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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
2
The ARS warns that soybeans and other oilseeds could surge if land shifts from surplus crops, urging oilseed consideration in future stabilization plans. Production rose from 49 million to 559 million bushels by 1960 with further growth anticipated.
Lester F. Plante, 43, a worker at the Pierce Mine Benefication Plant of Hanna Ore Mining Co., was killed Thursday when ore fell on him at the mine chute. He is survived by his widow and seven children.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles and Auxiliary installed officers at ceremonies in the Eagles Club Thursday night. Officers include Paul K. Mahoney as president, John Peterson as vice president, and several others with Eugene Hill and Grace Hill cited in senior auxiliary roles.
Three men were burned in a boiler room explosion at the George Banta Publishing Co. plant near Menasha. Injured: Le Roy Otto 47 of rural Menasha Arnold Braun 59 Neenah and Frank Eisch 42 Menasha. Firemen attributed the blast to gasoline fumes ignited by an electrical spark when a motor was shut off.
Governor Gaylord Nelson urged absolute academic freedom during Oshkosh State College commencement exercises. He argued colleges must seek truth freely and praised students for peaceful demonstrations on equal rights and public accommodations without police arrests.
The report notes noon quotations across hogs cattle calves and produce. Hogs show steady to mixed price ranges with several weight classes listed. Cattle and calves indicate a weak to steady market with varying grades and prices. Chicago produce summary reports steady butter and mixed egg prices amid low poultry receipts. Potatoes show moderate arrivals and varied regional pricing.
South St. Paul Minnesota livestock prices show cattle mostly steady to lower with calves and vealers weak. Slaughter steers 20.50 to 21.50, cows 16.50 to 17.50, vealers 27.00 to 29.00, hogs 6 500 head overall steady with barrows 16.25 to 16.75 and sows 13.50 to 14.75.
An 18 year old Milwaukee boy files a $1 million damage suit against the City of Oconomowoc claiming almost perfect paralysis after a neck fracture from a public pier dive. He says a municipal lifeguard on duty at the beach was negligent and medical bills exceed $30,000.
ST. PAUL AP This year marks the end of 31 years of service by H. Y. Torrey of Duluth as an officer of the Minnesota Senate He has been secretary of the Senate 21 years and was assistant secretary for 10 years before that He told the Senate he definitely is through as secretary but may return in another capacity if his help is needed.
The Common Council debated an overnight parking ban proposal after Alderman Niedbalski claimed it was introduced May 26 but records showed no introduction. Helstad and others noted the ordinance in question originated with Sheldon Nerby and Frank Kaufmann and sought to remove weekend parking limits. The measure was defeated while Mayor Knutson urged re introduction for proper consideration.
City and state plan to advertise bids in July or August for the Lang Drive George Street project. City Engineer Zen na A Gorder told the Common Council. Wisconsin Highway Commission will take the bids as the project is part of the state trunk highway system. The city works toward final agreement with Milwaukee Road for right of way while consulting engineer Alfred Benesch of Chicago tidies minor plan details for an overhead across the tracks.
The Ver non Schrader family at 1233 Denton St reports a peony plant bearing 50 deep rose blossoms. A garden expert says such bloom count is unusual, as 20 to 24 is typical for one plant. The plant’s age is unknown, existing since they moved in about two years ago.
MADISON AP Gov Gaylord Nelson signed a bill authorizing payment of state aid to school districts for pupils attending high schools outside their districts on a tuition basis. The measure lets newly created or reorganized districts without space place students in other districts and still receive state aid.
A three member panel of the National Labor Relations Board ruled that a work stoppage at Cape Canaveral Florida last August was illegal. Local 756 and its business agent Robert Palmer influenced the stoppage and caused a secondary boycott violating federal labor law. The board found workers fictitiously claimed to need time for fishing or pool cleaning to avoid installing cable and keep more work for the union and Palmer.
New York State Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that American Nazi George Lincoln Rockwell could hold a speech in Union Square, rejecting prior restraint. City Park Commissioner Morris had refused the permit citing potential riots and Rockwell’s past actions. Rockwell argued the decision violated the First Amendment.
The Tractors for Freedom Committee plans to ship 100 tractors within two weeks as part of a barter with Fidel Castro for 1,214 prisoners. The group asks Castro to release the prisoners and suggests the Red Cross handle verification and release details.
The Rev. I. M. Gosz, business manager at St. Norbert College, is named managing director of WBAY Green Bay and WHBY Appleton. He succeeds Rev. M. J. Beemster and will begin July 1. Beemster’s new assignment will be announced later.
Ambassador Adlai E Stevenson arrives in Montevideo on a Latin American tour as Kennedy s envoy amid leftist protests possible in Uruguay and next stops in Brazil and Argentina. He plans meetings with government leaders and downplays public appearances while focusing on urging economic progress to counter communism.
Washington AP The Farmers Home Administration loans are exhausted except for emergency crop and property losses. Sen. Hubert Humphrey urges immediate funds after $232 million for operating loans, $31.9 million for ownership loans and $3 million for soil and water conservation loans have been used.
Mayor Milo G Knutson discussed city county safety building plans with Klos. Peter Martin proposed a plan for several separate buildings with similar costs. Separate structures offer flexibility for the city and county to proceed at their own pace.
Thomas C. Hasbrook 40, blinded by a World War II land mine, is named Blind Father of the Year by the National Father's Day Committee. He serves on the Indianapolis City Council and works as chief of employs communications for a drug firm. father of six.
Minnesota motorists are warned to expect convoys of military trucks on state highways all summer as the National Guard trains at Camp Ripley. Movements begin June 10 11 and continue through Labor Day with 30 000 guardsmen traveling from 67 communities to Camp Ripley and back.
In 1945 near Manila an American corporal shared candy with a Japanese prisoner of war. Sixteen years later in Milwaukee, Nick Damas a filling station operator and Dr. Tamekaya Ueno a Japanese physician reunited outside an industrial plant. Their bond began when Damas smuggled chocolate fudge into a POW camp to find an English speaker. The two men strong from shared care for the sick continued to deepen their unlikely friendship.
In Concord New Hampshire three young boys Keith Loughry six Glen Loughry four and William Anderson four died after climbing into a freezer chest on a rear second floor porch. The chest had been there a week and was not in use. Police fire and rescue workers spent an hour trying to revive them with oxygen and mouth to mouth resuscitation.
In Anderson South Carolina a teenage girl abducted from a parked car by two or three men slashed her companion Charles Gambrell and fled. The girl reached a farmhouse in shock and could not give a full account, with the sheriff noting inconsistencies between her story and Gambrell’s.
James V. Bennett, director of the Bureau of Prisons, told a Senate subcommittee that television shows depicting crime and violence contribute to juvenile delinquency. He warned programs harm law enforcement morale and may emotionally affect youths, increasing delinquent behavior risk.
Kennedy sustained a muscle strain while lifting earth during a ceremonial tree planting on a state visit to Canada. Dr. Travell called the pain a constant discomfort like a steady toothache. He will rest and swim here through Sunday and has ruled out golf.
Western Wisconsin Methodists open a three day conference at the Central Methodist Congregational Church with 300 delegates. Dr Russell Humbert president of DePauw University argues the church must shape minds since man is spirit and the church has long focused on this aspect. Bishop Ralph Taylor Alton presides over about 125000 Methodists as sessions will cover annual reports and ordination plans.
A young deer spent about three hours in the orchestra pit at Morrison Colorado's Park of the Red Rocks after likely leaping in while chased by dogs. A park policeman said the animal remained there until a keyholder arrived to unlock the door.
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