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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1966

Page

2

Man charged after high speed chase in Wisconsin

Tomah resident Larry D. Noyes, 29, led officers through a 103 mph pursuit across Tomah and Monroe County, wrecked his 1966 car, and was jailed on six counts with a 378 dollar bond. Passenger Sharon L. Bradshaw, 19, was also hurt and treated at Tomah Memorial Hospital.

Tomah Wis Larry D. Noyes Monroe Noyes Vaughn Wolford Hollister Avenue Butts Avenue Lake Tomah Sth Wolford Tarr Valley Taylor’s Marsh Sth 21 Monroe County Ronald Sanders Eddie Fuenger Sharon L. Bradshaw Tunnel City Miss Bradshaw Tomah Memorial Hospital

Crude Oil Bacteria May Be World Food Source

A US team reports a potential major protein food from mixing crude oil derived hydrocarbons with bacteria or yeast. The single cell protein could aid developing countries and compete with skim milk powder, pending resolution of technical and economic issues.

Associated Press Washington McNab Rey

Plane lands safely after gear light failure

A Delta DC8 carrying 128 passengers landed safely on a foam covered runway after circling for nearly two hours due to a landing gear not down and locked indication. Captain Jack McMahan directed a visual check and a brief touchdown before a normal landing.

Atlanta Delta Air Lines Detroit Mich Tampa Fla Delta Jack McMahan

Romney Forces Plan Merger In Milwaukee

Three Milwaukee area groups ready to back Michigan Governor George Romney plan a meeting early in 1967 to join forces for the 1968 Republican presidential nomination. Gary Olson says Romney has not revealed plans and no prominent Wisconsin Republican is actively supporting him yet. The groups seek a nationally known speaker for a joint meeting in January or February.

Milwaukee Michigan George Romney Gary Olson Wisconsin Romney Olson Goldwater Wisconsin Youth For Romney

Holiday Fires Kill 57 During Christmas Weekend

The Christmas holiday weekend fires killed at least 57 people including 36 children and 21 adults. The worst toll was in Northern California where seven deaths were reported, while Alaska and Maryland fires each claimed six lives.

Associated Press California Alaska Maryland

Former Trenton Times executive Kerney dies at 65

Thomas L. Kerney a former publisher and general manager of the Trenton Times Newspapers in New Jersey died Sunday at the home of a niece. He was 65.

Rochester, N.Y Thomas L. Kerney Trenton Times New Jersey

Reds Attack Spellman For Militant Sermon

In South Vietnam Cardinal Spellman faces Soviet and North Vietnamese criticism over a Tan Son Nhut Mass sermon calling the Vietnam war a war for civilization. Izvestia accuses him of neglecting Thou shalt not kill and distorting Pope Paul VI, while Hanoi labels him a reactionary under a priest's cloak.

Tan Son Nhut Saigon Vietnam Izvestia U.S Paul VI North Vietnam Hanoi Nhan Dan

Radio Highlights Basketball Matchups Tonight

Brookwood faces Onalaska Luther at 7 15 p m Cashton meets Bangor at 8 30 p m and Wisconsin plays UCLA at 10 45 p m on WCOW FM with game coverage.

Wcow-Fm Brookwood Onalaska Luther Cashton Bangor Wisconsin UCLA

Magazine Says School Costs Up 8 Per Cent

Washington AP report notes a national rise in public school costs of about 8 percent in the past year. The January issue of School Management records average costs per student, with high school at 566 dollars and elementary at 435 dollars, and compares state groupings including Wisconsin and neighboring states.

Washington Wisconsin Ohio Michigan Illinois Indiana New England West Coast Iowa Minnesota

State To Get First Reflectorized Plates

The State Motor Vehicle Department began mailing 1967 renewal notices to implement Wisconsin s first reflectorized plates. The first 10 000 A and B series notices were mailed as black on bright yellow plates will gradually spread through the passenger car numbering system. The four year plates are visible in headlight beams for 1500 feet and were approved by the 1965 Legislature as a traffic safety measure.

Madison State Motor Vehicle Department Wisconsin

Agronomist Wright, UW Veteran, Dies at 79

Prof. Andrew H. Wright, 79, a UW agronomist who served 41 years on the Madison faculty and retired in 1965, died Sunday in a Madison hospital. He developed the first seed corn drier and helped create a seed certification system later enacted as state law in 1934. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday in Madison.

