Lawmakers Mixed on Job Corps Closings Across Nation
Congress members reacted unevenly to the announced shutdown of 16 antipoverty Job Corps centers. Some lawmakers challenged the move or defended economy measures, while others supported closing centers to redeploy funds to older unemployed programs and medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Thelen JR
Washington
Harold T. Johnson
Dc-Calif
Trinity County
Calif
Sargent Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunity
Dave Martin
Rneb
OEO
Camp McCoy
Wis
Vernon W. Thomson
Rwis
McCoy Center
Sparta
Ruling Seen Hampering War on Crime Nationwide
Federal officials warn Supreme Court rulings curbing federal gambling and weapons laws will hinder crime fighting and risk undermining prosecutions. They cite the Fifth Amendment concern and note fewer cases will be prosecutable as tax and registration requirements are weakened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Henry E. Petersen
Justice Department
Justice
Treasury Departments
Petersen
Profiles of La Crosse professionals and officials
The article lists several local figures including dean of La Crosse State University College of Education, a union secretary treasurer, a Continental Clothing executive, a homemaker with economics training, a radiologist, and community volunteers. It notes their education, positions, and civic activities across La Crosse and surrounding areas.
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la Crosse State University College of Education
Bloomsburg
Continental Clothing
University of Wisconsin
Army
Continental
Murphy
la Crosse
Wellesley College
Massachusetts General Hospital
la Crosse Riding Club
Basketball radio highlights for Tuesday night
WKTY at 7 50 p m features LCU against Winona State College. WKBH at 7 50 p m broadcasts La Crescent versus Caledonia. WCOW Sparta at 7 45 p m covers Minnesota versus Wisconsin with Benny the Fan airing at 10 05 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WKTY
LCU
Winona State College
WKBH
la Crescent
Caledonia
Wcow-Fm
Sparta
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Benny the Fan
Egg Price Reports Altered by Madison Officials
The familiar Madison based price reports are being changed this week. The new format omits at farm prices and emphasizes prices paid by retailers on delivery. Egg producers and distributors suggested the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Five more files for La Crosse County Board deadline near
Five more candidates filed for county supervisor posts in La Crosse adding primaries in districts 6 8 23 25 29. New filings include Walderbach in district 25 Fitzl in district 29 Fonstad and Bertelson in district 23 and Roy Miller in district 8. Incumbents Christopherson Bush Zlaticky Casberg and others noted. Primary requires three or more candidates. election set for April 2 with filings closed Tuesday at 5 p.m.
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la Crosse
Esther Domke
David C. Walderbach
Bainbridge St
Campbell
Elmer Fitzl
Rockland
Burns
Idius Fonstad
Holmen
Knute Bertelson
Holland
Roy Miller
S. 19Th St
Walderbach
David Zlaticky
Robert A. Schultz
Fonstad
Bertelson
Ernest W. Craig
Kendall Casberg
Fitz
W. L. Christopherson
Miller
William Bush
Dr Hamilton Bolstad De Soto 83 Dies
Dr. Hamilton Bolstad, 83, of De Soto died Monday in a La Crosse hospital. Services Thursday at Beier Funeral Home Viroqua with burial in Viroqua Cemetery. Born February 17 1884 near Viroqua he married Hettie Rusk and practiced medicine in Boyden Iowa before moving to De Soto in 1936. He was honored in 1953 for 50 years of service and held memberships in several medical and fraternal organizations. Surviving are a son a sister and four grandchildren.
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DE Soto
Wis
Hamilton Bolstad
la Crosse
Beier
Viroqua
James Bell
Hettie Rusk
University of Iowa Medical School
Boyden
Iowa
Bolstad
State Medical Society
Burlington Railroad
American Railway Surgeons
American Medical Association
Vernon County
Wisconsin Medical Societies
25 La Crosse Firemen To Take Course In Supervision
Twenty five La Crosse Fire Department officers will begin a six week course in administration and supervision at Coleman Technical Institute. Capt James Sciborski said six two hour sessions will run on Mondays or Tuesdays starting at 130 pm during off duty time. The group ranges from lieutenant to chief and instructor John Eppley of Madison will lead the human relations focused program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Fire Department
Coleman Technical Institute
James Sciborski
Sciborski
John Eppley
Madison
Pork Show Attracts Foreign Exhibitors In Madison
The Wisconsin College of Agriculture announced 30 farmers from 17 counties will exhibit animals at the 18th Blue Ribbon Pork Show in Madison on February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Lenses Stolen From Wisconsin Patrol Car
A Wisconsin State Patrol squad car left at Bion's Mobil Oil on 19th and Jackson Streets was reported missing two lenses Monday night. A witness saw two boys and chased them, but they escaped. The lenses are valued at $10.
