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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1968

Page

15

Insect Laboratory at Riverside Big Bug House

Riverside California AP reports UC Riverside houses a vast quarantine insect laboratory where three barefoot scientists work behind steel doors. They inspect insects from worldwide sources, decontaminate after each session, and study pests for crop protection. Dr. Fred Legner, 34, pursues the house fly with the stingless wasp as a natural enemy.

Riverside Calif University of California At Riv Erside United Nations Fred Legner

Fire Destroys Three Warehouses After Tank Explosions

In Milwaukee a five alarm blaze on the northeast side destroyed three warehouse buildings as exploding fuel tanks boomed like rifle shots. One firefighter treated for heat exhaustion. no casualties reported. Spectators estimated in the thousands watched flames rise high.

Milwaukee Minnie Winter

Today in History highlights key events across centuries

The notice lists events on July 12 across history: Caesar’s birth in 100 b.c., Napoleon forming the Rhine confederation in 1806, Stalin Line advances in 1941, Aga Khan succession in 1957, Khrushchev's Monroe Doctrine remark in 1960, Eisenhower’s Central America tour, Sino Soviet talks in 1965, and Newark protests a year prior.

Julius Caesar Napoleon Bonaparte Confederation of the Rhine Russia Kiev Moscow Leningrad Prince Karim Harvard University Aga Khan Nikita Khrushchev Milton S. Eisenhower Panama Central America China Newark N.J City Hall

Births and Adoptions in Wisconsin Towns

A list of newborns from January to July across La Crosse Tomah Wilton New Lisbon Kendall and R.4 Tomah with parents names and birth dates. Notable entries include Susan Gay Wood born July 9 at Grandview Hospital and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allenson born January 18, 1963.

Charles Allenson la Crescent Minn Neva Pottratt Lacrosse Grandview Hospital Susan Gay Robert Wood S. 19Th St Sylvia Rogers Tomah Wis. Memorial Hospital Frederick Linenberg R. J Sharon O. Gara Dennis Jensen Colleen Coleman Arden Ebenhardt Kendall Lois Chalupecky

La Follette urges stronger antisecrecy law in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Attorney General Bronson La Follette, seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, calls the state anti secrecy law a farce and urges tougher penalties. He cites school boards meeting in secret and executive sessions as proof of pervasive secrecy and the need for full disclosure of government business.

Waukesha Bronson C. la Follette Wisconsin

Beloit man named to Wisconsin Basic Sciences Board

Bartholo mew K. Kunny, 53, of Beloit was appointed to the Basic Sciences Examining Board by Gov. Warren P. Knowles on Thursday. He succeeds Bradner W. Coursen of Appleton, who resigned.

Madison Bartholomew K. Kunny Beloit Basic Sciences Examining Board Warren P. Knowles Kunny Bradner W. Coursen Appleton

Visitors warned as flood area's danger grows in West Country

Flooded regions in England's West Country face travel bans as residents clash with sightseers. Army airlifts assist emergency repairs while seven fatalities are reported. Weather threats rise in Midlands and on the east coast with crop damage noted in Norfolk Essex and Kent. Obituaries note Minnie Winter of Pomona and George Ott of Milwaukee with services planned.

London England Somerset Devon Cornwall West Country Midlands Trent Nene Leicester Northampton Norfolk Essex Kent

Dairy Co-Op Leaders Hold Unity Meeting

New York based leaders from 100000 dairy farmers gather in Boston for a unity meeting aimed at coordinating milk prices and improving federal market orders. Spokesman Bruce Snow says regional mistrust is fading and adds higher milk prices are not ruled out. Host: New York New England Dairy Cooperative Coordinating Committee.