Madison Andrew H. Wright University of Wisconsin Agronomist Wright

French War Hero Dies

Paris AP reports Andre Bergeret, 63, a French war hero who saved 176 American sailors, died today. While commanding a corvette in the North Atlantic on July 7, 1942, he navigated a minefield to rescue sailors from a ship blown by mines. Roosevelt awarded him the Legion of Merit.

Paris Andre Bergeret North Atlantic Bergeret Franklin D. Roosevelt

IRS Begins Mailing 1966 Income Tax Forms

The Internal Revenue Service started mailing 1966 income tax forms to about 65 million individual taxpayers with completion targeted for January 5. Most will receive the 1040 long form, while 22 million get the 1040A short form.

Washington Internal Revenue Service IRS

Christmas Is Grand For Grandmothers

A 69 year old Minneapolis woman Mrs Ruth Manks welcomes news of her third Christmas Day great grandchild. She shares the honor with Mrs Dorothy Scharber the three Christmas Day babies grandmother. The newest child was born to Mrs Melvin Brooks of Minneapolis. The other two are Joey Lattie and Rochelle Hallberg, both of Minneapolis. Mrs Manks has twenty two great grandchildren thirty six grandchildren and eight children.

Minneapolis Ruth Manhs Dorothy Scharber Melvin Brooks Joey Lattie Ralph Lattie Rochelle Hallberg Charles Hallberg

Ex-Area Man Dies In Crash At Ft Hood Texas

Richard A. Gilbertson 20 son of Mr and Mrs Glen Gilbertson of Racine formerly of Warrens and Millston area was killed in a one car crash at Ft Hood Texas Sunday Four others injured Body being brought to Ninneman Funeral Home for services No further details available

Tomah Wis Richard A. Gilbertson Glen Gilbertson Racine Warrens Millston Ft. Hood Tex Ninneman Funeral Home

Soviet Jewish poet Moisei Teif dies at 62

MOSCOW AP reports Moisei Teif a prominent Soviet Jewish poet died last Friday at age 62. The Literary Gazette carried the obituary noting his contributions to Soviet letters and cultural life.

Moscow Moisei Teif Literary Gazette

Milwaukee Livestock Market Report Values

Milwaukee AP notes Friday cattle markets held steady with good to choice steers at 22.00 to 24.00, good to choice heifers 21.00 to 23.00, Holstein steers 21.50 to 22.50, dairy heifers 19.00 to 20.00, utility cows 17.00 to 18.00, canners and cutters 15.00 to 17.00, commercial bulls 21.50 to 22.50, and utility 20.50 to 21.50.

Milwaukee South ST. Paul USDA

Fire and Smoke Incidents Reported in La Crosse Area

On Dec 25 a smoke report at Sherry Mickelson residence 1510 Johnson St found nothing. Dec 26 a fire at La Crosse State University Main Hall where a construction crew heated sand. Dec 26 a fire at Martin Ryan residence 322 S 9th St burning believed from a cigarette. Dec 26 at St Francis Hospital an incinerator on the roof glowing reported as fire.

Sherry Mickelson Johnson St la Crosse State University Martin Ryan S. 9Th St Davenport St. Francis Hospital

Notable Illnesses and Injuries Reported in City

On December 26 Ruth Nelson aged 21 of 1011 Sill St was taken by squad car to Grandview Hospital for illness at 7:32 a.m. Later that day Jack Smith aged 52 of 905 Main St was transported to St Francis Hospital for illness at 11:59 p.m. On December 27 Mabel Vitale aged 74 of 1717 George St was taken to St Frances Hospital injured in a fall at 3:59 a.m. At 6:59 a.m. James Smalley aged 10 of 211 N 10th St was driven to St Francis Hospital from 5th Avenue and Main Street for illness.

Ruth Nelson Sill St Grandview Hospital Jack Smith Main St St. Francis Hospital Mabel Vitale George St St. Frances Hospital James Smalley 10Th St 5Th Avenue Main Street

Sparta Records Drift Into Court Docket

Gladys Wood of Sparta faces inattentive driving charges with a $10 fine. Arnold D. Poff and LeRoy Stalsberg, both of Sparta, cited for drunk and disorderly conduct with fines of $19.14 and $29.14 and Stalsberg facing 25 days in county jail. James D. Anderson of Sparta ticketed for overnight parking at $7.14. Dr. George E. Pollock of Veterans Hospital Tomah fined $19.14 for speeding. Daniel Hintz of Rosholt cited for drunk driving with a $104.14 fine.

