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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1973

Page

2

Kremlin Worries as Warm Winter Delights Russians

Moscow reports the warmest January in 23 years with mushrooms sprouting and children playing outside while the Kremlin fears snow may be late. Tass notes a dry, mild spell could hurt grain reserves and force imports if snow does not arrive. Pravda and weather experts cite unusual polar cyclone patterns as the cause.

Moscow Kremlin Russia Moskva Tass Pravda Communist Party Siberia Ukraine Leningrad Greenland European

Sleight Of Hand Show Highlights Drug Dangers

YPSILANTI Michigan 17 year old magician Jeff Wawrzaszek uses a 37 minute sleight of hand program to present drug abuse facts to fourth through seventh graders. He avoids scare tactics and says the show is a kickoff or wrap up to broader programs. Jeff works from a script with his father, emphasizes factual content over judgment, and demonstrates with magic effects to engage audiences while discussing cigarettes alcohol and heroin risks. He has performed for several thousand people since last spring and is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Ypsilanti, Mich Jeff Wawrzaszek Jeff Ypsilanti High School Frank Wawrzaszek Eastern Michigan University International Brotherhood of Magicians Washington International Platform Association

Notable White House reception recalled by Nixon

President Nixon recalled nearly missing a Truman era White House reception for the 80th Congress due to finances and a long dress for Pat. He said Pat bought the gown, noting this may be the only time they could enter that venue.

Washington Nixon Congress White House Harry S. Truman 80Th Congress Nixons Pat

Death notices from Tri-State region list multiple obituaries

Selma Gilbertson 64 of Waukon Iowa died in Pasadena California while visiting for the Parade of Roses. Harry Bennett 91 of Centerville Wisconsin died in Arcadia hospital. Cora Schonlau 85 of Houston Minnesota died in a local nursing home. Glen Donehower 88 of Galesville Wisconsin died in La Crosse hospital. Sarah Elaine Homuth 5 months died in Prairie du Chien Crawford County. Lena Mundstock 92 formerly Norwalk Wisconsin died in Madison.

Selma Gilbertson Waukon Iowa Pasadena Calif St. John’s Lutheran Church Martyn Hansing Oakland Cemetery Martin Chapel Allamakee County Carl Sanderson Marcus Gilbertson Curtis Waterloo Walter Spiegelhalter Dubuque Rudolph Larson Prairie DU Chien Sarah Elaine Homuth William Homuth Crawford County Douglas Rice St. John’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Matthew Robert Homuth Graham Smith Minneapolis Lena Mundstock Norwalk Wis Madison

Lucey names first woman to Wisconsin cabinet post

Gov. Patrick J. Lucey appoints Virginia B. Hart of Madison as secretary of regulation and licensing the first woman to a Wisconsin cabinet post. Hart brings economics credentials and prior work in labor education for the University of Hawaii and the AID in New Delhi.

Madison Wis Patrick J. Lucey Wisconsin Virginia B. Hart Hart George Greeley Virginia Hart University of Wisconsin University of Hawaii Agency For International Development New Delhi India Wisconsin Democratic Party

La Crosse Tribune Staff and Contact Information

The La Crosse Tribune lists publishers editors and managers including James E Burgess K O Blanchard Sanford Goltz Sanders Hook Wallace Hutzier Edward Keefe Lawrence Le Jeune Fred Ristow Kenneth Teachout John Vik and Richard Westerfield. Circulation and advertising contact details are provided with a delivery support line and weekly price for city carriers.

Sanford Goltz Sanders Hook Wallace Hutzier Edward Keefe Lawrence le Jeune Fred Ristow Kenneth Teachout John Vik Richard Westerfield the Tribune S. 4Th St la Crosse

Boss of the Year nominations open in La Crosse

Jaycees invite nominations for the 1973 Boss of the Year honoring community leaders and mentors. Nominees must be 18 to 36, with forms available from the La Crosse Jaycees or Allan Fukuda and due by noon Friday January 12. The banquet will be at New Villa on January 16. Last year’s winner was Harry Wiggert. Tools stolen from Machine Products Co, valued at 70 dollars, reported to police.

Tass Vechernaya la Crosse Jaycees Jaycee Allan Fukuda Ward Ave Harry Wiggert Wiggert Brothers la Crescent Osco Drug 5Th Ave. S la Crosse

Death Oswald Verket 77 Dies in Los Angeles

Oswald Verket 77 of Los Angeles California died in a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday January 2. Born July 16 1895 in La Crosse he is survived by his widow Gertrude a daughter Mrs Evan McLean of Glendale California two grandsons and three sisters Mrs Millie Borman of Manteca Mrs Oscar Dahl of Studio City and Mrs Alby Blystad of La Crosse. Services were held Friday at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills California.

