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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1963

Page

2

Heavy Rain Douses Central Minnesota Regions

Heavy rainfall drenched central Minnesota Wednesday night with Wadena reporting 3.14 inches and Fort Ripley 2.45 inches while other towns logged lower amounts. Twin Cities saw minimal rain as rivers rose and receded, with Minnesota River and Mississippi levels tracking toward flood stages downstream.

Minnesota Wadena Fort Ripley Pillager Garrison Litchfield Onamia Aitkin Hinckley Montevideo St. Cloud Moose Lake Duluth Twin Cities Mankato Weather Bureau

Airport issue may force trip to D C for hearings

City Attorney John K. Flanagan said La Crosse may attend an August 1 Civil Aeronautics Board hearing in Washington if it could affect the regional airport location. La Crosse competes with Winona for a site, with a final CAB decision not expected for six months after October 1.

Washington D.C Civil Aeronautics Board John K. Flanagan Wausau Flanagan la Crosse Winona Minn Circuit Court CAB

Happy Twirlers Guest Caller at Lincoln Junior High

Ray Benedet from St. Charles Minnesota will be guest caller for the Happy Twirlers Square Dance Club at Lincoln Junior High School from 8 to 11 p m Saturday. Eu gene Fry says all square dancers are invited. The Twirlers meet weekly from 8 to 11 p m Wednesdays. Norman Indvick is the regular caller. The group is sponsored by the city recreation department with beginner classes starting Sept 2.

Ray Benedet St. Charles Minn Lincoln Junior High School Eugene Fry Parks and Recreation Norman Indvick S. 19Th St City Recreation Department

Puzzle of Words From Across History

A fragmented OCR list presents a humorist style word puzzle with clues and partial answers. It references names like Twain and Musial, hints at terms such as vaporized jet and percolate slowly, and includes assorted cryptic entries across 80 plus lines.

Mr. Gershwin Peter Huck Finnis of Twain Mr. Musial Kese oKkes

Puzzle Clue List Reveals Mixed Definitions and Hints

A compact set of crossword style clues includes entries like Petty quarrel and Light QA Devian with numbers 28 33 6 7 8 9 10 11 19 20 23 25 27G) 45 48 50. The list pairs clues with word lengths or abbreviations, hinting at a staged puzzle map and multilingual or cryptic wordplay.

QA Devian

Budget Fight Persists Over Wisconsin Tax Mix

Democrats push income tax for new funds while Republicans favor sales tax. Negotiators agree on two-year spending of 627.4 to 632 million with partial concessions on corporate taxes and cigarette excise. Assembly leaders oppose income tax rise beyond 0.25 percent, favoring 0.4 percent in Senate plan.

Wisconsin Reynolds Assembly Robert Haase R-Marinette

Khrushchev Ouverts Pact Aid and Africa Nuclear Pledge

Khrushchev said a partial test ban could lead to a better international climate and a nonaggression pact between Western and Communist blocs might help. He offered Africa a pledge not to use nuclear weapons if war broke out, contingent on Western powers making the same commitment.

Tions Khrushchev Africa

Pampered Pooch Loses Air Conditioned Station Wagon

In Tucson, Star the six year old dog inherits a large estate from Olivia Kuhlmann. The estate funds paid a $300 monthly caretaker and luxuries until a suit by heirs prompted executor Martin Rogers to resign. A special administrator will manage Star and estate duties.

Tucson Ariz Martin Rogers Superior Olivia Kuhlmann Rogers Star

Joint Chiefs Left In Dark On Nuclear Ban

Washington AP report says the Joint Chiefs of Staff were unclear on the limited nuclear test ban details until late in Moscow talks. Most chiefs reportedly opposed a comprehensive ban but may accept a plan excluding underground tests, while escape clauses and outside-country tests raise concerns ahead of Senate votes.

Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff Moscow United States Soviet Union Britain Richard Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Newsmen Dean Rusk Russell Henry M. Jackson D-Wash Senate Jackson Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Goldwater France China

Police and court dispatches from La Crosse County

Records from La Crosse County detail July 24 incidents and court actions. Marie Lund gaard from St Francis Hospital to Hillview Home. county court cases include Cilley neglect of a child held on bond, Yttri aggravated battery reduced to simple battery with probation, Sokolik disorderly conduct probation revoked and jailed, Haugland and McDonald disorderly conduct sentences, Harris Haug probation for a year, Frank speeding fine. Whitehall notices Bautch and Nelson traffic offenses. La Crosse Fire Department reported a car fire at Jackson Plaza damaging wiring.

Marie Lundgaard St. Francis Hospital Lo Hillview Nancy J. Cilley Loomis Sr Carl E. Yttri Charles St Mitchell Yttri Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare William R. Sokolik Jr Caroline St Sokolik Arthur Haugland la Fond Ave Carol McDonald S.28th St

Water Spout Destroys Boats and Camps Near Pensacola

A water spout over the Gulf, towering up to a half mile, cut a two mile path through a lagoon near Pensacola. It wrecked fishing boats and shacks, stranded about ten people, and caused damage estimated at 80 000 to 150 000 dollars. No injuries were reported.

