Gunman Forces Officers To Help Marry Him In Sydney Hostage Case
In Sydney a gunman holding an 18 year old girl and her baby demands a high powered rifle and tear gas. Police surround the house as Allan, the bride’s uncle, and an Anglican priest attempt to reason with him. The hostage crisis follows the man’s break of a promise to surrender for marriage.
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Sydney
Australia
Mellish
Allan
Norman T
Beryl Muddle
Clyde Paton
Miss Muddle
Mr. Paton
New Left Denounced By Top U S Red
Gus Hall general secretary of the American Communist party denounces the new left as petty bourgeois radicalism and antiworking class, sugar coated by left phrases. He told about 300 delegates at the party convention and described a grassroots electoral revolt sweeping Johnson from the race. He noted Communists on major campuses amid student protests.
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New York
Gus Hall
American Communist Party
New Left
Communist Party
Hall
Earl Browder
Johnson
Lutheran Hospital Receives Federal Library Grant
Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse announces a $2,536 National Library of Medicine grant for a new slide projector medical texts periodicals and binding work. The grant, awarded by the U S Public Health Service, requires no matching funds and marks the second straight year of funding.
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la Crosse Lutheran Hospital
Stanley Sims
Sims
National Library of Medicine
U.S. Public Health Service
Lutheran Hospital
Ad Towing Plane Makes Emergency Street Landing
RACINE AP A light advertising banner tow plane carrying its message made an emergency landing on a street in a Milwaukee pilot Ara Arakelian 38 after engine failure. The plane was undamaged no cars nearby and authorities said it would be dismantled and removed by today.
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Racine
Ara Arakelian
Milwaukee
Weather roundup for Lacrosse and nearby regions
Fair weather dominates the Midwest with minimal temperature changes through Saturday. Wisconsin remains fair, Minnesota turns partly cloudy with a few thundershowers possible, and Iowa sees similar partly cloudy to thundershower risk. Sunrise and sunset times noted. livestock quotes indicate steady hog and cattle markets at Winona station.
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Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Three Drownings Mark July Fourth Weekend in Wisconsin
Three men and a boy drowned in Wisconsin waters during the first 24 hours of the extended Fourth of July weekend. Ernest Jahr, 61, of Verona, died when a Wisconsin River boat capsized near Prairie du Lac. Warren Hippert, 43, of Chippewa Falls, drowned in Lake Wissota after falling from a boat while working on an outboard motor. James Morevitz, 47, of Green Bay, was recovered from Green Bay waters off Door County after a boat with several people swamped. Louis Nunez, 8, of Chicago, was found in the Fox River near Silver Lake after he and two brothers fell in while playing on the bank.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Ernest Jahr
Verona
Prairie du Lac
Warren L. Hippert
Chippewa Falls
Lake Wissota
Green Bay
James Morevitz
Door County
Chicago
Louis Nunez
Fox River
Silver Lake
Holiday Traffic Deaths Pass 200 Mark
The Independence Day weekend saw 216 traffic fatalities by mid day on the second day, with an estimated 700 to 800 more deaths likely over the four day period. Drownings and boating mishaps added to the toll, including a boat overturned near Lake Easy Florida with seven children and an adult drowned.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Tide of Vietnam actions across Da Nang and DMZ fronts
U S officials reported a major rocket cache near Dau Tieng within 10 miles of a large base attacked earlier. Cooks clerks and drivers helped repel commandos in a 24 hour defense. Other caches east of Saigon contained 122mm and Chinese 107mm rockets. Marines suffered four killed and 13 wounded during a 40 minute clash near Khe Sanh as troops withdrew. Twenty two enemy troops were claimed killed on the DMZ east of Gio Linh and a helicopter was shot down near the 101st Air Cavalry. Government losses stood at one dead and two wounded. Security alerts persisted in Saigon with Fourth of July celebrations muted at the U S Embassy.
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U.S
Dau Teng
Saigon
Marine
Khe Sanh
Local Marriage Licenses Listed For July in La Crosse Area
Robert L. Clarkin and Betty J. Clarkin of Onalaska plan to wed July 6 in La Crosse. Terry R. Vinson of Onalaska and Jody A. Houlihan of Kane Street intend marriage. David B. Storede and Joyce A. Micek of La Crosse to wed July 13. Paul Anthony Hefti and Karen L. Mullane of La Crosse to wed July 13. Verne Chase of Kendall and Joyce Parrish of Glendale to wed. George Christiansen and Hazel Rose, Town of Lincoln, to wed July 3.
