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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1963
Page
10
A News analysis notes the economy at its 35th consecutive month of growth, second-longest peacetime upswing in U.S. history. It cites 26 indicators from the National Bureau of Economic Research, with 12 leading, nine coincident, and five lagging signals—all signaling ongoing expansion into 1964.
In a Hall Syndicate release of 1963 data, twenty five of twenty six indicators show good or rising trends. Manufacturing hiring tax cuts, effective January 1, could sustain growth while the lone bad metric remains the hiring rate.
Trempealeau High School band and chorus directed by Gene Steffes will perform Handel's Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah on WKBT TV at 3 30 p m Sunday December 15 and again at 6 30 p m Tuesday December 24.
The article notes that three satellites in proper positions at about 22 300 miles would provide global communications coverage. The claim emphasizes a minimal satellite constellation achieving complete Earth-wide reach.
John V. Knudson of Roelligs Inc Frigidaire dealer 119 Main St Frigidaire awards him the Accredited Technician certificate from Robert W Fincher Chicago Branch manager Knudson is among four in Wisconsin to receive the honor based on two years on the job and ratings by customers for courtesy problem solving respect for property and job satisfaction.
The Peking People's Daily and Red Flag condemned Khrushchev's peaceful coexistence as a betrayal of revolution. China urged a hard line against the United States, accusing Moscow of humiliation and abandoning struggle in the national cause. The piece linked Khru shchev's Africa trip to a shift away from revolutionary aims.
Mrs. Addie H. Phillips of 315 West Ave N will retire December 21 after 62 years with W. A. Roosevelt Co. Also leaving are four other longtime employees including Affeldt Simmerling and Brindley. Grasby remains, recently named assistant secretary treasurer.
Richard Campbell senior welding engineer at Trane Co will speak at 7 30 p m Tuesday for the La Crosse sub section ASME December meeting in the Coulee State Bank basement room Refreshments follow the meeting.
Weekly advertising schedule lists brands and products to appear in the paper. Promoters urged to align promotions with the ads including Bakers Cabin Canadian Club Chevrolet Christian Brothers Brandy Colonald Coronet Brandy Dubuque Packing Company Early Times Excelsior Medical Clinic Ezo Fasteeth Gerber's Armour Chicken Sticks Gilbey's Gin Guild Brandy Imperial Whiskey Jiffy Wrap Kessler's La Palma MPO Mentholatum Miller Brewing Moon Faucet Norelco.
Mrs William Landon opens The Stylette Beauty Shop on the second floor of the State Bank Building in New Lisbon Wisconsin. The same bulletin notes architectural firm Durrant and Bergquist adds an office in Watertown and lists past projects at Hess Memorial Hospital Mauston and Tri County Memorial Whitehall.
Carroll County grand jury told Circuit Judge Arthur W. Rogers that vote buying is widespread and that respectable voters refuse to participate. Indictments include Carrollton city councilman Jack Mathis charged with buying a vote for $5 in the April 2, 1963 city election. he posted bond. The second suspect remains at large. Carroll County lies about 70 miles northeast of Kansas City.
Wisconsin frost levels exceed last year with foot-deep freezes in St. Croix County and eight inch depths in Douglas and Sawyer counties. Other areas report six inch penetration in Waushara Bayfield Oconto and Waupaca counties according to the State Crop Reporting Service.
Chicago and North Western Railway directors approved a $1.25 per share dividend on preferred stock the first quarterly Payout since 1954. Shareholders of record Dec 27 will receive the payment Jan 15 1964.
Tomaya Kawakita, alias The Meatball, 42, a former interpreter at a Japanese POW camp, leaves McNeil Island after 16 years in prison. Cleared by Kennedy for leniency on the condition of leaving the US, he departs for Japan as a stateless person awaiting entry to his native land with support from relatives there.
EAU CLAIRE AP Frank Blum a 67 year old Wausau real estate man was convicted in Circuit Court Thursday of failing to file state income tax returns from 1958 through 1961 Judge Merrill Farr fined Blum 500 on each of the first three counts and placed him on a year's probation on the fourth with the provision that Blum straighten out his tax delinquency.
Mrs. Madonna Lammer starts a 24hour live telephone answering service in Alaska. The firm operates from the Van de Steeg building with a direct line to caller messages and orders. A 200pair cable from La Crosse Telephone Corp. supports the operation seven days a week with two staff members.
Tomah Wisconsin two members of the Tomah Police and Fire Commission asked the council for a fifty dollar per month across the board pay raise for the eight officers. The council postponed action to study city employee pay scales.
The American Farm Bureau Federation at its annual convention voted to oppose repealing the $250 million soil subsidy program begun in 1936. Delegates backed limiting payments to permanent conservation practices and called for a reduced government role in farming. The move signals broader support for less government control and lower price supports.
A 16-year-old Baraboo area girl who threatened to shoot Sauk County Judge Harland H Hill was ordered committed for a mental examination. She was found clinging to a courthouse fire escape with a loaded rifle, and deputies quoted her threatening anyone in uniform. She had previous appearances before Judge Hill and a prior mental exam in Madison.
VIROQUA Wis The 10th and final information meeting on Viroqua School District needs was held Supt Robert Peterson outlined inequalities with 297 children lacking kindergarten art music and physical education due to one room rural schools A cost chart showed 1961 62 rural schools at 59414 and 1962 63 after consolidation at Liberty Pole Center 52106 The Liberty Pole Center merged 10 rural one room schools The school board has not decided on a new building proposal Electors last year rejected centers in White Pigeon area and in the city.
A two story Lansing area farm home occupied by the Joe Becker family was destroyed by fire on Monday. The Beckers and their five children lost nearly all clothing with little furniture saved. Authorities believe faulty electrical wiring started the blaze. Lansing and Waukon Fire Departments responded.
Anthony J. Lazzaro Sr., a baking company employee, filed nomination papers at the city election commission to run for mayor next spring. He criticized Milwaukee as "40 years behind the times."
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