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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1967
Page
2
A La Cro page notes a summer jobs program intended to curb unrest, viewed favorably, and provisionally approved to be sent to Washington for financing. The item mentions Expo 67 as a potential outcome.
The Office of Economic Opportunity plans to have all its special summer youth programs in operation by June 20. It allocated 28.7 million to seven regional offices from a 75 million boost, with 341 positions planned for summer jobs and various cultural and educational activities. Local community action agencies will propose programs for sports, arts, field trips, and work guidance to reduce unrest and aid hard-core gang intervention.
Hearings in Ashland Wisconsin drew broad support from senators and federal officials for creating a 57000 acre Apostle Islands national lakeshore along about 30 miles of Lake Superior shoreline. Chippewa leaders and Bayfield Ashland residents voiced land and tourism concerns while Nelson noted learning from opponents and predicted possible legislation soon.
A 1966 Army court martial reconvened to hear defense for Levy Oo who disobeyed orders to train Green Beret medics and made antiwar and disloyal statements. The panel weighed claims of medical ethics and war crimes allegations as no justification for disobedience was accepted.
PLATTEVILLE AP Arthur W. Kopp former congressman circuit judge and 1929 president of the State Bar of Wisconsin died Friday at a hospital aged 92 Born in Big Patch Grant County he opened a Platteville practice in 1900 served Grant County district attorney two terms in Congress 1909 1913 declined re election served as circuit judge 1943 1955 retired then filled in on other benches until March funeral services pending Survivors include a son and two daughters His wife died in 1955
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing in New Orleans on July 19 into the March 30 airline crash that killed 19 people. Nine of the victims were high school students from Juda Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Atty. Gen. Bronson C. La Follette ruled a bill prohibiting distribution or sale of obscene materials to under 21 unconstitutional. He warned the 21 age limit may fail constitutional tests, noting exemptions for many libraries and the bill’s limited effect on sellers. The Senate paused debate pending his opinion.
FCC orders stations airing cigarette ads to offer free air time for antismoking programs if no sponsor is found. The commission did not specify exact time amounts and leaves programming type and duration to each broadcaster's good faith judgment.
Two Army Pershing missiles completed flights over 400 miles and hit ground at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico. Troops of the 7th Army from Europe launched them from Blanding Utah for annual service practice firings with Ft. Sill Oklahoma support. This was the first of seven firings planned from Blanding to southern New Mexico.
Fond du Lac County highway crewman Emer A. Kloosterman, 45, of Brandon, died when a truck rolled over him in an industrial accident on Highway 44 near Ripon.
June 2 entries list 23 year old David Kerska of 90915 Main St to Lutheran Hospital for illness and Eva Hoff aged 75 of Chaseburg by squad car after a fall injuring her hip. Additional dispatches show multiple incidents including issuing a worthless check, disorderly conduct, damaging police property, and various fishing and boating violations with fines.
Flood state reports record river readings at La Crosse with a 24 hour stage reading of 44 feet and a negative 0.1 change from yesterday. Local authorities warn of rising water in low lying areas and urge precautions.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson winds up a brief Washington visit amid unity with President Johnson on preventing a Middle East war. He warns a blockade of the Gulf of Aqaba could trigger a wider conflict and backs UN discussions and a maritime declaration to secure open passage for ships.
U S Marines renewed assaults around Tam Ky as Operation Union 2 continued since May 26. North Vietnamese losses reported near 117 in early tallies, while 38 U S planes were downed in May. In Europe Gen James H Polk notes desertion talk is weak amid 9 000 Vietnam duty requests.
Guard and Reserve realignment faces scrutiny from Senate Armed Services Committee members including Stuart Symington and John Tower. Sen. Robert Kennedy urges careful review of deactivating New York 27th Armored Division while Brig. Gen. Williams defends its readiness. The plan shifts combat units to the Guard and keeps service units in the Reserve, with multiple divisions slated for abolition and four infantry brigades to move.
Senate Republicans blocked amendments to Gov. Warren Knowles' 1.1 billion budget and halted debate to Tuesday. They rejected Democratic pushes for 30 million more for schools and 38 million for tax relief, aiming to send the package to Knowles for signature.
Derice Harney, 9, daughter of Bernice Blackdeer, died after a truck rear-ended her bicycle at the STH 27 and U.S. 12 detour near Nort man’s Service Station in German Hill, Black River Falls. Dan Frees of Wausau was driving the semi trailer. coroner cites chest and abdominal injuries. Services set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Evangelical and Reform Church East of Black River Falls with burial in the church cemetery.
La Crescent announces a summer instrumental program starting Monday at La Crescent High School. Private lessons rehearsals and concerts run with bus transport provided. Rehearsals for elementary through ninth grade bands Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and evening sessions for marching band at 6:30 p.m. and concert band at 7:30 p.m. Public concerts begin June 15 at 8 p.m. in front of the high school.
Judy Larson, 37, of Sparta requests divorce from Stanley Larson, 43, citing cruel and inhuman treatment with custody of six minor children to the mother. Jennie Schroeder, 32, of Hustler seeks divorce from Arthur Schroeder, 37, Camp Douglas, with custody of six children to the mother. Leo Arnold, 56, of Sparta faces drunk driving charges and forfeits a $125 bond.
The court awards the Credit Bureau of La Crosse a sum of $1,451.65 from Larry Egge and Viola. The ruling confirms the creditor's claim and sets the amount payable.
Wisconsin shows partly cloudy skies with thunderstorm chances in the northwest Saturday night and showers possible Sunday north and central with cooler conditions in the northwest. Minnesota expects variable clouds with showers and thunderstorms in the northwest Saturday night and south central Sunday, cooler in the north. Iowa mainly clear to partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with scattered thundershowers northwest Sunday and a little warmth. Degree days total 7 536 last year 7 833 normal 7 529. Sunrise 5 24 a.m. Sunset 8 42 p.m. Record highs and lows listed for June 3. 1948 and 1946.
A Brookfield motel manager testified she woke to a woman’s screams around the time two Waukesha County women were killed on April 15. The prosecutor ties the suspect Robert D. Kramer to the murders. witnesses place him near the scene and describe a car sighting and a held call to police.
La Crescent Music Club will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the high school to discuss band uniforms.
GALESVILLE Wis Steven Grover fractures an ankle during a Cen terville ball game and plays on with crutches as he recovers.
James D. Peterson of 1325 Jackson St and Joy E. Bockenhau er of 1325 Jackson St plan marriage in La Crosse on June 10. Paul J. Erickson of Ona laska and Janice Buchmiller of Onalaska will wed June 10 in Onalaska. Robert H. Johnson of Onalaska and Judith A. Rice of Onalaska to marry June 10 in La Crosse.
La Crosse Tribune prints its publication schedule and office address at 4th and Cass Streets in La Crosse Wisconsin 54601. It states AP news dispatch rights and that the paper is a Lee Enterprises affiliate with standard postage and delivery rates.
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