Two Buddhist Nuns and Monk Die in Self-immolation Protest
Two nuns and a novice monk sacrificed themselves in separate cities as protests against South Viet Nam's government. The act marks nine self-immolations linked to Buddhist grievances amid ongoing U.S. raids and ground fighting with Viet Cong near Qui Nhon and Phu My.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S. Air Force
Navy
North Viet Nam
North
Tiger Division
Qui Nhon
U.S. 1St Cavalry
Coroner's Jury Calls Prosecution in Weiss Child Death
In Mauston Wisconsin a coroner's jury urged that Mr and Mrs Ernst Weiss be prosecuted for the death of their two year old daughter Monica on May 19 in their Town of Summit home. The autopsy linked fatal abdominal injuries to a blunt object.
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Mauston
Wis
Ernst Weiss
Monica
Summit
Here
Wonewoc
Clarence Sorenson
Billy Pagel
Weiss
H. P. Baker
Louise Hale
Glenn Stetler
Willis Denicke
Robert Martin
Earl McKinney
Cliff Crandall
Manston
Ruth M. Dalton
la Crosse
Monika
Milne and Raymond resign from Winona State College
Dr. Nels Milne resigns after 22 years as Winona State College president and will join as science professor after a sabbatical. Academic dean M R Raymond also resigns, both acceptances approved by the state college board amid discussion of faculty attrition. Board approves 1967 operating budget totaling 21.7 million with allocations for Mankato St St Cloud Moorhead Bemidji and Winona campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Peter S. Popovich
St. Paul
Mankato State
St.Cloud State
Moorhead State
Bemidji State
Winona State
Southwest State
Marshall
Deaths listed for Mrs Arthur Berg and Thomas J McDonald
Obituaries note Mrs Arthur Berg 69 of La Crosse died in Portland Oregon June 2 with services set for Tuesday. Thomas J McDonald 64 of 2317 Johnson St died June 3 with services at Schumacher Funeral Home and Blessed Sacrament Church. Survivors include his widow two daughters three sisters and a brother. McDonald taught in Wisconsin schools 33 years 20 as industrial arts instructor at Longfellow Junior High. Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society memberships noted. Burial at Catholic Cemetery with rosary and calling hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. McDonald
Johnson St
Schumacher
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Clara M
Mary
Linda
John
San Francisco
Calif
J. J
Anne) McGuire
Janesville
Wis
Leo
Agnes) Dunn
Cherokee
Iowa
G. G
Delia) Eberhardt
Lancaster
McDonald
Schumacher Winnebago St
le Roy Keegan
Knights of Columbus
Wisconsin
Longfellow Junior High School
Wisconsin Education Association
Holy Name Society of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Elk’s Lodge 300
Radio Highlights Sunday Twins vs Cleveland on WKBH
Sunday radio highlight lists a 1:25 p.m. baseball matchup between the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians on WKBH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WKBH
Baseball Twins
Cleveland
Retiring City Clerk Proposes Abolishing Office in St Paul
City clerk Robert B. Gerber, leaving office with the administration change, recommended abolishing the post. He said there aren’t enough duties to justify a fulltime city clerk in St Paul after recent transfers of some responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Robert B. Gerber
Editor of Church Newspaper Dies At 69
Francis David Nichol, 69, longtime editor of the Seventh day Adventist Review and Herald, died Friday of a heart attack. He lived in Takoma Park Maryland where church headquarters are located and had served in his post for 21 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis David Nichol
Review and Herald
Takoma Park
Rainfall Record In La Crosse From Thunderstorm
Seven tenths of an inch of rain fell in La Crosse during a mid morning thunderstorm lasting one hour. The weather bureau had not yet measured the morning total by noon. Wildlife notes warn hot climates harbor predators that prey on eggs and young birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Weather Bureau
Woman Admits Abandoning Child In Car
Patsy Blair 28 a state worker pleaded guilty to abandoning her newborn son in the back seat of a state official’s car in a cathedral parking lot. The child was hospitalized. Blair released on bond for pre sentence investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
Madison
Rice
Miss Blair
Department of Conservation Office
Legion Membership Rises in Wisconsin for First Time in Seven Years
Wisconsin American Legion reports 74 170 members after Memorial Day weekend up from 74 149 in December and an expected gain of about 300. State Commander Frank R. Schneider credits improved communication and public concern for veterans, with Viet Nam veterans possible eligibility by year end.
