Dak To clash boosts toll as ARVN lead operation
South Vietnamese troops with American air and artillery strikes report 945 North Vietnamese killed around Dak To in three weeks of fighting. The assault named Pe ople's Rights tests U.S. plans to hand over more to Vietnam forces as American withdrawal nears. Casualties include 157 ARVN and 13 Americans killed, with hundreds more wounded or missing.
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Saigon
Dak To
Central Highlands
People’s Rights
U.S
Vietnam
ARVN
Army of the Republic of
Hanoi
Quan Doi Nhan Dan
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
United States
4Th Division
Cambodia
Laos
Ben Het
South Vietnam
U.S. 11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Mekong
Radio Highlights Calendar From WLCX Station
Wednesday program follows Citizens for Education Freedom with James Buckley and Lee Gilbert in Milwaukee and La Crosse County. Thursday Kiwanis Day on WLCX runs from six a.m. to seven p.m.
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WLCX
Citizens For Education Freedom
James Buckley
Milwaukee
Lee, Gilbert
la Crosse County
Kiwanis
Communist Tactics Highlight Vietnam War Spring Campaign
A wartime communique notes that the North Vietnamese focus on patience and long term gains. It cites U.S. troop resilience, urges vigilance, and stresses rapid assault, rapid casualty removal, rapid withdrawal, and slow planning. It calls for coordinated military, political, and diplomatic efforts, including Paris.
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United States
U.S
Paris
Stolen Mower and Billfold Reported in City
Police log lists two thefts Tuesday totaling about $90. Gamble's Downtown Store manager Larry Waaler reported an $80 electric lawn mower stolen from in front of the store between 11 a.m. and noon. Lydia Rock reported a lost billfold from her purse in Doerflinger's Department Store late Tuesday morning, total loss about $10.
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Larry Waaler
Gamble
Pearl St
Lydia Rock
10Th St
Doerflinger
4Th
Main Sts
Two La Crosse Residents Graduate From Stout State University
Jane Banasik earns a bachelor of science in home economics education. Frederick H. Brinkman receives a master of science in industrial education. Both graduates are listed with their parents’ names and addresses in La Crosse.
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la Crosse
Stout State University
Jane Banasik
Bernard Banasik
Mississippi St
Frederick H. Brinkman
Leonard W. Brinkman
Glendale Ave
Sisters Attend Catholic Hospital Association Meeting in Minneapolis
Sisters Audrey Jeralda Regine and Catherine Franke along with Rev. Michael Spegele of St. Francis Hospital will attend the Catholic Hospital Association convention in Minneapolis June 10 through 13. The general theme is The Evolving Health Care System.
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Audrey
Jeralda
Regine
Catherine Franke
Michael Spegele
St. Francis Hospital
Catholic Hospital Association
Minneapolis
City Track Honor Roll Outdoor Meet
The record lists top performers from Central and Aquinas in outdoor events. Notable names include Don Loeffler 100 yards, Bill Affeldt in 220 and 440, Jim Dwyer and Steve Hammes in distance events, and Bruce Dahnke vault. Relay squads feature Aquinas runners with precise times and distances across mile and 880 relays.
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Don Loeffler
Central
Bill Affeldt
Aquinas
Jim Dwyer
Steve Hammes
Dave Schwandt
Dennis Murphy
Lee Henriksen
Assemblymen debate saving time ends in defeat
After 75 minutes of arguments the Wisconsin Assembly killed a resolution to end the lengthy introduction of guests during debate. Assemblyman Jon Wilcox proposed speeding business but the body voted against changing its rules, with Assemblyman Sam Orlick noting the potential 300 guest introductions lost to the debate.
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Madison
Assembly
Jon Wilcox
R-W Automa
Sam Orlick
Milwaukee
Five Die In Lake of the Woods Sinking Near Roseau
Earl Knutson 52 and four others drowned when a small metal boat capsized during a fishing trip on Lake of the Woods. Bodies recovered. one child survived. Knutson managed Bloomington Minnesota American Legion Post 550. family planning a fund for the children.
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Roseau
Minn
Roseau County
Knutson
Margaret
Kevin
Knutsons
Lawrence
Gatske
Lawrence Knutson
Stanley Aasved
Skime
Aasved
Donald Larson
Arneson
Larson
John Kilner
Shoreview
Lyle
U.S. Air Force
Vietnam
Rock Point
Long Point
Earl Knutson
Lake of the Woods
Orvin ‘Kruger
Bloomington
Kruger
Legion Post
Earl
Airliner Missing With 74 Aboard
Mexico City officials say a Mexico Airlines 727 with 74 aboard on a Mexico City to Monterrey flight contact was lost at 8 am. Authorities report possible crash near Monterrey as search and rescue teams respond.
