Pesticides Hot Subject At Meeting
Madison AP report covers Farm and Home Week opening at the University of Wisconsin with focus on pesticides and their impact. Session themes include Chemical controversy and a hoped visit from Rachel Carson author of Silent Spring, though she could not attend. Speakers include UW President Fred Harrington and regional experts on agriculture and science.
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Rachel Karlson
New England
Madison
Wisconsin
Ahlgren
Fred Harrington
The
University
Frank P. Zeidler
State Department of Resource Development
Milwaukee
Milo Swanton
Wisconsin Council of Agriculture
Ira Baldwin
L. J. Stiles
UW School of Education
Third District Demos To Caucus
Third District Democrats will meet in the Stoddard Hotel Monday evening according to Al Winter district chairman Prairie du Chien The caucus will be preceded by a dutch treat dinner at 6 30 p m Winter said in the caucus call we must organize to present our candidates and issues in the 1964 election Plans for the district and state conventions a membership drive and fund raising activities will be discussed
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Stoddard
al Winter
Prairie du Chien
Winter
TV Hearing March 14 Rescheduled in Washington DC
The hearing in Washington DC on proposals for educational television and a second commercial channel for La Crosse by Mississippi Valley Microwave Co. has been moved to March 14 from March 18. Supt. of Schools John A. Bjorge announced the rescheduling and did not provide a reason.
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Washington, D.C
la Crosse
Mississippi Valley Microwave Co
Supt. of
John A. Bjorge
Local storage items listed at 817 St. Cloud
Local listing notes items including a kitchen cabinet steel cabinet two or three shelf wood cupboard a rubbish burner and miscellaneous objects at 817 St. Cloud.
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St. Cloud
Pilot Dies At Controls In Passenger Landings
Cheyenne Wyoming AP reports pilot Edgar R. Van Keuren 56 Rapid City SD died at the controls of a single engine plane as Lester Peterson 38 assisted passengers Lester Lam and John Pawlack to land the craft safely. The landing occurred at a missile site 45 miles northeast of Cheyenne with the plane touching down at 132 mph. The craft bounced, a tire blew, but the plane did not overturn. Peterson credited with steering the craft and following instructions while flight instructor Lou Domenico supervised from the control tower.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Lester Peterson
American Bridge Co
Lou Domenico
Edgar R. van Keuren
Rapid City
Here
Peterson
Lester Lam
John Pawlack
Arctic cold grips Midwest and East with record lows
Subzero readings spread from the Midwest to the East as fresh arctic air pushes south from the northern plains. Deaths by weather rise to 180 nationwide with 21 in New York State from snow related incidents. Philadelphia hits 5 below, Pittsburgh at -10, Columbus -13 but rising, NYC at 11. Shipping on the upper Mississippi remains stalled by a 13 year ice jam above Cairo while the Missouri remains blocked above St. Louis.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Plains
Rockies
Montana
North Dakota
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
New York State
Midwest
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Mercury
Columbus
New York City
Michigan
Pellston
Detroit
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Texas Panhandle
Mississippi River
Cairo
Ill
Missouri River
St. Louis
Kansas City
Torches Draw Fire Warning in La Crescent
La Crescent Minnesota two fires prompted a warning from Fire Chief Donald Loechler about using torches to thaw frozen water pipes. At 9:45 a.m. the Boyer residence at 322 Shore Acres saw a torch ignite a garage wall as neighbors helped extinguish the blaze with slight garage damage. At 10:40 a.m. Wilbur Hicok's home at 162 3rd St. N. owned by Carl Baur experienced a torch ignition in the basement, causing minor fire and smoke damage to a bedroom and bathroom.
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LA Crescent
Minn
Donald Loechler
Boyer
Shore Acres
Loechler
Skating Schedule for City Rinks and Lagoon
All rinks and the Lagoon are open for skating Tuesday night. City rinks close at 9 p.m. and the Lagoon at 9:30 p.m.
Noon Stock Quotations and Livestock Summary
Noon quotations show Allis-Chalmers at 17 and U.S. Steel near 47, with Dow Jones Industrials around 682.98. Commodities list March Wheat 212 1 2 and soybeans 273, plus various mutual funds and stocks. The Winona Livestock report notes hogs steady and cattle prices weak to lower, with calves and hogs detailed by weight and grade. Chicago markets cover butter eggs wheat soybeans corn and potatoes with price ranges and supply notes. Local notices include a gas leak and a short wiring incident at 911 Market St.
Births in Wisconsin and Illinois Hospitals Include Several New Arrivals
St Francis Hospital reports Jan 25 births for the Marks and Simmerfield families in Houston Minnesota and Bangor respectively. Jan 25 sees a son for James C Scott and Sharon Amann at 911 Wood St. Onalaska. Jan 28 a son born to Gerald J Kaemmer and Mary Conway at 301 Locust St. In Kenosha St Catherine's Hospital records Jan 24 a son Bruce John to G Thomas Clark and spouse. Rockford Jan 25 greets Dawn Renee for Donald and Nancy Blum.
