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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1965

Page

2

Five Die In Minnesota Road Crashes Early Today

A head on collision near Grand Rapids killed Rev. Edward Foote 42 and Elizabeth Walters 27. The crash involving a gasoline transporter raised state toll to 842 for 1965. Other Canadian and Minneapolis incidents killed Ronald Friesen 23 and Linda Schumann 18, with multiple injuries reported.

Associated Press Headon Grand Rapids Minn Minnesota Two Harbors Area Minneapolis Edward Joseph Foote Northomne Elizabeth Louise Deckers Walters Rt. 2 Bemidji Foote Howard W. Goodwin Highway 2 Walters Northorne Robert Kunz Lawrence Vincennes Ind Goodwin Stephan Duluth Ronald Friesen Winnipeg Man Ernest Goett Port Arthur Ont Two Harbors Goett Barbara Wayne Two Harbor Pamela Barbara Hogg Gale Wilton Donald Becker Crow Creek Highway 61 Linda Leigh Schumann Charles A. Haberle Edina

Humphrey in Asia Talks Highlight Vietnam Press Stance

Vice President Humphrey met in Washington with Dean Rusk and prepared to visit Asia before departure. Japanese papers Asahi and Yomiuri urged frank talks with Sato on Viet Nam while urging halting raids and a truce. press and Sohyo fear escalation.

Washington Humphrey Dean Rusk Northeast Asia Theodore McKeldin Baltimore Norman Cousins New York Jack Valenti State Department Protoscol Lloyd Hand Japan Asahi Yomiuri Sato Viet Nam United States

Peace Corps and VISTA Volunteers May Earn Draft Deferments

A Selective Service official said Peace Corps volunteers and Volunteers in Service to America recipients may receive occupational draft deferments while serving. Induction eligibility remains for those in federal job training programs who meet standard medical criteria. Deferments cover the service period and extend draft liability to age 35 after deferment ends.

Washington Peace Corps William S. Pascoe Selective Service System Service To America VISTA

Blackout bingo continues in Monroe County taverns

In Sparta Wisconsin three taverns the Blue Room Hofbrau of Tomah and Silverdale near Sparta keep Blackout bingo running while the state weighs legality. Atty Gen Bronson La Follette office will issue a final ruling. no complaints have been filed yet by the Wisconsin Tax Division beverage unit though operators cite legal communications. Dist Atty Donald L Goodman says prosecutions could occur if warranted by complaints.

Sparta Wis Monroe County Atty Bronson la Follette Donald L. Goodman Beverage Division Wisconsin Tax Division Beverage Department Blue Room The Hofbrau Tomah Silverdale

Royalton Boy Hangs Self Accidentally

In Royalton Wisconsin 11 year old Daniel W Mellberg accidentally hanged himself Monday while at home. He stood on a chair with a rope around his neck and the other end on a hook. the chair was found overturned.

Royalton Wis Daniel W. Mellberg Waupaca Millard Mellberg

Warning Labels Begin Appearing on NC Cigarette Packs

North Carolina tobacco makers start rolling out health warning packs ahead of the January 1 federal deadline. S&Ms display the label in Raleigh area shops while L&Ms from Liggett Myers Tobacco Co. in Durham bear the cautions warning that smoking may be hazardous to health. Federal law requires warnings on all cigarette packs sold nationwide after Saturday.

Raleigh N.C North Carolina S&ms L&ms Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co Durham United States

Special Session On Medicare Urged By Carley

Stevens Point Wisconsin AP David Carley seeking the Democratic nomination for governor urged a special session of the state Legislature to speed Wisconsin participation in the new federal medical care program. He said the Medicare law allows states to provide comprehensive medical services to all needy persons and that a one day session could pass the legislation before January 1966.

Stevens Point David Carley Wisconsin Carley

Minneapolis Man Killed In Iowa Highway Crash

A Minneapolis man, Johnny L., died when his car left the highway two miles east of Iowa Falls and struck a utility pole. The crash occurred on Tuesday, according to AP reporting from 1965.

