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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1961
Page
1
Riots flare as De Gaulle proposes peace with an independent Algeria. In Oran two Muslims and a French policeman die and European shops shut down. Bombs hit Constantine while Paris faces broadcast disruptions as tensions rise.
Myrtle O Bangsberg 71 of 1817 Market St died in a local hospital early Saturday. She taught English and journalism at Central High School in 1923 and 1924. Born December 4 1890 in La Crosse she held a BA from the University of Wisconsin and an MA from Columbia University.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the West would defend vital interests in West Berlin at whatever cost, stressing unity with a reshaped Western Europe and warning the Soviet side against dangerous illusions. He cited four holes the communists exploited in Laos Viet Nam Congo and Cuba, noting unfinished work remains.
A two week cold spell on the Ganges River plains of north India ends with unofficial reports placing about 600 deaths among the poor and malnourished. Temperatures near freezing contrast with summer highs around 110 degrees.
Robert L. T. Smith, 59, the first Black candidate in Mississippi since Reconstruction, launches a campaign urging registration and voting. He vows to push for education and income improvements to lift the state from the bottom.
Esley H. Sproat a 64 year old bachelor farmer from Ogalla Nebraska left his estate valued at 250 000 to 300 000 to the United States of America The will stated I am grateful to my country for the blessings of freedom and the opportunity to acquire hold and own property George Hastings executor said Sproat owned 36000 in government bonds six quarter sections of good wheat land and recently sold his cattle Neighbors found him dead in a coal heated unplumbed farmhouse with no electricity or running water
The U S Department of Agriculture will hold hearings in Chicago January 17 to 19 on amending the midwestern federal milk market orders to establish a common basic price formula. The Pure Milk Association says 12 000 to 13 000 members across Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan are involved. A uniform price structure based on the Wisconsin Minnesota manufacturing price series was requested by cooperative associations from 23 midwestern markets. The PMA notes the Wisconsin Minnesota series joined the Chicago No 41 formula on Sept 1. General manager A L McWilliams says the formula has raised producer returns by a few cents per hundredweight.
France and Tunisia wrapped up a second round of exploratory talks in Rome focusing on the future of the Bizerte naval base. Tunisian officials said discussions would resume in about a week, with Tunisia seeking French agreement in principle on eventual evacuation of the base following last summer's attempted seizure.
U S officials remain silent on a report into the death of Cuban worker Ruben Lopez at Guantanamo Bay. Navy investigators completed a month long inquiry but no charges were filed. Reports say two Marines were detained at Camp Lejeune, while Cuba demands justice.
Roy Flood, 69, of Black River Falls was killed about 3 10 p m Friday when his car collided with a Kilian Distributing Co beer truck two miles south of Hatfield. Passenger Paul Nordhus 26 was treated for abrasions and concussion. Driver Sheldon Lee 21 and his passenger were unhurt. Funeral arrangements pending. Jackson County reports seven traffic deaths this year with three in December.
Cloudy conditions with periods of light snow tonight and Sunday. Lows near 5 to 10 above, highs around 20. Monday turns colder with further snow flurries and lows near 0 to 5.
Katanga President Moise Tshombe convenes the Katanga National Assembly on January 3 to ratify or reject the Kitona pact with Congo Premier Cyrille Adoula. The largely rubber-stamp body is split between Tshombe allies and the Balubakat opposition, with UN protection possible for Balubakat deputies.
U S officials say Kennedy likely to authorize atmospheric nuclear tests within weeks. Pentagon forms joint task force with Army Navy Air Force and AEC to plan support and logistics for tests possibly from Christmas Island.
Madison Superior Court Judge Roy H. Proctor closed a 29 year term as Dennis W. Mullins, 67, stood before him charged with drunkenness. Proctor recalled Mullins appearing on his first day 29 years ago. Mullins confirmed the memory. Proctor suspended a 30 day sentence.
Europeans on both sides of the iron curtain planned a New Year celebration amid booming economies. Western Europe enjoyed booming wealth while East Berlin and Moscow hosted lavish parties. Prices varied from 14 to 20 dollars per couple in West Germany to similar levels in Paris and Vienna with large public events and private gatherings internationally.
Robert Howe 28 of 1515 Bainbridge St is held by the sheriff after a Friday afternoon shooting spree. Deputies were fired upon at the Howe residence and at the Walker home as Howe reportedly aimed a 22 caliber rifle. Windows and furnishings were damaged and nine girls were indoors at the time.
Paul M. Butler, 56, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, died after a heart attack at George Washington University Hospital. He had been hospitalized since December 5 for a severe cold and related complications, and had been practicing law in Washington since leaving the chair in 1960.
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