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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1966

Page

8

Opponents Seek Shelving of Truth in Packaging Legislation

Opponents of the truth in packaging bill consider asking the House Commerce Committee to shelve the measure. The bill faces opposition in committee as supporters push to set guidelines on product sizes and weights while ensuring clear labeling and curbs on promotions.

Washington House Commerce Committee Commerce Committee Harley O. Staggers DW. Va Staggers House Senate Fred B. Rooney Dpa

Kennedy Kids Draw Crowds to Wedding

Janet Auchincloss, 20, wed Lewis Polk Rutherford, 21, in Newport. The ceremony at St Marys RC church drew attention as Caroline and John Jr Kennedy joined, with 800 guests and a 31-member bridal party at HammerSmith Farm reception. Janet plans to live in Hong Kong after graduate work.

Kelly Smith Newport R.I John F. Kennedy Caroline Kennedy John Jr Janet Auchincloss Janet Lewis Polk Rutherford New York Kennedy Fontana Rome St. Mary’s Hammersmith Farm Hugh D. Auchincloss Secret Service Caroline John Hugh Steers

Capital Trip Delights Wisconsin Indian Youth Delegation

A group of over 25 teenagers from the Bad River Indian Reservation visited Washington D C in a borrowed bus. They toured the Capitol area with Rep. Alvin E. O’Kenski and met Indian Affairs Commissioner Robert Bennett. The trip includes two days in New York and returns planned by August 6.

Washington Wisconsin Bad River Indian Reservation Alvin E. O'Kenski Odanah Congress O'Kenski Capitol Robert Bennett Indian Affairs Green Bay Wis Bad River New York

Racial rally sparks violent charges in Baltimore

Norton Lynch of San Bernardino and Joseph Carroll of Baltimore were charged with inciting a riot after a Thursday rally. Lynch, billed as Americas most exciting racist speaker, claimed incitement to victory and denounced the Supreme Court. A Friday night counter demonstration on Pennsyl vania Avenue urged arms for defense amid tense exchanges.

Norton Lynch San Bernardino Calif Joseph Carroll Baltimore Edwin F. Hendle Paul Cordle Carroll America God Supreme Court Pennsylvania Avenue Walter H. Lively The Union For Jobs and Income

Two Young Men Die In Sewer Line Incident

DEVILS LAKE ND AP two young men died of asphyxiation Friday when sewer gas backed up as they laid a new sewer line. Darrell Ray 21 of Crookston Minnesota and Roger L Willert 23 of Fargo were killed after a plug was removed from the line. Dean Lufkin 24 of Crookston crawled to safety but later needed aid. Deputy Reed said grounds gas or lack of oxygen caused death but no inquest will be held.

Devils Lake N.D Darrell Ray Crookston Minn Roger L. Willert Fargo Dean Lukfin Ramsey County Burt Reed Reed Ray Willett Lufkin Ernest V. Gilbertson Gilbertson

State Servicemen Granted Free Hunting and Fishing Privileges

Wisconsin servicemen home on leave may fish and hunt small game without a license starting next Friday under a law from the last session. A single license from conservation officials allows fishing for species covered by the standard license and hunting upland birds, small game, bear and waterfowl except ducks or geese.

Madison Wisconsin

Airlines edge toward settlement in machinists pay dispute

The talks centered on wage increases for top aircraft mechanics amid a looming strike. Johnson described the deal as not raising prices, while the union pushed for up to 53 cents an hour over 36 months. The settlement avoided explicit economic impact and reflected political stakes with potential new legislation.

Page 1 Johnson White House Curtin Siemiller Senate Labor Committee Congress Braniff Continental Northeast Airlines

Youth Repays Damage After Tearing Up School Lawn

Douglas R. Knutson, 20, repaid $31.65 in fines and costs and repaired a West Salem elementary school athletic field lawn after being found circling on the grass July 18. Assistant District Attorney Seth Stoltz reported the restitution covered labor and materials estimated at $22.50, with Judge Leonard F. Roraff accepting the guilty plea to destruction of property.

West Salem Asst. Dist. Atty Seth Stoltz Douglas R. Knutson W. Jefferson St Knutson Lee Chalsma Leonard F. Roraff Stoltz

River Readings Show Flood Stage Changes at La Crosse

River readings at La Crosse indicate flood stage levels with 24 hour changes and precipitation data. Officials monitor the 24 hour stage and potential rise or fall, noting the current stage and trend.

Board faces picketing over Hillview labor dispute actions

Supervisors report picketing at their downtown offices and homes after the Hillview contract clash with Local 750. The dispute centered on a $5 monthly salary gap. 69 Hillview staff quit then some reapplied. The board seeks a new election and considers labor board or court action to halt picketing.

Hillview 28Th Dist Jerome Klos State Labor Relations Board Finance Committee Sunder State Attorney General’s Office Labor Relations Board Labor Board

Boy Drowns At Forest Lake In Minnesota

Eight year old Dovid Jorgenson of Scandia drowned while swimming near a cottage on Forest Lake in five feet of water. Washington County sheriff records say he tangled in weeds and could not be rescued. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Jorgenson.

