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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1959

Page

2

Somoza Marshals Forces Against Cuban Invaders

President Luis Somoza marshaled forces to meet three boatloads of alleged Cuban invaders en route to Nicaragua. He asked the U S to seek O A S action while Cuba’s Fidel Castro dismissed the charges as baseless and said he is too busy to respond.

Somoza Managua Nicaragua Luis Somoza Cuba Latin America Foreign Ministry Costa Rica Fidel Castro Havana Castro Panama

Eisenhower urged calm over labor and missile disputes

In remarks carried from a press conference Eisenhower defended Strauss, denied siding with management in the steel talks, urged passage of labor legislation, and backed a Bill of Rights for union members. He discussed McElroy’s missile study, favored defense system recommendations, and mused on parliamentary features for U.S. government. The report also notes Nicaragua unrest with rebel incursions and Costa Rican aviation activity.

Eisenhower Congress Lewis and Teamsters James R. Hoffa Senate House Neil H. McElroy Air Force Army McElroy United States Managua Costa Rica San Jose Santo Tomas

Trial reveals stairway shooting confession in family home

Miss Dakin described loading a .22 Winchester magazine and firing at her mother as she reached the top of the stairs after her father had died of two bullets. Her sister Mary, 11, was elsewhere at a movie. the defendant later drove away contemplating death but notified authorities.

Mary Miss Dakin

Governor's illness sparks Louisiana politics turmoil and court order

Long told judge the governor is mentally ill and likely to injure himself or others. He was hospitalized after a floor tantrum in the Louisiana Legislature. A 96 hour hold may extend until a formal hearing within 14 days to decide mental illness and possible hospitalization. Deputy Leslie described misidentification with a Texas Ranger. A medical bulletin noted slight improvement. speculation swirls over gubernatorial succession as lawmakers face end of session.

Texas Gibson Long Garland Leslie Ranger Leslie Louisiana U.S Russell Long D-La Lether Frazer Frazer

Pair Free After Stolen Auto Rams Into Tree

City police pursued a stolen 1955 car from 16th and Farnam at 10 p.m. to 6th and Adams where it hit a tree, buckling a wheel, and the two occupants fled on foot. The car had been taken from Dahl Motors Co. at 3rd and Ferry Streets during a fast pursuit at 60 to 80 mph. Police searched nearby yards but did not locate the pair.

16Th Farnam Streets Dahl Motors Co 3Rd Ferry Sts William R. Black 6Th and Adams

Cardinal Treacy Praises Aid as Fence Against Communism

In a lighthearted interview, Cardinal Treacy spoke with pride of American foreign aid as a tool to curb communism. He noted that in Italy and Africa aid helps keep communism from advancing and said many church members would value his presence with them.

Dinal Heirarchy Treacy Italy Africa

Grand Lodge Consent Not Required Court ruling

Wisconsin Supreme Court holds the Grand Lodge cannot block the sale of a Menomonie building owned by Red Cedar Lodge Building Assn. The independent association is a separate legal entity and need not obtain grand lodge consent to sell for 10 000 dollars. The decision upholds a Dunn County circuit court ruling.

Thomas Fairchild Robert G. Varnum Dunn County Grand Lodge

One Of Most Wanted Captured In Wyoming

An isolated ranch arrest in Thermopolis led to Richard Allen Hunt 27 admitting he is one of the FBI ten most wanted. Hunt faced charges of kidnapping an Oregon police officer and wounding another in March.

Wyoming Thermopolis Wyo FBI Richard Allen Hunt Oregon

Auto-Lite plant move sparks public doubt and state action

Nelson says relocation driven by management needs amid public belief that labor climate and taxes influenced the decision. La Crosse officials seek to recruit Auto-Lite workers, while state and local leaders push building projects and river bridge studies. The Legislature fast-tracked unemployment benefits with Sen. Rice urging swift approval. Nelson signed the bill Tuesday.