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Robert L. Clarkin
Main St
Betty J. Clarkin
S Ave. N
Onalaska
la Crosse
Terry R. Vinson
Pierce St
Jody A. Houlihan
Kane St
David B. Storede
S. 9Th’ St
Joyce A. Micek
S. 7Th St
Paul Anthony Hefti
S. 14Th St
Karen L. Mullane
Court
la Verne
Wildcat Strike Fails To Halt Chicago Travel
CTA reports lighter passenger loads and improved service during a wildcat strike as thousands enjoy a four day Independence Day weekend. Officials note about 75 percent service with drivers reluctant to work and union leaders delaying action until the strike ends.
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Chicago
Chicago Transit Authority
CTA
Police Ambulance Transfer After Illness
On July 4 at 9 24 p.m Nellie Nelson age 78 was moved from County Hospital to St Francis Hospital due to illness.
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Nellie Nelson
County Hospital
St. Francis Hospital
Two Minnesotans Die In Independence Weekend Crashes
The holiday weekend toll rose to 431 for the year with two fatal crashes. Sleepy Eye resident Ronald Reede, 20, died when his car left the road and hit a tree. Passenger Joseph Milbrodt was hospitalized in fair condition. Arnold A. Miller of Cottage Grove died after a collision at county roads 21 and 78 in Washington County. The other driver, Donald Nicoll of Hastings, was hospitalized.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Ronald Reede
Sleepy Eye
Reede
Joseph Milbrodt
Man Wins Judgment In La Crosse Traffic Crash Case
La Crosse County Small Claims Court awards Joseph Lord damages 122.57 and costs 27.90 from Glen Chalsma after a 1966 collision at Clinton and Charles Streets. Judge Leonard F. Roraff ruled Larry E. Chalsma negligent for attempting to pass as Lord turned left.
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la Crosse
la Crosse County
Small ‘Claims Court
Leonard F. Roraff
Joseph Lord
North St
Glen
Larry E. Chalsma
Clinton and
Charles Streets
Chaisma
Lord
Witnesses Pack Milwaukee Stadium for Opening Session
A crowd of 21 124 Jehovahs Witnesses filled Milwaukee County Stadium for the opening session of a four day regional assembly. Brooklyn resident A C Koelliker welcomed attendees from four states and spoke on the kingdom bringing life changes and hope beyond the old system. A cafeteria plans to serve 50 000 meals during the event running through Sunday.
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Milwaukee
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Milwaukee County Stadium
A. C. Koelliker
Brooklyn
N.Y
County Stadium
Milwaukee Zoo Nears Millionth Visitor as Attendance Climbs
Milwaukee County Zoo saw 23 500 visitors on Thursday boosting total near one million. Zoo director George Speidel noted rain initially hindered reaching the milestone but warmer weather spurred a rapid turnout. Gates closed with attendance 13 000 short of a million.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Zoo
George Speidel
Zoo
Speidel
Cattle and hog market figures from South St. Paul yard
USDA reported cattle numbers with 1,100 head of calves and 200 slaughter stock. Slaughter steers ranged 28.25 for 1150 lb, 27.00-28.00 for 950-1200 lb, cows 17.00-19.50, bulls 22.00-24.00, centers 33.00-38.00, calves 24.00-26.00. Hogs 2,500 head with barrows and gilts 23.50-23.50, sows 25-50 higher, feeders scarce 21.00-21.50, boars steady.
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Winona
South ST. Paul, Minn
USDA
Prisoner aboard airliner attempts hijack during flight
John Hamilton Morris, a 48 year old prisoner being flown from Leavenworth to San Francisco, slipped from guards to threaten the Trans World Airlines 727. He claimed dynamite in a bag and guns with accomplices and directed the plane toward Hermosillo before being subdued at McCarran Field. The incident delayed the flight by about an hour and Morris faced possible federal hijacking charges.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Trans World Airlines
John Hamilton Morris
Hermosillo
Mexico
Los Angeles
C. P. Barron
Morris
U.S
Barron
Nevada
McCarran Field
Clark County
San Francisco
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Leavenworth
Kan
TWA
Morals Case Hearing Set for One of Four Youths
A La Crosse County Court preliminary examination is set for one of four youths tied to a June 29 incident involving a 15 year old girl at a French Island home. Dale Olson and David LeFebre seek or receive continuances. Laira Schmidt and Steven Haugen seek counsel. All released without bond pending further proceedings.
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la Crosse County
Dale O. Olson
Usher St
Alex Cameron
David L. LeFebre
Caroline St
Alan Cole
Cole
Leonard F. Roraff
Laira S. Schmidt
Steven M. Haugen
Youth killed in Bettendorf truck accident
A 19 year old La Crosse youth, David Larson, was killed when he and a companion were blown off a truck hauling cartons to Bettendorf dump. His companion was injured. Larson had moved from La Crosse eight years ago and was the son of Arthur and Mrs. Larson. Services were planned for Bettendorf.
