11 Jun 1965
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1965
Page
1
In the Dong Xoai fight near Saigon the Viet Cong were routed after dawn. U.S. casualties reached 3 dead 15 wounded and 15 missing with eight missing crewmen from helicopter losses. Government reports claim high enemy deaths but are unconfirmed by U.S. officials.
A 2000 youth Job Corps center at Camp McCoy moves closer to reality with UW and RCA near agreement on operating contracts. The plan, part of Johnson’s war on poverty, awaits regent OK and governor signing, with July 1 start and early fall operation possible.
AP photographer Horst Faas filed a dramatic account from Dong Xoai Viet Nam detailing a night of chaos. Civilians lie among military dead as government troops fight Viet Cong in the town outskirts. Two American advisers wounded as others disappear in the jungle. toll uncertain.
President Johnson sought to calm markets and lawmakers by denying any cross currents within his administration over monetary policy. He met with Fed Chair William McC. Martin and top economic officials to project moderate gains through 1965.
Gemini 4 crew James McDivitt and Edward White recall a four day flight with an EVA walk, a faulty computer, and a dramatic re entry. McDivitt calls Gemini 4 a livable craft for four days while White says a man can operate in space and can view ground detail from 40 000 feet. White describes the hatch and spacegun maneuvers as he exited the capsule.
Democrats killed the Senate budget tax measure in a party line Assembly vote 52 to 46 leaving the Legislature without a budget. Gov. Warren Knowles warned of fiscal chaos as he urged leaders to meet after a nine day Senate fight and a proposed compromise committee to break the deadlock. Page 2 mentions Speaker Huber and ongoing political tension in Madison.
The City Council voted 11 to 9 to set a 2 A.M. closing for La Crosse taverns effective after official publication. Mayor Warren Loveland will not veto, citing safety and enforcement concerns, with possible rescission if problems arise. The ordinance exempts 18 year old bars serving beer only from serving minors.
Police and Fire Commission to be reorganized after Rahn's resignation. A letter to the Council states the group will close at 1 a.m. regardless of ordinance. Alderman Nerby pushes for 2 a.m. closing and Sunday tavern referendums but is blocked by Alderman Niedbalski.
Wisconsin Democrats open their state convention in Green Bay with Lt. Gov. Patrick J. Lucey as keynote speaker and David Carley outlining his bid for the 1966 gubernatorial nomination. The gathering includes at large committee elections and officer votes, while party factions debate Viet Nam and Dominican Republic policy.
The Office of Economic Opportunity announced a federal grant of 6341 dollars to provide 40 disadvantaged Bayfield Wisconsin children in Joint School District No 1 with pre school training. The head start project will aid children before they enter classes next fall.
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