Glen Donehower Galesville Wis la Crosse Hospital Smith Mortuary William Helwig Evergreen Cemetery Centerville Richmond Minn James Donehower Luella M. Gibson Oswald Verket Los Angeles Calif la Crosse Gertrude Evan Barbara) McLean Glendale Millie Borman Manteca Oscar Clara) Dahl Studio City Alby Helen) Blystad

End to Mandatory Church Attendance in Military

Secretary Melvin R. Laird ordered an end to compulsory religious services at military academies and commands. Voluntary worship remains possible, with no change to the importance of Divine Services. The decision follows the Supreme Court action upholding an appeals ruling that mandatory chapel attendance infringes the First Amendment.

Washington Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird Laird Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals West Point Annapolis Air Force Academy David L. Bazelon Pentagon Roger T. Kelley

Two Viroquans Arrested Here On Drug Counts

La Crosse police halted a Haltorp car for a traffic offense leading to marijuana possession charges. Larry A. Haltorp, 24, posted a $209 bond and was released for County Court. Dennis T. Haltorp, 21, remained jailed after failing to post bond on a city ordinance count. Michael D. Simonson, 23, released on a $55 bond for Municipal Court on open intoxicants in a vehicle.

Viroqua Brothers la Crosse Larry A. Haltorp N. Rust St Dennis T. Haltorp Michael D. Simonson Municpal Court

Three Chicago Firemen Die In Early Morning Blaze

Three firefighters were killed and 24 injured in a pre dawn blaze on Madison Street in Chicago Loop as a two story building roof collapsed. Two identified victims were Timothy Moran and Richard Kowalzyk. a third remained unnamed. The fire's cause was not immediately known and trapped firefighters were reported in debris.

Chicago Loop Timothy Moran Richard Kowalzyk Madison Street State Street

Questions On Bombing Gain Little Information

Washington AP reports that details of the year end North Vietnamese raids near Hanoi and Haiphong remain withheld to protect air crews. Pentagon cites Paris peace talks while denying disclosure and noting information could jeopardize negotiations.

Washington Hanoi Haiphong Pentagon Paris Melvin R. Laird Laird Jerry W. Friedheim

No-Fault Insurance Forum at La Crosse Library

A public forum on no fault insurance will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the La Crosse Public Library at 8th and Main Streets. Sponsored by the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin, forums are being conducted around the state. Diamonds Are Best The article notes diamonds cut drills grind and polish better than other materials.

la Crosse Public Library 8Th Main Streets Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin

Gundersen Takes Out Papers For La Crosse School Board

Carol Gundersen R 1 filed nomination papers Friday to seek another three year term on the La Crosse Area Public School District Board of Education. She was elected to the board in 1970 and is a Central High School and UW diploma holder.

Carol Gundersen la Crosse Area Shirley Tomalka Gundersen Central High School University of Wisconsin Congregational Nursery School

Pedestrian Struck by Car in Downtown La Crosse

Kenneth D. Bernhardt 21 of Tomah sustained leg bruises after being struck by a car driven by Ingeborg Tendero 43 as he crossed Cass Street near 4th Street. He was transported by police ambulance to Lutheran Hospital around 6 30 p m.

la Crosse Kenneth D. Bernhardt Tomah Lutheran Hospital Bernhardt Ingeborg Tendero Cass Street 4Th Street

Rail disaster near Tucson claims three railroad workers

Three Southern Pacific crewmen died when a freight train hit the back of another 20 miles northwest of Tucson Arizona. The collision damaged two locomotives destroyed a caboose and left 10 boxcars derailed. Investigators review warning signals as state officials press for preventive maintenance.

Tucson Ariz Southern Pacific Railroay Here Southern Pacific Arizona Ralph Coltrin Andy Anderson San Francisco Coltrin Arizona Corporation Commission

State Girl 3 Killed In Fire In Concord Wisconsin

Jefferson County coroner says Jennifer Stoltenburg died of carbon monoxide poisoning after a house fire in Concord that destroyed the home. Her father and another child were treated for burns. Ixonia volunteers fought the blaze for hours. two firefighters were injured.

Concord Wis Jennifer Stoltenburg Stanley Stoltenburg Jefferson County Ixonia Wisconsin Ewald Reichert Oconomowoc Hubert Bergman Kenneth Geszvain

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