Sparta Wis Gladys Wood Arnold D. Poff LeRoy Stalsberg James D. Anderson George E. Pollock Veterans Hospital Tomah Daniel Hintz Rosholt

Judgments Filed Against Clifford Hanson and Stanley Gry

In La Crosse district records, judgments were entered against Clifford Hanson of Whitehall for $220.77 and against Stanley E. Gry of Stoddard for $567.05 in favor of the Credit Bureau of La Crosse.

Credit Bureau of

Nelson Bills Seek To Save State Lands

Senator Gaylord Nelson works to preserve Wisconsin lands by asking federal support for 49 miles of Wolf River protection, national wild rivers inclusion, a St Croix riverway bill, and a 57000 acre Apostle Islands lakeshore in Ashland and Bayfield counties. A pact with Menominee County industries aims to halt stream construction.

Washington Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson D-Wis Nelson White House Department of the Interior Department Wolf River Menominee Congress St. Croix Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ashland Bayfield

Power Firm Workers Told To Reject Offer

Milwaukee based Wisconsin Electric Power Co workers on strike for a week prepared for a meeting about a recommendation from union leaders to reject a proposed contract settlement. About 200 supervisory employees kept five plants running during the walkout of 790 Local 317 members as federal mediators paused talks awaiting tonight’s vote. The firm serves over 630,000 customers in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Electric Power Co Afl—Cio Wisconsin Michigan Upper Peninsula

Johnson hosts Washington officials for budget talks at LBJ Ranch

A group of U.S. officials led by Robert C. Weaver and Glenn T. Seaborg flew to the LBJ Ranch to discuss budget matters with President Johnson. Press secretary George Christian said no final decisions on Defense or major budgets were made and no tax increase decision yet. Also announced was a visit by Brazil's President-elect Arthur da Costa E Silva to Johnson on January 26-27 to discuss mutual interests including Alliance for Progress. Johnson plans to stay at the ranch through New Year’s Day.

Austin, Tex Lbj Ranch Washington Johnson George Christian Christian Defense Department Robert C. Weaver Housing and Urban Development Glenn T. Seaborg Atomic Energy Commission William S. Gaud Charles L. Schultze Joseph A. Califano Jr Arthur da Costa E Silva Brazil Alliance For Progress Texas

Funeral for Gambler to Be in Las Vegas

Nicholas Dandolos nicknamed Nick the Greek, famed high roller, will be buried in Las Vegas at Woodlawn Cemetery. He died Sunday at Mt. Sinai Hospital at age 85 after heart attack complications. Funeral plans place the service in Las Vegas with burial Thursday.

Los Angeles Nicholas Andrea Nick Dandolos Las Vegas Nev Edward Bros. Colonial Mortuary Woodlawn Mt. Sinai Hospital

Births listed from Wisconsin hospitals and towns

A compiled notice lists numerous birth announcements across Grandview And Lutheran St Francis Midway Madison St Paul Sparta La Crescent and Onalaska. It records births by hospital date and the new babies with parent names and addresses where provided.

Donald J. Puent S. Losey Boulevard Jean M. Vonarx James Stephens Mormon Coulee Road Sharon L. Taylor Michael Soppa S. 3Rd St la Crescent Minn Evadine R. Obieglo Arnold J. Shea Patricia L. Schneider Kenneth J. Schroeder S. 7Th St Donna J. Stetzer Robert J. Elsen 5Th Ave. S Betty Ostrom Thomas P. Berns Mississippi St Shirley L. Newburg James R. Miller Winona Margaret Loftus Fred G. Zabel Pine St Mary Heyerdahl James C. Jenks Lake Onalaska Trailer Court Onalaska

Porpoise Whistles Function In Group Protection

A University of Wisconsin zoologist told the 113th meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science that porpoises use phonations or whistles to gauge closeness of companions. The high pitched sounds act as a security measure while traveling in a group, matching how bats use echolocation. Researchers recorded the porpoises' inaudible whistles in the east central Pacific using a sensitive device.

Washington, D.C University of Wisconsin David W. Wailer Madison American Association For the Advancement of Science Washington East Central Pacific

Financial Market Snapshot December 27 1966

The page lists numerous stock quotes and prices from major corporations including Republic Steel, Allied Stores, American Can, Texaco, DuPont, U.S. Steel, General Electric, General Motors, Westinghouse, and Dow Jones Industrials. It details inter-dealer quotations around 9:00 am, with bid and ask ranges, plus mutual fund figures for Fidelity, Mass Investors, and Wisconsin Fund.

