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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1968

Page

2

What Role Will Sen Kennedy Play at National Convention

A June 5 assassination linked Kennedy clan memorial talks in Hyannis Port foreground the debate over Edward Kennedy's political future. Prominent figures from the Kennedy orbit discuss a living memorial while Kennedy, recently sailing with family, remains noncommittal. Rumors swirl about a potential run for VP or Senate endurance as Humphrey signals interest but defers to Kennedy's wishes.

Cornelius F. Hurleyvert F. Kennedy Hyannis Port Mass Edward M. Kennedy Robert Kenne Robert S. Kennedy Arthusw Mc Cahlacin Senate Frank Mankiewicz Robert Kennedy Washington Sen. Kennedy Maine Richard Cardinal Cushing Boston Kennedy Michael V. DiSalle U.S Ohio Hubert H. Humphrey New York

IBEW Volunteers For Convention Tech In Chicago

Union members will install all necessary communications gear at the International Amphitheatre for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The move, while not ending the 77 day Illinois Bell strike, ensures the event proceeds and involves about 300 workers volunteering with no pay.

Chicago International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Robert A. Nickey Richard A. Daley Illinois Bell Telephone Co Nickey Illinois Bell Daley IBEW William A. Lee Chicago Federation of Labor and Industrial Unions Council

Fishing Gear Theft at Municipal Harbor and Local Losses

Stolen fishing tackle from Allen Brenegan's boat totals 55 dollars including two rods reels a net and a tackle box. A wood extension ladder valued at 50 dollars was taken from Kmart beside the store. Barth Knutson reported weeklong thefts of two billfolds a watch and a key chain during Boniface 150th celebrations. St Boniface Basilica fire causes 2.5 million dollar damage destroying a historic cathedral and irreplaceable artifacts.

Allen Brenegan Hyde Ave la Crosse Kmart Winona Heating and Ventilating Co Barth Knutson State St Pettibone Park St. Bonier

BIRTHS LIST FROM WISCONSIN HOSPITALS AND HOMES

Birth notices from multiple Wisconsin locations record July births. Daughters Sharon, Lisa Ann, and Deana Mae are listed alongside sons Eric Scott and Rory Dean with parents in West Salem Ona laska Eau Claire Black River Falls Merrillan Richfield and Merrillan. Names include Strauss Millis Anderson Beyer Stanhope Besch Every and Neumann with hospital names Luther Southdale Memorial.

Eric Scott Bruce Jacobson Richfield Minn Patricia Williams la Crosse Jacobson Westby Black River Falls Wis. Memorial Hospital Shari Kay Robert Bierne Margaret Poss Brant Mitchell LeRoy Young Melrose Kathy Osley Deana Mae Roland Morgan Merrillan Cheryl Breheim Rory Dean Jack Rupnick Arlene Ott

El Al Fleet Operations Amid Early War Hijacking Crisis

The article reports on hijackings on the war’s opening day June 5, with aircraft and supplies moved from European and U S bases. El Al owns three 707 jets including a plane flown to Algiers and leases two more 707s and a Coronado 990. The carrier uses 14 charter planes to manage tourist traffic and arranged a hijacked Boeing’s replacement with a Swiss charter.

Europe United States el- al Algiers

City Mosquito Battle to Continue Tuesday Night

The city will push ahead with its mosquito control efforts Tuesday night from Green Bay to Market Streets between the east and west city limits, weather permitting.

Green Bay

Heavy fighting around Tam Ky as Viet Cong NVA shell northern provinces

A U S spokesman said 60 enemy casualties were tallied by Tuesday afternoon around Tam Ky as heavy shelling hit the nine northern provinces. No U.S. deaths were reported. The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese struck allied posts with mortars and large rockets around Da Nang and other areas, with civilian and soldier casualties on the South Vietnamese side and ongoing ground actions repulsed near Quang Ngai.

Ters U.S Tam Ky da Nang South Vietnam Hue Quang Ngai Province North Vietnam U. S. Special Forces Marine Air Group Marble Mountain Daniel J. Connelly Ft. Bragg N.C Green Berets List Saigon

Local Committee Backs Nuttelman for Fifth Term

Volunteers for Nuttelman filed papers with the county clerk to back Norbert Nuttelman for a fifth term as 2nd District assemblyman on the Republican ticket. Richard McLain chairs the group with Phyllis Berg as secretary treasurer and H W Drecktrah as finance chair.

la Crosse Area Norbert Nuttelman Nuttelman Richard McLain Elm Drive la Crosse Phyllis Berg King St Onalaska H. W. Drecktra McLain

Three youths fined $900 for morals charge in Shelby

In La Crosse County Court on Monday three youths pleaded guilty to indecent acts of sexual gratification in the presence of others in the Town of Shelby. Michael O Gofus received a $500 fine, while William E Edmondson and Michael V Miller were fined $200 each, plus $7 costs. The case involved a girl who said she was an unwilling participant.

la Crosse County Shelby Michael O'Gofus William E. Edmondson Farnam St Michael V. Miller Elm Drive Dist. Atty Burleigh Randolph Jacob Halama Randolph Leonard F. Roraff Gofus Edmondson

Death notices from Wisconsin and Iowa communities

Obituaries detail services for Caddie C. Hill 86 of Tomah Monroe County official Merle Hill survivors three siblings and six grandchildren. James Cole 95 of Lansing a Cresco nursing home resident with two sons and three daughters among 22 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Mrs Walter Middendorf 77 of New Albin dies in La Crosse hospital with husband Junior two daughters and a son and 13 grandchildren. The Theisen and Berntson obituaries note local services and burial plans in Whitehall and Taylor.

