27 Jul 1968
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1968
Page
1
The Mary E Sawyer Auditorium hosted the Lawrence Welk Show with about 4000 attendees. Jo Ann Castle closed the program with a storming performance that delighted the audience and promised excitement for future broadcasts.
The Cuban publication of Ernesto Guevara's diary triggers a national crisis in Bolivia under President Rene Barrientos. Rumors swirl of military defections and a possible dictatorship as Arguedas faces accusations of leaking the diary to Castro. Barrientos seeks support from the United States as the cabinet and public unravel.
Chief of Police Al Young reports Black River Falls saw 4.8 inches of rainfall from 6 p.m. to midnight while Camp McCoy measured two inches. A cave-in toppled blocks at the Cooperative Credit building site. Jackson area highways saw multiple accidents during the storm. In Tomah area 11 year old Reba Bruley sustained minor injuries from lightning and was treated and released. Lightning started a fire at the Les Markin farm near Warrens with Lincoln Fire Department responding. Monroe County Fair judging at Tomah began in light rain and resumed after a delay on wet grounds. A Friday night downpour sent spectators seeking cover.
Deputy Premier Ota Sik says the old regime is discredited and warns against any return to fear and repression. Alexander Dubcek leads a liberal push with talks planned with Soviet leaders and other Communist parties as Prague reassures workers of confidence and optimism.
Lt. William A. Sheets 38 of 3203 S 35th St retires from the La Crosse Naval Reserve Training Center in a Wednesday ceremony. He began Navy service as an enlisted man in 1946 and was commissioned in 1958 with over 17 years at sea and overseas, much of it in submarines. He helped commission USS Sargo and served on the staff of USS John C. Calhoun, including a 13 month China tour before the Communist takeover. He has led the center 16 months and will become a sales representative and pilot for Viking Aviation Inc.
Governor Knowles approved a record $11.7 million in federal funds for 1969 with $10.6 million to operate Wisconsin unemployment compensation. The package also funds Manpower development training, Job Corps and Apprenticeship programs, per the Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations.
Cleveland leaders argue they and Mayor Stokes deserve credit for averting greater bloodshed as National Guardsmen and white police patrolled the streets. They note a 24 hour cooling off period helped prevent a black community pogrom while curfew changes and memorials for slain officers drew attention to the violence.
The Thai backed attack on Udorn Air Base in northern Thailand damaged two planes and killed a Thai guard. Two attackers were reported killed and one captured. U.S. and Thai security forces repelled the assault on the base housing F4 Phantom fighters and C141 Starlifters, with significant bomb and fuel storage explosions contained.
The Upward Bound program at Whitewater State University resumed its final week of the summer session after a near-fatal blow from racial disturbances. University administrators report continued efforts to support disadvantaged youth.
The one story building with basement will be built to the front and house a bar lounge meeting rooms recreation room and offices. The old armory section becomes a large dining dancing and meeting room offices Memorial Room and Kitchen. A racial incident at Whitewater triggered a campus order reversal after police used tear gas and about 50 officers aided by three counties. Project Upward Bound, Milwaukee Negroes, 150 students, faced cancellation but officials convinced the university to restore the program. Dr. Morphew announced curfew attendance in classes and avoidance of demonstrations pending further actions.
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