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Raymond R. Marks
Houston
Minn
Sharon M. Amann
Arthur D. Simmerfield
Bangor
Mavis A. Schaller
James C. Scott
Wood St
Carol M. Hendrickson
Julius C. Zander Jr
West Ave. S
Mary M. Crogan
Elmer M. Isbell
S. 7Th St
Emma E. Johnson
Gerald J. Kaemmer
Locust St
Onalaska
Mary E. Conway
Grandview Hospital
St. Catherine's Hospital
Bruce John
G. Thomas Clark
30Th Ave
Kenosha
Shirley Lawrence
la Crosse
Rockford, Ill
Dawn Renee
Donald Blum
Rockford
Nancy Hagen
Black River Falls
Wis
Blum
Neillsville
Ticket Demand Heats Up For Levenson Talk In La Crosse
The Greater La Crosse Chamber of Commerce called ticket demand for Sam Levenson’s February 26 appearance at its 95th annual meeting “overwhelming.” About 606 of 1,100 dinner seats were reserved by Tuesday morning, with 500 more expected. Members must confirm by February 5. outside reservations will be filled as space allows.
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la Crosse
Sam Levenson
Greater la Crosse
Chamber
Records from Municipal Court in Viroqua Wisconsin
Mid-Continent Freight Lines of Minneapolis charged with transporting explosives without placards. Douglas Olson of Viroqua fined $15 for failing to stop at a stop sign. Randall Koula of Stoddard fined $35 for speeding. Robert Strangstalen of La Crosse fined $14.50 for illegal parking.
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Mid-Continent Freight Lines, Inc
Minneapolis
Cashton man pleads guilty in transistor radio theft case
Olaf Christianson of Cashton pleaded guilty to stealing a transistor radio from Herbart Davidini in Cashton. The case was continued to February 25. Christianson was released on a $200 bond.
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Olaf Christianson
Cashton
Herbart Davidini
Christianson
Sparta stop sign violation case in Kent Olson matter
Sparta Wisconsin Kent Olson of Sparta involved in a stop sign violation case with a $5 liability noted.
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Kent Olson
Sparta
Chimney Fire Extinguished at Bue Tavern
On January 26 at 1 25 a.m. firefighters extinguished a chimney fire at the Bue Tavern in Black River Falls. Estimated damage was 40 dollars.
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Black River Falls
France blocks British bid for European membership
French leader De Gaulle remains firm on conditions for Britain to join the Common Market, prompting U S pressure as diplomats seek to keep the British application alive. Spaak and Luns warn European spirit hurt while de Murville meets with West Germany as ratification hurdles loom.
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Kennedy
Washington
Europe
Common Market Commission
Britain
Spaak
Joseph Luns
Theo Lefevre
France
Maurice Couve de Murville
Girl Hurt In Crash Near Kane and Moore Streets
An eight year old La Crosse girl was taken to Lutheran Hospital after a two car collision at Kane and Moore Streets. Diane Thompson of 2325 Kane Street was thrown from the passenger car and suffered facial cuts and a bloody nose. She rode with Connie J. Esterle of 1105 Cunningham Street. The other car was driven by David E. Landing of 2006 Avon Street.
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la Crosse
Lutheran Hospital
Kane and
Moore Streets
Diane Thompson
Kane St
Diane
Connie J. Esterle
Cunningham St
David E. Landing
Avon St
Lawyer Advises Couple About Root Destroyer Ad
An intelligent couple named Sawyer seek legal wisdom then hear an ad praising ROOT DESTROYER by BOYER. The product claims to clear plugged sewer lines by removing roots, rags, paper and grease with quick results, offered by DOERRE HARDWARE at 302 Pearl St La Crosse Wis.
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Sawyer
Boyer
Doerre Hardware
Pearl St. la Crosse, Wis
Hoffa accuses Kennedy of pressuring Teamsters bonds
James R. Hoffa charges that Attorney General Robert Kennedy pressured bonding firms to refuse Teamsters officers bonds under the Landrum-Griffin act. He claimed firms handling the bonds were told to drop the work, a claim met with noncomment from Justice and Labor officials on Cronkite’s CBS interview.
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New York
Bob Kennedy
James R. Hoffa
U.S
Teamsters
Landrum-Griffin
Treasury Department
Washington
Justice and Labor Departments
Hoffa
CBS
Walter Cronkite
Labor Department
Bonds
State cannot buy rail line, Thompson rules
Madison Atty. Gen. George Thompson ruled that Wisconsin constitution forbids the state from purchasing and operating the abandoned North Shore Railway. He said the state may acquire the line's right of way for public use not conflicting with constitutional provisions. Acquisition with intent to operate would violate the constitution. Reynolds directed state agencies to study alternatives.
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Madison
George Thompson
Wisconsin
North Shore
Thompson
John W. Reynolds
Reynolds
State Highway Commission
Department of Resource Development
Burglars Sentenced in Milwaukee Loot Case
PORTAGE AP Bradley Miller and Lawrence Harris both of Milwaukee pleaded guilty Monday to 33 counts of burglary and were sentenced to five year concurrent terms by Columbia County Judge James M Daley. Authorities estimated loot totaled nearly $40,000.
