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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

2

Missing Chicago boy, 7, in Hatfield search near Arbutus

A 7 year old Chicago boy disappeared near Hatfield at Lake Arbutus. Clark County sheriffs and Jackson County, state conservation, bloodhounds and National Guard planned night searches. He was last seen at a boat dock wearing black and white trunks and a white shirt. If not found by noon the lake would be dragged.

Hatfield Wis Chicago Suntay Clark County Lake Arbutus Jackson County State Conservation Department National Guard W. R. Arthur Co Neillsville Frank Dobes

Liberace Denies Homosexual Claim in British Libel Case

In London American entertainer Liberace denies being homosexual at the opening of a libel action against the Daily Mirror and columnist Cassandra. He states “No sir, never in my life” when asked about homosexual practices.

London Liberace The Daily Mirror William Neil Connor Cassandra Wladziu Valentino Liberace Gilbert Beyfus Beyfus Connor

Davis Seeks Governor Run After GOP Convention Role

Thomson faced a GOP convention endorsement clash with Senator Wiley, straining ties and prompting Wiley to skip a weekend rally. Davis used the dispute to gain statewide exposure and align with county leaders, signaling a governor bid next year on terms including a clean convention endorsement and stable party funds. The party treasury status will be revealed after Milwaukee’s annual fundraising dinner.

Davis Thomson Milwaukee

Actress Lynn Baggett Overdose Hospitalized In Beverly Hills

Actress Lynn Baggett, 36, ex-wife of producer Sol Spiegel, was found by police after an overdose of sleeping tablets at her Beverly Hills home. Officers broke down the locked door and she was rushed to a hospital in serious condition.

Hollywood Lynn Baggett Sol Spiegel Beverly Hills

Rural Home Blown Apart By Explosion

A rural Manitowoc home four miles north exploded when Mrs. Kouba lit a gas water heater. The blast injured mother Mrs. Chester Kouba 32, her husband 32, and three children Sharon 11 Kenneth 9 Michael 7. Two younger children Richard 3 and Ronnie 2 slept through it uninjured. Neighbors aided the family as fire departments battled flames. house was not salvageable and fuel oil spread, but a nearby garage was saved.

Manitowoc Chester Kouba Sharon Kenneth Michael Richard Ronnie Kouba Francis Creek Rockwood Two Rivers

Nelson Budget Proposes Park Sticker Fee Increase

MILWAUKEE AP A two dollar annual sticker for state parks will be in Gov Gaylord Nelson conservation department budget to the Legislature. He also would double park appropriations and set a fifty cent daily charge for visitors without an annual sticker.

Milwaukee Gaylord Nelson Conservation Department Nelson Wtmj - TV Vernon Thomson

Stock Quotations From Winona Livestock Report

Winona Livestock reports from Swift & Company show noon quotations for hogs cattle calves and dairy items. Hogs mostly steady with weight based prices and sows and stags listed. cattle and calves show mixed shifts with steers and bulls varying by weight. Regional prices include Chicago and South St. Paul markets with typical ranges for hogs cattle and feeders.

Winona Swift & Company Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA South ST. Paul

UW grads challenged to improve culture during commencement

Madison AP UW President Elvehjem urged 2,500 graduates to apply knowledge to raise national culture as radio and TV shape youth. Five honorary degrees were given to Jones, March, Lord, Morris, and Lender. About 450 honor graduates and 447 scholastic achievers were cited. Lord urged pursuit of personal honors and long term growth beyond current achievement.

Maverick Elvehjem John D. Jones Racine Fredrick March John Solon Lord Chicago James Lewis Morrill University of Minnesota Samuel Lender Wilmington The du Pont Co John S. Lord Lord U.W

LSC Student Chosen For Study Of Government

Six Wisconsin college and university juniors will observe government in action by spending time in the offices of Wisconsin congressmen. The program, sponsored by the Wisconsin Citizenship Clearing House, selects participants from UW, Marquette, and La Crosse State among others.

Milwaukee Joseph Granby Chicago Wisconsin State College Richard C. Collins la Crosse la Crosse State Thomas R. Davis Ridgeway Platteville State

Somoza Says Shots Fired By Drunks Near Palace

Managua Nicaragua defense chief Gen Anastasio Somoza says riflemen who fired near the presidential palace were merely a group of drunks celebrating not an assassination. He adds rebels who invaded from Costa Rica are split into two small groups and abandoning arms to slip into cities.

Managua Nicaragua Anastasio Somoza Luis Somoza Somoza Costa Rica

Steel Talks Resume in Basic Industry Negotiations

Negotiations between United Steelworkers of America and the 12 largest steel companies resume in New York after a weekend pause. The three year contract expires June 30, with a potential strike by 500,000 union members if no deal is reached. The union seeks substantial wage gains, a shorter 40 hour week, and other benefits. The industry proposes a one year wage and benefit freeze to curb inflation.

