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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

8

Kaganovich Quits Labor Post In Moscow Shakeup

Deputy Premier Lazar Kaganovich the last of the old Bolsheviks to hold a top policy post quits as head of the Soviet Labor and Wage Committee. He will be succeeded by Alexander Volkov. Volkov headed a delegation to Liberia. Kaganovich, once a Stalin era organizer, remains first deputy premier and saw wage plans earlier in February.

Kaganovich Labor Post Moscow Lazar Kaganovich Soviet Union Stalin Supreme Soviet V. M. Molotov Kremlin Molotov Communist Party Pravda Alexander Petrovich Volkov Soviet of the Union Tom Whitney Associated Press Rosa Bulganin Nikita Khrushchev Georgi Malenkov Volkov African Republic of Liberia Monrovian Unifax

Ike Stricken After Health Checkup in 84th Month

The report notes Ike remains in good health at 84 months after his heart attack on September 24. A few hours later he grew ill again and a doctor was called to his bedside early yesterday morning.

Nixon Eisenhower White House Hagerty Paul Dudley White Boston White Thomas W. Mattingly Denver Mattingly South Carolina

Intensify Search For Triple Killer

Chicago police widened the hunt for a man described as an ex convict who killed two men and a woman at the Epsteins tavern with a shotgun. Twenty detective teams were ordered to shoot to kill as a nationwide alert for Lawrence R Neumann spread. authorities said he may head for Mexico and had a prior arrest by the Epstein brothers.

Chicago North Side Lawrence R Larry) Neumann Neumann Mexico Mickey Epstein Max Epstein Lois. M. Gates John Keller Keller Epsteins Max Jo- Met

Albert Jevnnie, 78, Holmen native, dies in La Crosse hospital

Albert Jevnnie, 78, formerly of Holmen, died Thursday morning at a La Crosse hospital. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Jostad Funeral Home in West Salem, conducted by Rev. Richard Holleque. Burial will be in Long Coulee Cemetery. friends may call Monday evening at the funeral home.

Albert Jevnnie Holmen la Crosse Jostad Funeral Home West Salem Richard Holleque Long Coulee Hixton Wis Rudolph Reineck Presbyterian Church Trinity Rest Cemetery Wayne Grover Jensen Funeral Reineck Jackson County

Ike's Illness Triggers Steep Drop in Stock Market

New York reports a sharp market fall as President Eisenhower's illness unsettles investors. Prices slumped in three waves with a late rally lifting them from the day’s low, though the outlook remained uncertain as Washington news loomed. Analyst Martin Gilbert of Bache & Co said Washington would provide the cue.

New York Washington Eisenhower Washington News Martin Gilbert Well Street Bache & Co

Wiley and Maier Talk To Farm Bureau Audience

Sen Wiley and Henry Maier spoke to 165 at the Racine Kenosha Farm Bureau Federation meeting about a nonpartisan farm problem and a 10 point plan for dairy and farm credit. Maier criticized the GOP while Wiley urged modernization and higher dairy product use.

Wiley Maier Slim Alexander Wiley Henry Maier GOP

Memorial service honors fallen with reflection and duty

DAV leaders praised sacrifices for freedom and justice at a La Crosse memorial service held at dusk. Delegates from Wisconsin DAV units, auxiliary members, and veterans from VA hospitals in Wood Madison and Milwaukee spoke on cooperation and dedication during the year.

Matthew (Aletta) Werel la Crosse Auxiliary Department Noble Fought Emogente Markison Eau Claire DAV Charles R. Kettle Aletta Werel Werel Wisconsin Kettle Black River Falls Milwaukee Marinette DAW State Department Adj Carl J. Johnson United States Veterans Administration D. C. Furman Wood Morris Thomas Madison Patricia Pankow Ethel Paul Francis Karraker Forrest Fischer John P. Cullen Cullen Clara M. Libke Tomah Adolph R. Libke Monroe County Veterans’ Service Paul Muetze Milo G. Knutson Francis Haggerty Clarence Kilmer Viroqua Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars C. K. Evans American Legion Max Affeldt United Spanish American War Veterans John Richling Harriet Nehmer Shirley Muetze

House Awaits Final Vote On Aid Bill Cut

The House prepared for a Monday final vote on a foreign aid bill about 1.1 billion dollars below Eisenhower’s request. The tentative 3.8 billion program funds free world nations against communism, with money to be set by a later bill. A key Kelly amendment kept some Yugoslav aid, while a Bentley proposal to cut 70 million for India failed.

Washington House Eisenhower White House Senate U.S Yugoslavia Edna F. Kelly D-Ny Marshal Tito Kremlin House Foreign Affairs Committee Kelly Rep Bentley Rmich India

Wiley Vows He's Staying In Senate Race

U.S. Senator Wiley vows to seek a fourth term despite a rift with the Wisconsin GOP. He dismisses Washington rumor of leaving for a judgeship or ambassadorship, insisting the people want him in the Senate and he will keep his word. Senator McCarthy counters that Wiley lost support at the GOP convention and the people chose differently.

