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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1971

Page

2

Transcendental Meditation Touts Mind Inner Calm in La Crosse

Frank Mooney a 29 year old Eau Claire native told the Kiwanis Club in La Crosse that transcendental meditation TM directs attention to the mind within and can bring lasting satisfaction. He described TM as not a religion and outlined a 15 week course leading to personal practice and potential campus credit programs.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi la Crosse Frank Mooney Eau Claire Kiwanis Club la Crosse State University India United States Mooney Estes Park Colo Rockies Spain University of Wisconsin U.S the Beatles Mia Farrow

33 Burlington Cars Derail Near Cochrane

Thirty three Burlington Northern freight cars derailed near Cochrane Wisconsin at 4 30 a m injuring no one and blocking both tracks. A tanker carrying flammable material was among the derailed cars and authorities sealed the line. Repair crews were dispatched from Illinois and there was no immediate clearance time.

Cochrane Wis Burlington Northern Buffalo County Amtrak Burlington Northern Railway Illinois Alma

Family settles furnace suit for $19,000

A Holmen family reached an out of court settlement totaling 19000 in a lawsuit against former landlord Wausau Homes Inc Bryant furnace company and Northern States Power. The Nephews claimed carbon monoxide from a faulty gas furnace caused injuries after moving into a Cornforth Realty rental at 108 Irene Place La Crescent Minnesota on January 5 1969. Settlement allocations included 7600 from Cornforth and 3800 from each remaining defendant.

Holmen Wausau Homes, Inc Bryant Furnace Company Northern States Power Co Donald Ella Cora Louis Donald J George Harry Irene Place William Cornforth Cornforth Realty S. 2Nd St la Crescent Minn Cornforth

Disadvantaged Hiring Workshop Delayed In Wisconsin

A seminar for La Crosse and Richland Center businessmen on hiring disadvantaged workers has been postponed due to vacation conflicts. It is tentatively rescheduled for September and sponsored by the National Alliance of Businessmen, developed by the Madison Metro NAB training committee.

la Crosse Richland Center National Alliance of Businessmen Madison Metro NAB

Incidents Reported In City From July 6 to 7

Police log lists several St. Francis Hospital admissions from Lang Drive to Hickory Street and Liberty Street locations, including Jerome Nawrocki 34 bicycle accident, John Scherer 61 illness, Charles Hunnings 46 illness, and John Copus 23 overdose of medicine. All transported by squad car or ambulance.

Jerome Nawrocki Hickory St Onalaska St. Francis Hospital Lang Drive John Scherer Liberty St Charles Hunnings Avon St John Copus Badger St

South Pettibone Island housing report filed

The La Crosse Common Council Committee-of-the-Whole filed a report on South Pettibone Island housing conditions with no decision on lease renewals after April 1. Nineteen of 39 buildings have code violations, some multiple, per health officer George Baldwin. Alderman Ferdinand Sontag urged owners be allowed to correct violations. The Park Commissioners deferred action on codes. city is deciding lease renewals and whether enforcement is possible in the floodway referenced by City Atty. John K. Flanagan.

South Pettibone Island la Crosse South Pettibone George Baldwin Ferdinand Sontag 4Th Ward Board of Park Commissioners Common Council John K. Flanagan

Bottom-Ripped Vessel Clears Soo Locks for Montreal

The 440-foot Greek freighter Marie P. Lemos with a ripped bottom passed the Soo Locks after being lightened by removing 400 tons of bunker oil to the Canadian tanker Cape Transport. Coast Guard and locks officials approved passage as the ship shed water and avoided sinking lower in the locks while carrying 12 000 tons of soybeans and barley.

Sault Ste Marie Mich Marie P. Lemos Montreal U.S. Coast Guard Soo Locks Cape Transport Coast Guard Lemos

Passenger Sll Joseph Celeschi Collapses on Milwaukee Train

Train passenger Joseph Celeschi, 55, of Chicago, was removed at 3 50 p m Tuesday and taken to St Francis Hospital by ambulance. Police said he became ill on the train and may have suffered a possible heart attack.

Joseph Celeschi Chicago Milwaukee Road St. Francis Hospital Celeschi

Four Deaths Reported In Minnesota Motorcycle Toll

Minnesota's 1971 traffic toll rose to 417 with four deaths reported Tuesday. Duane R. Gillette 24 of Grand Forks North Dakota died in a head on collision on Minn 75 south of Stephen. Adrian Snare 52 of Greenbush Minnesota was hospitalized in critical condition with head and chest injuries. Myron Jones 14 of rural Menahga was killed when his motorcycle struck a dog on a township road near Menahga. Michael T. Rach 19 of Verndale died when his bike left Minn 71 near Hewitt and hit a concrete culvert. Timothy H Mueller 4 of rural German Township died after being struck by a car in Robinsdale.

