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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1959

Page

5

Berlin Spies Debate Strains Big Four Summit Talks

In Geneva the Big Four clash over Berlin espionage and propaganda as Western and Soviet ministers meet. Gromyko presses for a full session to hear East German Bolz, while Herter Lloyd and Couve de Murville denounce subversion from East Berlin. Westerns demand any Berlin curbs apply to all sides and aim to end East Berlin manipulation. Andrew Berding says private talks show little progress toward a solution.

John M. Hightower Geneva Berlin West Berlin Nikita Khrushchev Andrei Gromyko Lothar Bolz East Germany Bolz Soviet Union Herter East Berlin Gromyko United States RIAS Radio Selwyn Lloyd Maurice Couve de Murville U.S Andrew H. Berding

Court To Review Tax Status Of Strike Benefits

The Supreme Court agreed to hear whether union strike benefits are exempt from federal income tax. The U S Circuit Court in Chicago ruled such benefits are gifts not taxable, a decision challenged by the government which notes millions receive these benefits annually. Allen Kaiser of Sheboygan sued after $565 in 1954 strike aid was counted as taxable income.

Washington Supreme Court U. S. Circuit Court Chicago High Tribunal Circuit Court Internal Revenue Service Allen Kaiser Sheboygan Wis Kaiser United Auto Workers

Stop Insults Tells State Employes in Wisconsin

Gov Gaylord Nelson urged department heads to stop insulting letters sent to taxpayers. He cited letters received by Wisconsin residents in reply to agency queries and blamed non managerial state employees. Nelson called the letters inexcusable and said department heads must correct the situation.

Madison Gaylord Neilson State Department Wisconsin Nelson

Naso's House of Pizza Opens at New 6th Street Site

Locals note Naso's House of Pizza is now open at a new location at 6th and State with carry-outs and instrument repair services. Modah Horn Shop advertises 205 So 4th and a telephone number 4 8841. A neighborhood rummage sale is set at 626 No 15th with times Tuesday after 6 pm and Wednesday morning.

Naso House of Pizza

Weather Record For La Crosse And Vicinity

La Crosse area: fair to partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Lows around 58, highs near 82. Wisconsin generally fair and pleasant with a chance of light showers in far north. Minnesota warmer in central and south portions, partly cloudy in north. Iowa partly cloudy and slightly warmer tonight and Wednesday.

la Crosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Montana City Papers Circulation Details in Lee Organization

The Helena Independent Record lists 18 day and 17 Helena 7 861 evening 8 000 Sunday. Livingston 9 100 population is NP railroad hub and Yellowstone gateway. The Enterprise shows 2 762 evening. Lee Newspaper group expands to 15 Montana cities and 10 Midwest papers with eight Sunday editions.

Helena Montana Northwest Capital Group Helena Independent Record Livingston Northern Pacific Railroad Yellowstone National Park Enterprise Lee Midwest

Two Sparta Brothers Fined for Drunkenness and Vandalism

Earl Ames 22 and his brother Charles 25 faced fines after a home altercation led to vandalism of a Sparta police squad car light. Earl received 60 dollars total including property destruction and drunkenness. Charles was fined 10 dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct. They were arraigned before Justice Henry C. Fanning.

Sparta. Wis Earl Ames Sparta Earl Vern Hobson Ear Charles Henry C. Fanning

Five Subpoenaed In Mauch Murder Probe

Milwaukee report lists five individuals ordered to testify at the inquest into the death of Mrs Edna Mauch of Wauwatosa last August. Subpoenas include a Negro prisoner at Waupun state prison and Dr L J Van Hecke Milwaukee County medical examiner Aloysius Mauch Mrs Mauches husband Capt Alvin Basting and Sgt Tebo of the Wauwatosa police. issue involves further testimony Thursday.

Milwaukee Waupun State Prison Edna Mauch Wauwatosa William McCauley Mauch John Burke L. J. van Hecke Milwaukee County Mauche Aloysius Alvin Basting Tebo Wauwatosa Police

Sentenced To Prison For Shotgun Beating

LeRoy A. Young, 23, of Route 1 Vesper, pleaded guilty to a depraved mind assault for a shotgun beating of his sister in law and her daughter. He received five years in the Wisconsin Reformatory in Green Bay after a pre sentence examination at Central State Hospital. Mrs Frank Young, 30, was in critical condition days after the attack. her four year old daughter Cindy was less seriously injured, both recovering. Judge Byron B Conway presided.