Milwaukee Benson Superior Wiley Glenn Davis Elliot Walstead Whitefish Bay Ted Kurtz Milwaukee County Sen. Wiley Eisenhower Kurtz Wiley-Davis Henry Maier Sen R-Wis Wisconsin Republican Party Senate GOP Rep Washington Davis McCarthy

Demo Leaders Discuss Campaign Strategy

Democratic leaders from 13 Midwest states met in Des Moines to discuss a farm plank for the Democratic national convention. Representatives included Adlai Stevenson Kefauver and Harriman. Jake More of Iowa chaired the one day Midwest Democratic Conference.

Des Moines Midwest Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Averell Harriman New York Jake More Iowa

U N C Evacuates Truce Team From ROK

The U N Command evacuated the neutral truce inspection teams to the demilitarized zone after nearly three years of monitoring shipments of men and materiel into South Korea.

Seoul Korea U.N. Command Demilitarized Zone South Korea

Marriage Licenses Granted in Wisconsin and Nearby States

Marriage licenses listed include Stanley Gifford of Rockland Illinois and Eileen R Guthrie of Byron Wisconsin, James C Fielder and Donna J Kiebig of La Grange, Douglas E Moe of Camp Douglas and Sally V Vroman of Lincoln, George Uldrich of Port Jervis New York and Marilyn Ann Stephen son of Alton Kansas, Donald C Oswald of Leon and Irene Erickson of Sparta, and Ronald C Oswald of Leon with Irene M Erickson of Sparta.

Stanley Gifford Rockland Eileen R. Guthrie Byron James C. Fielder Donna J. Kiebig la Grange Douglas E. Moe Camp Douglas Sally V.vroman Lincoln George Uldrich Port Jervis N.Y Marilyn Ann Stephenson Alton Kan Donald C. Oswald Leon Irene Erickson Sparta Ronald C. Oswald Irene M. Erickson

Weather forecast snapshot June 10 1956

The forecast covers the 7:30 AM EST period. It notes last night’s low and yesterday’s high reaching 90 degrees, indicating hot conditions ahead with potential heat.

Weather Bureau

Mona Freeman Birthday Feature Highlights Career Ties

Mona Freeman born June 9 1926 in Baltimore. At 14 she modeled fashions for youngsters and Howard Hughes signed her after seeing her photo. Formerly married to Pat Nerney she has a daughter Mona born in 1947. Recently she has been seen with Bing Crosby.

Mona Freeman Baltimore Howard Hughes Pat Nerney Mona Bing Crosby

Weather Summary for Midwest States

The forecast notes mostly fair skies across Wisconsin and Iowa with warm conditions. Minnesota expects fair weather with continued warm temperatures through tonight and Sunday.

Great Plains United States Weather Bureau Great Lakes U.S. Department OF Commerce Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River forecast for Hastings to Guttenberg reports minor Mississippi river changes

The bulletin notes only minor changes in the Mississippi River over the next 36 hours with very small falls at tailwater gauges by Sunday morning. It provides sunset and sunrise times for Sunday at 7:47 p.m. and 4:22 a.m. respectively.

Hastings Guttenberg Mississippi

Blair woman Mrs Arthur Hogan dies after heart attack

Mrs. Mabel Johnstad Hogan 60 of Blair Wisconsin died Friday afternoon in a Whitehall hospital following a heart attack Thursday night. She was born June 2 1896 in Ettrick Township and married Arthur Hogan Sept 28 1915. Survivors include her husband four sisters and two brothers. Funeral Monday at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. A family service Sunday evening at Gibson-Frederixon Funeral Chapel.

Blair Wis Arthur M. Hogan Whitehall Mabel Johnstad North Beaver Creek Ettrick Township Sam Johnstad Arthur Hogan Central Hogan E. Westerberg Ida Lundgren Minneapolis Josie Redman Winona Renhardt Thurston Taylor Eugene Johnstad Iver Johnstad Pigeon Falls Zion Lutheran Church E. E. Olson

Senate Panel OKs PDC Harbor Projects in Wisconsin

The Senate Appropriations Committee recommended $130,000 for Milwaukee harbor channel work in Lake Michigan and $14,000 for Prairie du Chien harbor work. The House had previously approved the same funding.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Wisconsin Lake Michigan Milwaukee Prairie du Chien House of Representatives

Wisconsin Highway Dead Reach 358 In Yearly Toll

TheWisconsin highway death toll reached 358 today, 44 more than the 1955 record. Eightyearold John Saemann of Waldo was killed Friday after being struck by an auto at the Highway 57 and County Trunk V intersection in Waldo. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Saemann.

Wisconsin John Saemann Sheboygan County Waldo John Kenneth Saemann

Truman in Paris jokes about health and 72nd birthday

Former President Truman, in Paris, says his sprained ankle is nearly healed and quips that he will let reporters talk for their health. He has visited France, Italy, Austria and Germany.

Paris Truman France Italy Austria Germany

Dulles Defends Alliances and Money as Peace Insurance

In a major address Dulles says neutrality is obsolete except in rare cases and lauds U S treaties with 42 nations. He insists the United States must be ready to pay about 40 billion annually for armaments military aid and economic support to maintain peace and security.

