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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

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National Guard alert in Albany racial unrest prompts evacuations

In Albany Georgia police and guardsmen moved to quell racial tensions amid reports of outside agitators and a caravan of cars. Mayor Kelley and Gov Vandiver sought federal help, while police removed 20 Negro youths from a bus terminal scene and patrons faced a cafe closure as white crowds dispersed.

Albany Asa Kelley City Hall Albany, Ga UPI Albus National Guard W. G. Anderson Albany Movement Ernest Vandiver Kelley Vandiver U.S Laurie Pritchett South Georgia Pritchett Trailways

Fallout shelter aid plan outlined by government

A bus and train crash near Greeley Colorado killed at least 20 children aboard the bus. The driver Duane Harris escaped injury and was sheltered in jail as authorities investigated. Coroner Ross Adamson said 20 bodies were taken to a temporary morgue with about 30 children on the bus.

Greeley Colo Colorado Ross Adamson Adamson Duane Harris Union Pacific Greeley Tribune State Highway Patrol Henry Kaufman

Dedicating Part Of Market Square Parking Ramp Feb

The Market Square parking ramp in La Crosse will open four of seven levels at noon Friday with over 200 spaces available. Mayor Knutson will lead a Feb 9 dedication, as Chamber of Commerce hosts dignitaries from 63 towns and toasts a merchants sale with free parking.

Market Square la Crosse Board Pres M. R. Birnbaum Milo G. Knutson Birnbaum WMC, Inc Greater la Crosse

Death Claims Artist Grandma Moses At 101

Hoosick Falls New York longtime artist Grandma Moses died at 101 eleven days before Christmas after a lifetime of painting. She took up art in her late seventies and gained global fame after early works were shown at MoMA. She lived at Hoosick Falls Health Center since July and died peacefully with nurses present.

Grandma Moses Hoosick Falls N.Y Grandma Hoosick Falls Health Center Clayton Shaw Eagle Bridge John F. Kennedy New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Lloyd Goodrich Whitney Museum of American Art Anna Mary Robertson Greenwich Thomas Salmon Moses Virginia Louis Calder East Orange N.J Museum of Modern Art

$700 Million Civil Defense Plan Aims at Shelters in Schools and Hospitals

The federal Civil Defense program, to be sent to Congress next month, totals about $700 million and offers incentive payments for shelter construction in schools, hospitals, and welfare institutions. Deputy Defense Secretary Gilpatric outlined coverage for about 20 million people next year, with projects starting after January 1 eligible for incentives.

Washington Congress Roswell L. Gilpatric Gilpatric

Hooky students feted as U.N. millionth visitors

John Edwards and Michael Unger, 17, skipped school to tour the United Nations. Edwards became the millionth visitor in a 12 month period and received VIP treatment, including newsreel footage and a private tour, while Unger shared in the publicity.

U.N New York John Edwards Michael Unger John Michael Manhasset High School United Nations Long Island Edwards

Tax Measure Faces Rocky Road In Senate

Gov Nelson's compromise tax revision bill faces tight debate in the Wisconsin Senate. Sen. Frank Panzer signals amendments to replace mixed taxes with a general sales tax, possibly excluding food, clothing, and drugs. Democrats back eight of twelve or more, while Republicans weigh a sales tax substitute and distribution of 50 million to localities for property tax relief.

la Crosse Tribune Madison Bureau Madison State Senate Nelson Assembly Frank Panzer Dodge County Panzer Capitol

Retirement myth says self is best savings guardian

Atlanta expert Joseph R. Murphy of the Social Security Administration urges saving for retirement with personal health and stable income. He plans to retire on December 31 and cautions against expecting a life of travel or constant change. He says retirement is a change of pace not an escape and stresses diversified income beyond Social Security.

Atlanta Joseph R. Murphy The Social Security Administration Florida Murphys Murphy

NATO Ministers Study State of Wests Defenses

Paris AP report says defense chiefs of 15 NATO nations review progress toward the 30 division goal. Norstad says 25 divisions will exist by year end with about 23 fully equipped, urging faster buildup and greater standardization. Assembly backs a broader NATO command role and centralized nuclear weapons control.

Paris North Atlantic Treaty Organization Berlin U.S Lauris Norstad Europe Western European Union Assembly NATO Norstad NATO Council NATO Centrol Kennedy

U.N Planes Hit Katanga Troop Positions in Elisabethville

Indian bombers and Swedish jets bombed Katanga troop positions in Elisabethville with reports of bombs dropped from 6000 feet over Kenya township near the army command. Newsmen observed from the Prince Leopold Hospital damaged by mortar fire as Tshombe urged total war against U.N. forces.

Elisabethville Katanga the Congo Prince Leopold Hospital Kenya Township Lido Moise Tshombe United Nations Tshombe U.N

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