Forest Lake Minn Dovid Jorgenson Scandia Washington County Sheriff’s Office Donald James Jorgenson

Viet Nam War Report Details Raids and Losses

A U S spokesman described intensified air missions over North and South Viet Nam with 42 raids Friday and 788 strikes overall. For the North the U S reported one Navy jet lost and 312 planes downed since the war began, while South Viet Nam saw light ground fighting and an Army helicopter down but crew unhurt. A visitor to Hanoi claimed more Soviet MIG21 fighters and weak Soviet anti aircraft missiles, while U S pilots claimed high enemy casualties and destruction of fortifications and supply sites.

United States Demilitarized ‘Zone North Viet Nam Air Force Navy Haiphong Demilitarized Zone U.S South Viet Nam Far North Saigon Marine Hanoi Soviet Union

Summer Theater Opens Strong In Little Mary Sunshine

La Crosse Community Theater debuts Little Mary Sunshine in Mt La Crosse as part of the Coulee Region Festival of Arts. Susan Wold leads as Little Mary with a strong local cast delivering charm, humor, and period music to a near full tent audience of about 200.

la Crosse Tribune Mt. la Crosse Coulee Rick Besoyan Michael Thompson la Crosse 7Th Coulee Region New York Susan Wold Spring Grove Minn Mary Besoyan Johann Strauss Victor Herbert Rudolf Frim Colorado Inn Rocky Mountains US Forest Rangers Little Mary David Starr Big Jim Warrington The Rangers Redman Mary Sunshine Miss Wold al Scott Cpl Billy Jester Nancy Twinkie Mary Oswalt Nancy

Two Accidents Send Four To Hospital In La Crosse County

Four people were hospitalized after two traffic accidents Friday evening in La Crosse County. In Burns town, vehicles driven by 17 year old LaVerne Oesterle and 43 year old Robert Garves collided on Big Creek Road near Highway 16 injuring Oesterle Garves and Garves’ wife Elaine. Oesterle suffered a broken kneecap facial cuts. Garves chest and teeth injuries and a chin cut. Elaine Garves endured a severe scalp wound. County police transported the trio to St Mary’s Hospital in Sparta. In Shelby town Gary Hauser 21 of 1629 Rose Street sustained back injuries and a head cut when his car veered off a curve on County Highway F. Hauser was admitted to Lutheran Hospital.

la Crosse County LaVerne Oesterle Bangor Robert L. Garves Big Creek Road Highway 16 Burns Oesterle Garves Elaine St. Mary’s Hospital Sparta Gary M. Hauser Rose St Shelby Hauser Lutheran

Alfonsi Plans To Return To Office Monday

Madison AP report says Assemblyman Paul Alfonsi will stay home over the weekend but plans to return to his office Monday after a bribery conviction. Clerks erased his name from the payroll. he appeals and faces possible fines or jail as he could end a 34 year public career.

Madison Assembly

Beer and liquor taxes boost Minnesota revenue

Liquor Control Commissioner William Joyce reported that the state's beer and liquor taxes rang a merry tune. For January through July, total collections reached 2.2 million, about 124 683 higher than last year with beer taxes up 43 000 and liquor revenues up 81 000.

St, Paul Liquor Control William Joyce

Rhode Island Judge Louis Capelli Dies at 72

Judge Louis W. Capelli, 72, a Rhode Island Superior Court member since 1944 and presiding judge since 1959, died Friday in Westerly.

Westerly R.I Louis W. Capelli Rhode Island Superior Court

Weather outlook with scattered showers across Midwest

The forecast shows fair to partly cloudy conditions in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with a chance of brief or widely scattered showers or thunderstorms. Warmer temperatures are expected tonight and Sunday with cooler trends in northern areas. Sunrise and sunset times are listed for Sunday.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Vergin Resigns as Sparta Superintendent in Newly Created Post

Vergin born in Barron Aug 20 1926 earned degrees from Eau Claire State University and UW. He started teaching in Ellsworth 1952 rising to principal and superintendent before joining Sparta. His resignation becomes effective Aug 15 and George Shiroda will serve as acting superintendent and assistant in a newly created role.

Waukesha County Vergin Barron Barron High School Eau Claire State University University of Wisconsin University of Minnesota Ellsworth Sparta Betty Hoyer Sparta Board of Education George Shiroda Shiroda Ithaca

Hungarian composer Pal Jardanyi dies after long illness

Budapest reporting that Dr. Pal Jardanyi a 46 year old composer and folk music researcher died Friday night after a prolonged illness.

Budapest Pal Jardanyi

Hearing Final Account In Re The Estate Of Walter J Lowry

Wisconsin La Crosse County probate notice announces a hearing on August 16 1946 at the La Crosse courthouse to settle the final account debts heirs inheritance tax and residue. The court order marks termination of joint tenancy or life estate if any and names Eugene A Toepel as judge and Ruediger Jeanis as attorneys. Also notices a sale of assets from Oil Equipment Service Co. following Williams Petroleum Service acquisition on March 9 1966 with addresses in Butler and La Crosse Wisconsin dated July 19 1966.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Court Walter J. Lowry Onalaska la Crosse County Wisconsin County of la Crosse City of la Crosse Eugene A. Toepel Ruediger & Jeanis Williams Petroleum Service, Inc 124Th St Butler Pearl Street Robert Holinagel Oil Equipment Service Co Ferry Street Wis Thomas Williams

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