Republic Steel Rexall Drug First Bank Texaco Rockwell Mfg Chrysler Tidewater Oil Royal Dutch N.Y Consolidat. Foods Trane Co Rust Craft DuPont U.S. Rubber Swank, Inc Eastman Kodak U.S. Steel Wallace Bus Epko Shoe Universal Oil Warner Elec. Br Ethy Westingh. Elec Western Pow Ford White Motors Woolworth General Electric Zenith General Motors Dow Jones General Telephone Great North Heileman Brew Milnois Inter. Tel Interstate Power Johnson Service Jones & Laughlin Koehring Ve 'Kresoce Lockheed Mobilei Montgomery Ward Monsanto Chemical Guar Ins National Can Northern Pacific St. Power Northwest Bancorp Olin Mathieson Pepsico ROA

Weather Summary For Lacrosse And Vicinity

Snow tonight and Wednesday with 2 3 inches of accumulation and higher wind gusts. Not as cold with east northeast winds 10 20 tonight and northeast 15 25 Wednesday. Low tonight 15 and Wednesday high 25 30. Wisconsin snow accumulates through Wednesday morning then ends. Minnesota warns four inches or more with south and east central heaviness. Iowa faces heavy snow blizzard hazardous driving with freezing rain or sleet changing to snow. Northwest winds up to 45 mph in places.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota

Death of Denice Sanders in accidental shooting at home

In Griffin Georgia seven year old Denice Sanders was killed when she challenged her father to shoot her with a live ammo gun mistaken for a blank. Sheriff said coroner ruled accident and no charges will be filed.

Griffin Denice Marie Sanders Dwayne Gilbert Spalding County Gray Pinson Wright Sanders Pinson Denice

Vietnam War Updates from Hanoi to Saigon Front

Reports from Hanoi cite civilian casualties and damage from American raids while officials say only military targets are attacked. In Saigon 2500 dock workers strike as U S stevedores unload 1703 tons of cargo. Billy Graham departs after an eight day Christmas visit and says the war will not end soon.Heavy fighting near Bong Son and a large American ground force incur losses. U S air power strikes three times today with B 52s targeting base camps near Cam Ranh Bay Saigon and the DMZ. A Flying Tiger cargo plane crashes at Da Nang killing 121. Westmoreland tells ABC more troops are needed as U S forces number 372000.

York Times Hanoi Department U.S Saigon U S Billy Graham United States Graham Bong Son South Vietnam Cam Ranh Bay Demilitarized Zone North Vietnam Dien Bien Phu Panhandle da Nang William C. Westmoreland Vietnam American Broadcasting Co Westmoreland

Christmas Traffic Toll Drops From Holiday Record

U S traffic deaths over the three day Christmas weekend totaled 570, well below last year’s peak and below the national safety council’s 650 to 750 estimate. Snow kept many motorists off the roads, yet the toll still surpassed nonholiday periods.

National Safety Council Safety Council Oklahoma New England Associated Press the Safety Council

Ghana editor K Y Attah dies at 48

Accra Ghana editor K Y Attah aged 48 of the Ghanaian Times, a leading Ghana journal, died Sunday.

Accra Ghana K.Y. Attah The Ghanian Times

River readings and shipper forecast near La Crosse

Flood stage at La Crosse station 1242 shows a small 24 hour change. Shipper's forecast warns protecting perishables within 150 miles of La Crosse with minimum temperatures up to 6 p.m. for north and east 10 west and south 15. Degree days total 2579, normal 265. Moon is full on Dec 27. Sunrise 7 38 AM. Sunset 4 34 PM. Record highs and lows listed from past decades.

LA Crosse

Eisenhower To Leave Walter Reed After Gall Bladder Surgery

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower was slated to leave Walter Reed Army Hospital Tuesday afternoon after his December 12 gall bladder operation. The 76 year old planned to travel to Palm Desert California in January from his Gettysburg Pennsylvania home. In Reader's Digest he urged a 12 year House limit and four year terms aligned to presidential elections to bring fresh blood and smoother government.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Palm Desert Calif Gettysburg Reader's Digest House of Representatives House Congress

Christmas Baby Born On Mother's Birthday

In Clackamas Oregon Mrs Axtell celebrated her 22nd birthday on Christmas Day as she gave birth to a 9 pound son at the Byron Axtell home. The birth makes Christmas Day a double celebration for the family and marks a new birthday coinciding with his mother’s special day.

Clackamas, Ore Byron Axtell

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