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American Legion of
Wisconsin
State Legion
Frank R. Schneider
la Crosse
Schneider
Legion
Washington
D.C
American Legion
Milwaukee
Severe Weather Watch Targeting Wisconsin Michigan Lakes Region
A severe weather watch covers central and northern Wisconsin, central Lake Michigan, and extreme northwestern lower Michigan. Thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible from 12 noon to 6 pm Saturday, along a zone from Eau Claire Wisconsin to Manitowoc Michigan and surrounding areas.
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Kansas City
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Lower Michigan
Eau Claire
Wis
Manistee
Mich
Winona
Minn
Hayward
Washington Island
Port Washington
la Crosse
Postpone Boat Trip For Area Handicapped
The planned river boat trip for La Crosse area handicapped persons has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled for 3 30 p m Saturday June 11 to be held at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Area
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Feeds on Harmful Insects
The rose-breasted grosbeak feeds on potato beetles canker worms scale insects and other harmful insects in the garden.
Teachers Walkout Shuts 80 000 Pupils From Classes Michigan
In southeastern Michigan two teacher walkouts end in court negotiated truces while 80 000 pupils missed classes. Strikes or professional days sparked across Flint Ecorse Crestwood and Fitzgerald with pay demands from 5850 to 10220 for advanced experience.
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Detroit
Southeastern Michigan
Afl-Cio
Michigan Federation of Teachers
Jothers
Michigan Education Association
Flint Education Association
Flint Federation of Teachers
Ecorse
Crestwood
Fitzgerald
Warren
Gemini 9 EVA changes after ATDA removal and rest period
Astronauts grounded by spacewalk plan adjustments after leaving the ATDA behind. Armstrong notes command pilot responsibility. Schneider says crews conserve fuel for Sunday EVA as Cernan’s planned tethered stroll is altered and rest is taken.
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Dezvous
Stafford
Neil A. Armstrong
William C. Schneider
Schneider
Cernan
ATDA
River Readings Show Flood Stage at LaCrosse
Flood stage readings recorded at LaCrosse stations indicate 24 hour changes and degree day totals. The report notes 263 prec days and a total 8191 compared to normal 7533 with sunrise at 5.24 am and sunset at 8.42 pm Sunday.
Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Weather Outlook
The forecast notes mostly cloudy skies in northern Wisconsin with rain and thunderstorms likely. Central and southern Wisconsin expect Saturday night and Sunday showers with little temperature change. Minnesota shows variable cloudiness with showers and thundershowers, cooler in central and southern areas. Iowa remains partly cloudy tonight with scattered showers and thundershowers, cooler Sunday.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Wheat acreage to rise 15 percent for 1967 crop outlook
Grain markets react to India's failed grain crop and unprecedented wheat demand. Farm officials revise 1967 plans to increase wheat acreage by 15 percent aiming for a record crop, with potential further rises before next fall's winter planting. Prices rise despite stock sales and marketing payments support.
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India
U.S
la Crosse
Records from La Crosse Wisconsin Court and Police Logs
Michael Huber 18 Tomah disorderly conduct $100. Kenneth Knutson no home neglect of children dismissed. Daniel Woodward no age or address. Dennis E. Rosendale 19 Holmen damaging property to Dean C. Roberts April 23 Bangor dismissed. Roger O Larson 41 Holmen disorderly conduct continued to June 8. James N. Greggs no age/address drunk dismissed. Police: June 3 7:25 p.m. Michael Short 19 to Copeland Park ballfield to St Francis Hospital injured left leg. June 3 8:52 p.m. William Michel 66 to St Francis Hospital illness. Fire: June 3 12:26 p.m. false box alarm. June 3 3:29 p.m. hot brake drums on car of Keith Hemker. June 4 4:53 a.m. fire in bedding. County Court Sparta Richard E Hanson Norwalk too fast for conditions 28 failure to report accident 28. Jan 17 too fast 23 Feb 20. Julian K Danielson Madison drunk five days in county jail.
