Senate gridlock looms over Fortas Thornberry nominations
Opposition leaders claim enough votes to block a Senate vote on President Johnson's Fortas and Thornberry Supreme Court nominations. Griffin says 40 senators oppose and vows a filibuster, with action unlikely until after the August conventions.
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Washington
Johnson
Supreme Court
Senate
Sen
Robert P. Griffin
Reich
Abe Fortas
Homer Thornberry
Griffin
National Press Club
Senate Judiciary Committee
Fortas
Earl Warren
United States
Ber
James C. Eastland
D-Miss
Thornberry
Warren
Steelworkers End Negotiations With Historic Wage Package
The settlement includes a minimum pay of 195 dollars monthly versus 150, a 30 dollar weekly vacation bonus, extra vacation time for juniors, higher unemployment benefits from 37.50 to 52.50, liberalized health and life insurance, bereavement pay, an extra paid holiday, trial witness pay, and night differentials. Abel calls it the largest economic package in steel. Dozens of local leaders opposed, support vote narrowly carried in a three hour meeting with a voice vote failing before a standing vote.
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Abel
Basic Steel Industry Conference
Mayor of Detroit Granted Absolute Divorce
Detroit Mayor Jerome P. Cavanagh was granted an absolute divorce from Mary Helen Cavanagh. He must pay $50 weekly alimony and $25 weekly for each of four children in her custody. Mrs. Cavanagh retains the family home car and furniture. the mayor assumes the mortgage and upkeep. Custody of the four oldest boys is awarded to the Cavanagh family. divorce filed with church approval after a separation lasting since January 1965.
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Detroit
Jerome P. Cavanagh
Mary Helen
Cavanagh
Hospital Transfers Reported From City Addresses
On July 30 at 5 04 p m Herman Miller age 69 of 1929 Farnam Street was taken to Lutheran Hospital for illness. At 6 10 p m Rowley Gilbert age 19 of 612 King Street was also taken to Lutheran Hospital for a sunburn case.
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Herman Miller
Farnam St
Lutheran
Czechs Seek Unity Amid Dubcek Reform Push
Slovak Communist chief Vasil Bilak editor Drahomir Kolder and editor Oldrich Svestka were seen as possible Dubcek opponents but reportedly shifted to support him amid broad popular backing and Soviet pressure. Tass and CTK described talks as frank yet comradely. Svoboda assured Moscow of Warsaw Pact loyalty as Russian troops kept maneuvers near Czechoslovakia. Stewart warned Britain’s opposition to any Soviet intervention.
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Peety
Alexander Dubcek
Vasil Bilak
Slovak Communist Party
Oldrich Svestka
Rude Pravo
Drahomir Kolder
Dubcek
Tass
CTK
Ludovik Svoboda
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Svoboda
Prague
Ukraine
Poland
East Germany
Slovakia
London
Michael Stewart
Soviet Union
Britain
Dor Mikhail Smirnovsky
Stewart
House of Commons
Three La Crosse Students Attend UW Journalism Workshop
Three La Crosse youths from Aquinas and Central High School join over 100 students at the University of Wisconsin journalism workshop. Guided by professionals, they study mass communications, public relations and journalism history, publish a workshop newspaper, and gain newsroom skills. Sponsored by UW Journalism Extension, the Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League, and the Journalism Teacher-Advisor Council with scholarships from state media.
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Madison
la Crosse
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Maribeth Crogan
Green Bay St
Aquinas High School
Paul Force
Market St
Central High School
Michael Larkin
S. 23Rd St
Aquinas
la Crosse Tribune
UW Journalism Extension and School of Association
Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League
Wisconsin Journalism Teacher-Advisor Council
Ex-Mayor Arraigned On Embezzling Count
Former Nekoosa mayor Vernon P. Ruder, 51, was arraigned in Wood County Court on embezzlement charges for misappropriating $8,000. He started a corporation in 1959 and raised $8,000 from four individuals to fund a Minnesota water utility project. He was mayor 1946 to 1952 and also served as justice of the peace.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Nekoosa
Vernon P. Ruder
Wood County
Ruder
Ryder
Minnesota
Illinois
Union Official John T. Kmetz Dies at Desk
John T. Kmetz 73 longtime United Mine Workers official and former assistant secretary of labor in 1947 1948 died at his desk in the UMW headquarters. He served on the international executive board for 31 years and was the union's director of organization.
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Washington
John T. Kmetz
United Mine Workers
Kmetz
UMW International
Platform Debate Shapes GOP Crime and Vietnam Stance
Nixon urges a militant anti crime crusade while denouncing immunities for violators. Reagan and Lindsay criticize Democrats and call for principled platform language as GOP writers finalize the party line.
