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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1963
Page
11
In Saigon a 72 year old monk committed suicide by fire amid growing Buddhist protests. Leaders warn of further ritual acts while insisting nonviolence, yet the movement threatens to widen and test South Viet Nam's Diem government.
Government cancer officials report dramatic gains against acute leukemia over the last two years with six drugs now available and a national task force to broaden access to treatments. The piece notes that cures remain rare, especially for adults, and highlights new therapies including platelets rich plasma and white blood cell transfusions, plus research into virus-related cancer causes and vaccines.
Sen William Proxmire urged Congress to require open operations by government departments and agencies. He cited Wisconsin’s 1959 open meetings law as a model and backed Sen Edward Long’s proposed freedom of information bill, noting all citizens deserve access to governmental information.
Gerald Danmeir a pilot from Osceola Wisconsin walked away unharmed after his single engine plane was caught in power lines during a mosquito control spray near Minneapolis. Part of the plane dangled in the wires the rest crashed into a field and caught fire.
Harvey Christensen, about 60, was killed when struck by a Soo Line freight train near his home in Menasha while crossing the tracks on his way to work. Authorities said the incident occurred Wednesday.
Gary Surprise, 22, was found guilty by an Outagamie County jury of homicide by reckless conduct in the death of his 4 month old son Scott. The baby allegedly sucked his thumb during the incident. Sentencing scheduled for June 28.
The 1963 Badger Girls State opens Saturday at the University of Wisconsin for a week long study in government involving 450 of Wisconsin's young women. The program is sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary and the UW extension bureau of government.
Last night's low was not specified while daytime highs reached between 73 and 94 degrees. The forecast calls for continued warm conditions with variable winds and no significant rain likely.
Clergymen at a convention of the Society of American Magicians describe using magic in religion. Chaplain Robert C. Anderson of Ft. Leonard Wood shows how illusion aids personal worth and service. Maj. Wayne Lockhart of the Salvation Army demonstrates tricks to illustrate life changes, including prison visits and hospital wards.
New York AP writer profiles Dan Duryea a two decade veteran of film and TV villainy. He recalls numerous death scenes and his niche as a sniveling menace while noting recent TV roles and potential new hosting work on Missing Links NBC morning lineup.
Vatican City AP report outlines likely pope candidates. Italian favorites Urbani and Lercaro lead, with Montini and Confalonieri near top. Non Italian options include Tisserant Agagian and Suenens, while no American cardinals are seen as contenders. Article notes age ranges and Curia ties shaping the conclave.
The text notes a growing foreign cardinal majority under Pope Prus XII and Pope John XXIII, with 53 non-Italian cardinals from 30 nations and 29 Italians. It cites two opposing factions, conservatives and progressives, within the Roman Curia and the secret conclave, where moderates may decide the 262nd pope.
Gus T. Larson 76 longtime Little Falls Transcript employee died at his home Wednesday night. A printer who set music by hand in Minneapolis before moving to Little Falls in 1910 he served as mechanical foreman at the Transcript from 1916 to 1942 and later worked in the business office. He was at his desk as usual when he suffered a heart attack while listening to a Twins Kansas City game broadcast.
Edward Terman, 59, a Wisconsin General Hospital patient since June 7, drowned Wednesday in Lake Mendota. Dane County Deputy Coroner Clyde Chamberlain Jr. ruled the death accidental and said there were no witnesses. the body was recovered.
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