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Wisconsin
Bion
Mobil Oil
19Th
Jackson Streets
Firemen to Elect Officers in La Crescent Meeting
La Crescent Minnesota the volunteer fire department will elect officers at its annual meeting at 8 p m Tuesday in the Commodore hotel the board of directors of the relief association will also meet at the same time and place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crescent
Minn
City Plan Commission Backs 15th Street Closing
The commission recommended closing 15th Street between Pine and Vine to define a green campus area for La Crosse State University. The street carries about 400 cars daily, far less than nearby 16th Street traffic. A public hearing on 28th Street closing and other items is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall.
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City Plan Commission
15Th Street
Pine
Vine
la Crosse State University
Donavan Riley
LCU
16Th Street
Cass
King
Main
State
Riley
Commission
Warren Loveland
Common Council
la Crosse Telephone Corp
28Th Street
Glendale
Lincoln Avenues
Council Highways Committee
City Hall
Evidence Emerges of Buried Convicts at Cummins Prison Site
Prisoner Reuben Johnson, 59, identified a graveyard near Cummins Prison where at least several dozen bodies are buried. He recalled helping bury a convict named Jake on December 24, 1947, and said superintendents knew of the site. Johnson linked the area to prior killings and noted another burial field about three miles away.
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Johnson
Cummins
O. E. Bishop
Murton
Dan D. Stephens
Bishop
Winona Man Hurt In Car Truck Crash
A Winona man William H. Hossick age 50 was hospitalized in La Crosse after his car rear ended a Burns Town truck driven by Alfred W. Schroeder 79 near Bangor at the Highway 16 and 162 intersection. Police report says Hossick was passing two vehicles as the truck turned left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Hossick
Highway 16
162
Strikes Authorized At Can Companies In Milwaukee
Two steelworker locals voted to authorize their international officers to call strikes at Continental and American Can plants in Milwaukee. About 2,050 workers are involved as nationwide contracts expire at midnight Wednesday. Negotiations continue in New York with demands for a two year pact including 70 cents an hour in wage and fringe benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Steelworkers
New York
Knife Wound In Arm Report From La Crosse Man
A French Island man Ray Glantz 1602 N Bainbridge St was treated for a three inch knife wound on his left forearm after an altercation at home with his wife Peggy. No charges were filed. Glantz drove to Lutheran Hospital at 525 PM for treatment and authorities notified police and the sheriff.
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la Crosse
la Crosse County
Richard Baker
Ray Glantz
Bainbridge St
Peggy
Glantz
Lutheran Hospital
Records County Court La Crosse Reports Configurations
Records from La Crosse County Court list probation revocation sentencing for Roger A. Hagen 19 of 1314 Mississippi Street on theft burglary and forgery with a Jan 31 continuation. Also notes Becker 55 of California Minnesota DUI dismissed. Continued disorderly conduct case for Robert A Carruthers 26 of 518 Gould Street to Feb 26. released without bond. Police ambulance runs report multiple transfers to St Francis and Lutheran hospitals. Fire department responses include electric stove oven and burned light ballast at local businesses and homes. County city illness transports include Yahr Lang Drug Co Kathy Anderson 22 La Crescent to Grandview and Helen Jones 56 Avon Street to Lutheran Hospital.
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Roger A. Hagen
Mississippi St
Fredrick Becker
Caledonia
Minn
Robert A. Carruthers
Gould St
Helmer Snuggerud
Hillview
St. Francis Hospital
Cecelia Goetzman
St. Joseph Home
Rossie Day
Mulder
Lutheran Hospital
la Crosse
Donald Poellinger
Zeisler
Yahr- Lang Drug Co
Kathy Anderson
la Crescent
Grandview Hospital
Helen Jones
Avon St
Albert Goebel
S. 3Rd St
Tet truce canceled as Vietcong assault escalates in central Vietnam
The Tet cease-fire is aborted by Hanoi, with Thieu canceling the truce while U S bombing of North Vietnam continues until Tuesday. Viet Cong forces strike Da Nang and seven provincial capitals shocking defenders. U S air fields suffer losses and casualties rise on both sides. Over 250 Viet Cong reported killed and civilian casualties mount.
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U.S
North Vietnamese Panhandle
North Vietnam
Lower
Panhandle
da Nang
South Vietnam
Saigon
U.S. Marine
Cam Ranh Bay
Johnson
Vietnam
Dong Ba Thin
Judge Nears Decision on Ward Credit Insurance Plan
In Ramsey County District Court Judge John W. Graff heard arguments over Montgomery Ward’s plan to add credit life and disability insurance charges to monthly statements. State AG Douglas Head seeks a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction, arguing the plan is an improper form of unrequested merchandise. Ward’s 6 million nationwide charge customers include 250,000 in Minnesota. the plan already accepted in 29 states and does not affect cash buyers.