Four Die On Minnesota Roads In One Day
Four persons died Tuesday on Minnesota roads raising the 1968 toll to 532. Edward A. Meyer 70 of Fergus Falls died after being struck along Highway 52. Thomas Howard Eide 17 faced the crash. Pauline Healey 63 of Duluth died from injuries in a city accident and her husband George Healey 73 remained in critical condition. Frank Winkley 60 a Minnesota State Fair promoter died when his car skidded on County Road 13 near Maple Plain. Gilbert Rolla 65 of Granite Falls was killed when his truck was struck by a freight train at Granite Falls.
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Minnesota
Edward A. Meyer
Fergus Falls State Hospital
Highway 52
Fergus Falls
State Highway Patrol
Thomas Howard Eide
Pauline Healey
Duluth
George Healey
Highway 23
Frank Winkley
Minneapolis
Maple Palm
Gilbert Rolla
Granite Falls
Udall Eyes Revival of Scenic Rivers Bill in House
Interior Secretary Stewart Udall voiced confidence the troubled scenic rivers bill can be revived in the House and sent to the President. He cited four years of work and said a House Interior Committee rule move could yield a 3 to 1 passage, with possible removal of rivers slated for future study.
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Washington
Stewart Udall
Udall
Wisconsin
St. Croix
Wolf
Namekegon
House Interior Committee
House
Retired Minnesota Road Official Dies at 72
Claude A. Thompson, 72, retired district highway engineer and prominent American Legionnaire, died in a Willmar hospital after a long illness. Thompson, who retired three years ago after 43 years with the state highway system, was a World War I veteran and longtime board member of Legionville near Brainerd. He belonged to the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers and the Meeker County Last Man's Club.
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Willmar, Minn
Claude A. Thompson
American
Weather Summary for La Crosse and Midwest Regions
The forecast calls for decreasing cloudiness and cooler conditions with low 50s tonight across La Crosse and vicinity, fair cooler Thursday in the lower 70s, and similar patterns for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Extended five day temperatures trend 6 10 degrees below normal with limited rainfall, sunrise 5 53 am sunset 8 29 pm, record highs and lows noted for July 31 in 1955 and 1903.
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Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
la Crosse
Judge Enjoins Interviews On Ray Trial
Memphis judge issues strict new guidelines prohibiting interviews and press conferences for publicity in the James Earl Ray murder case. The order bars statements about guilt or innocence, trial plans, juror matters, evidence, witnesses, or defendant treatment, and targets attorney Hanes, Sheriff Morris, Ramsey Clark, and Russell Thompson for prior violations.
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James Earl Ray
W. Preston Battle
Lorder
Battle Sunday
Arthur Hanes
Ray
Shelby County
William Morris
Ramsey Clark
Memphis
Russell X. Thompson
Criminal Courts
Radio Highlights and Market Reports From Chicago and Winona
WKTY schedules time trials at North La Crosse Speedway and GOP convention reports by Peter Hurtgen plus Cubs and Astros baseball noted. Chicago poultry and produce prices listed with wholesale bids steady or barely changed. Winona Livestock updates from Swift & Company in Minnesota on Highway 61 West.
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WKTY
North la Crosse Speedway
Peter Hurtgen
Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros
River Readings Hog and Cattle Markets Wind Down
Winona Station noon delivery quotes show hogs 25 lower with butchers 200-230 lbs at 19.25-19.75, sows 270-300 lbs at 17.00, and cattle 25 higher with Hi-Choice & Prime 27.00, Choice 24.50-26.50, and utility cows 16.50-18.75. Veal markets steady with Top Choice at 37.00 and commercial 21.00-27.00.
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Winona
South ST. Paul
Minn
USDA
C.P
T.W
Dakota
LA Crosse
Lansing
Choice iTrempealeau
Dodge
Galesville
West Salem
Houston
Thur. Fri
Sat
Prairie du Chien
Actress Jane Russell Divorces Ex Football Star Bob Waterfield
Actress Jane Russell and ex husband Bob Waterfield end a 25 year marriage in Los Angeles divorce court. Russell keeps custody of two adopted children and receives weekly support while Waterfield gains custody of the third child and retains family property. Russell's film earnings and career are noted in the proceedings.
