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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1961

Page

10

Two Prisoners Escape From Oneida Jail

Two small framed inmates escaped the Oneida County jail by wriggling through a narrow utility shaft and leaving via an exit on the main floor. Ernest C. Justice age 19 Sugar Camp and James A. Shaver age 21 Rhinelander were from cells in the block. Authorities suspect the escapees may have fled in a car reported stolen overnight two miles south of the jail.

Rhinelander Oneida County Ernest C. Justice Sugar Camp James A. Shaver Here Alfred Sommers

Kennedy Family Updates From Palm Beach Hospital Visit

Rose Kennedy and Edward Kennedy left the hospital as doctors reported the former ambassador to Britain improved after vascular surgery for chest and throat congestion. Salinger said Kennedy remains seriously ill with partial paralysis from a stroke, though fever subsided. Caroline received horse themed gifts while John Jr. enjoyed presents. the family shared Christmas dinner with relatives and staff. Budget Director Bell and aides Sorensen Feldman Bundy planned two to three days of Kennedy conferences in Palm Beach.

Rose Kennedy Edward M Ted) Kennedy Walter Newbern Kennedy Britain Salinger Caroline John Jr Kennedys Pelm Beach Edward Pat Peter Lawford David Bell Theodore Sorensen Myer Feldman White House McGeorge Bundy

Car Crash Kills Man in Bed Near Logan West Virginia

An automobile carrying eight teenagers crashed through the wall of Otis Clevenger's bedroom near McConnell, Logan County, killing 54 year old Otis Clevenger as his wife and daughter escaped. The driver, 18 year old James Grace, lost control after leaving a ditch and swerving into the house on West Virginia Route 10.

Logan W.va Otis Clevenger Clevenger Florence McConnell Clevengers J. Tryall James W. Grace Grace

Weather Outlook Highlights Past Night and Yesterdays High

A brief weather note records the coldest low from last night and the highest temperature reached yesterday. Forecasts suggest continued cooling tonight with mild daytime warmth expected tomorrow.

Jail escape attempt leads to arrests and confinement

Two prisoners on trial for alleged escape attempt were recaptured after a guard encountered them on a sixth floor corridor. Nutley and Welter surrendered following coercion with a drawn weapon. All three defendants face trial on February 21 before Circuit Judge Bruce Beilfuss.

August Pieper Pieper Pieper Nutley Welter Bruce Beilfuss Neillsville

Ex-Convict Admits Killing Youth and Girl

Sheriff says James Williams, 34, ex convict, admitted shooting Frank Craigh, 19, of Blytheville Ark, and raping Brenda Raines, 17, of Holland Mo. Craigh killed by shotgun blast. Raines found raped and beaten near abandoned farm house. Williams arrested after witnesses saw him near Craigh’s car.

Caruthersville, Mo Clyde Orton James Buddy) Williams Arkansas Frank Craigh Blytheville Ark Brenda Joyce Raines Holland Miss Raines Orton Williams Craig

Western Leaders Urge Peace Unity in Christmas Messages

Western leaders called for peace and unity in Christmas broadcasts. Kennedy reassured West Berliners as Brandt praised solidarity. Queen Elizabeth II urged patient effort to dispel anxiety. Palestinian and Israeli sites saw church crowds amid ongoing tension. Local cold snaps and snow affected Europe and the United States.

Associated Press Kennedy West Berlin Willy Brandt Bethlehem Buga Colombia Jesus Goa India Pangim Nehru Formosa Strait Quemoy Islands Taipei United States Europe Scandinavia Germany Florida

U.S. Aid Totals $5.2 Billion

The Commerce Department reports U.S. aid to foreign nations reached 5.2 billion in the last fiscal year, the largest since 1953, with 1.7 billion for military assistance and 1.5 billion in farm exports. Net aid after repayments by other nations falls to 3.9 billion, the smallest since World War II.

Washington U.S Commerce Department Department United States

Johnsons Sister Dies Suddenly at LBJ Ranch

Mrs. James Moss youngest sister of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson died Monday after Christmas at Johnsons ranch. She was 49 and died of a cerebral hemorrhage after returning to Fredericksburg from the LBJ ranch. Services were planned at Crest Funeral Home in Johnson City.