New York United Steelworkers of America

Indonesia minister cites sabotage in West Java train wreck

Jakarta AP reports Communications Minister Sukardan told Parliament an unidentified saboteur caused last month’s West Java train crash by disconnecting the locomotive from passenger cars on an incline, killing 92 and wounding 124. The minister blamed sabotage for the disaster and called for a full inquiry.

Jakarta Sukardan Today West Java Sukardan

Stock Market Declines As Trading Slows

New York bank and Wall Street report show a hesitant session with uneven declines and slow trading. Du Pont slipped about 3 points while Zenith fell more than 7, North American Aviation rose 32 to 48.44 then trimmed gains. Foster Wheeler fell 6 percent to 36 half. United Aircraft gained, while Goodrich Kennecott Pfizer dropped over a point. Bond prices edged higher.

New York du Pont Zenith North American Aviation Foster-Wheeler North American Garrett Corp Standard & Poor Ligget & Myers Lorillard Reynolds Tobacco American Tobacco United Aircraft Raytheon Anaconda New York Central Goodrich Kennecott Pfizer U.S

Race Threats Halt Florida Church Camp

In Leesburg Florida the Weekiwachee Presbyterian camp for about 100 boys is cancelled after threats of violence if Negroes attend. Camp director Rev Terrell K Kirk said threats came from Hernando County. Presbytery actions aim to ensure unimpeded youth camp operations next year.

Leesburg, Fla Weekiwachee Terrell K. Kirk Leesburg Presbyterian Church Hernando County Kirk Brooksville Gulf of Mexico Tampa St. John's Florida Sebring Sanford Deland Daytona Beach Orlando Washington Shores Presbytery

Father Seeks New Appeal For Starkweather Death

Lincoln Nebraska Charles Starkweather 20 faces his fourth date with execution only if a writ of habeas corpus delays the case. His father Guy Starkweather hopes the Lancaster District Court will grant the stay and the U S Supreme Court review was declined for now. The inmate did not claim innocence saying proper legal representation might have earned life.

Lincoln Neb Charles Starkweather Guy Starkweather Lancaster District Court

Congressmen See Peril In Munitions Lobby

Two House committee chairs warn the “munitions lobby” raises defense costs and shapes policy, yet doubt a probe solves the issue. They blame advertising, perks for retired officers, and voter influence, while Senate leaders dispute the label.

William F. Arbogast Washington Patent House Eisenhower Clarence Cannon D-Mo House Appropriations Committee F. Edward He Hebert Paul H. Douglas D-Ill Henry M. Jackson D-Wash Lyncon B. Johnson Dtex Senate Senate Preparedness Johnson Stuart Symington Air Force

Four year old deaf boy fires cap pistol injuring three playmates

Salem Indiana report says a 4-year-old deaf boy, Troy Hoggatt, found a loaded pistol and shot Randy Hinton 5, Ricky Hoggatt 6, and Dawn Short 10. Randy and Dawn were in critical condition, Curtis Hammon 12 told police the child believed it was a cap pistol.

Salem Ind Troy Hoggatt Randy Hinton Ricky Dawn Short Randy Curtis Hammon

Final H-Ban Decision To Be Made At Summit

Geneva AP report says the three power nuclear talks resume with a likely summit decision on suspending testing of atomic and hydrogen weapons. Sir David Ormsby-Gore says Macmillan Eisenhower and Khrushchev may settle final treaty terms, but German Berlin crisis and further nuclear progress are prerequisites.

Geneva David Ormsby-Gore United States Soviet Union Harold Macmillan Eisenhower Nikita Khrushchev Germany Berlin U.N. Palace of Nations London Ormsby- Gore Ormsby-Gore Macmillan Khrushchev

Four Lives Lost In Weekend Wisconsin Accidents

Four people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes over the weekend raising the 1959 toll to 273. Emogene Lau 17 rural Brillion killed when her car struck a culvert in Calumet County. Virgil Palmer 18 Merrimac dies after motorcycle collides with a train. Barbara Rider 10 Appleton dies crossing Highway 76. Edward? No.

Wisconsin Emogene Lau Brillion Rantoul Road Calumet County Virgil Palmer Merrimac North Western Railway Palmer George Jay van Thomas Milwaukee Barbara Rider Appleton Barbara Lloyd Rider

New Acrylic House Paint Promises Easy Two Coat Finish

Doerre Hardware advertises a sensational new acrylic paint at 302 Pearl St. The low sheen, breather type resists blistering and moisture escapes from the film while keeping intruders out. It adheres well and can be used on damp surfaces, wood, masonry, or asbestos shingles. Brushes wash with water and odor is minimal.

Doerre Holw O. K Doerre Hdw Pearl St

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