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Michael Huber
Tomah
Kenneth Knutson
Daniel Woodward
Dennis E. Rosendale
Holmen
Dean C. Roberts
Bangor
Roger O. Larson
James N. Greggs
Copeland Park
Ballfield
Michael Short
Loomis St
St. Francis Hospital
William Michel
S. 19Th St
St.s.Francis Hospital
5Th
Ferry
Keith Hemker
3Rd St
Richard E. Hanson
R. 1
Norwalk
Julian K. Danielson
Madison
Remembering Harold Eberdt One Year Later
In cherished memory of my loving husband Harold Eberdt who passed away one year ago. What would I give to have your hand to hold your patient face to see. My eyes still shed tears and I miss you dearly. Remembered by your wife Mrs. Shirley Eberdt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Eberdt
Shirley Eberdt
Lost items from Myrick Park picnic noted with contacts
Lost navy blue cardigan size 34 from Blessed Sacrament School picnic at Myrick Park. Also missing a black leather wallet around May 24 near Holmen. reward offered. Call 782 2349 or 782 8040 Ext 12 or 783 3421.
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Myrick Park
Blessed Sacrament
Holmen
Notices of Alcohol Licenses and Probate Hearings in Wisconsin
Applications for Class B liquor licenses in Bergen and Stoddard include Albert Fanello Clayton Halvorsen and Leonard Beitlich. In La Crosse County probate court Kate Hoppe Estate seeks administration with hearings starting June 28 1966 and creditor claims due by September 5 1966. Licensed liquor and beer holders are listed for Town of Greenfield including George Bahr Robert Keim Ellsworth Schaldach Robert Kohlmeier with dates of June 6 1966.
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Bergen
Albert Fanello
Stoddard
Clayton Lloyd Halvorsen
Stod
Leonard Beitlich
State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Kate Hoppe
la Crosse
Wisconsin
City of
County of la Crosse
State of
Eugene A. Toepel
Ray A. Sunder
Corp. Counsel
Greenfield
George R. Bahr
R. la Crosse
Wis
Robert A. Keim
Coon Valley
Ellsworth O. Schaldach
Robert J. Kohlmeier
Alaska man bound for trial in La Crosse on fraud case
Rollin J. Peters 36 formerly of 226 S 24th St La Crosse now of Juneau Alaska is bound over for trial in La Crosse County Court on charges of fraud and embezzlement. He allegedly persuaded Clarence J. Stokes to donate $5 000 to National Charities Inc and then embezzled the funds. The offenses are alleged to have occurred between January 8 and April 4 1965. Peters remains free on a 3500 bond pending trial.
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Alaska
la Crosse
la Crosse County
Rollin J. Peters
Juneau
S. 24Th St
Onalaska
Clarence J. Stokes
Stokes
Peters
Albert Twelme
Leonard F. Roraff
Dist. Atty
Burleigh Randolph
N. George DeDakis
Twesme
Randolph
DeDakis
National Charities
Viola Marine Wounded in Viet Nam Ambush
Viola Wisconsin Lance Corporal William B Schoville son of Mr and Mrs Harrison Schoville suffered a second degree burn on his right side from an ambush in combat while with the 3rd Marine Division in Viet Nam He is a Viola High School graduate class of 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola, Wis
Lance
William B. Schoville
Harrison Schoville
3Rd Marine Division
Viet Nam
Viola High School
Indian Cobra Revered Yet Killed by Nameless Threat
A historical note states the deadly cobra of India kills many natives annually but is treated with superstition and rarely confronted or killed. The text underscores the paradox of fear and reverence surrounding the venomous snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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