Fredericksburg Tex James Moss Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson’s Ranch Moss LBJ Ranch Crest Funeral Johnson City

50 South Africans Die In Black Christmas Weekend

A Johannesburg weekend of violence leaves at least 50 dead, many from drunken brawls. Over 1,000 hospital admissions across the city for injuries. whites among the largest group treated at major hospitals. Traffic crashes contribute to the fatalities amid rising racial tension.

Johannesburg South Africa Johannesburg Star Die Vaderland Johannesburg General Hospital

Milwaukee Livestock Market Report

AP note shows Milwaukee hogs with 1,400 receipts and steady trade. Hogs mix shows 200-220 lb buyers at 17.50 to 17.75. sows 375 lb and down at 14.50 to 15.75. 400 lb plus 12.00 to 14.50. boars 11.00 to 14.00. Cattle receipts 1,400, market steady. canners 14.00-16.00. utilities 14.50-15.50. dairy bred shelters to commercial 16.00-18.00. bulls steady. commercial 20.00-21.00. fed cattle steady. steers 22.50-23.00. standards 21.50-22.50. heifers 21.50-24.00. calves receipts 2,200. good to choice 26.00-34.00. standards 18.00-26.00. calls 14.00-18.00.

Milwaukee Winona Swift & Company Good Sons Allied Radio Allis Chalmers American Motors Avco Boeing Boston Capital Brunswick Caterpillar’ Trac Muster Celanese Columbia Gas Commonwealth Ed Utility Consolidated Foods Curtiss Wright DuPont Eastman Kodak Buinancial Fed Bologna Ford Gamble Skogmo General Dynamics ALVES General Electric TI General Motors General Telephone Good Glass Tire, Inc Great Northern Ry Greyhound i Ilinois Central Int. Harvester Interstate Power Jones & Laughlin Lax Lockheed Monsanto Chemical Bell & Farrell, Inc Central Tel Northern Pacific Clark Oil Northern States Olin Mathieson Pepsi Cola Prantz Mfg Pfizer Phillips Pete Odfrey Co Hamilton Mfg Republic Steel Helleman Brew Rexall Drug Koehring Co Reynolds Metals la X Tel Co Royal Dutch Marine Cap Safeway Stores Shits McQuay, Inc G. D. Searle Nekoosa Edw Sears Roebuck North North United Airlines Tausche Bonds U.S. Rubber Mutual U.S. Steel Eaton & Howard Woolworth Zenith Fidelity Fund Incorp Mercom Mass Lovestors Dow Jones Nail Invest One William Puritan Fund South ST. Paul Minn USDA

Dredge Cartagena Crew Ready To Abandon Ship

Coast Guard reports 10 crewmen of the dredge Cartagena prepared to abandon ship after a tow line broke 250 miles east of Nantucket. The cutter Acushnet waits to pick up the men who planned to use their own raft as Foundation Vigilant tows.

Boston Coast Guard Cartagena Nantucket Acushnet Foundation Vigilant

Christmas Baby Born to Ho Family in San Francisco

A 7 pound baby girl named Ho arrived at Chinese Hospital on Monday to join father Bill Ho a 38 year old butcher and mother Joyce Ho 29. The family celebrated with the Santa Claus ho ho ho shout on the hospital’s fourth floor. The Ho family includes four other children at home and the new arrival is reported all fine.

San Francisco Santa Claus Bill Ho Joyce Ho Baby Ho

Khrushchev Urges Officials to Correct Him in Ukraine

Premier Khrushchev told Soviet agricultural officials to point out his mistakes rather than blindly follow orders. His remark came at a Ukraine conference and was published by Pravda. He said honest scientists should explain errors and offer corrections.

Moscow Khrushchev Ukraine Pravda Communist Party P. A. Vlasyuk Ukrainian Academy of Agriculture Vlasyuk

South St. Paul Livestock and Chicago Potatoes Report

USDA cattle through South St. Paul shows 6 500 cattle and 1 000 calves with steady to strong prices for steers and heifers and a firmer tone for vealers. Hogs are active with barrows and gilts up about 25 cents, sows steady. Illinois potato bids ease for Idaho and Minnesota Red River Valley reds with prices around 2.15 to 3.60 per unit.

Chicago USDA Idaho

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