New York Boston Bruce V. Snow Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association New York-New England Dairy Cooperative Coordinating Committee

Judgment notes and divorces from Wisconsin courts

La Crosse judgments list several monetary awards including William Temp and Robert Schia bine with amounts of 1507.93 and 664.10 against defendants in La Crosse. Also Tillie Klein sues Donald and Ruth Crook for 2236. A jail term is noted for John L. Stolfuss under Huber Law. A Water man case in La Crosse Court involves Allen Steege for 591. Cathi Stoeckley and Jerome Stoeckly win a divorce in La Crosse on cruel and inhuman treatment. Sparta County Court grants Glenna Alkire a divorce from Raymond Alkire with no children.

Steele, Smyth Klos Flynn Main St William Temp Pine St Robert Schiabine el Segundo Calif Gilbert C. Arttus South Ave Tillie Klein S. 8Th St Donald and Ruth Crook Bainbridge St John L. Stolfuss Circuit Court Dale G. Waterman 9Th St Allen Steege Cathi (Banasik Stoeckley Redfield Int Jerome J. Stoeckly Angola Ind la Crosse Sparta Wis Glenna Alkire Tomah Raymond Alkire James W. Rice

Couple Ordered to Surrender Guns During Divorce

District Judge William B. Naugle in Littleton Colorado instructed a wife to surrender her pistol and a husband to surrender his shotgun until their divorce is finalized. He cited safety concerns that arguments could turn violent and said it would be safer if the weapons were kept from the couple while the case proceeds.

Littleton Colo William B. Naugle Naugle

Deaths in Wisconsin: Grim Wendler Larson Campbell

Obituaries from Soldiers Grove Chaseburg Westby Prairie du Chien and Prairie du Chien report the deaths of Ross Grim 74 in Soldiers Grove Carl Wendler Emma Klum Wendler John J Larson 92 in Westby and William J Campbell Sr 74 in Prairie du Chien. Services and burial plans listed with survivors and memorial details.

Soldiers Grove Wis Ross Grim Sugar Grove Church of Christ George ‘Weber Church Lime Funeral Readstown Gayle la Crosse Fay Prairie du Chien Harold Hooverson The Virgin Islands Helen Arthur Carl Sylvan William Chattanooga Tenn William J. Campbell Sr Campbell Crawford County Robert G. Love Lake Thornburg Terry Sellers Evergreen Cemetery Harley Joyce) Eggleston Howard Nellie) Ranson Arden Mary) Bean Bagley Dale Betty) Brandt Bloomington William Jr Norman Waureka Sgt David

Probate Claims and Heirship Deadlines in La Crosse

Wisconsin, La Crosse County Probate Court fixes deadlines for claims against the estates of Edward A. Herlitzka and Ida Jeffries. Creditors must file by September 30, 1968 for the first estate, with heirs’ proofs due by October 1, 1968. For Ida Jeffries, claims due by October 8, 1968 and court hearing by October 15, 1968.

24 Killed In Blast At East German Plant

Berlin AP reports the death toll from a chemical plant explosion near Halle rose to 24 with 83 hospitalized. Rescue crews saved six buried victims as cleanup continues about 100 miles southwest of Berlin amid a government investigation.

Berlin ADN Halle

Classifieds and help wanted blur in local Tribune ad page

A dense collage of ads lists senior portraits and photography by Don Meyers Studios, shopping at Western Auto and Cy's, picnic supplies, a Wig Salon opening, candid wedding photos and anniversaries, plus various employment openings for a hair stylist kitchen help maid and nursing home positions. Contact numbers 784 2884 785 2016 785 3110 785 0119 appear amidst commercial pitches and notices.