Iowa Falls Iowa Man Om Johnny L Minneapolis Here Associated Press

Tap Dancers Study In U S As Millions Train

The article estimates four to five million people are studying tap dancing in the United States, with about fifty thousand dance schools nationwide offering instruction.

United States

Infant Girl Found Alive In Paper Sack

An infant girl was found alive, upside down in a paper sack wedged between an alley wall and a smokestack behind the Texas State Hotel in Houston. Raymond Prince, a hotel cook, heard cries and she was rushed to a hospital in good condition with the umbilical cord still attached. Doctors estimated she was about five days old.

Houston Tex Texas State Raymond Prince

Reward Offered in Illinois Girl Disappearance Case

A Dixon man expanded a reward to 3000 dollars for tips in the disappearance of Susan Brady from Rockford. Investigators, hampered by snow, search abandoned buildings and summer homes in a 300 square mile area after questioning 300 known sex offenders. Susan Brady is the daughter of James Brady, Rockford Labor News reporter-photographer.

Rockford, Ill Dixon Susan Brady James Brady Rockford Edward Jankowski Dixon Evening Telegraph Jankowski Franklin Grove Road Susan Wakefield Collect Bedford Ind Rockford Labor News

Girl Wins Traffic Case Defending Herself at Court

Virginia Bauer a 17 year old high school senior aiming for a legal career won her first case Monday dismissing a speeding charge. County Judge F Ryan Duffy Jr praised her arguing while Sonnenberg city attorney conceded she had made her case.

Milwaukee Virginia Bauer F. Ryan Duffy Jr Miss Bauer Herbert Sonnenberg

Oneida Tribe Approves New Constitution for broader voting rights

In Oneida Wisconsin tribal election, about 3,000 eligible voters, 225 cast ballots. The proposed constitution expands voting to all Indians over 21, not just those on the 2200 acre tribal lands, and awaits Interior Department ratification.

Oneida, Wis Secretary of the Interior Wisconsin

Patriarch Alexius Calls for Peace Prayers in Christmas Message

Patriarch Alexius of Moscow urged believers to pray for peace in his Christmas and New Year message. Tass reported the head of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Soviet Union said peace defense is the duty of every Christian amid officially tolerated religious practice.

Alexius Moscow All Russia Soviet Union Tass Communist

You Cant Exit Through In Door Police Learn

Chicago officer Clayton Robinson 36 was injuried pursuing a shoplifter at a supermarket after the suspect fled via the front door. Robinson broke the door glass and sustained wrist and facial cuts. the suspect escaped.

Chicago Clayton Robinson Robinson

Critical Ammunition Plant Strike Threat Stalls Viet Nam Effort

In Alton Illinois 4200 machinists strike at Olin Matheson plant halting powder and rifle ammunition supply for Viet Nam. Mediation by AFL CIO negotiators and government officials sought a settlement after talks from Monday night into Tuesday morning. Army warns of a critical ammo shortage if production does not resume soon.

Washington Defense U.S Afl-Cio International Chemi Afl-Cio Rnof Ion ATW Olin Matheson Viet Nam Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service William E. Simkin Mediation Service Defense Department Army

Italian Leaders Stall Peace Move After Fanfani Resignation

A controversial interview sparked criticism as host Fanfani announced resignation amid disputes with La Pira and Borghese. He insisted his actions on a peace bid to Johnson remained sincere while noting changes in Italy’s international posture. The UN spokesman said Fanfani’s resignation does not affect his role as General Assembly president’s end-of-term duties.

la Pira Borghese Fanfani Italy Johnson United Nations New York General Assembly Assembly

Bank in Jacksonville Open Despite Unrobbed Customer Visit

Larry Hanson entered a suburban Jacksonville bank to cash a check on Monday and found it closed and unlocked. A patrolman reported the front door had been left unlocked since Friday, with no apparent disturbances. A bank official said the person who usually locks the door left early Friday.