Pensacola Fla Gulf of Mexico

Watson Named To Eagle Committee

Alvin A. Watson of 4204 Bank Drive, state treasurer and former La Crosse chapter president, has been named to a committee for the Fraternal Order of Eagles 65th national convention in Chicago from July 31 to August 3. The event at the Sherman House will host more than 6,000 attendees with dignitaries including former President Harry S. Truman, comedian Jimmy Durante, and actor Danny Thomas.

Alvin A. Watson Bank Drive la Crosse Group Fraternal Order of Eagles Chicago Sherman House Harry S. Truman Jimmy Durante Danny Thomas

Woman presides over Chamber of Deputies in Italy

In Rome AP reports for the first time a woman, Maria Lisa Cinciari, a Communist and vice president, presided over Italy's Chamber of Deputies while president Giuseppe Codacci Pisanelli, a Christian Democrat, was absent. The historic session marks a milestone for the Italian Parliament.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Maria Lisa Cinciari Chamber Giuseppe Codacci Pisanelli

Salesmen Group Forms La Crosse Good Will Committee

Business travel agents and firm reps in the La Crosse area form an informal eyes and tears group named the salesmen's committee. A breakfast meeting at 8 am Saturday in the Greater La Crosse Chamber of Commerce room will be led by Gene Ring. The aim is to improve La Crosse's image and gather information on area opportunities for potential movers, with an informational kit to be prepared.

Greater la Crosse Chamber of Commerce Gene Ring Losey Blvd la Crosse Chamber Mgr D. J. Petruccelli Petruccelli L. B Bert) Rowley Rowley’s Office Equipment Co Richard Beggs Banker's Life E. G. Johnson Folger’s Coffee Robert Kleinke Kraft Foods Kleinke West Salem Ring Nuzum Lumber Co Viroqua and Tomah

Labor unions oppose plan to make labor courts across the nation

In St Louis five unions oppose the proposal. Gilbert warns it would create a national labor court system under the Interstate Commerce Commission. Wirtz concedes legislation may weaken collective bargaining but defends the administration plan as insulated from bargaining pressures. He says once the dispute is out of the countdown, unions and management can settle.

St. Louis Gilbert Interstate Commerce Commission Wirtz Mosphere Ann Landers Nipper

Marriage Licenses Issued in La Crosse for August Weddings

Kenneth W. Barker of La Crescent and Barbara J. Powers of La Crosse to wed August 3 in La Crosse. Kenneth H. Miyamoto of La Crosse and Carol S. Williams of La Crosse to wed August 2 in La Crosse.

Kenneth W. Barker N. 3Rd St. la Crescent Barbara J. Powers S. 20Th St la Crosse Kenneth H. Miyamoto Clinton St Carol S. Williams 8Th St

Receipts Of State Farmers Decline

Wisconsin farmers saw a decline in cash receipts from marketings in 1962 to 1.117 billion dollars from 1.125 billion in 1961. For January through May 1963, receipts were 474.059 million dollars versus 482.812 million in the same 1962 period.

Washington Wisconsin Agriculture Department Department

Stock Quotations By Shearson Hammill Co 1963 Noon

Quotation sheet lists stocks and brokerage data for July 24 1963 with prices for Allis Chalmers American Can RCA Ford General Electric IBM and many others. Contains bid ask ranges and percent changes across equities mutual funds and commodities including Corn Soybeans Eggs and various bonds.

Bank Bell & Farrell, Inc St. Power Allis-Chalmers Olin Mathieson Aileen, Inc American Can Pepsi-Cola Central Tele American Motors RCA Clark Oil Amer Tel Republic Steel First Bank Sk Anaconda Rexall Drug Frantz Mfg Avco Reynolds Metals Gateway Trans Boeing Royal Dutch Godfrey Co Boston Capital Safeway Stores Hamilton Mfg Brunswick G. D. Searle Heileman Brew Chrysler Sears Roebuck Roehring Co Celanese Sinclair Oil la X Rub. Mills Columbia Gas Socony la X Tele Consolidated Food Sperry Rand Marine Cap Curtiss Wright Oil of Ind McQuay, Inc U.S. Steel Tausche Great North Wallace Press Mutual Greyhound Westinghouse Elec Boston Fund Ilinois Central White Motor Chemical F International Woolworth Eaton & Howard Interstate Power Zenith Bal Jones & Laughlin Dow Jones Eaton & Howard la Cr Lockheed Fidelity Fund Incorp Mack Trucks Magnavox Nat Montgomery Ward Monsanto Chemical Puritan Fund Wisconsin Fund

Indians Cannot Hunt Without Permit in Menominee County

Madison AP Attorney General George Thompson ruled a Senate bill granting Menominee tribal members hunting trapping and fishing rights without licenses would violate Wisconsin and Federal constitutions. The bill would create unequal license requirements across counties, challenging equal protection. Thompson noted treaty-era rights and a 1962 AG opinion that state laws apply equally to Menominee County and the tribe.