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la Crosse
Bettendorf
Iowa
David Larson
Arthur Larson
Bettendorf Park
Larson
Larsons
Trane Co
Kennard Buick
Randy
Howard Mettler
Satchmo Celebrates His 68th Birthday
Louis Armstrong marked his 68th birthday in London with a 9 luncheon hosted by Beaverbrook newspapers. He led his all stars in a medley featuring Hello Dolly Wonderful World and Sleepy Time Down South and said his life has revolved around music while expressing joy.
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London
Louis Armstrong
Satchmo
Britain
Beaverbrook
Dolly
Armstrong
Shots Fire at Sirhan's Brother in Moscow Report
A Soviet agency report states a device on a highway near a satellite center was fired at. Police say lack of evidence hinders their investigation of the Sirhan case and the Kennedy murder, with Tass noting the incident involving Sirhan's brother.
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Moscow
Pasadena
Calif
Union
Cosmos
Sputnik
Saidallah Bisharamally
Tass
Robert F. Kennedy
Traffic Toll Rises as Wisconsin Sees Fatal Highway Crashes
The report lists multiple fatalities from Wisconsin road crashes over a few days, including Lawrence Seago in a semi incident near Galesville, George David Jr. near Wausau, Steven Post in Madison, Sylvia Marinconi in Norway Michigan, Jimmy Vogt near Ellsworth, James Eith in Dane County, Thomas Danne near Sheboygan Falls, Richard Fredrick on Washington Island, and Rodney Erickson south of Superior. Michael Mattson injured in the same incident.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
George W. David Jr
Wausau
U.S. Highway 51
Jimmy Dale Vogt
Vinton
Iowa
Ellsworth
James Eith
Verona
Dane
Oostburg
Thomas G. Danne
Sheboygan Falls
Richard J. Fredrick
Escanaba
Mich
Washington Island
Door County
Richard Fredrick
Ft. Sheridan
Ill
Rodney R. Erickson
South Range
Douglas County
Superior
Michael Mattson
Hoses Stolen From Luther's Shell Service
La Crosse police investigated thefts including two 39 foot hoses from Luther's Shell Service at 25th and La Crosse Streets valued at 30 dollars. Other reports: David Anderson said his 15 dollar watch was taken from the North Side pool and Adolph Mrachek reported a 5 dollar purse and 6 dollars in cash stolen from behind a counter at Herberger's.
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Luther’s
Shell Service
la Crosse
David Anderson
9Th St
Adolph Mrachek
Robinsdale Ave
Herberger’s
Nixon 39 Votes From Nomination At Republican Convention
Rep. Melvin R. Laird said Nixon is about 39 votes short for a first ballot GOP nomination and will peak in September and October. The article notes campaign pauses for Fourth of July, Rockefeller golfing in Hawaii, McCarthy courting farm voters in Iowa, and Humphrey's Philadelphia Independence Hall speech amid antiwar protests.
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Washington
House Republican Conference
Richard M. Nixon
Melvin R. Laird
Wisconsin
Nixon
Dick Nixon
Ieader
Laird
ABC Radio
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Eugene J. McCarthy
Iowa
Hubert H. Humphrey
Phila
Humphrey
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
America
Waver
NFC
Minn
Pamela
Catherine
Hubert Humphrey III
Nasser Presses for Break in Mideast Deadlock in Moscow
In Moscow President Nasser held talks with Soviet leaders as Tass reported a frank exchange of opinions and a cordial opening. Egypt offered to take back UN peacekeepers, boosting military spending while pledging sacrifices for Arab lands. Nasser may extend his stay and seek more Russian arms and aid.
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Moscow
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Middle East
Tass
Kremlin
Nasser
Soviet Union
United Nations
U.N
Sinai Peninsula
East Bank
Suez Canal
Death notice for Mary Louise with family details
Death notice lists Mary Louise and her daughter Andrea Mary born May 5. Siblings Donald of Beloit Ove Jr. of Spring Grove and two sisters Mrs. Lowell McMillen Excelsior Minn and Mrs. Joseph Fischer Rochester. Services at 2 p.m. Monday Trinity Lutheran Church Spring Grove Rev Rolf Hanson officiating burial in church cemetery. Friends may call Engell-Roble Funeral Home Sunday and at church Monday 1 to 2 p.m.
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Mary Louise
Andrea Mary
Donald
Beloit
Ove Jr
Spring Grove
Lowell McMillen
Excelsior
Minn
Joseph Fischer
Rochester
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rolf Hanson
Engell-Roble
Baseball radio schedules twin sox and Cubs pirates
Radio highlights list schedules for Friday and Saturday games. WKBH carries Minnesota Twins versus Boston Red Sox at 6 15 p m Friday and 3 10 p m Saturday. WKTY offers a doubleheader at 12 25 p m with Chicago Cubs against Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Boston Red Sox
Twins
Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
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