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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

2

Jobs Not Handouts Meany Urges Growth Boost

AFL-CIO President George Meany called for a sharp rise in the growth rate to create 1.35 million new jobs annually through the 1960s. He urged unions to fight racial discrimination and to place citizens first, pursuing a strong economy and defense. He spoke at the AFL-CIO biennial convention.

Norman Walker Bal Harbour Fla Afl-Cio George Meany Meany Aflcio America U.S AFL New York CIO Supreme Court James Vincent Keogh Brooklyn Elliott Kehane Eugene J. Keogh D-N.y Keough U.S. District Court Atty Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy William G. Hundley Corallo Tony Ducks” Corallo

Meany calls shallow AFL-CIO fixes unwise in keynote

He warned internal AFL-CIO differences must be addressed and not swept under the rug while appealing not to exaggerate problems that could hinder the federation. He said the merged AFL-CIO, now six years old, has been a complete and absolute success.

Afl-Cio Meany

Kennedy urges trade push and public works to curb recession

President Kennedy urged the Nation to expand exports by lowering tariff barriers while urging wage restraint tied to productivity. He proposed standby public works authority and grants to communities, pledging no return to leaf raking or breadlines. He pressed for equal opportunity and new legislation on school construction, elderly care, youth employment, retraining, and plant expansion incentives.

America National Association of Manufacturers U.S Public Works Authority Kennedy The NAM Joseph S. Clark Negro Unionists A. Philip Randolph Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Federation Afl-Cio George Meany Council Equal Opportunities

Katanga conflicts flare near Elisabethville and shutdown roads

Katanga forces clear a gendarmerie camp at Manono and counterattack a tunnel near Elisabethville as U.N. mops up in the area. U.N. forces seize a highway underpass and face sporadic fighting while Tshombe travels from Paris toward Brazzaville. He accuses the U.S. of arming the U.N. and cites Soviet influence.

Katanga Manono Elisabethville U.N Tshombe Paris Brazzaville French Congo Congo River Leopoldville Salisbury Southern Rhodesia Central African Federation Roy Welensky United States State Department U.S U.N. Command Sweden India Ethiopia

Former Kendall Man Dies At 96

Kendall Wis Harry W Smith 96 a Minnesota Junction former resident died Wednesday Born Nov 15 1865 in Lansing Iowa He lived here until 10 years ago when he moved to Minnesota Junction He will be buried in Glendale Cemetery Services set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Smith Nelson Funeral Home Rev C E O Bierne officiating Friends may call after 1 p m Friday at the funeral home Survivors include three sons Edward Madison Roy Wilton and Elmer Kendall one daughter Mrs Ernest Weiland Minnesota Junction ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren

Edward Madison Roy Wilton Elmer Kendall Ernest Weiland Minnesota Junction

Livestock Prices and Produce Recap Across Markets

Midwest livestock reports show steady hogs and mixed cattle prices at Milwaukee and Winona venues. Slaughter steers and heifers maintain strength in Chicago and South St. Paul markets with bulls and cows varying by class and weight. Chicago produce notes butter and egg price steadiness while potato shipments stay on track nationally.

Milwaukee Winona Swift & Company Bologna South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn USDA

Wisconsin Senate Passes Sex Offender License Revocation Bill

The Wisconsin Senate approved a measure requiring Public Welfare Department recommendation for revoking or reinstating driver licenses of convicted sex offenders, shifting jurisdiction from the Motor Vehicle Department to the department for these decisions. The session also sent to the Senate resolutions to study state and local costs and to begin amending the constitution to eliminate personal property taxes.

Senate Madison Wisconsin Senate Public Welfare Department Motor Vehicle Department

Iowa Youth Dies in Waukon Car Crash

A 22 year old Waukon man James Dunn died when his car left Highway 9, struck a ditch on a hill north of town. He was alone, discovered at 6 am by a motorist. He worked at a local service station and planned a military physical soon. Funeral plans by Bakke Hansen Funeral Home. State Patrolman Henry Anderson investigated. He is survived by his parents and one sister.

Waukon Iowa Here James Dunn Dunn Bakke-Hanson Funeral Home Henry Anderson Leo Dunn

La Crosse Racing Pigeon Club Banquet Set for Saturday

New officers will be introduced at the annual banquet of the La Crosse Racing Pigeon Club. Trophies and diplomas for 1961 race winners will be presented at a 6 30 p m smorgasbord dinner at the Labor Temple, with several other awards to be given.

la Crosse Racing Pigeon Club Labor Temple

NYC Police Urged To Use Nightsticks More

New York City policemen have been advised to use their nightsticks freely when necessary to restrain a prisoner or to avoid injury. The guidance emphasizes practical force in custody and crowd situations, aiming to reduce injuries to officers and detainees.

Nyc New York New York City

Troops Reach Berlin via Checkpoint Bravo Under U S Control

About 200 men and 25 vehicles of the 1st Battle Group 19th Infantry crossed Checkpoint Bravo into West Berlin from East Germany. Soviet guards and East German police intensified patrols along the autobahn as U S forces asserted the right to move along the route to Berlin with a relief convoy expected to proceed in small daily convoys over the next week.

U.S Paris Berlin NATO West Berlin Co. E East Germany Marienborn Iron Curtain West Germany Babelsberg 1St Battle Group Kassel William J. Herman South Norwalk Conn 19Th Infantry Schofield Barracks Hawaii Pearl Harbor Leg 19Th Infantry Division Ira Palm Mount Vernon N.Y 18Th Infantry Helmstedt

Three Injured in City Two Car Crash

A Thursday afternoon collision in the 1300 block of West Avenue left three people hurt. Herman F. Horn, 70, suffered chest and arm injuries. his wife, 71, had a right arm injury. both were taken to Lutheran Hospital. Richard Bolen, 27, of Madison, was also at Lutheran Hospital for evaluation of his injuries.

West Avenue Herman F. Horn Badger St Lutheran Hospital Richard Bolen Madison

Kennedy Addresses AFL CIO Session in Miami

Radio highlights note President John F Kennedy speaking at the AFL CIO session in Miami at 8:05 p.m. Also mention cites the first US zoo established in Philadelphia in 1847, as historical trivia.

WKBH John F. Kennedy Aflcio Miami United States Philadelphia

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