Tomah Wis C. Hill St. Joseph’s Nursing Home Hillsboro Ninneman St. Mary’s Catholic Church Francis Mulligan Hill Monroe County Board of Supervisors Merle la Crosse Ernest Billings Mont Lansing Iowa James Cole Cresco Burke Alvin Ebert Oak Hill Cemetery Cole England United States Harold Chicago Raymond Charley Edna) Gibbs Joseph Alma) Ferring Clinton Ardell) Lind New Albin Walter Middendorf St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Clyde Lee Potter-Haugen Caledonia Middendorf Ida Rober Tulare M.D Henry Rober Junior Bennet Gladys) Richards Cleon Iris) Sires New Albia Emma Rober Long Beach Calif Jackson County Taylor Raymond Shutley Robbinsdale Minn Ida Borgen Viroqua Taylor Lutheran Church Thor Lar Jackson, Minn Ing Woodlawn

Bicycle Riders Hit Parked Truck Injures Two Boys

Two brothers Tim O Leary and Brian O Leary were riding double at 10th and Jackson Streets when they crashed into a parked pickup owned by Sherwood Viner. They were treated at St Francis Hospital and released.

10Th Jackson Streets Tim O’leary Brian O'Leary S. 5Th Ave St. Francis Hospital Sherwood Viner Jackson St

Whitehall Man Jacob Halama Dies After Long Illness

Jacob P. Halama 78 of Whitehall died Sunday July 21 at St Joseph's Hospital Arcadia after a long illness. Born July 13 1890 in Trempealeau County he farmed in Town of Hale, retired in 1955 and moved to Whitehall. Survived by widow Julia and 3 sons 5 daughters 34 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren with services at St Johns Catholic Church.

Whitehall Wis Jacob P. Halama St. Joseph’s Hospital Arcadia Carl Halama Burnside Trempealeau County Julia Filla Hale Halama Knights of Columbus Rufus Joseph Eugene Edward Tracy) Korpal Esther) Skroch Milwaukee Harry Eleanor) Kulig Alvina) Schlesser Albert Dorothy Sylla Independence St. John’s Catholic Church

Weather Across Regions Forecast Thundershowers Tonight

Thunderstorms and showers expected tonight in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with variable cloudiness and warmer south and east. Wednesday brings less humidity and cooler highs in many areas. Sunrise and sunset times listed with record highs and degree days noted.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Woman and daughter Injured After Fall in City

July 22 at 9 28 a m Mrs Michael Lucey and her daughter Teresa of 2929 21st Terrace were taken to St Francis Hospital by squad car after a fall injured the girl’s head.

Michael Lucey 21St Terrace Teresa St. Francis Hospital

Limited Raids Cut U.S. Plane Losses in Vietnam

U S aircraft losses over North Vietnam fell after Johnson limited raids to the southern Panhandle. Since March 31, 30 planes were listed as shot down, versus 133 in the same period in 1967. Daily missions rose to 130, with cost savings exceeding 200 million dollars in reduced losses.

Washington U.S North Vietnam Johnson Panhandle Associated Press United States Pentagon

State Board Approves Branch Bank Requests

The State Banking Review Board approves Beloit State Bank and Manitowoc County Bank branch applications. Beloit State Bank may open a branch in Rock township, while Manitowoc County Bank gains a branch in Manitowoc town.

Madison Beloit Manitowoc State Banking Review Board Beloit State Bank Rock Manitowoc County Bank

Local Onalaska Drunk Driving Cases With Modifications

Wilfred L. Hanson 46 of Onalaska faces an amended charge from drunk driving to driving with a high degree of negligence, bond $80. Joseph E. Anderson 53 of the YMCA has two charges of habitual drunkard dismissed as he is committed to Mendota State Hospital. Anthony Christnovich 20 of Onalaska had disorderly conduct charge dismissed at DA request, $75 bond returned.

Wilfred L. Hanson Onalaska Joseph E. Anderson YMCA Mendota State Hospital Anthony Christnovich

Fire and electrical incidents reported in La Crosse sparsely

On July 22 a compressor motor burned out at 114 South 5th Avenue in the Cavalier Inn. Also on July 22 a child playing with matches ignited gasoline in the rear yard of 2156 Green Bay Street, and a blown fuse was reported at 1602 Market Street, the residence of Margaret Messling.

