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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1963

Page

3

Wisconsin juvenile camp brings outdoors work to delinquents

In Jackson County near Black River Falls a state welfare and Wisconsin Conservation Department program runs a boys camp for youths ages 16 to 20. The first year shows gains in timber thinning pruning and road work plus game patches and lookouts while paying 75 cents daily.

la Crosse Tribune Madison Bureau Madison Wisconsin Jackson County Black River Falls State Welfare Department Wisconsin Conservation Department Stanley G. DeBoer Conservation Department de Boer Black River State Forest

Wisconsin Births Fall to 1945 Levels in 1963 Preview

Preliminary state vital statistics for 1963 predict about 92 000 births, the lowest since 1954 and a birth rate of 22.5 per 1000, down 2 500 from 1962. Marriages rise to 25 500, the highest in four years with a rate of 6.2, the best since 1960.

Cupid

Woman 21 Donates Kidney to Niece in Transplant

Roxanne Johnson 8 of Hager City Wis received a kidney from her aunt LaVonne Doerr 21 of Red Wing in a seven hour surgery at University of Minnesota Hospitals Friday. Roxanne’s condition was listed as serious but improving after the operation to combat a kidney disease threat to her life.

Minneapolis Roxanne Johnson Hager City Wis University of Minnesota LaVonne Doerr Red Wing Roxanne Donald E. Johnson

Winona Police Chief Resigns Position in Winona

George H. Savard who had led Winona police since September 1959 resigned Friday. The Board accepted the resignation effective February 1 1964 with Savard to stay on payroll January and provide advisory service. City Recorder John S. Carter named acting chief. A permanent successor is expected before February 1.

Winona Minn George H. Savard Board of Fire and Police Commissioners John S. Carter

Island Contends Turkish Minority Veto Blocks Legislation

The Turkish Cypriots accuse Makarios of erasing minority rights guaranteed by the 1960 constitution as Island’s veto power halts certain laws. They say the veto prevents passage of necessary legislation.

Island Makarios

Iron County Miner Sold To 3 Employes

The Iron County Miner, oldest weekly on the Gogebic Iron Range, is sold to three veteran employees by owner Richard Hemp of Mosinee. Francis Secor of Ironwood editor since 1952, his brother Robert ad manager, and Howard Moore of Ironwood a printer and compositor. No price announced. The paper traces to 1885 and was formed in 1950 from the Montreal River Miner and the Iron County News.

Hurley Iron County Gogebic Iron Range Richard Hemp Mosinee Francis Secor Ironwood Mich Robert Howard Moore Hemp Montreal River Miner Iron County News

Weather Outlook Collates City Temps and Extremes

Last night low and yesterday high listed for multiple cities including Bemidji Bismarck Boston Chicago Denver Des Moines Duluth Fairbanks Fort Worth Honolulu Helena Kansas City La Crosse Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New Orleans New York Phoenix Rapid City Rochester Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle St Louis Washington Winnipeg. Forecast section follows with regional outlook.

Bismarck Boston Chicago Denver Des Moines Duluth Fairbanks Fort Worth Honolulu Helena Kansas City LA Crosse Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New Orleans New York Phoenix Rapid City Rochester Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Washington Winnipeg

Talks Attract New Bonn Leader Amid Kennedy Funeral

At Kennedy’s funeral they met briefly and now the President will greet Bonn’s new leader at Bergstrom Air Force Base. A Bonn-U.S. meeting seeks to gauge if Erhard’s stance signals warmer talks with Moscow than Adenauer’s, with reservations on a Soviet East West pact or NATO Warsaw post exchanges. The Johnson ranch talks aim to map common ground and remaining gaps before formal touches with Moscow.

Bergstrom Air Force Base Austin Johnson Ranch U.S Bonn Moscow Konrad Adenauer Erhard Adenauer Kremlin NATO United States Germany

Police and Fire Briefs From La Crosse

Police report Walter Meyers 62 of 1022 St. Andrew St. transferred to St Francis Hospital after an incident on December 27. A locked out residence on State Street prompted a La Crosse fire department dispatch. A car fire at 3rd and State caused no damage. Harold W. Ehlo 18 of 1106 Avon Street faced theft charges for liquor with a six month jail sentence suspended and probation for two years with the Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare.

