Motorcycle safety course demonstrated at La Crosse
Driver education teachers at La Crosse State University studied motorcycle safety this summer as John Hammond inspected veteran rider James Sauer during an obstacle course test. Professor William Vickrey led the course with support from the Wisconsin AAA Safety Department, explaining new motorcycle operation legislation.
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la Crosse State University
John Hammond
la Crosse
James Sauer
Hammond
Sauer
William Vickrey
LCU
Wisconsin Aaa Safety Department
Tribune
Ricky Visits Baseball TV Stars in Hopeful Leukemia Tale
Ricky Spaulding the leukemia patient from Pico Rivera California has drawn broad support from La Crosse area residents who mailed cards and letters. His mother reports he has been taken off all medicine for 11 weeks and gained two pounds in two weeks. He met Dodgers players at Dodger Stadium and TV stars from High Chaparral during recent visits and is invited back for his eighth birthday.
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Ricky Spaulding
Ricky
Pico Rivera
Calif
la Crosse Area
la Crosse
Ester Erlandson Campbell
la Crosse Tribune
United States
Ing
Iin
Vietnam
Dodger Stadium
High Chapparral
Billy Blue
Mark Slade
Buck
Cameron Mitchell
Manolito
Henry Darrow
Disneyland
Soldier Hurkmans Among 33 Killed in Vietnam
AP reports Army Private First Class Wilhelm S. Hurkmans Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Wilhelm S Hurkmans Sr of Rhinelander Wisconsin was among 33 US servicemen listed by the Pentagon as killed in action in Vietnam on Thursday.
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Washington
Army
Pfe
Wilhelm S. Hurkmans Jr
Wilhelm S. Hurkmans Sr
Rhinelander
Wis
U.S
Pentagon
Vietnam
Federal Bldg Site Talks Planned in La Crosse
Negotiations will begin in about two weeks between the La Crosse Redevelopment Authority and the federal government on the Civic Center site for a new federal building and post office. The GSA in Chicago, with local officials, will decide whether to buy the current post office for razing or adjust the price. The federal building will include a walkway to Mary E Sawyer Auditorium and sit on State Street between 4th and 6th streets. Ownership of the present city hall site, to be vacated in 1970, is part of the plan. The arch contractor was named June 5.
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la Crosse
Nelson
Federal Building
State Street
Mary E. Sawyer
City Hall
Carl W. Schubert and
Tent In Rejected Picnics Are Approved
Milwaukee SCLC branch denied a four day tenting permit in Garfield Park but granted four picnic permits for Aug 14. Officials cited non camping ordinance and approved workshops for disadvantaged residents in Negro neighborhoods.
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Milwaukee
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Garfield Park
SCLC
Breadbasket
Park Commission
Police Ambulance Transfer From Bethany Home
On July 26 at 7 50 a m Mrs Ray Evans was taken by ambulance from Bethany Home to St Francis Hospital due to illness authorities reported.
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Ray Evans
Bethany
St. Francis Hospital
Mass for 90 years of perpetual adoration observed
The La Crosse Diocese bishop presides at a concelebrated high Mass marking 90 years of perpetual Eucharistic adoration by the Franciscan Sisters of La Crosse. clergy, sisters, and parish representatives attend with Mother General and provincial superiors participating in the offertory. A public procession with the Blessed Sacrament and a reception conclude.
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Frederick Freking
la Crosse
Franciscan
Sisters of la Crosse
Ireking
John Paul
Michael G. Mertens
John N. Mauer
Robert H. Hansen
J. Floyd Dwyer
Philip Leinfelder
Richard Girt
C.pp.s
Father Leinfelder
Joseph Leinfelder Sr
Antonia
St. Rose Convent
United States
Ann Marie Kerper
Dorothy Mulheron
Margaret Pongratz
Mary Agnes Walljasper
Mary Michael Costello
Rita Brunner
Rosemary Desmond
FSPA
Lucilda Meyers
Glarum
Vermulst
Antoinette DeLorbe
Musichetskov
Holst
Williams
Saint-Saens
Stolen 16 Foot Livory Glas-Spar Boat From City Harbor
Milton Eisler reports a 16 foot livory Glas-Spar boat with a 55 horsepower motor stolen from the Municipal Harbor slip. The vessel carries registration WS4349CF and is valued at $1 900. Additional thefts include a $16 50 Evinrude gasoline tank from a boat on the Black River and a $125 Elgin watch taken from a Holiday Inn pool table.
