Presidents Johnson Thieu End Florida Summit Talks Quietly
Johnson and Thieu reported good progress at a Honolulu summit with minimal public chatter. They planned brief sessions and a possible early communique, while Thieu urged genuine peace and international guarantees, signaling no immediate concessions or Viet Cong talks as a group.
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Johnson
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Paris
Pacific Command
Honolulu
Thieu
Summit
Frank Cormier
Hawaii
U.S
North Vietnam
Saigon
Clark M. Clifford
Pacific
McCarthy Democrats Strong At Convention
Wisconsin Democrats rally behind Robert Huber for national committeeman and James Wimmer for state party chairman A plan to unite after the nominating convention aims to shore up Bronson La Follette gubernatorial and Gaylord Nelson re election campaigns The convention drew about 500 delegates with leaders hoping for broader turnout and solid support for McCarthy era aligned candidates Nikolay and Riggins emerge as key figures in mobilizing the party apparatus
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John Wyngaard
la Crosse Tribune
Madison Bureau
Milwaukee
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Robert Huber
West Allis
National Party
David Carley
Madison
William Riggins
Milwaukee County Party
Jack Nikolay
Abbotsford
James Wimmer
Gaylord Nelson
Richard Cudahy
Cudahy
Jay Schwartz
Racine
Wimmer
Young Democrats of
Wisconsin
Huber
Eugene McCarthy
Hubert Humphrey
Bronson la Follette
Nikolay
McCarthy
Riggins
Kennedy
Elaborate Security Screen Surrounds Ray in Shelby County
James Earl Ray rests behind an elaborate security screen in Shelby County Jail awaiting his first meeting with lawyer Arthur Hanes of Birmingham after transfer from London. Hanes, guarded by six deputies, spoke with Ray before the flight to Memphis. Arraignment date undecided. Judge Preston Battle to oversee trial with prosecution.
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Memphis
Hanes
Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Shelby County
London
U.S. Air Force
Britain
United States
Preston Battle
Wisconsin Democrats approve two antiwar resolutions
At the Wisconsin state convention, anti Vietnam resolutions backed by Eugene McCarthy supporters passed the resolutions committee and headed to the floor. They urged an immediate halt to bombing North Vietnam and called for an end to the draft along with abortion law repeal debates.
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Arthur L. Srb
Milwaukee
Eugene J. McCarthy
North Vietnam
Wisconsin
McCarthy
George Molinaro
D-Kenosha
Democratic Party
Midge Miller
Madison
Mrs. Miller
John Robb
Rumors About Gun Control Legislation False in La Crosse County
La Crosse County Board members denied any gun control bill was introduced Thursday despite rumors. Officials including Chairman John Thomas and others said they had heard of such legislation but no action or drafting occurred. County Attorney Burleigh Randolph clarified he did not consider gun control measures and did not propose them.
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la Crosse
John Thomas
14Th Dist
Robert Frederick
Randolph
Ray Sundet
Sundet
Black River Man Killed Near Kendall
Alvin G. Olson age 58 of Black River Falls died after his pickup left STH 71 and plunged into a ditch three miles east of Kendall. Olson was thrown 50 feet into a pasture after the vehicle crossed the highway twice and landed on its side in a water-filled ditch around 5:25 p.m. Friday. Olson drove for Land Construction Co. of Black River Falls and apparently lost control while rounding a curve near the Josie Dietzman farm.
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Kendall
Wis
Monroe County
Alvin G. Olson
Black River Falls
Olson
Dale Trowbridge
Land Construction Co
Trowbridge
Josie Dietzman
UW Students Lose Challenge to Disorderly Conduct Law
A panel of federal judges in Madison rejects arguments by University of Wisconsin students that Wisconsin disorderly conduct statute is unconstitutional. The ruling preserves the law and upholds government power to regulate conduct in public spaces.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
De Soto School Board Race With Budget Hearing Set
Four candidates vie for three seats on the De Soto Area Schools Board. Voters will gather at 8 p.m. Monday July 22 after a budget hearing. Candidates include Joyce Clements Anabel Zambolio Cecil Hammond and Richard Mackhanz. The proposed budget totals 655000 with a 268000 levy and an 18.8 mill rate.
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DE Soto
Wis
de Soto Area
Joyce Clements
Anabel Zambolio
Genoa
Cecil Hammond
Sterling
Richard Mackhanz
Stoddard
Johnson gun registration plea fails in House votes
President Johnson saw his push for universal gun registration blocked by two House votes that defeated amendments to ban interstate mail order rifle sales and require pistol registration. The measures failed 172-68 and 168-89, reducing the likelihood of a broader gun control bill this session.
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LBJ
House
Washington
Johnson
Jonathan B. Bingham
Dn.y
Robert McClory
R-Ill
Senate
Robert F. Kennedy
Tourist Loses and Regains $1800 in La Crosse Courage
Washington businessman Max Wilson commends La Crosse for honest citizens after his wife misplaced almost $1800 on a coast to coast trip. The purse was left at a service station rest room and recovered by police. an unidentified woman returned it to the attendant. Wilson promises a Christmas reward if identity is proven.
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Washington
la Crosse
la Crosse Tribune
Max Wilson
Anchorage Motor Court
Long Beach
Wash
Wilsons
Wilson
Trempealeau Livestock Champs Lead Tremple County Fair
Veterans and first timers won top dairy cattle awards at Trempeleau County Fair in Galesville Wisconsin with two sisters taking showmanship trophies. Gary Oines led champion purebred Guernsey, Irving Nehring won champion grade Guernsey, Larry Estenson champion purebred Holstein, Sigrid Goplin senior Holstein champion, Gary Haines purebred Brown Swiss, Carol Hanson purebred Jersey, and Lois and Linda Lakey claimed senior and junior showmanship awards. A covered show ring was added this year due to heat concerns.
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Galesville
Wis
Trempealeau County
Gary Oines
Decorah
Go-Getters
Leonard Oines
Irving Nehring
Galeville
Sigrid Goplin
Obert Goplin
Osseo
Hale and Hardy
Sigrid
Gary Haines
Arcadia Future Farmers
Jersey
Carol Hanson
Hale and Hardy Club
Arnold Hanson
Lois Lakey
Linda
Joe Lakey
Trempealeau
Peter Bieri
Dny
Dave Olson
Dan
Don D. Olson
Houston High School Bond Issue Fails in Houston Minnesota
Electors in the Houston School District rejected a $150,000 bond request to add to the $850,000 authorized in January for a new high school. The 140 yes and 462 no vote left the district short for site, building, and costs. The district plans to revise specifications and rebid within the $850,000 limit.
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Houston, Minn
Houston
Board of Education
Supt. of
Louis Kulas
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