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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
2
AP analysis notes May and June shaping up for continued recovery as steel demand strengthens. Despite typical July August slowdowns and auto industry contract talks, analysts expect a leveling off rather than a sharp letdown. May employment improves with construction growth and rising personal incomes aiding outdoor spending.
The text critiques Kennedy’s posture toward the Soviet Union and Vienna. Pravda urges open dialogue while Moscow papers lampoon American strength. Western allies want firm Berlin stance, a point echoed in Paris talks between Kennedy and De Gaulle.
On June 2 at 12 31 a m Walter Golba 64 of 903 S 8th St to Grandview Hospital for illness. At 6 28 a m Gordon James 45 of 1212 S 11th St to Lutheran Hospital for illness. In La Crosse May 31 5 18 p m to Dime a Time Laundromat 1121 Jackson St due to loose bolt on motor. May 31 5 31 p m to Gerald Mikula residence 1010 Division St for reported oven fire with no fire or damage.
The Army identifies six priority reserve divisions based on strength. It notes many units include World War II veterans in their 40s and expects increased training. Guard and reserve personnel currently drill weekly and year round with two-week summers, with plans to extend drills and training to better prepare for active duty.
City scores and matchups listed indicate variable results across locations with several teams posting mid to high sixties while others show lower outputs. The South Pole reading records a frigid minus eighty four while major markets like New York and Washington register upper sixties to low seventies amid a broad regional spread.
Wisconsin and Chicago area livestock reports show steady hog and cattle markets with varied weights and prices. Hogs based on weight bands range from 14.25 to 16.60 per cwt, while cattle pricing covers fed steers 20.00-21.25 and utilities 15.00-18.50, with calves 13.00-28.00 depending on grade. Chicago potatoes and eggs hold steady with mixed demand. South St. Paul notes slow trade for cattle and steady hogs with price ranges aligned to weight classes.
Kennedy and De Gaulle met for 65 minutes of talks joined by top aides including Rusk Bohlen Kohler Gavin Debre and Couve de Murville as U S and French officials praised the talks ahead of Kennedy's two day Vienna meeting with Khrushchev to press for disarmament and Alliance unity while resisting Communist pressure on Berlin.
Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo is mourned after his assassination in Ciudad Trujillo. His son Rafael Trujillo Jr. is named commander of the armed forces and joins the cabinet as secretary of state. A band of assassins led by retired Gen. Juan Tomas Diaz is identified, with official denials of broader support.
Infant Joseph Karis son of Sylvester and wife dies in a local hospital with parents and three sisters named among survivors. Holy Trinity Church service and Catholic Cemetery burial. Arthur H. Hanson of Holmen dies at 73 with funeral and survivor list including wife and three children. services at Holmen Lutheran Church. burial in Long Coulee. Jamestown AP reports Police Chief Paladino writes weekly column Dont Drive Yourself to Death.
The J I Case Co reported a six month loss of 1.84 million ending April 30 with 665 thousand tied to nonconsolidated French subsidiaries. For the same period in 1960 a loss of 4.52 million occurred. Net sales were 72 million versus 65 million year ago.
Appleton police say a 31 year old man killed his wife and then shot himself on the family lawn. Walter Swiertz Jr. and Marie Swiertz, ages 23, left behind three young children Charlene 5 Tammy 1 and Verlie 2. Authorities are unsure of a motive as neighbors describe a quiet household.
A lighthearted push for readers to check the classifieds section featuring personals. The notice invites daily lookbacks and emphasizes enjoyment in browsing local notices.
The three day forecast shows river heights at Winona 6.3 then 6.3 and 6.2 feet, La Crosse 6.1 then 6.0 and 5.9 feet, and Lansing 8.2 then 8.1 and 8.0 feet.
La Crosse residents Roy Fredrickson Mrs Vernard Helsapple and Mrs Fredrickson head Wisconsin’s delegation to the national meeting of the Mexican Border Veterans and their auxiliaries in Indianapolis Ind Gil H Stordock of Waupaca national commander returns from Washington DC to report on legislation status for the veterans under arrangements by Rep Vernon Thomson
A reunion of former pupils and teachers will be held at Stone School in Cherry Grove on Saturday. The school has served the community since 1870 and will close at the end of this school year when the district consolidates with Wycoff. A cooperative dinner at noon and a program at 2 p.m. are planned. town hall if it rains.
A crossword style clue list presents entries like Honky-tonk and surgical saw with cross references. The set includes 13 Greek letters as a theme and features terms for horsemen steering devices and alcohol measures.
Ike criticizes government by credit card and deficit spending as immoral. He argues against federal social programs and raises concerns over public housing and public power while defending local self reliance and citizen initiative. He names pay of teachers as a contrast to construction needs and attacks big government.
Fair and cooler tonight with a low around 50. Saturday mainly fair with a high near 75 and a cooler night. Minnesota and Iowa trends show generally fair, cooler conditions with possible showers in northern Iowa. Five day outlook shows temperatures about five degrees below normal for Western Wisconsin. precipitation under one tenth inch. La Crosse normal high 77, low 56.
New groups of Freedom Riders arrived in Montgomery Alabama while the Justice Department sought a no violence restraining order against Montgomery police, two Klan factions, and four individuals. The judge planned to rule that day on federal anti violence relief.
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the probate court schedules a June 20 1961 hearing on the Last Will and Testament of Gretchen L Gray deceased. Creditors must file claims by August 25 1961 and the court will hear claims on September 8 1961.
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