Johnson says US will fight for freedom in Asia
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson pledges the United States will not surrender Asia to communism. He places emphasis on Viet Nam Thailand and Pakistan as front lines and urges American resolve, aid, and guidance rather than mere troops.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Asia
United Press International
Viet Nam
Thailand
Pakistan
Johnson
Honolulu
San Francisco
Frances S. Haas
Tri State Deaths in Necedah and Surrounding Areas
Alfred Bruno Ersepke Sr 73 of Necedah died in Tomah after a heart attack in his office. Born in Germany Dec 6 1887 he immigrated to the United States in 1927 and moved to Necedah in 1949. Survived by widow three sons two daughters and 18 grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p m Sunday at Necedah Methodist Church with graveside Masonic rites. Dor othy Hanson 56 of Viroqua died after long illness in hospital. Surviving son De Verne and siblings. Olaf Hanson formerly Dorothy Green, married to Hanson who died this spring. Hilbert Hanson 80 of Westby died. services 2 p m Monday Zion Lutheran Church with burial in church cemetery. Surviving sister Olé Wolden and brothers Alfred and Chris J. in Viroqua. Burial and calling details listed for local funeral homes.
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Frances S. Haas
Denton St
Nick
Victor
la Crosse
Jack Stoltz
Lawrence
Brownsville
Minn
Ann) Heeg
Ontario
Calif
Schumacher Funeral Home
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
V. J
Necedah
Wis
Alfred Bruno Ersepke
Tomah
Mr. Ersepke
Germany
Anton Ersepke
Bertha Kohler
United States
Chicago
Masonic
Eastern Star
Low 12
Ersepke
Hans
Toledo
Ohio
Thysen
Alfred Jr
Roy McLaughlin
Russell Lux
Evansville
Ind
Necedah Methodist Church
Hubert Groves
Bayview Cemetery
Hare Funeral
New Lisbon
Viroqua
Olaf
Dorothy) Hanson
Church of Christ
Grant Cowan
Zion
Lutheran Cemetery
Asbury Ridge
Jacobson-Vance Funeral Home
Westby
Hilbert Hanson
Zion Lutheran Church
Peder Nordsletten
James Homme
Olé Wolden
Alfred
Chris J
Otto Appointed To Industrial Agency
George W. Otto 54, longtime Industrial Commission employee, was named a commissioner by Gov. Gaylord Nelson for a six year term replacing John H. Rouse. Otto has served since 1936 and as a hearing examiner since 1945. Reappointed Mathias Schimenz as chairman. Reuben G. Knutson serves on the commission. Confirmation by the Senate is required.
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John H. Rouse
Rouse
Otto
Commission
Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin Law School
Mathias Schimenz
Reuben G. Knutson
Stevens Point
Senate
Grandmother Held For Embezzling Over $430000
Mae H. Wheeler a 53 year old former officer of the Butler Workingmen's Building Loan Association is jailed on embezzlement charges totaling over 430000. She previously faced 5014 theft counts but investigators uncovered a larger shortage. Wheeler pleads innocent to 117 counts.
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Butler, Pa
Butler County
Mae H. Wheeler
Butler Workingmen’s Building & Loan Association
Jobless Man Blows Self Up With Dynamite
In Amarillo Texas an unemployed father of nine strapped dynamite to his waist and killed himself near his trailer. John H Alston a carpenter in his 60s died as neighbors heard a blast. Witness Al Nelson described a gunshot like sound and a bloody scene. His watch stopped at 7 38 p m was found nearby. A death by own action verdict was rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
John H. Alston
al Nelson
Weather Summary for Lacrosse and Vicinities
Little temperature change tonight and Saturday. High Saturday 82, low tonight 60. Wisconsin shows no major change with isolated east half thunderstorms. Minnesota expects showers and thunderstorms north and central, cloudy and warmer northwest Saturday. Iowa mostly fair tonight and Saturday with little change. Five day forecast Saturday to Wednesday trends five degrees above normal 57-78 with scattered storms Sunday and Monday and through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse and Vicinity
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
River Readings Stations Flood Stages and Sun Times
Flood stage readings for river stations updated today with 24 hour changes. Sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 6:46 pm on Saturday.