Jacksonville Fla Larry Hanson D.J. Crews Crews

Professor predicts pills shift moral values and sex roles

Berkeley based Dr. Martin B. Loeb told scientists at the AAAS meeting that contraceptive pills empower conscious control of reproduction and may alter family relations. He cited five million American women using pills and suggested birth timing could suit married students or female workers.

Berkeley Calif University of Wisconsin Martin B. Loeb American Association For the Advancement of Science Loeb

Truce Talks Continue Amid Viet Cong Move

State Department declined comment on a new Viet Cong move. Officials avoided discussion of the air war moratorium, interpreted as a bid to coax North Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh to the peace conference while showing U S readiness to talk peace if the Communists cooperate.

State Department United States Ho Chi Minh

Gas Blast Wrecks Home of Editor in Kenosha

James Barnhill managing editor of the Kenosha News had his two story brick home damaged by an explosion and fire on Monday night. Fire Chief Jerome Gumblinger estimated damages at 35000 dollars and cited a gas heater leak as the cause. Barnhill and several others were in the house but no injuries were reported. On Sunday Barnhill refereed the AFL championship game in San Diego between the Chargers and Bills.

Kenosha James Barnhill Kenosha News Jerome Gumbinger Barnhill San Diego San Diego Chargers Buffalo Bills

Woman Injured In Ettrick Crash

In Ettrick Wisconsin a car driven by Harvey Zemple of Melrose collided with a milk truck on Main Street near Onsrud Service Station at 9 a.m. Sunday. Mrs Zemple suffered a head impact from the mirror and was treated by a Galesville physician with John Briggs, village marshal, assisting. The Zemples then continued to Fall Creek to spend the day with relatives. The crash was investigated by Trempealeau County traffic officer Maurice Scow.

Ettrick Wis Harvey Zemple Melrose Arvid Bryhn John Twesme Zemple Main Street Onsrud Galesville John Briggs Zemples Fall Creek Maurice Scow Trempealeau County

St Clair Names Cincinnati After Revolutionary Society

General Arthur St Clair, governor of the Northwest Territory in 1790, names the town Cincinnati to honor the Society of the Cincinnati, a Revolutionary officers group.

Arthur St. Clair Northwest Territory Cincinnati Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary Officers’ Society

Wisconsin Faces First Severe Cold Wave Of Winter

Temperatures fell to single digits across Wisconsin in the early morning as an Arctic cold front swept through. Readings ranged from 9 below in the Superior area to 14 above at Eau Claire, with milder highs expected later as the front moved east toward Lake Erie.

Wisconsin Superior Park Falls Eau Claire Mercury Beloit Wausau Burlington Madison Lone Rock Green Bay Milwaukee la Crosse Duluth- Superior Lake Erie Weather Bureau Beloit - Rockford Bemidji Minn West Palm Beach, Fla

Forester Rudolf Named Society Fellow in Forestry

Paul C. Rudolf a research forester and La Crosse native has been elected a fellow of the Society of American Foresters for 36 years of leadership in forestry research pioneering tree certification work and service in the society. He is principal silviculturist at the Lake States Forest Experiment Station in St. Paul and has authored about 130 technical publications.

ST. Paul, Minn Paul C. Rudolf la Crosse Society of American Foresters U.S. Department of Agriculture Lake States Forest Experiment Station Forest Service Usda St. Paul University of Minnesota Cornell University Southern Forest Experiment Station New Orleans Rudolf

Journal Writers Win Women's Page Award

Mrs. Lois Hagen Manley of The Milwaukee Journal won the $1,500 top prize for women's page reporting and writing in the Penney-Missouri Awards. Aileen Ryan of the Milwaukee Journal took $1,000 as first prize for women's page excellence in the largest daily circulation category. Awards announced by the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

Columbia Lois Hagen Manley The Milwaukee Journal Penney - Missouri Aileen Ryan University of Missouri School of Journalism

Get License Tags Minnesotans Urged Get License Tags

Secretary of State Joseph Donovan urged Minnesota vehicle owners to buy 1966 registration tags by January 10 to avoid penalties. A $1 late fee begins January 11, rising to $1.50 on January 21 and $2.50 on February 1, with over a million renewals still outstanding. Payments can be mailed or made at 101 deputy registrar offices statewide. The 1966 tags are small adhesive stickers for the upper right corner of plates.