Associated Press Minnesota Duane R. Gillette Grand Forks N.D Highway Patrol Gillette Adrian Snare Greenbush Minn Stephen Marshall County Snare Myron Jones Menahga Wadena Harvey Jones Michael T. Rach Verndale Todd County Sheriff’s Office Rach Hewitt Timothy H. Mueller Harlan Mueller Germantown Hennepin

Fire Official Burned While Fixing Fires

Lt. Michael Kohner 44 of the La Crosse Fire Dept was treated and released at Lutheran Hospital for burns received while preparing french fries. Police say he was fixing the fires when grease ignited and spilled on his hand as he carried it away. He was taken from his home to the hospital by squad car.

Michael Kohner la Crosse

Weather Summary for Lacrosse and Vicinities

Thunder storms tonight with variable clouds and lower humidity. Tonight shows low in the lower 60s. Thursday high in the lower 80s. Wisconsin reports storms tonight with less humidity in west and north Thursday. Minnesota notes locally severe storms tonight with cooler Thursday. Iowa has scattered showers tonight continuing in the southeast Thursday.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Jury Awards Back Pay To Green Bay Man

A Green Bay man won back commissions in a Circuit Court suit against Strong Advertising Co of La Crosse. Gary F. Halleland claimed $2 763.33 for one year of work as a salesman starting August 1968. Jurors sworn in by Clerk John Frost were listed with many local names.

Green Bay la Crosse Gary F. Halleland Strong Advertising Co South Ave John Frost Mary Allen Loomis St Liselotte Burg Madison Place Warren M. Crook Wood St Mary C. Crowley S. 20Th St Irma B. Dahl Ferry St Margaret C. Harkness West Ave. S Alice F. Puent St. Andrew St Lyle F. Rank Jackson St Robert A. Spika Bonnie R. Swiggum Bangor Keith R. Valiquette Edgewater Drive Marilyn J. Williams Mississippi St

Weed Chemical To Be Applied In Lake Onalaska

Lake Onalaska will receive Hydrothal 47 applications to two acres for aquatic plant control up to 100 feet from shore near La Crosse Sailing Club and Louis Nelson Park. Lake Biologist Inc will apply under DNR supervision with investigations by the firm and DNA to evaluate field testing before general use in Wisconsin public waters.

Lake Onalaska Wisconsin Lakes Department of Natural Resources DNR la Crosse Sailing Club Louis Nelson Park Lake Biologist, Inc Wisconsin

Bar With Nude Show Wins Temporary Liquor License

In Milwaukee a U S District Court judge ordered the Town of Lafayette to issue a temporary liquor license for the Playgirl Lounge, seeking to restore receipts after the license expired. Floyd Lopez testified the tavern lost over $1,000 daily and that his family finances suffered. The suit alleges a violation of Lopez's constitutional rights due to lack of notice of hearings on license renewals.

Milwaukee Walworth County John Reynolds U.S. District Court Reynolds Town of Lopez

Adjustments May Cut Pollution From Cars

Madison AP reports that three months of operation of a State emission control center show autos can greatly reduce air pollution through tests and adjustments. Idle carbon monoxide drops averaged 68 percent and hydrocarbons 30 percent, with 241 vehicles tested. Most needed carburetor work 83 percent, timing changes 40 percent, and dwell adjustments 11 percent.

Madison, Wis Division of Motor Vehicles

Army Private Greeno completes basic at Fort Campbell

Army Pvt. Dennis M. Greeno son of Mrs Order Greeno and Anthony Greeno both of La Crosse recently completed basic training at Fort Campbell Kentucky.

FT. Campbell Dennis M. Greeno Order Greeno S. 8Th St Anthony Greeno lUsher St la Crosse

Concentrated Fight On Drug Problem Urged

Washington leaders urged a united federal antidrug effort with a single White House office and a decade of funding. Senators Muskie and Ribicoff pressed for a comprehensive plan, while officials warned nine agencies hinder the fight and called for billions to learn causes and fund treatment.

Washington Senate Edmund S. Muskie Maine Abraham A. Ribicoff Connecticut Congress Atty John N. Mitchell Health, Education and Welfare Elliot L. Richardson David Packard White House Muskie Ribicoff Richardson Mitchell Packard Nixon Defense Department U.S

WWTI Receives Federal Interest Grant for Building Project

Western Wisconsin Technical Institute was awarded a $15,730 federal interest grant by the Office of Education to cover interest costs on a $480,000 loan for a classroom building with administrative offices. Rep. Vernon Thomson announced the two year grant providing $7,865 annually.