Discoverer Rocket Fails at Vandenberg After Short Fix
At Vandenberg Air Force Base California a large Discoverer rocket paused at T minus 30 seconds a sedan intrusion prompted two technicians to adjust the craft Newsmen observed a wrench in use and fuel aboard 47000 gallons of kerosene and 7000 gallons of liquid oxygen The Thor first stage fired the Agena second stage failed to reach orbit crashing into the sea 1000 miles away The mission followed an Atlas missile explosion the day before
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Thor
Grand Meadow Board Rejects Math Reexam for Students
Grand Meadow Minnesota school board will not require high schoolers to retake mathematics re-exams for the statewide math contest they won last year. Officials cited high scores, logistical issues, and concern over applying pressure while defending champions had withdrawn amid questions about the scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Meadow
Minn
Supt. C. T. Holland
First Rites Held In Catholic Church
Services conducted for the first time in the new St. Leo's Catholic Church in West Salem Wisconsin last Sunday. Rev. Thomas Mannion parish priest led the Mass in the historic opening ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Salem
Wis
St. Leo's Catholic Church
Thomas Mannion
Locals Chicken Q at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Weston
Community event announces a chicken barbecue at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Weston with a 4 p.m. start on June 10. Proceeds or details unclear, food items not specified, bus service cited for La Crosse Transit Co. promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Weston
la Crosse Transit Co
Universal Photo Service
State Street
Modahl Horn
Kienahs
Madison St
LaCrosse St. Market
la Crosse St
Don Starch
Caledonia Set To Open Pool Saturday With Lessons
Caledonia plans to open the swimming pool at 1 p.m. Saturday weather permitting. Lessons for Caledonia children start Monday June 19 at 11 a.m. for kids six and 42 inches tall. Eitzen Brownsville riders register June 11-17 for Wednesday and Saturday classes. A life saving course runs 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays with a $2 fee. Little League and Babe Ruth open season with New Albin at 2 p.m. Wednesday June 14.
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Caledonia
Minn
Eitzen
Brownsville
New Albin
Escapees Given Longer Sentences From Wisconsin Reform School
Four inmates who fled an honor camp near Lake Tomahawk were recaptured and charged with escape burglary and attempted car theft in Municipal Court. Leland Stebbins, 30, got nine years at Waupun. Peter Quagon, 22, seven years. Robert Mike, 17, seven years. Dale Duncan, 19, seven years. All will serve after current terms.
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Green Bay
Wisconsin Reformatory
Lake Tomahawk
Leland R. Stebbins
Pardeeville
Waupun
Portage County
Peter Quagon
Hayward
Robert Mike
Reformatory
Dale Duncan
Racine
Dog Gets Even for Rabies Shot in Kansas City
Ila Landon’s cocker Skeeter leaped from his car bed after a rabies shot and bounced the vehicle across yards and a park, uprooting a pole and a grape arbor before stopping a block away. No injuries or major damage were reported.
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Kansas City
Ila Landon
Skeeter
Army Developing New Type of Radar
The Army announced a phased radar capable of emitting an electronic beam to scan for incoming missiles to guide Nike Zeus missiles. The new radar could replace heavy rotating scanners, promising faster precise detection and lower costs. Western Electric Co. received a nearly 5 million dollar contract for design work toward future Nike Zeus incorporation.
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Washington
Army
United States
Western Electric Co
Births Report From Wisconsin Towns May and June
Birth notices list daughters and sons born to families in Onalaska Trempealeau La Crescent Tomah Mabel Caledonia and Gilbert. Names include Nancy Ann to Edward Carpenter Jr Nancy Virock Kimberly Christine and more with dates June 3 to June 8 and hospital Lutheran Hospital noted for one birth.
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Nancy Ann
Edward Carpenter Jr
Onalaska
Jeannette Stuhr
Arden A. Johnson
Trempealeau
Anne Ellison
Francis M. Mathews
S. 9Th St
Nancy Virock
Aland S. Arney
S. 6Th St
la Crescent
Minn
Arlene Kennedy
Caledonia
Public Assistance Payments Rise in Wisconsin First Quarter
Public assistance disbursements in Wisconsin rose to 17,296,121 in January through March, up 1,100,097 from the same period last year. The increase was led by aid to the disabled at 1,152,407, with other totals covering dependent children, old age assistance, aid to the blind, needy Indians and student loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Department of Public Welfare
Commission Opposes Dropping Of Trains
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission Chairman Paul Rasmussen said the panel will oppose Soo Line Railway’s plan to drop passenger trains 13 and 14 between St Paul and Portal North Dakota. He will seek permission to intervene before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The railroad cites low ridership and financial loss. towns affected include Minneapolis Saint Paul Buffalo Paynesville Glenwood and Elbow Lake.