ST. Paul Joseph Donovan Minnesota Donovan

2065 To Get Degrees At Midyear Ceremony

The University of Wisconsin reports 2065 students will receive degrees at midyear ceremonies. Madison campus ceremony is January 22 with 1630 graduates. Milwaukee campus is January 23 with 435 graduates.

Madison University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Johnson McNamara review 1966 budget at LBJ ranch

President Johnson and Defense Secretary McNamara met at the LBJ ranch to outline a 1966 budget emphasizing guns and butter amid Viet Nam war pressures. They discussed Viet Nam plans with top aides and noted a possible budget extension and new spending estimates for the coming year.

LBJ McNamara Frank Cormier Austin Tex Kte T Laitin Viet Nam White House Laitin United States Washington Aspen Colo Johnson

Stock Quotations From The Marshall Co

National quotations from the National Association of Securities Dealers as of about 9 a.m. show inter dealer prices. Markets change throughout the day with prices not including retail markup, markdown or commission. Central Telephone and Central Wisconsin Motor are listed among the quotes.

Marshall Co National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc Central Tele Clark Republic Steel Fabri-Tek, Inc Rexall Drug Gateway Trans Royal Dutch A Godfrey Co Sears Roebuck Hamilton Mfg Sinclair Oil Socony Marine Capital Lincoln Natl Life Sperr Rand Standard Oil Calif McQuay, Inc Ind Nekoosa Edwards N. J Rockwell Mfg Swift Royal Dutch N.Y Texaco Swank, Inc Trane Co Wallace Business United Airlines Warner Elec U.S. Rur Western Power U.S. Steel Wis. Power & L Westinghouse Elec White Motor Woolworth la Crosse Norplex Corp Pyroil Co., Inc Tausche Bonds Mutual Funds Boston Fund Chemical Fund Eaton & Howard Bal. F Eaton & Howard Tf Fidelity Fund Incorp. Investors Mass. Inv. Tr Mass. Inv. Gr Natl. Investors William St Puritan Fund Wisconsin Fund

Franklin pays tribute to Negro athlete Walter Scruggs

In Franklin North Carolina a large crowd attends the funeral of Walter Scruggs 18 a popular basketball star killed in a head on crash with his brother The town with 2600 residents honors his role in peaceful school desegregation and Scruggs who was the first Negro to attend Piedmont College and among the first to attend Franklin High School is lauded by Coach Tom Raby and church leaders.

Scruggs Lane First Baptist Church North Carolina Tom Raby Piedmont College Demorest Iga Franklin High School James E. Walter O’neal Cave Piedmont Raby

Livestock Market Summary from Milwaukee and Chicago

The Milwaukee cattle and calves market shows steady to firm prices across steers heifers cows and bulls with hogs largely steady. calves and veal range 16 to 35 dollars with varying grades. Chicago live poultry pork and grain quotes follow, with hogs and cattle prices noted and market hours listed by Swift & Company in Winona Minnesota.

Milwaukee Kwno Winona South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn USDA

4 H'ers Hold 3 Holiday Bake Sales

Caledonia Houston County 4 H bake sales set for Wednesday December 29. Caledonia IGA 10 a m coordinator Linda Leary. Houston Coast to Coast Store 10 a m coordinator Mary Schultz. Spring Grove Quinnell Store afternoon sale coordinator Lois Blegen. Proceeds fund county to county 4 H exchange program.

Caledonia Minn Houston County Diane Treangen IGA Linda Leary Houston Mary Schultz Quinnell Spring Grove Lois Blegen

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