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Mexico City
Officeal Mexican Airlines
Monterrey
Coast Guard Auxiliary Seeks Queen Candidates in La Crosse
La Crosse Coast Guard Auxiliary seeks queen candidates for Steamboat Days parade and area boating events. Eligible: women aged 18 to 20, resident of La Crosse or Onalaska, never married. Submit full length photo with application by June 15 midnight. Contact Mrs. Richard E. Nelson for blanks.
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la Crosse
Missing deposit bag of 1975 dollars reported at Rudy's Market
Rudy Pralle reports a bank deposit bag containing 1975 dollars missing from his store at 608 Main St La Crosse. He says he hid it for deposit but cannot locate it after checks with a city detective. he fears misplacement.
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Main St
Rudy Pralle
la Crosse
Pralle
Nixon urges strong alliances and cautious disarmament
The president criticizes isolationism and argues against unilateral disarmament while stressing revitalized alliances. He outlines a nine point Armed Forces credo and warns aggressors will not grant a grace period. Nixon also condemns campus dissidents and defends civil rights within a free society. The Nixons plan to relocate to San Clemente, California.
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United States
Vietnam
Pentagon
America
Colorado
Nixon
General Beadle State College
Madison
S.C
Karl E. Mundt
R-S.d
San Clemente
Calif
Gary Fire Chief Details Gas Blast In Gary
Fire Chief Al fonse Holliday reports a gas pressure buildup caused several explosions in Gary. Mayor Richard G. Hatcher states the cause under investigation and notes uncertainty about why the blasts occurred.
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Gary
Alfonse Holliday
Richard G. Hatcher
Evans Destroyer Evans Towed After SEATO Collision
The Navy ends search for 73 missing sailors from the Evans after Melbourne carrier collision near the Philippines. Survivors total 199 with one dead. stern section towed to the Philippines as court inquiry is ordered.
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Evans
Navy
Ron Staton
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
U.S
Melbourne
Manila
Philippines
Adm
John J. Hyland
Pacific Fleet
Pueblo
Pentagon
Sage Brothers
Niobrara
Neb
C. Gary
C. Gregory
Appren. Kelly
Lawrence J. Reilly Jr
Costa Mesa
Calif
Lawrence J. Reilly Sr
16 Year Old Admits Crimes. Committed to State School
A 16 year old La Crosse boy admitted a string of thefts, burglaries, and a May knifepoint robbery. He was committed Tuesday to the State School for Boys at Wales with a recommendation for possible transfer to Green Bay Reformatory. The judge cited potential nine to ten month delays in adult court and noted Wisconsin law allow consideration of crimes outside the state in Juvenile Court. He will remain under state corrections until age 21 with possible extension and may gain a skill at Green Bay for employment after release.
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la Crosse
Here
Neva
Eugene A. Toepel
State School For Boys At
Wales
Board of Review
Green Bay
Volauuou ME
McHugh
James McHugh
Richard Baker
Onalaska
Goodhue County
Minn
Toepel
Wisconsin
Reformatory
State Division of Corrections
Autopsy Reveals Drowning Death in Mississippi River
An autopsy on Walter Bunke 72 of Winona confirms drowning as the cause of death after he was found floating in the Mississippi River near Lock and Dam 7 in northern La Crosse County. He was reported missing by a Winona nursing home the day before the body was recovered.
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Winona
Mississippi River
la Crosse County
Walter Bunke
Lock and Dam 7
Pedestrian Killed Near Lake Delton
A pedestrian, 58 year old Peter Hucal, was struck and killed by a car along Highways 12 23 near Lake Delton in Sauk County. The death raises Wisconsin's 1969 highway toll to 371, compared with 462 a year ago.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Peter Hucal
Lake Delton
Sauk County
Three Wisconsin Sailors Missing After Carrier Collision
The Pentagon identifies three Wisconsin men missing following the collision of the USS Evans with an Australian carrier. They are Yeoman 3C James R. Cmeyla of Luxemburg Seaman Recruit Jon Wayne Thomas of Elk Horn and Seaman Apprentice Michael Orlikowski of Milwaukee.
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Washington
Pentagon
Wisconsin
Evans
Yeoman
James R. Cmeyla
Luxemburg
Jon Wayne Thomas
Elkhorn
Michael Orlikowski
Milwaukee
Williams Eliminated in Fourth Round of National Spelling Bee
Brad ley Williams a 12 year old Prairie du Chien junior high student was eliminated in the fourth round after stumbling on the word palliative during the National Spelling Bee in Washington.
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Washington
Bradley Williams
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Bowery Boy Leo Gorcey Dies at 52 in Oakland
Leo Gorcey longtime leader of the Dead End Kids died at 52 in an Oakland hospital after a long illness. He starred in 1937 film with Humphrey Bogart and led the Bowery Boys series with Huntz Hall and Billy Halop. He is survived by fifth wife Mary E Gannon and son Army Pfc Leo B Gorcey Jr.
