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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1966
Page
1
An AP report describes how four separation devices were taped to a protective shroud instead of being connected to disconnect plugs, causing a docking failure with the ATDA satellite. The incident halted crew progress during the Gemini 9 mission at Cape Kennedy.
Astronauts Stafford and Cernan after docking fail with the ATDA due to an unconnected lanyard in the 117 inch shroud. The shroud’s two halves opened but remained hung on wires, described as an angry alligator, prompting a review of install procedures by NASA and Lockheed.
Trane Co president Thomas Hancock announced a planning group proposed May 11 by the company to guide La Crosse growth. The committee includes Hancock, Mayor Warren Loveland, Samuel Gates, Sister Mary Justine, Dr. Robert Gilbert, Howard Dahl, Dr. Gunnar Gundersen, Samuel Fellows, Jack Thomas, and Donald Rice. Hancock pledged up to 10000 for the first year. The panel aims to assess needs and plan development for the Greater La Crosse area.
Ken Sanders of Minneapolis uses a car to shuttle to river spots, unloads a canoe, launches it, then places a small scooter aboard, paddles downstream, notes observations, beaches, and rides the scooter back to the car before repeating the trip on weekends.
The Wisconsin Legislature acceleration bill may allow Interstate 90 between La Crosse and Tomah to finish by late 1969 or early 1970. Harold Fiedler, La Crosse district engineer, noted bonding delays but expects the 43 mile link to be completed within the period. All rights of way for I 90 and I 94 segments have been purchased. bridge work on the Mississippi boundary is on track for fall 1967 and paving in spring 1967.
The House of Representatives approved a concurrent resolution to place a statue of Italian-born architect Constantino Brumidi in the Capitol Senate wing.
Mississippi primary results show Senator Eastland and four Democratic representatives winning solid re election bids. Negro voting rose to about 12 percent in the 675000 electorate, the strongest Negro turnout of the century, with a runoff potential in the 4th District and Democrats watching polling closely.
Sen. Karl E. Mundt captured the Republican nomination in South Dakota with a decisive 64 335 to 14 125 win over Richard Murphy in 63 counties. He will face Dawn Wright in the fall as Murphy concedes and vows to continue work to restore the constitution. Mundt stressed seniority and liberty against communistic policies.
Reagan defeats Christopher and Yorty to lead Republican ticket as Brown faces tough race for a third term. Brown holds a Democratic edge into the runoff with about 3-2 registration advantage. early counts show Reagan ahead in statewide precincts. Brown remains the first Democrat in over a century to seek consecutive terms.
A campaign leader at a San Francisco headquarters said he was through with politics and would back Reagan while stressing independence from his rival. Lt. Gov. Glenn Anderson won the Democratic nomination for the second ticket spot amid criticism of his handling of the Watts riots. Reagan urged unity and warned government growth as Brown acknowledged tough races and pledged more time in Southern California.
Seattle buses will implement a ride now pay later policy starting July 1. The city transit system plans to allow riders to charge fares to a credit card, enabling immediate use with later payment.
A Mauston man Bjarne Ratwik 57 was killed when his truck rear ended a semi trailer carrying carnival rides on Interstate 90 94 near Tomah Wisconsin. The other driver Arthur Bartz 29 was injured and treated at a hospital. Ratwik’s burning cab delayed recovery of the body until about 11:30 p.m. Cargo blocked the highway until 12:48 a.m. Wednesday and traffic was rerouted.
Civil rights organizers pause on a Mississippi march as strategy and supplies are arranged. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr visits Meredith in a Memphis hospital as state troopers stand guard and volunteer aid flows in from New York and California.
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