Walter Meyers St. Andrew St St. Francis Hospital Darlene Pfaff State St Marie Smith George St Harold W. Ehle Avon St Ehlo Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare

Peter Klink Found Guilty of Drunk Driving in Whitehall

Peter Klink, 45, of Independence was found guilty in County Court on drunk driving charges. Judge A. L. Twelme presided. The case arose from an Aug. 2 incident when Klink struck a parked car on Scranton Street after police arrested him.

Whitehall Wis Peter Klink Independence A. L. Twelme Klink Ben Mahle Scranton Street

Weather Bureau to issue inside humidity readings

The Chicago Weather Bureau will begin a test service to report indoor relative humidity several times daily during winter. Readings show how outside air would feel at 72 F after heating, explaining low indoor humidity can worsen throat and nose discomfort.

Chicago Chicago Weather Bureau Weather Bureau

Moslems Promise Respect for Pope During Holy Land Visit

An AP Special Correspondent reports a Muslim scholar expects Pope Paul to receive respect during his Holy Land pilgrimage. He says Christians and Muslims share beliefs, though wide gulfs remain, and the visit could foster greater sympathetic understanding between faiths.

Jesus the Messiah God Paul Holy Land

Zafrullah Khan on papal visit shaping Muslim Christian ties

Mohammed Zafrullah Khan argues the pontiff will be warmly received by Muslims who honor respected figures. He notes Islam centers on five pillars and stresses God’s power over love, contrasts Jesus as a prophet with Christian belief, and predicts closer relations between Islam and Christianity through the papal visit.

Mohammed Zafrullah Khan Mohammed Zafrullah Khan United Nations General Assembly Pakistan International Court Pope Paul Israel Jordan Mecca Saudi Arabia

Russians Behind It Sleep Machine Warns Of Sleep Crisis

AP digest warns that a Soviet sleep device could turn into a global tool for mass rest. It envisions two hour sleep cycles becoming standard, impacting churchgoers, workers, students, and families with pervasive fatigue and altered routines.

Marriage Licenses in La Crosse for Eisenman and Spejcher

Tommie L. Eisenman and Judith A. Spejcher, both of La Crosse, obtained licenses to marry, with Eisenman's address listed as 1227 S 9th St and Spejcher associated with Green Bay. The notice notes their intention to wed in La Crosse.

Tommie L. Eisenman Judith A. Spejcher Green Bay la Crosse

Thompson Begins Twine Factory Training at Stillwater Prison

Thompson, a 36 year old St. Paul lawyer convicted of masterminding his wife's murder, is in training in the Stillwater Prison twine shop. Warden Tahash said the job committee will assign him next week with clerical or educational roles as possible outcomes. He noted initial prisoner curiosity waned as he adjusted to inmate status.

Stillwater, Minn T. Eugene Thompson Stillwater Prison St. Paul Ralph Tahash Tahash Thompson

Rusk Discusses China Policy and Peiping Attitudes

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged patience on Red China policy and warned against premature shifts. He rejected suggesting a near term open door toward Beijing, noting current Peiping attitudes worry U.S. officials and that changes in behavior would be needed before reconsidering policies.

Red China Rusk U.S United States China Peiping

Four Die In State Traffic Toll Reaches 894

Four more names join Wisconsin highway toll for 1963 raising total deaths to 894. Peter Netzhammer 91 of West Allis dies at Deaconess Hospital from injuries after being struck near his home. Howard J. Anderson 18 of Route 1 Boyd dies when his car skids on icy Highway 29 and collides with a truck. Ben Ryba 18 of Boyd survives with cuts as the truck driver Erland Johnson of Eau Claire has a knee injury. Jane F Frederiksen 16 of Antigo dies when a car skids and hits a utility pole on Highway 52 east of Wausau. Vernon Leslie Sr 66 of West Allis dies from injuries in a Racine County two car crash.