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Los Angeles
Jane Russell
Bob Waterfield
Miss Russell
Thomas
Tracy
Waterfield
Robert
Newport Beach
Sherman Oaks
Howard Hughes
UCLA
Los Angeles Rams
McCarthy urges release of delegates from unit rules
McCarthy says eight delegates released is not enough and Union rules bind state delegations to their majority on the first ballot. Humphrey accuses Congress and Agriculture Dept of not addressing hunger and urges a strong president to reform federal structure. Wallace aids petition drive. McGovern calls dark horse bid unlikely. White House weighs Johnson attendance at Chicago convention.
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McCarthy
Humphrey
Congress
Johnson Administration
Department of Agriculture
America
National Association of Counties
Washington
George C. Wallace
Massachusetts
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Robert F. Kennedy
White House
Johnson
Chicago
Brando Castenada Marriage Annulled in Secret 1960 Union
In Santa Monica a closed court annulled the eight year marriage of actor Marlon Brando and Mexican actress Movita Castenada. Grounds cited were Castenada’s husband living and lack of divorce at the time. Custody of their two children Sergio and Rebecca awarded to Castenada.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Marlon Brando
Movita Castenada
Miss Castenada
Sergio
Rebecca
Brando
Anna Kafshi
Former Minneapolis newspaperman Robert Thompson dies at 68
Washington AP obituary reports Robert Thompson, a Minneapolis native and veteran newspaper man, died Tuesday after a lengthy illness. He began at the Minnesota Daily Star after graduating from the University of Minnesota and worked for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch, the old Washington Times-Herald, and the Washington Post. He left the Post in 1950 to pursue freelance writing.
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Robert Thompson
Minneapolis
Washington
Thompson
Minnesota Daily Star
University of Minnesota
St.Paul
Milwaukee boy drowns at Whitewater State Park pool
In Winona Minnesota a five year old Milwaukee boy Roger Young Jr died after being found unconscious in three feet of water at Whitewater State Park pool during a family vacation. Officials said about 200 people were swimming at the pool when the tragedy occurred.
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Winona, Minn
Milwaukee
State Park
Whitewater State Park
St. Charles
Roger Young Jr
Proposed Out Of 2 Trains Faces Opposition In Wisconsin
North Wisconsin tourism groups protested a plan by Chicago and North Western to discontinue two daily trains No 153 and No 216 between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Hearings in Rhinelander and Ashland were held as critics argued rail cuts hurt year round resort traffic and winter travel. The railroad cited declining revenue and patronage as reasons for the proposed service reduction with bus replacements suggested.
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Rhinelander
Ashland
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Chicago & North Western
Public Service Commission
William Schlecht
Minocqua Chamber of Commerce
Douglas Taylor
Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Opal Rueggemeier Dies in Chicago
Opal Rueggemeier formerly Opal Beddow, died Tuesday in Chicago. Her father was a Waukon banker. Services are set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon with burial in Oakland Cemetery.
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Waukon
Lowa
Opal Rueggemeier
Opal Beddow
Chicago
Crash Injuries Fatal To Wood County Man
The death of Raymond W. Hoff, 64, of Marshfield raises Wisconsin 1968 traffic toll to 644. He died in a Marshfield hospital from injuries suffered July 14 in an accident at Wautoma. Mrs Alvina Schroeder, 74, of Kewaunee, died July 18 in a Kewaunee hospital after a two car collision in Marinette County, listed as a traffic victim by the state Motor Vehicle Division.
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Associated Press
Wood County
Wisconsin
Raymond W. Hoff
Marshfield
Wautoma
Alvina Schroeder
Kewaunee
Marinette County
State
Milwaukee couple seeks La Crosse marriage Aug 17
Marriage licenses list multiple couples from Milwaukee Tomah Onalaska La Crescent La Crosse and Arcadia with planned wedding dates in August in La Crosse. Names include Kirby Throckmorton Elizabeth Sheppard Clark Gallup Joan Schumacher Gordon Jensen Pamela McKaskey John Fitzpatrick Mary Volk Thomas Betsinger Sharon Swan Gary Dahlquist Erma Larson David Anderson Dawn Heintz James Wiffler and Patricia Urbick.
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Kirby L. Throckmorton
Milwaukee
Elizabeth A. Shepsherd
Division St
la Crosse
Clark G. Gallup
N. 24Th St
Joan I. Schumacher
Coon Valley
Gordon H. Jensen
Tomah
Pamela A. McKaskey
Cameron Ave
John M. Fitzpatrick
Wood St
Mary A. Volk
Shorewood Drive
Thomas R. Betsinger
Onalaska
Sharon L. Swan
Gary J. Dahlquist
la Crescent
Erma M
Larson
Jackson St
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