Wisconsin Rapids LeRoy A. Young Route 1 Vesper Wisconsin Reformatory Green Bay Young Central State Hospital Waupun Frank Young Cindy Wood County Byron B .Conway

Weather outlook for Pirot reports minimal data

Weather outlook gives sparse readings with a lower night value of one and a higher previous day reading. The fragment mentions Pirot but lacks full details on conditions, timing, or temperatures.

D Day Remembered From Omaha Beach Vision Of Courage And Loss

A first person recounting the D Day landing on Easy Red Beach. Troops face storm seas and brutal fire as ships, tanks, and barbed wire clash with German defenses. Amid chaos, fear yields to resolve while civilians and soldiers witness acts of bravery and sacrifice.

Mystery Writer Sax Rohmer Dies

London AP reports Sax Rohmer creator of Dr Fu Manchu died Monday night after a long illness. He was about 70. Born Arthur Sarsfield Ward in England, Rohmer lived in America for many years and made New York City his home.

London Sax Rohmer Dr. Fu Manchu Fu Manchu Rohmer Chinaman Arthur Sarsfield Ward England America New York City

Chicago live stock and produce prices show mixed moves

In Chicago markets hogs under 230 lbs fall 25 to 35 cents, heavier hogs mostly steady to 25 lower, cattle and calves mostly lower with several selective highs. Potatoes and produce steady to firm, butter and eggs largely unchanged, poultry prices mostly unchanged or slightly lower.

Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA Chicago Produce Chicago (P Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chicago Poultry

Body Found in Green Bay Harlan Nelson

The body of Harlan Nelson aged 46 missing since January 2 was recovered Monday from Green Bay. Brown County sheriff Artley Skenandore said the cause of death had not been determined.

Green Bay Harlan Nelson Artley Skenandore Brown County

Service TV Sets Ad Placed by Classified Lineup

People check the Classifieds for reliable firms when seeking quick service for TV sets. Dial 2-8040 now to place your service ad.

Court Approves Sale Of Site To Carthage College

The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a Kenosha County ruling dismissing a taxpayer suit over the sale of 69 acres of Alford Park for 50000 dollars to back Carthage College relocation. The United Lutheran Church backs moving Carthage from Illinois to Kenosha. The court found no abuse of discretion by the city council.

Carthage Ill Kenosha Newell William Dieterich

Patrolman Pleads Guilty To Arson In Racine

RACINE AP A suspended city patrolman James Gursky 30 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to arson charges tied to admitting he set five fires in vacant buildings. Judge Howard J. Durocher ordered a pre sentence investigation and set June 16 for the hearing. Dist Atty Dexter Black sought a psychiatric eval to be part of the record. Gursky would pay for the test. He remained free on $2000 bond. father of a six week old daughter.

Racine Howard J. Durocher James Gursky Dist Dexter Black Gursky

Supreme Court Invalidates Interior Employee Firing

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the dismissal of Interior Department employee William Vincent Vitarelli was invalid. Vitarelli, an education and training specialist on Koror, was discharged in 1954 over alleged Communist affiliations which he denied, and his prior security charges were expunged. Justice Harlan delivered the majority opinion. Justice Frankfurter dissented joined by Clark Whittaker and Stewart.

Washington Supreme Court Interior Department Justice Harlan Justice Frankfurter Clark Whittaker Stewart William Vincent Vitarelli Pacific Koror

Juveniles arrested in Sparta car theft case in Wisconsin

Two juveniles aged 14 and 16 were picked up Monday by Monroe County deputies on a car theft charge. They allegedly stole a car in Port Washington and drove it to near Oakdale where it ran out of gas after they left the vehicle.

Sparta Wis Monroe County Port Washington Oakdale

Chamber of Commerce approves 1959 budget for La Crosse County

The La Crosse County Chamber of Commerce adopted a 26 305 budget at a noon meeting after prior approval by the executive committee. The plan totals 1959 allocations including salaries 12 880 rent 1 200 postage 750 and public relations 1 250 among other items.

la Crosse County

GOP to Run on Prosperity in 1960, Morton Says

Washington AP report shows GOP chairman Thruston Morton declaring the party will campaign on national prosperity in the 1960 elections. He credits recovery to Republican policy while Democrats warn of farm surpluses and price support disputes affecting the farm belt amid inflation and storage concerns.

