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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1963
Page
6
Last night dipped to a cool low across the region while yesterday’s high climbed into the warm range. Forecasters expect largely clear skies tonight with mild overnight temperatures and a continued warm day ahead.
Indonesian leaders agree to join a consultative federation with Malaya and the Philippines to preserve regional peace amid fears of Communist China. They will ask UN Secretary General U Thant to assess whether peoples in areas slated for the planned Malaysia federation want to join. Delegates urge a summit of Sukarno, Tunku Abdul Rahman and Diosdado Macapagal by end of July.
The Madison Young Democratic Club urges Gov. Reynolds and Republican legislators to adopt a compromise tax program. It calls for a three percent sales tax with exemptions for food clothing medicines and drugs and an income tax increase aimed at generating 200 million dollars in extra revenue over two years to prevent financial chaos and insolvency.
Gov William Scranton leads a campaign to replace Kentucky rifle with Pennsylvania or Lancaster rifle in history books arguing the long rifle originated from German and Swiss gunsmiths in eastern Pennsylvania. A September shoot between Pennsylvania and Kentucky aims to boost tourism and claim the rifle legacy at the Boone homestead near Reading.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania locals push to claim the famed long rifle as a Pennsylvania invention disputing Kentucky rifle lore. Proponents cite regional gunmaking history while critics question the ascription amid historical debates.
Greek Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis resigns after King Paul insists on a scheduled state visit to Britain, risking a national election within 45 days. Karamanlis opposed the trip fearing protests, while the king argues the visit preserves NATO ties and British friendship. The crisis centers on who will govern and whether Parliament dissolves.
Donald R. McNeil aged 39 former acting director of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin was named special assistant to University of Wisconsin President Fred Harvey Harrington by the board of regents. McNeil graduated from the University of Oregon and Wisconsin. Appointments for three associate deans of the Wisconsin graduate school were also approved effective July 1.
Fernando Belaunde Terry, a U S trained architect, led unofficial presidential returns with about 40 percent as APRA faced losses. The military junta, which voided last year’s election, remained silent amid voting irregularities while Haya de la Torre’s APRA trailed in a closely watched ballot marred by irregularities.
Mortimer Daniel Rubin editor of Communist Viewpoint says he will not register with the government as a Communist agent. He told newsmen during a Subversive Activities Control Board hearing that he will not aid in outlawing ideas or undermining constitutional rights.
State Sen. Charles F. Smith Jr. of Wausau had a traffic charge for failing to stop after a minor January collision dismissed in County Traffic Court. Assistant City Attorney James Bell cited conflicting witness statements and no injuries in the case.
In April Queen Frederika and Princess Irene faced demonstrations over Greece's handling of political prisoners from the 1947-49 civil war. Public uproar followed Britain and Cyprus tensions. Prime Minister Caramanlis denied the existence of political prisoners and said war detainees were criminals or acts against the state. The government survived censure motions after a week of debate.
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