White House Eisenhower Dulles United States Europe Asia Soviet Union Congress

Final arguments near in Monegar murder trial

Final arguments were expected today in the first degree murder trial of Russell Monegar a 38 year old Winnebago Indian accused of stabbing four persons to death. The case is being heard by a Circuit Court jury.

Wausau Russell Monegar

Local court records saddle drivers with fines and bonds

Elmer L Hayes 39 of Losey Blvd and State Rd cited for speeding 70 at night with 25 dollars fine. Gerald R Goldbeck 25 of 1312% George Sr cited for 60 in 25 zone with 20 dollar bond forfeited. Richard Zack 26 of Chicago cited for 70 at night with 30 dollar bond forfeited. Joe M Dotson 22 Camp McCoy cited for 40 in 25 zone with 15 dollar fine. David R Thorson 17 of 1617 Caroline St cited for allowing unlicensed person to drive with 15 dollar fine. Roland D Thorson 15 Mid R 42 cited for driving without a license with 15 dollar fine. Richard Perkins 17 Galesville and Wilfred Funmaker 17 Trempealeau charged with theft of wrist watch and three sets of car keys from Byron Bee and Stumlin Wrecking Co. Perkins pleads innocent. preliminary hearing set for 2 p.m. Monday. released on 100 cash bond each charge. Furmaker not entering plea. remanded after failed bond attempt.

Elmer L. Hayes Losey Blvd State Rd Gerald R. Goldbeck George Sr Richard Zack Chicago Joe M. Dotson Camp McCoy David R. Thorson Caroline St Roland D. Thorson Richard Perkins Galesville Wilfred Funmaker Trempealeau Byron Bee Stumlin Wrecking Co Perkins Furmaker Funmaker

Fire Incident Involving Gasoline Lift At College Site

On June 8 at 10:55 a.m. a gasoline motor used to operate a lift for a second story construction caught fire while being filled at Wilder Hall on the La Crosse State College campus. Damage included the motor and the construction shed. Later that day at 10:32 p.m. diesel oil was flushed from the street for the La Crosse Transit Co. at 601 N. 3rd St. On June 9 at 5:25 p.m. gasoline was flushed from the driveway at Bill's Phil lips 66 Super Service at 3rd and Cass streets.

Wilder Hall la Crosse State College la Crosse Transit Co 3Rd St Bill Phillips 66 3Rd Cass Streets

Inquest Planned For BAF Youth In Crash Death

Elwood Clyde Babcock 23 died from severe brain injuries after a car rollover at the Highway 53 54 junction between Galesville and La Crosse. Gary Fitzpatrick 17 confessed to driving. Keith Fitzpatrick 18 remained hospitalized. Jack Taylor 15 was not injured critically. An inquest is set for late next week in Trempealeau County.

Black River Falls Wis Elwood Clyde Babcock Alan Hanson Trempealeau County Babcock la Crosse Galesville Keith Fitzpatrick Keith Jack Taylor Gary Jack Ernest Axness Maurice Scow Xene

Births at St Ann’s and area hospitals June 6 7

Several births are announced from St Ann's and nearby hospitals. Daughters and sons are listed with parents and residences including Onalaska Coon Valley Bangor Sparta Melrose Decorah and Ettrick. Notable names include Lois McMinn Mary Ann Kaiser Florence Arentz Margaret Felt Dorothy Wieser Annette Hardie Franklin and Elinore Homstad.

Dale H. Hubbard S. 2Nd Ave Onalaska Lois McMinn Valentine Hilby Jr Coon Valley Mary Ann Kaiser Jerome R. Welker Marcella Servais Lawrence J. Senn Vine St Ruth Udulutch Eldred C. Schaller Bangor Florence Arentz Norbert Clements Margaret Felt Victor D. Ekern Galesville Sarah Sacia Rainer L. Klug Caledonia Dorothy Wieser

Two Year Old Heifer Sells For 9150 At Holstein Sale

At the Holstein-Friesian Assn of America annual convention in Milwaukee a two year old heifer sold for 9150, top price in a four day sale. Seventy five animals from 32 Wisconsin farms and 14 other states brought 96475 in total. Zeiden hurst Proud Mistress from Ray Bottema Farm Beach Grove Indiana was bought by James B. Cagle War Eagle Ranch Pell City Alabama. Ravenglen Farm Antiok Illinois paid 7500 for a five year old cow from Pinehurst Farms Sheboygan Falls Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Holstein-Friesian Assn. of America Wisconsin Zeidenhurst Cone Ray Bottema Beach Grove Ind James B. Cagle Pell City Ala War Eagle Ranch Cagle Ravenglen Farm Antiok Ill Pinehurst David Bachmann Sheboygan Falls Wis

Admits Killing Boy in Cincinnati Alley

Police say a 20 year old man with a history of sex offenses against children confessed to strangling five year old Richard Townson in an alley on May 20. He described himself as illiterate and stood by his account.

Cincinnati Richard Townson

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