Gop Morton Washington Thruston B. Morton Humphrey Benson

Mine Union Denied Damage Case Review

The United Mine Workers Union was denied a Supreme Court review of a $400,000 damage award won by Meadow Creek Coal Co. Inc. for a 1948 union organizing drive near Monteary Town. The Nashville court found the UMW used force threats and violence to close the mine after an unlawful march by about 200 members on January 12, 1948.

Washington United Mine Workers Union Supreme Court Tennessee Meadow Creek Coal Co., Inc Montairy Tewn U.S. District Court Nashville UMW

Three Airmen Die in Jet Bomber Crash Near Hemet California

A jet bomber crash near Hemet California killed three Air Force men and burned open ranchland. A fourth crewman survived, dazed and burned, wandering to a motorist for help. He recalled nothing of the mishap during the landing approach. Investigators say the survivor was apparently thrown clear.

Hemet Calif Air Force

Nelson Monday names Greene to state Free Library Commission

Nelson Monday named Mayor Stanley R. Greene of Sturgeon Bay to a five year term on the state Free Library Commission, succeeding Mrs. Jean Walling of La Crosse.

Madison Gaylord Nelson Stanley R. Greene Sturgeon Bay State Free Library Commission Jean Walling la Crosse

Power Pioneer Dies in Rhinelander at 91

E A Forbes renowned power company executive and longtime business leader died at Rhine lander hospital following a stroke suffered Saturday. He served as director of Wisconsin Veneer Co. two banks and Rhinelander Paper Co. until his retirement in 1955.

Rhinelander (Ap E. A. Forbes Pioneer Power Company Rhinelander Wisconsin Veneer Co Rhinelander Paper Co

Telephone rate rise approved for Hawkins exchange area

The State Public Service Commission authorized Cream Valley Telephone Co. at Hawkins in Rusk County to raise annual rates by 5447 dollars. The increase takes effect in Hawkins and at the Kennan Catawba and Glen Flora exchanges.

Madison State Public Service Commission Cream Valley Telephone Co Hawkins Rusk County Kennan- Catawba Glen Flora

Soldier and Two Women Held In Disorderly House Raid

Monroe County Sheriff units raided a disorderly house in Angelo near Sparta on Tuesday arresting Camp McCoy soldier Sp 4 C. Henry L. Bowens 35 his wife Joanne 34 and Irma Marshall all of Chicago. Neighbors complained of a wild party and a marijuana cigarette package was found in a purse. Bowens rented the house Friday and placed the women there.

Sparta Wis Monroe County Dewey Reinstra Angelo Henry L. Bowens Joanne Chicago Irma Marshall Bowens Reinstra

Macmillan Assures Lloyd Job Is Secure

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan assured the House of Commons he expects to work with Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd for a long time. He denied inspired statements about Lloyd’s replacement after reports in London papers suggested a move. The Times had sparked the stir by claiming Lloyd would be replaced in the future.

London Harold Macmillan House of Commons Selwyn Lloyd Macmillan Lloyd London Times

Uncle Sam Changeable In Saving Spending

AP Business News Analyst notes that the federal government is the most changeable savings element. Household and corporate savings show steadier trends, while government deficits and surpluses drive private investment funds. As demand for credit rises, savings tap by government borrowing has influenced money. The outlook hinges on citizens as consumers and voters.

New York Sam St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank Chase Manhattan

Greater Cleveland Mops Up After Flood

Greater Cleveland's South Side mopped up after flash floods that caused millions in damage. Torrential rains turned streets into muddy lakes and rivers within an hour long storm starting Monday afternoon. University Heights recorded 3.9 inches of rain and several buses were submerged in University Circle. Dozens of motorists were rescued and 33 people treated for exposure.

Cleveland, Ohio Greater Cleveland University Heights University Circle

Scriptural Investment Pays Off in Rockford Church

Rev. Marx Hickerson of Central Christian Church used Matthew 25 14 30 to urge members to multiply a dollar into larger sums. The congregation grew $250 to $1 000 as members pursued creative investments including a member who turned a dollar into 45 dollars by buying and reselling white gloves for further contributions.

Rockford, Ill Marx Hickerson Central Christian Church

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