DON Meyers Studios 19Th Dial Western Auto Caledonia Cy’s 7Th Cass Flair Wig Mary Patros Spencer B. MacPherson Famous Watkins Tribune R.N St. Joseph's Nursing Home Apply

Estate of Paul A Johnson probate and creditors notice

A petition seeks admission of the will dated June 30 1967 and issuance of Letters Testamentary for Paul A Johnson of Wisconsin. Court in La Crosse will hear July 23 1968. Creditors must file claims by September 24 1968 and claims will be examined October 1 1968. Dated June 24 1968. Attorneys Hale Skemp Hanson Schnurrer Skemp La Crosse Wisconsin.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Court Paul A. Johnson la Crosse la Crosse County Wisconsin City of County of la Crosse State of Lucille M. Scherdin Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Schnurrer &, Skemp State Bank Mabel Allen Lucille M, Scherdin Hale, Skemp Hanson, Schnurrer & Skemp Wis Board of Education Cass Street

Hearings and Notices in La Crosse Probate Matters

Wisconsin La Crosse County notices announce probate for Anna M. Breunig with July 30 1968 hearing and October 9 1968 claims deadline. Also name change for Richard James Stentz set July 29 1968. Joyce Hanson estate hearing fixed September 27 1968 with October 1 1968 allowance date. Moon Sheehan Mayer attorneys listed.

Moon’s Place Struck by Strike Condition Notice

A strike condition exists at Moon's Place of Business signaling labor dispute concerns. The order affects operations and staff negotiations are expected to proceed with union representatives present.

Moon

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Associated Press la Follette Pomona Jesse V. Winter Burlington Winter Pilgrim Congregational Church Order of the Eastern Star OES Grover C. Glass J. Clifford Lee George Ott E. Potter St Jack Johanson A. R Joan) Sleisig Cook, Minn Harvey Ott Sr Martha Walters Dorothy Ott Morris Hoff Sidney Last Nelson Funeral Home Gary W. Fehring Oak Grove Cemetery Carl Wendler Chaseburg Emma Klum Bergen Vernon County Wenzil Klum Ernest Ilvarine) Bezosky Homer Wolf Gust Klum Albert Stoddard St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church E. J. Zehms Woodlawn Gilbertson-Leland Coon Valley John Larson Westby John J. Larson Viroqua Westby- Coon Prairie Lutheran Church H. O. Aasen Coon Prairie Cemetery Gulsbrandalen Norway Johannes Larson Lena Hanson Alf Melvin Hjalmer Ingvold Selmer Leonard George Gronand Anton Olson Eads William Campbell la Crosse Tribune Edward A. Herlitzka Edward Herlitzka Hubert J. Schieiter Ida Jeffries Eugene A. Toepel Frank R. Schneider Rivoli Ridg Fosssum Funeral Homes Onalaska Bangor Ettrick Jackson Plaza East Ave Travel Fairbanks Alaska General Mills West Bend Tom Gambles Home Improvement Co Kane Home Service Cleaners Lakelawn Nursery Keith Barney Andscape Paradise Turf Bijskemper Landscape Pittsburgh Paint Center NORMA Russell J. Gile Jay Street Tom Martin Employers Insurance of Wausau Aoe Lee Lane Westwood Drive Multple Line Donald T. Clarkin Cal Miss Harris Click Distributing Co Michael Kussie Sea Crescent Viviane Woodard Call McLoone Silk Screen Mfg. Co., Inc Sumner St Bell Discount Chicago Illinois Eugene Kacner North Central Airlines Municipal Lee and Associates, Inc Federal Communications Commission WKTY Hotel Stoddard Application Corporation Herbert H. Lee Pres. Treas Elaine F. Lee Philip A. Dyer Hale Skemp State Bank Bidg Richard James Stentz Richard James Boehm Leonard F. Roraff Sheehan & Mayer Batavian Bank Bidg West Ave Midwest U.S 2Nd Ave Des. Moines Iowa National Cash Register Co Oak St West Salem Grant's Motors William E Bruning WWLA Knights of Columbus Club South End Silk Screen Mfg. Co P.O. Box 4273 Madison, Wis Atta Jim Edwards Roo’s Boon Docks Rt. 2 Galesville Academy Qist & King Will 13Th St LeRoy Hallock Rt. 1 de Soto Green Meadows Minnesota Mining Tri-State Harold R. Jambois Tri-State Business Machines, Inc State St
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