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ST. Paul
Paul Rasmussen
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Soo Line Railway
Portal
N.D
Rasmussen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Soo Line
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Buffalo
Paynesville
Glenwood
Elbow Lake
Grain and Cargo Traffic Rise at Duluth Harbor
Grain and general cargo shipments rise at Duluth Superior docks with overseas grain up 13 percent to 17.9 million bushels through June 1 and domestic grain up 17 percent to 15.8 million. Saltwater arrivals to May 31 total eight ships with cargo up from four last year while iron ore shipments slump 79 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
Duluth-Superior
Duluth Board of Trade
American Iron Ore Association
Lutherans State Mission Services in La Crescent
In La Crescent Minnesota the Immanuel Lutheran Church of South Ridge will hold annual mission services on Sunday June 11. Two services are planned at 10 30 a m with Rev E G Hertler and at 2 p m with guest Rev Reuben Keutenacker. Women of the congregation will serve dinner at noon.
Holmen Lutheran Services Move Up To Accommodate Ordination
Holmen Wisconsin and Halfway Creek Lutheran Parish alter Sunday schedule one hour earlier so Rev. N A Berntson can assist in an ordination at Valders Wisconsin. Summer services start Sunday June 18 at 9 a m in Holmen and 10 15 a m at Halfway Creek.
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Holmen
Wis
Holmen-Halfway Creek
N. A. Berntson
Valders
Halfway Creek
Marriage Licenses Listed in La Crosse Area
Terry L. Leberman and Kay M. Donaldson plan to marry June 17 in La Crosse. Harry N. Schmidt and Frances Ender have a La Crosse marriage planned with no date set. Richard H. Carrier and Rita Schlegel seek a June 12 wedding in La Crosse.
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Terry L. Leberman
West Ave. S
Kay M. Donaldson
N. 20Th St
la Crosse
Harry N. Schmidt
S. 32Nd St
Frances Ender
N.9th St
Richard H. Carrier
Lancaster St
Rita Schlegel
Hokah
Minn
Prairie Du Chien council approves one way traffic plan
Illinois Michigan and Minnesota Streets will become one way to improve safety. Signs are ordered and conversion is expected in three to four weeks. School bonds of 895000 for the senior high school were awarded to Harris Trust at 3.6 percent. Harbor speed limit of eight mph will be enforced and water activities banned. Tavern League closing time remains 1 a.m.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Common Council
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
American Automobile Association
Wisconsin
Clark Ot
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
Harbor Commission
Tavern League
Dean of Foreign Correspondents Dies
Karl H. von Wiegand, 86, longtime chief foreign correspondent for Hearst papers, died in Zurich after illness. Born in Hesse Germany, he moved to the United States as an infant and worked for the San Francisco Examiner, Los Angeles Examiner, AP, and the New York World before becoming Hearst chief foreign correspondent in 1917. He covered 12 wars and numerous historic events during a 60 year career.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Karl H. von Wiegand
von Wiegand
Hearst Newspapers
Tokyo
Hirschlanden
Hesse
Germany
United States
San Francisco Examiner
Los Angeles Examiner
Associated Press
The
New York World
Hearst Papers
Baseball broadcasts schedule on WKBH WKTY radio
Radio highlights list upcoming games with times and matchups. WKBH airs Twins against Baltimore at 6 55 p m and a doubleheader with Twins versus Boston at 12 55 p m Saturday. WKTY carries Braves against Chicago at 1 25 p m.
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Twins
Baltimore
Boston
Braves
Chicago
Notice of Hearing on Estate Real Estate Sale in La Crosse
Notice is given that on July 11 1961 at 10 am in La Crosse County Court a hearing will consider Harvard A Netzer La Crosse Trust Company as administrator of Hannah Eide deceased to sell or encumber all real estate of the estate Lot 12 Boyd Subdivision Black Eight Usticks Addition La Crosse for debts legacies funeral expenses and admin costs Dated June 7 1961 By Order of the Court Judge Eugene A Toepel Bosshard Arneson Ray A Sundet Attorneys.