Cavalier Inn S. 5Th Ave Jule Kish Green Bay St Margaret Messling Market St

Final Lecture Set On Negro Literature at Viterbo

The third and final lecture in the series on Negro literature will be given by James Lafky on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Viterbo College gymnasium. Lafky talks about American Negro Literature Comes of Age Harlem Renaissance through James Baldwin. The lecture is open to the public.

James Lafky Viterbo College Lafky James Baldwin

Jury Hearing Contract Case in La Crosse County

A La Crosse County Court opened testimony in a breach of employment contract suit filed by salesman Wilbur B. Davies against Delicious Foods Inc. Davies alleges the firm failed to honor a March 1963 employment agreement with general manager Carson W. Proctor Jr. Judge Leonard F. Roraff presides. jurors sworn include Marie Padesky Norman Aderhold Bernard Glotz Ione Roland Jack Shannon Henry Ahrens Norma Thompson LaVerne Poellinger Lucille Mulder Harry Schomberg Gertrude Bartlett Veronica Abicht.

la Crosse County Court Wilbur B. Davies S. 30Th St Delicious Foods Inc Eau Claire Davies Delicious Carson W. Proctor Jr Leonard F. Roraff Helen Sch Barlow St Lucille Mulder Onalaska Harry Schomberg Gertrude Bartlett S. 7Th St Veronica Abicht Farnam St

Boy 8 in Serious Condition After Fall

Michael Werner Jackson, an 8 year old visiting La Crosse Minnesota, fell from a bicycle on a La Crosse street and was taken unconscious to Lutheran Hospital. He remained in the intensive care unit Tuesday with a head injury.

Minnesota la Crosse Michael Werner Jackson

Winona Livestock Market Prices and Midwest Update

Winona Minnesota and South St Paul Minnesota livestock quotations show hogs and cattle markets steady with varied weights. Slaughter cattle and veal prices range widely while hogs trade active with higher barrows and gilts and steady sows. Chicago poultry and produce quotes are listed with butter eggs and meat prices.

Winona Swift & Company Mint South ST. Paul Miam USDA Choice

Two Wisconsin Servicemen Killed in Vietnam

Two Wisconsin servicemen were killed in action in Vietnam. Army S Sgt James G Hildebrandt of Middleton and Marine Lance Cpl Dennis W Keefe of Milwaukee were identified by the Defense Department.

Washington (Ap Wisconsin Vietnam Defense Department Army S James G. Hildebrandt Robert J. Hildebrandt Middleton Marine Lance ‘Cpl Dennis W. Keefe Thomas Seck Milwaukee

Onalaska Patients Moved to St Francis Hospital

Onalaska records list multiple patient transfers on July 22. Mrs Edwin Bolterman of 521 Green St and Mrs Ernest Craig of Mindoro were moved from West Salem Clinic to St Francis Hospital. Henry F Rhodes of R1 aged 63 also transferred from West Salem Clinic. Arthur Bay of 417 N 9th St relocated from Lutheran Hospital to homecare.

Onalaska Edwin Bolterman Green St St. Francis Hospital Henry F. Rhodes West Salem Clinic Ernest Craig Mindoro Arthur Bay 9Th St Lutheran Hospital

Stock Quotations July 23 1968 Noon

National Association of Securities Dealers quotes show inter dealer prices as of about 900 am. Listed stocks include Allied Stores Allis-Chalmers American Can American Motors iAmer Tel Tel Anaconda Anchor Coupling Burlington Chrysler Consolidated Foods DuPont Eastman Kodak Electronic Specialty Epko Shop Ethyl Ford General Aniline General Electric General Motors General Telephone Goodrich Great Northern Ry Gulf Oil Heileman Brewing International Harvester Inter Tel Tel Interstate Power Jim Waller Corp Jones Laughlin Kawecki Chemical Koehring Kresge Minn Mining Mobil Oil Montgomery Ward Monsanto Mortgage Guar Ins Northern Pacific States P. Olin Mathieson Pepsico. Also MW quotes from CW Transport Dial Finance Fabri Tek First Bank Gateway Trans Godfrey Gyrodyne Howell Lincoln McQuay Nekoosa Rockwell Royal Dutch Wallace Warner Werner Western Power Wis Power L.

Allied Stores Allis-Chalmers American Can American Motors Anaconda Burlington Chrysler Consolidated Foods DuPont Eastman Kodak Epko Ford General Electric General Motors General Telephone Goodrich Great Northern Ry Gulf Oil Heileman Brewing International Harvester Inter. Tel. & Tel Interstate Power Jim Waller Corp Jones & Laughlin Kawecki Chemical of Koehring Kresge Minn, Mining Mobil Oil Montgomery Ward Monsanto Chemical Guar Ins Northern Pacific Hermes States P Northwest Bancorp Olin Mathieson Pepsico Dial Finance Fabri-Tek, Inc First Bank Ltd Gateway Trans Godfrey Co Howell Instruments Lincoln Nat. Life McQuay, Inc Nekoosa Edw Rockwell Mfg Royal Dutch NY Wallace Business Warner Elec Werner Trans Western Power Wis, Power & L

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