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Oakland
Calif
Leo Gorcey
New York
East River
Leo
Samuel Goldwyn
Humphrey Bogart
Warner Brothers
Bogart
Edward G. Robinson
James Cagney
Pat O’brien
Monogram
Gorcey
Billy Halop
Bobby Jordan
Huntz Hall
Alice Finalists Named for 1969 Wisconsin Dairyland Contest
MADISON AP Finalists for the 1969 Alice in Dairyland contest were selected in district competition in Fond du Lac June 12 to 14. Names include Sandra J. Flesch Potosi Jacqueline M. Albee Mukwonago Victoria K. Van Loenen Prairie du Lac Linda Lam phear Madison Nancy Schwabenlender Belgium Dianne Dobberke Neenah Pamela M. Krueger De Pere Lynda K. Hainstock Colfax Carolyn J. Thompson Hillsdale Sandra F. Meissner Chili Gloria J. Rehn Krakow Lynda F. Savage Cornucopia Judith A. Schultz South Milwaukee.
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Madison
Fond du Lac
Sandra L. Manke
R. 1
la Crosse
Robbie Thorson
West Allis
Wisconsin
Sandra J. Flesch
Potosi
Jacqueline M. Albee
Mukwonago
Victoria K. van Loenen
Prairie du Lac
Linda M. Lamphear
Nancy Schwabenlender
Belgium
Dianne Dobberke
Neenah
Pamela M. Krueger
de ‘Pere
Lynda K. Hainstock
Colfax
Carolyn J. Thompson
Hillsdale
Sandra FE. Meissner
Chili
Gloria J. Rehn
Krakow
La Crosse Man Pleads Innocent on Indecent Liberties Charge
Terrance Symons 24, associated with YMCA, pleaded not guilty in County Court to indecent liberties with a 12 year old. His case was moved to Circuit Court for a jury trial. He remains in County Jail after not posting a 1000 dollar bond awaiting arraignment.
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la Crosse
Terrance Symons
YMCA
Meyner Cahill Lead New Jersey Governor Race
With 98 percent counted Cahill leads Sandman for the Republican nomination and Meyner tops Kelly and others for the Democratic slot. Both men 62 and 56, lawyers, touted party unity after crowded primaries in Newark and statewide contests. Meyner seeks Hughes support for a November victory.
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Meyner, Cahill
New Jersey
Newark
N.J
Robert B. Meyner
U.S
William T. Cahill
Meyner
Richard J. Hughes
Hughes
Cahill
Sandman
William F. Kelly
Hudson County
Bob Meyner
State Assembly
Barry Parker
Unilateral Reduction Plan for Wisconsin Legislature Defeated
Wisconsin Assembly rejects a proposed constitutional change to create a unicameral one house legislature meeting annually. The measure would cut lawmakers from 133 to 33–75 and set an annual $12 000 salary. Sponsor Lloyd Barbee argues it aligns with global practice.
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Madison
Assembly
Lloyd Barbee
Milwaukee
Barbee
Nebraska
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Stout
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Fresno
Cam Rahn Bay
Subic Bay
Kearsarge
Cmdr
A. S. McLemore
Singapore
Sidney
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Voyager
Clark’s
11Th and
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John Flynn
Asst
Merwin Mellor
Leonard Mach
Larry Linhart
Speller
South ST. Paul
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Chicago
Winona Livestock
Swift & Company
Winona, Minn. Highway
Hoss de E. Ee
Eee
California
Reds
Arizona
Texas
Idaho
By Shearson, Hammill & CO
New ‘Fork Stock Exchange
CW Transport
Fabri-Tek, Inc
First Bank Ltd
Gateway Trans
Godfrey Co
Gyrodyne
Howell Instrum
Lincoln Nat. Life
McQuay, Inc
Nekoosa
Roanweil
Wallace Business
Warner Elec
Werner Cont
Wis. Power &L
Allied
Allis-Chalmers
Icoa
American Airlines
American Motors
Amer. Tel
Tel
Atlantic Richfield
Burlington Ind
Caterpillar Tractor
Central Tel
Gulf
G. Helleman
Inter. Harvester
Inter
Tel & Tel
Interstate Power
Jim Walter
Kraftco
Kresge
Minnesota Mining
Monsanto Chemical
Northern Pacific
Northern States
Olin Mathieson Northwest Bancorp
Onboard Marine
J. C. Penney Sie
Pepsicocid Pyroil Co
RCA
Ryder System
Sears Roebuck
Sperry Rand
Standard Oil
Ind
Swift
Texaco
Trane Tr
U. Pecemarica
Universal Oil
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Elec
Woolworth
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Charles W. Sandman Jr
N.Y
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