnesota la Crosse County Winton R. Phillippe Minnetonka John Schmidt Forrest Bahan Phillippe Peter Berg Leonard F. Roraff Holland Onalaska

Sentenced youth denied plea change in burglary case

An 18 year old Hillsboro youth, Paul C Young, was denied permission to change his plea after receiving a two year sentence at Green Bay Reformatory for burglary. Judge Peter Pappas ruled that the district attorney’s agreement on probation was not binding on the court and declined the withdrawal of the plea.

Hillsboro Green Bay Reformatory la Crosse Peter Pappas Paul C. Young Mississippi Inn Green Bay St Schlicht Bait Shop Young Pappas Alan Cole Dist. Atty Burleigh Randolph Randolph Wisconsin Department of ‘Health and Social Services Reformatory Cole

Accident Hurts 2 Arkansas Men in La Crosse County

Two Arkansas men suffered minor injuries when their pickup left Highway 162, struck a culvert, and overturned near Russian Coulee Road in Bangor town. Driver Berman Beckham, 23, Camden, Ark., was shocked. passenger Will McGriff, 62, Calico Rock, Ark., had a cut eye. Both were hospitalized at St. Francis Hospital.

la Crosse Berman Beckham Camden Ark Will McGriff Calico Rock Russian Coulee Road Bangor St. Francis Hospital Highway 162

Solons Propose $100 Billion Ten Year Conservation Plan

Washington AP Rep Henry Reuss and eight congressmen urge the government to set aside 100 billion dollars over ten years for a broad conservation program. Proposals include 30 to 50 billion for sewage plants, curbing river water overheating by power plants, cleaner car engines, and new taxes on solid waste makers. Rep John Saylor criticizes the President for not backing a major conservation push.

Washington Henry Reuss D-Wis Reuss John Saylor R-Pa

Expanded Christmas rush post office hours for Yale

Postmaster Harold Ristow announced extended hours from Monday through December 20. The main office opens 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, with the North Side Branch at 1357 Caledonia St added on Saturdays. No Sunday hours during the rush, and regular hours resume December 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Harold Ristow North Side Caledonia St

La Crosse Tribune Publication and Rates Notice

La Crosse Tribune is published daily and Sundays in La Crosse Wisconsin as a division of Lee Enterprises Inc. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches. Second class postage paid at La Crosse Wisconsin with rates: 10 cent single copy and 1.35 dollars every two weeks by carrier.

la Crosse Tribune 4Th Cass Sts la Crosse Wis Lee Enterprises, Inc Associated Press Wisconsin

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