Norman Schulze la Crosse State Employment Service Carley U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Paul Raushenbush State Raymond Rice Nelson

Teacher Mailman Named U S Teacher Of Year

Reino M. Takala a 50 year old part time mailman and Hinsdale Township High School math head wins the General Federation of Women's Clubs Teacher of the Year at the federation's 68th annual convention in Los Angeles He has chalked math thoughts on his board and serves 200 to 300 homes on Saturdays and summers at Clarendon Hills post office duties.

Los Angeles Illinois General Federation of Women’s Clubs Reino M. Takala Federation Hinsdale Township Chicago Clarendon Hills Takala

Stolen Boat Returns To Owner After Repair

Adolph Baldwin of 2702 Harvey Street recovered his boat after a week away from it. City police say two juveniles aged 16 and 12 are under juvenile department care for stealing and returning the boat, which they repaired and repainted at home costing about $3 in materials. Baldwin ends a second vacation week with the boat now in his possession.

Adolph Baldwin Harvey St Baldwin Roger Schmuck

X15 Gliding Flight Put Off Till Thursday

Edwards Calif AP report postpones the X15 gliding flight to Thursday. North American Aviation will drop the rocket plane from a B52 at 38 000 feet over Edwards Air Force Base if systems are functional. Pilot Scott Crossfield commands the craft designed for 100 mile altitudes and speeds up to 4000 mph after four captive flights.

Edwards Calif North American Aviation Scott Crossfield Edwards Air Force Base

West to Demand Early Geneva Showdown

Western foreign ministers led by Secretary of State Herter, with Britain, France, and West Germany, plan to tell Andrei Gromyko in secret talks to offer constructive proposals on Berlin. They aim for a possible Geneva breakthrough and a summit, while reaffirming troops in West Berlin and open supply routes.

John M. Hightower Geneva Andrei Gromyko Berlin Christian A. Herter Britain France West Germany Gromyko Soviet Union U.S Herter United States East Germany West Berlin

Weather record for Lacrosse area and region

Fair tonight with partly cloudy warm Thursday. Low tonight around 60 and high Thursday near 86. Wisconsin partly cloudy and warmer. Minnesota partly cloudy with few showers possible in north Thursday. Iowa partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers northwest tonight and warmer south. Five day outlook through Monday shows highs three to five degrees above normal with light rains possible in northwest to southwest, precipitation under two tenths of an inch.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

North Carolina House Backs Spanking Bill for Pupils

RALEIGH NC AP lawmakers approved a bill allowing teachers to spank unruly pupils. The measure, after passage by the House on Tuesday night, moves to the Senate for consideration.

Raleigh N.C North Carolina House Senate

Hope for No July Steel Union Strike

Washington reports optimism a July 1 strike may be avoided as four-man teams from 12 major steel firms and the United Steelworkers continue talks to replace the current three year pact expiring June 30. The union seeks wage gains and shorter hours while companies push for a wage freeze to curb inflation. Senate and White House aides note President Eisenhower urges responsible settlement and public duty.

Mont Ward Jones Monsanto Chemical Allis-Chalmers National Gypsum American Can Acific American Motors Bell & Farrell, Inc Am. Tel. & Tel Pepsi-Cola Reynolds Metals Chrysler Im Royal Dutch Racine Hyd Safeway Safway Steel Columbia Gas iMe Sears Roebuck la Crosse Tel Sinclair Oil Cornwith Edison Wis. P. & Lt Consolidated Poods Socéay Craneay Southern Pacific Heileman Curtiss Wright NS Sperry Rand Dow Chemical Fid. Fund Elec Auto Lite Standard Oi Ind One Wm, &T Ford Standard Oil NJ 52S Inc Foremost Dairies Studebaker Packard Wis. Fund Fruehauf Tradler Sunray Mid Skogmo NS Swift General Dynamics Texas Instruments Trane Co General Electric Trane NS No. States P General Motors 20Th Century Fox General Tel United Airlines Wis. Pub. Soc Getty Oil U.S. Steel Pioneer Fin Westinghouse Elec Cent. Bl. & G Northern Western Union Tausche Haw New York Washington United Steelworkers of America Eisenhower

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