Associated Press Wisconsin Milwaukee Peter Netzhammer West Allis Deaconess Hospital Howard J. Anderson Route 1 Boyd Chippewa County Owen Clark County Ben Ryba Anderson Erland Johnson Eau Claire Jane F. Frederiksen Antigo Highway 52 Wausau Vernon Leslie Sr Racine County

Bulgarian CIA funds tied to protests and provocation claims

The Bulgarian government is accused by a U S legation spokesman of slow police response during a siege while the Bulgarians say demonstrators were quickly dispersed by mounted police. The affair centers on CIA payments totaling 200000 dollars from 1956 to 1963 and allegations that funds were used to satisfy personal goals.

CIA US. Legation Bulgarian Telegraph Agency U.S Washington China United States

Tax cut forecasts shape 1964 outlook for gains or pause

Forecasts split on 1964 performance with a potential 5 percent or more rise to a record output if the 11 billion Kennedy tax cut is enacted, otherwise a weaker year. Economists warn that faltering tax relief could curb expansion though overall 1964 output may still exceed 1963.

Washington Kennedy Congress President's Council of Economic Advisers Walter W. Heller Heller Commerce Department Economic Council McGraw-Hill Publishing Co

Steer Prices Steady to Lower Through 1963

Chicago AP reports slaughter steer prices in 1963 were mostly steady to lower despite brief firmness. Top price reached 30.50 on Jan 9, then fell, hogs peaked at 20 per hundredweight for few days in July, and late-year prices hovered around 15.50 as pork stocks and meat prices weighed on demand. Unemployment remained around 5.5 percent, federal spending slowed, auto and housing outlooks stayed strong but not dramatically higher, and business investment growth lagged behind expectations.

Chicago

Milwaukee Moves to Census Racial Makeup of Schools

Milwaukee school officials confirm a census to count white and nonwhite pupils in each school. NAACP leader Lloyd Barbee says results will enlighten parties about racial imbalance amid neighborhood school policy. District says census relies on teacher observations with no student questions.

Milwaukee Lloyd Barbee Wisconsin Conference National Association For the Advancement of Colored People NAACP

Fall Down Freight Chute Fatal at Richman Bros

Edward Zinns aged 47 died from head injuries after falling down a freight chute at the Richman Bros clothing store where he worked. The incident occurred Thursday and is being investigated by authorities.

Racine Edward Zinns Richman Bros

UW role in state cited by Harrington

Madison AP Wisconsin president Fred H Harrington said 1963 focused on initial steps for industry university cooperation to spur long term state growth. He noted enrollment gains and a state operating budget increase with 485 new teachers across 10 campuses.

Madison Wisconsin Fred H. Harrington University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Harrington Milwaukee

State Woman Dies In Colorado Accident

Mrs Jeanette Michel 56 of Lake Mills Wisconsin died in a highway collision two miles east of Watkins on U S 40 Friday night. Her husband 65 and daughter in law 22 were treated for neck injuries in Denver. Drivers Mark Michel 22 and Bonnie Anerspady 21 escaped injury as the Denver woman attempted to pass.

Watkins, Colo Jeanette Michel Lake Mills Wis Watkins U.S. 40

Cuba and the United States Share a National Baseball Passion

A concise look at how Cuba and the United States both regard baseball as a defining national sport, reflecting cultural affinity, grassroots leagues, and enduring fan devotion across generations.

Cuba The United States

Polaris Firing Sub Wilson Joins Fleet

The nuclear powered Polaris firing submarine Woodrow Wilson joined the U S fleet at Mare Island California saying its missiles can reach almost any point on earth and its range is global The commissioning ceremony featured Chief Justice Earl Warren noting the ship will help guarantee the peace as the 7500 ton vessel bears the name of the 28th president

Mare Island Calif Woodrow Wilson U.S Navy Earl Warren Mare Island Shipyard

Weather Record Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa Summary

Partly cloudy and cooler conditions prevail across Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota with scattered light snow in parts of the central and northern regions. The sunrise Sunday is 7 39 a m and sunset 4 35 p m with record highs and lows cited for December 28 1896 and 1880 and degree day totals to date compared to normal.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

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