Western Wisconsin Technical Institute Vernon Thomson R-Richland Center Federal Office of Education WWTI

Senators Urge Immediate Release of Summer Child Feeding Funds

Forty senators urged the Nixon administration to release promised funds for nationwide summer child feeding. They argued the Agriculture Department limited $18.1 million this summer, far short of the $33 million requested, risking feeding two million children in parks and camps nationwide. Senator Clifford Case cited New Jersey needs and noted local officials warned of shortfalls despite assurances.

Washington Nixon Administration George Shultz Office of Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department Ators Congress Secretary of Agriculture Department League of Cities-U.s. Conference of Mayors Clifford Case R-N.j Case

Four UW Students Sentenced for Strike Clashes

Four of ten University of Wisconsin students arrested in May during a cafeteria workers strike received jail terms for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Willard Lenton and David Hofstetter were found guilty of resisting arrest. Greenspan and Budow were guilty of disorderly conduct. Sentences range from 60 to 180 days plus fines, to run consecutively, with appeals pending.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin Willard B. Lenton David Hofstetter Judy R. Greenspan Ellen R. Budow Dane County William D. Byrne Hofstetter Cleveland Ohio Byrne Lenton St. Paul Minn

Three Injured In Genoa Hill Car Crash

In Vernon County Wisconsin a two car crash on Genoa Hill near Highway 56 injured three of six passengers in a Roberts family car. Naomi and Richard Roberts and two children were treated and released from La Crosse St Francis Hospital. Earl Paggi was uninjured.

Viroqua Wis Genoa Hill Richard Roberts Onalaska Naomi la Crosse St. Francis Hospital Earl Paggi Poplar Grove Ill Vernon County Sheriff's

Balzer Pleads Innocent in Minnesota DWI Charge

A La Crescent man Roger K Balzer 36 pleaded innocent in County Court Tuesday to a drunk driving charge. His trial will be set later after his arrest June 26 on Main Channel Bridge.

A la Crescent Minn Roger K. Balzer Main Channel Bridge

Shiftar Bros. Rezoning Requests: One Granted One Denied

The La Crosse County Zoning Commission denied Shiftar Bros Inc petition to rezone 27 acres from residential to industrial for a salvage yard and granted a second petition to rezone two acres from residential to commercial for a retail sales outlet. Five objectors opposed the commercial rezoning citing traffic. Medary Town Board supported the commercial and opposed the industrial petition. The commission sent recommendations to the County Board.

la Crosse County County Board

Two Women Die In Separate Wisconsin Vehicle Incidents

The state reports two new road fatalities in Wisconsin. Jeanne LaCrosse, 19, of Milwaukee, dies after a three car I 94 crash that also involved her unborn child. Ardyce Hazard, 48, dies from injuries after a horse she rode was struck by a car on a Dane County road east of Madison.

Associated Press Wisconsin Jeanne LaCrosse Milwaukee 76Th Ardyce Hazard Dane County Madison

Woman Found Dead in Ransacked Milwaukee Home

Milwaukee police investigated the death of 76 year old Flora Herden whose body was found Tuesday night in her North Side flat. Neighbors who had not seen her since Sunday afternoon found the scene with doors broken and her in a nightgown wrapped by a dress on her bed.

Milwaukee Flora Herden North Side Graciano Abad

Radio Highlights and Broadcast Schedule Summary

Radio highlights list programs across WKTY WLSU WWLA WCOW WKBH and WLCX. Notable items include Miss Safe Boating and centennial talks by Franciscan Sisters, midweek baseball broadcasts Brewers vs Royals and Twins vs Angels, and a Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating Week talk by Robert Moen.

WKTY Susan Leiby North la Crosse Speedway Melita Rita Jeanne Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Wlsu-Fm Chicago Wwla-Fm Wcow-Fm Sparta Milwaukee Brewers Kansas City Royals WKBH Minnesota Twins California Angels WLCX Robert Moen Coast Guard Auxiliary

La Crosse Tribune Volume 67 Number 50

La Crosse Tribune details publication information: publisher W T Burgess and J E Burgess, executive editor K C Blanchard, published daily and Sunday from La Crosse Wisconsin, a Lee Enterprises paper with AP affiliation. Pickup and mail rates noted.

W. T. Burgess J. E. Burgess K. C. Blanchard la Crosse Tribune 4Th and Cass Sts la Crosse Wis Lee Enterprises, Inc Associated Press Wisconsin

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Rotary Burlington Winona C.P F.W T.W Prairie du Chien Dodge Galesville West Salem Igen South Pettibone Island Housing Report Board of Review Greenfield Hell Kenneth Hess Green Bay Man Lake Army Vietnam Mexico France Turkey Justice Department John E. Ingersoll Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Ingersoll Gamble Gamble Stor Dial Lawrence L. Knutson New York Newark San Antonio Los Angeles Minneapolis Indianapolis Sen Shiftar Bros Roth’s Flor-Mart Lutheran Hospital THE la Cros
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