Thompson Wisconsin John W. Reynolds Menominee County

Ore Shipments Push Seaway Record in June

Ottawa AP reports large iron ore shipments boosted traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway and Welland Canal in June. Montreal Lake Ontario totals hit 4,196,000 tons, up 7.4 percent from May. April-June 1963 cargo rose 14.7 percent to 9,760,857 tons. Welland Canal saw a June record of 5,514,900 tons, highest since 1932. April-June Welland totals reached 12,649,779 tons, up 5.6 percent.

Ottawa Reeve St. Lawrence Seaway Welland Canal The Seaway Authority Montreal-Lake Ontario

Northwest Bancorporation Reports Six Month Earnings

In Minneapolis, Northwest Bancorporation announces consolidated net operating earnings of 8,114,641 dollars for the first half of 1963, equal to 1.47 dollars per share, versus 7,847,667 dollars or 1.43 per share in the same period a year earlier.

Minneapolis Northwest Bancorporation

Winona Livestock Price Report from Swift & Company

The Winona Swift & Company livestock report shows steady hog and cattle markets with varied ranges for weights and grades. It covers hogs, sows, and stags, plus cattle, veal, and related prices, and notes morning care for arrivals and noon quotation validity.

Extreme

Spectators egg Christine Keeler outside old Bailey court

In London AP reports spectators, numbering in the hundreds, threw two eggs at Christine Keeler as she left the old Bailey after further testimony in Stephen Ward's vice trial. One egg struck a photographer, the other splashed a policeman’s sleeve.

London Christine Keeler Old Bailey Court Stephen Ward Miss Keeler Christine John D. Profumo Britain Bob Dear Associated Press James Burge Cigapeeten

Assemblyman and Labor Leader Fight in Madison Bar

Republican Assemblyman Curtis McKay of Mequon clashed with Harvey Kitzman Milwaukee labor leader and UAW Region 10 director in a downtown Madison bar over political differences. McKay plans to file charges. Kitzman says no legal action planned. McKay sustained facial cuts while Kitzman was unmarked as patrons separated the fight.

Madison Curtis McKay Mequon Harvey Kitzman Milwaukee Kitzman Region 10 United Auto Workers Conservation Commission John W.reynolds State Senate McKay

Ward Denies Purpose Of Introducing Girls In London Trial

Dr Stephen Ward testified under oath that he never took anyone to the apartment of Christine Keeler and Marilyn Rice-Davies for intercourse or similar reasons. Ward, 50, admitted he is a thoroughly immoral man who enjoys the company of pretty girls as he defends against vice charges with up to 25 years possible in prison.

London Stephen ‘Ward Christine Keeler Marilyn Mandy) Rice-Davies Kirksville Ward James Burge

Dear Ann Landers Readers Share Life Choices

A compilation of letters and answers from Ann Landers covering personal dilemmas. Topics include a husband forgetting Mother's Day due to a late loss of a pet, class and background gaps in engaged couples, and advice for adoptive parents facing ignorant remarks. The column preserves tone and guidance typical of the era.

Superior Woman Dies In Crash

A 21 year old woman from Superior was killed when her car rolled over on a curve near the city limits on old Highway 53. She was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital at 12 30 a m. The day also saw a 59 year old West Allis woman die of injuries from an accident near New London and a 19 year old rural Owen man killed when his car struck a tree in Marshfield.

Superior Milwaukee Area Margaret J. Doherty Blanche Labinski West Allis Milwaukee New London Norman Pargett Owen Marshfield

Votapek granted year extension for draft deferment

Milwaukee pianist Ralph Votapek received a one year extension of his draft deferment, allowing a 50 appearance concert tour. He had not requested the extension. Lt Col John Silbernagle said Votapek is in Class I A for essential national health safety interest, with the deferment through October 1964.

Milwaukee Ralph Votapek Votapek John Silbernagle State Selective Service Office Madison

Youth Bound Over To Circuit Court

The third of three youths charged with indecent liberties involving a 14 year old girl waived preliminary hearing in La Crosse County Court and was bound over to Circuit Court for trial. Steven K. Mallory, 17, Caledonia Minnesota, appeared earlier and requested more time to consult an attorney before waiving. Ardis L. Nelson, 19, 607 Pine St., and Ronald W. Schroeder, 18, Caledonia, had waived preliminary hearings and were bound over as well. All youths are jailed after failing to post a 5000 dollar bond.

la Crosse County Steven K. Mallory Caledonia Minn Mallory Ardis L. Nelson Pine St Ronald W. Schroeder

Request For Dental Clinic Is Granted

The board of appeals granted Drs J P Rusche and G C Doucet permission to build a dental clinic with two upstairs apartments at 1202 1204 1206 Main St despite a city code conflict. About 25 residents signed a petition opposing the project citing a pedestrian traffic hazard from a driveway on Main Street and reduced left street parking.

Board of Appeals

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