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ST. Paul
Montgomery Ward
John W. Graff
Ramsey County District Court
Wards
Atty
Douglas Head
Montgomery Ward & Co
Credit Life
Head
State Supreme Court
Minnesota
Parking ordinance sparked business owner concerns in La Crosse
Downtown La Crosse faces a proposed off street parking requirement that would force property owners to add spaces or pay into a Parking Utility when expanding. Hoeschler Realty cited high costs at Man-Lay Gardens, while industry voices warned the measure would hinder growth and industrial relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Hoeschler
Hoeschler Realty Co
Roy Uelner Jr
Allis-Chalmers
Commission
Manufacturers
Chamber
Uelner
Seaway Pioneer Die. Dondero Former U S Representative
Former U S Rep George A Dondero Republican Michigan who authored the House bill creating the Saint Lawrence Seaway died at his home in Detroit Monday AP report notes his pivotal role in the seaway project and his death. The obituary blends with market briefs from Chicago on butter grains soybeans and poultry prices and shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U.S
George A. Dondero
R-Mich
St. Lawrence Seaway
Automobile Looted From Gerald Vangsness’s Car
Gerald Vangsness of 425 North 8th Street reported to La Crosse police that a dash clock windbreaker jacket and a plastic raincoat were stolen from his car during the night valued at 23 dollars.
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Gerald Vangsness
N. 8Th St
la Crosse
Tobacco market report for Northern area bales
Stemming all uses 11 959 bales with high 37 low 30 average 36 90c. Stemming ends or fillers 1 874 bales with high 26 low 20 average 23 80c.
LBJ Budget Sparks Call for Spending Cuts Before Tax Hike
President Johnson asks for a $186.1 billion budget with an $8 billion deficit, triggering congressional warnings to slash spending before the 10 percent income tax surcharge. House and Senate leaders push for restraint while authorizing a $10.4 billion net increase and targeting programs like foreign aid, OEO, and Vietnam war costs.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
House
Congress
Gerald R. Ford
Wilbur D. Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Arkansas
Mills
Pollution meeting opens in Chicago with Midwest attendees
Wisconsin Attorney General Bronson La Follette confirmed participation in the Lake Michigan pollution enforcement conference opening Wednesday in Chicago. Delegations from Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana will attend. The event forecasts cross state cooperation on pollution controls along the lakefront.
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Madison
Bronson C. la Follette
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
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la Crosse Tribune
Red Willy County
Neb
Hastings Keith
R-Mass
Martin
Rodman
New Bedford
Mass
Stephen M. Aug
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury Department
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit
Dr. Bolstad
County Court
Ward Credit Insurance
Lynden Gjerde
G. Heileman Brewing Co
Machine Products Co
Alex Skover
Wallace Morris
Universal Oil Products
la Crosse Rubber Mills
Frederick Funk
Frank Grover
la Crosse Housing Authority
Allan Schilling
Schilling Paper Co
Mercantile Exchange
Esss
Chicago Grain
USDA
Minnesota-North Dakota
Red River Valley
Chicago Poultry Chicago
LBJ
By Edmond Lebreton
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
Mahon
Frank T. Bow
Ohio
State Department
Winona Livestock Swift & Company
South ST. Paul Livestock
South ST. Paul, Minn
By Shearson, Hammill & CO
New York Stock Exchange
Allied Stores
American Can
American Motors
Amer. Tel. & Tel
Anaconda
Anchor Coupling
Burlington
Chrysler
Consolidated Foods
DuPont Eastman Kodak
Ford
General Aniline
General Electric
General Motors
General Telephone
A Goodrich
Rent Northern Ry
Northwest Bancorp
Olin Mathieson
Pepsico
Rexall Drug
Ryder Systems
Scott Paper
Sears Roebuck
Sperry Rand
Standard Oil
N.J. Standard Oil
Ind
Swift
Texaco
Trane Co
U.S. Steel
Universal Oil
Westinghouse Electric
White Motors
Woolworth
Dow Jones
Hamilton Mfg
Howell Instrum
Lincoln Nat. Life
McQuay, Inc
Nekoosa
Gryodyne
Rockwell Mfg
Sinclair Oil
Royal Dutch NY
Rust Craft
Wallace Bus
Warner
Werner Trans
Western Power
Wis, Power & L
la Crosse Cooler
la Crosse Tele
Bid Pyroil Co., Inc
Mutual Funds
Boston Fund
Chem. Fund
Eaton & Howard Bal
Eaton & Howard
Fidelity Fund
Manhattan Fd
Mass. Inv
Natl
Investors Puritan Fund Witness
Wisconsin Fund
Eberstadt
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