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Milton Eisler
Hackberry Lane
la Crosse
Thomas S. Jenks
S. 29Th St
Black River
Dale Worth
St. Paul
Holiday Inn
Four La Crosse Boys Apprehended for Boathouse Break-In
Four boys aged 12 14 15 and 16 were apprehended Thursday for allegedly breaking into Lawrence Puent’s boathouse at 111 S 22nd St. They claim a $75 pair of binoculars was left on the dock near Copeland Park Drive but says the binoculars fell into the river. Detectives questioned them Friday and plans to send them to Juvenile Court via La Crosse County Social Services.
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la Crosse
Lawrence Puent
22Nd St
Puent
Copeland Park Drive
la Crosse County
Skeeter Schedule Weekend Spraying Across City Limits
Weekend spraying will occur between the east and west city limits. Friday routes run from south city limits to Green Bay Street. Saturday covers Green Bay to Market Streets. Sunday directs from Market to Zeisler Streets.
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South City Limits
Green Bay
Market
Zeisler Streets
Local Demos To Honor La Follette
The La Crosse County Democratic Party hosts a testimonial dinner at Concordia Hall in honor of Attorney General Bronson La Follette Democratic gubernatorial candidate. David Brye of Coon Valley serves as master of ceremonies with clergy delivering invocation and benediction. Tickets are sold by party members.
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la Crosse County
Democratic Party
Bronson C. la Follette
Concordia Hall
12Th
la Crosse Sts
David Brye
Coon Valley
State Senate
Harris C. Mooney
Christ Episcopal Church
George W. Hinger
Roncalli Newman Center
Harold Klos
Mary Muehr
Milwaukee Council urges extra session over fiscal crisis
Milwaukee Common Council President Robert J. Jendusa asked Gov. Warren P. Knowles to convene a special legislative session to address the city’s desperate financial situation. He cited the last session’s failure to provide relief and a school aid bill that raised Milwaukee taxes.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Common Council
Robert J. Jendusa
Warren P. Knowles
Jendusa
Union Loses Union Vote at Machine Products Co.
The United Auto Workers petition to organize at Machine Products Co. 2009 West Ave. S. was defeated 65 to 58 in an NLRB conducted vote. 128 eligible voters with three absentees and two challenged ballots. Company says the outcome supports employer freedom and future security. Similar IAMAW petition failed in May 1967.
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United Auto Workers
Machine Products Co
West Ave. S
National Labor Relations Board
Machine Products
A. F. Skover
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Dedication Held For Highway Extension In Wisconsin
Lt. Gov. Jack Olson spoke at the Highway 133 dedication banquet in Potosi about the extension linking to the Great River Road. He called tourism an instant industry and said 25 to 30 visitors are worth as much as a $100,000 payroll for a town. The new route will give access to southwestern Wisconsin’s historical and scenic attractions.
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Potosi
Wisconsin
Jack Olson
Olson
Onalaska Woman Taken to Lutheran Hospital
Annette Nelson, 22, of Pehler Trailer Court Onalaska, was admitted to Lutheran Hospital at 12 44 p m after illness.
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Annette Nelson
Pehler Trailer Court
Onalaska
Lutheran Hospital
Girls Honored as Playgrounders of the Week
Linda Otto age 7 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Otto of 1321 S 30th St attends Bluffview Playground. Debbie Monge age 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Monge of 3038 Maple Drive attends Cliffside Playground where she is shortstop on the girls softball team.
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Linda Otto
Debbie Monge
Linda
John Otto
S. 30Th St
Bluffview Playground
Debbie
Larry Monge
Maple Drive
Cliffside Playground
Tribune
Onalaska Youth Hurt When Car Skids Off Road
Robert J. Hanson, 19, of Onalaska, told police he dozed at the wheel as his car left County Highways and SN and rolled onto its side in a roadside ditch in the Town of Onalaska. He was treated at Grandview Hospital for a cut.
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Onalaska
la Crosse
Robert J. Hanson
R. 1
Grandview Hospital
Hanson
Real Estate Taxes Due Wednesday
La Crosse County Treasurer Julian Johnson announced final real estate tax payments are due by Wednesday. Unpaid bills incur 0.8 percent interest per month retroactive to Jan 1, making even one day overdue costly. Property owners may pay in full by February end or split into January and July installments, with county collection for the late payments. Owners are urged to bring tax bills when paying.
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la Crosse
Julian Johnson
Johnson
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