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Wisconsin
Croase
Hannah Eide
la Crosse
Harvard A. Netzer
la Crosse Trust Company
City of la Crosse
Boyd
Ustick
Eugene A. Toepel
Bosshard & Arneson
Ray A. Sundet
la Crosse County
Robert M. Schultze
City of
County of la Crosse
State of
Steele, Smyth, Klos, Thompson & Flynn
Hoeschler
Board OF Appeals
Ruth A. Nixon
Losey Boulevard
Cargill and Hyde
Donald J. Paulus
North 10Th Street
Burns, Durand, Smith & Rublee
Donald and
Ferne Wagner
South 20Th Street
SE/NE
Donald N. Olson
South 22Nd Street
W. Anderson
Council Chamber
Alice A Dickson
Order Appointing Time To Prove Will and Heirship
Wisconsin La Crosse County probate notice for Gretchen L. Gray deceased. Court sets June 20 1961 hearing on will admission and letters testamentary. Creditors must file claims by August 25 1961 and court will examine claims September 8 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
la Crosse
County of la Crosse
State of
Wisconsin
Eugene A. Toepel
Hale, Skemp
Hanson, Schnurrer & Skemp
State Bank
Probate notices and appeals in La Crosse Wisconsin
Probate petitions seek admission of wills for Elias Schulze Fiedler Robert M. Schultze and others with dates in 1960 and 1957. Hearings scheduled in July and August 1961. Also listed are bids for milk quotations from the La Crosse City District Board of Education and liquor license applications for Trempealeau and Burt's Bar. Public hearings before the Board of Appeals set for June 19 1961. Change in radio station license from Clarkwood to Falls Communications with key officers named.
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Dairies
la Crosse City
Lacrosse City
Florence J. Schwert
Trempealeau
Consolidated
Raymond Ian Burt
Burt's Bar
Consolidated Plat
Allen Fiedler
Aotice
Federal Communications Commission
WWIS
Black River Falls
Wisconsin
Clarkwood
Broadcasting Corporation
Falls Communications, Inc
Clarkwood Broadcasting Corporation
Hartley L. Samuels
Margery S. Samuels
Judith S. Scofield
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Kennedy
Japan
Indonesia
Afghanistan
Southeast Asia
U.S. Weather Bureau
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Coover
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Awsas City
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Montreal
Woston
Toronto
Atlanta
Saim
SS International
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Minneapolis
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Weather Outlook
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mid-Atlantic States
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UPI
Alfred Ersepke SR
Mrs. Olaf Hanson
DeVerne
Ruth Elliott
Bernard Green
Long Island
N.Y
Otto Green
Dorothy ‘Green
Olaf Hanson
Os Winona
C.P
T.W
Dakota
Lansing
Trempleau
Dodge
Neillsville
Galesville
W. Salem
Houston
Mississippi River
Discoverer
Grandview Hospital
Norbert Schroeder
Martha Larson
Elvin Darling
Mabel
la Vonne McCauley
Tomah, Wis
Kimberly Christine
Bruce Conner
Lemonweir Parkway
Sharon Reeves
Gilbert, PA
Richard Kreger
Gilbert
Marilyn Stokke
Lutherans State Mission Services
Pdc Council OK
Robert E. Gardner
George Street
Alice A. Dickson
Elias Schulze Fiedler
E. S. Fiedler
E. S. Piedier
J. C. Franzini
Hellwig & Morris Thoughtful Service
Timber Coulee
Johnson Animal Hospital
Travel
California
Briggs & Stratton
Clinton, Lauson
Power Products
Willard Auto Electric
North 4Th
AIKEN
West Ave
Mt. Vernon St
Continental Mfg
Lappin
Gerwitz Const
Home Service
Ashland
Phillips ‘‘66
Law Woolen Mills Co
George
Don Meyers
Ray L. Revor
Jackson
Lovold
Kleen Air Co
Beautiful Suncrest Nursery
Suncrest Nursery
Darryl Viner
GAR_DEN CENTER
Earl R. Hoeth
Tree Service
Medary
Carr
la Crosse Tribune
Huffman Trucking
Don Mattie
Layland Boys
North 7Th Dial
Upper Mississippi Cruises
Kreuzer
North 3Rd
Giltedge
Roth's Flor-Mart, Inc
South Ave
Spencer
Blanche MacPherson
Doerflinger
RICKS
State Road Liquor Store
Tribune
Hi-Way
Victor's
Inquire Superior ‘400, Incorporated
Copeland
Onaaska
Boyer’s
Bigelow Andante
L.A
Hall
Boyer
Odds and Ends
Cosmopolitan
Wiggert Bros
Jay St
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