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Portage (Ap
Bradley Miller
Lawrence Harris
Milwaukee
Columbia County
James M. Daley
Mrs Helen Gahagan Douglas Speaks on Latin America
Mrs Helen Gahagan Douglas visits La Crosse State College to discuss Latin America at Main Hall Tuesday at 8 p m. The lecture highlights U S relations and regional issues, drawing an audience at La Crosse.
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Helen Gahagan Douglas
Main Hall
la Crosse State College
Mother dies in blaze with 10 of 12 children
In Chandler Quebec a mother Fernande Dupuis 33 runs back into a burning home to save her 12 children. She perishes alongside 10 youngsters aged 2 months to 13 years while the father and two older children escape. An oil stove explosion sparked the fire near Gaspe Peninsula.
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Dupuis
Marie-Paulle
Fernande
Yves
Rosatta
Rossaire
Madeleine
Estelle
Helena
Fernand
Andreu
32nd's Strength May Be Increased
Rep. Melvin R. Laird said after a meeting with Defense Secretary McNamara there is a good chance the 32nd Division's strength will be increased to 65 percent The Wisconsin National Guard unit may also see a higher level The 32nd Division is praised as highly ready and past decisions to cut to 60 percent are criticized The House appropriations defense subcommittee will review the Wisconsin and Texas divisions called to active duty during the Berlin crisis
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
R-Wis
Robert McNamara
Wisconsin Guard
Ft. Lewis
Wash
House Appropriations Defense
Wisconsin
49Th Armored Division
Texas
Berlin
Shark Kills Actress Amid Australia Day Harbor Swim
Sydney actress Marcia Hathaway, 33, known for stage and TV work, was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming with fiancé Frederick Knight, 31, in three feet of water near a harbor during Australia Day celebrations aboard a 26 foot launch. The attack occurred Monday.
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Sydney
Australia
Marcia Hathaway
Frederick Knight
Miss Hathaway
Tobacco Market Report January 28 1963 Northern area figures
January 28 1963 tobacco market data shows totals for normal use stems and fillers at 8 721 bales with prices high 35 low 20 average 32 45. Straight strip and crop lots account for 4 332 bales with high 30 low 20 average 29 63. Stemming ends or fillers total 2 201 bales with high 18 low 10 average 14 37.
Grave discovery triggers police action in Kenosha
A grave was found around 5 p.m. prompting FBI agents and local officers to seal the scene. News crews were asked to clear the area as Kenosha officials including Chief Haukedahl Sheriff Chartier Mayor Hammond and County Board chairman Sophus Nelson rushed to the scene after earlier meetings in Madison with the governor about organized crime charges.
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FBI
Kenosha County
Madison
Haukedahl
Leland Chartier
Kenosha
Eugene Hammond
Sophus Nelson
Anti-Discrimination Clause Approved for Civic Center Funding
The Common Council agreed to include an anti-discrimination clause in the city's application for federal funds. The clause binds the city to Kennedy era order not to discriminate against any group as it seeks a feasibility survey for a civic center area.
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Common Council
John F. Kennedy
Council Action Monday
Civic Center
Fountain City Man Dies In Car Crash
Frank Schmidtknecht, 80, of Fountain City died when his car overturned on a steep hill and crashed into a tree on Highway 88, about seven miles northeast of Fountain City. Police report the Buffalo County accident occurred Monday, contributing to Wisconsin 1963 highway fatalities totaling 41, nine fewer than last year.
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Wisconsin
Buffalo County
Frank Schmidtknecht
Fountain City
Two Die and Three Hurt in Coon Rapids Crash
A head on collision between a car and a grain truck in Coon Rapids injured three others and killed two occupants, Anthony Farley 20 and Joseph LaPalme 18. Truck driver David Dittmer 22 was trapped. Michael Dale 18 and Kathleen Polski 19 were listed in poor to fair condition. A separate Duluth pedestrian death, Martin Peterson 50, occurred after being struck Monday night.
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Associated Press
Coon Rapids
Minneapolis
Duluth
Anthony Farley
Brooklyn Center
Joseph J. LaPalme
Fridley
Highway 10
East River Road
David Dittmer
Long Prairie
North Memorial Hospital
Robbinsdale
Michael Dale
Kathleen Polski
Dale
Miss Polski
Dittmer
Martin A. Peterson
Refer Resolution To Publish Salaries
The Common Council referred a resolution asking that the salaries of all city and La Crosse City District school employees be published at city expense to committee Monday night. Alderman Harold Lee of the 8th Ward introduced it. A similar measure was defeated before the 1963 budget decisions.
How Cigarette Ads Target Youth A Digest Exposé
A February Reader's Digest piece questions adults' indignation as 4500 youths ages 12 to 17 begin smoking daily and reveals the sales tactics behind cigarette advertising. It explains why ads push youth themes with athletes and young women and cites rising lung cancer deaths, urging readers to read Slow Death in the magazine.
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Reader's Digest
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Viroqua, Wis
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Viroqua
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