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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
2
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Washington confirms some American civilian pilots, under contract to the Congolese government, flew T28 sorties in the eastern Congo amid rebel activity. The T28, propeller trainer adapted for combat with guns and bombs, has been used in Bukuvu area against rebels.
Chicago AP notes no wheat or soybean sales. Corn prices rise with No 1 and No 2 yellow at 1.26 percent. Oats show sample grade extra heavy white 62 and No 2 extra heavy mixed 63. Soybean oil trades at 8.15n.
In Bonn, President Johnson reaffirmed to Chancellor Ludwig Erhard that the United States seeks the reunification of East and West Germany. He described ending the division as essential for durable European stability, a pledge conveyed via a letter delivered by Secretary of State Dean Rusk.
A Portage County woman, Magdalen Miklos aged 69 of rural Plover, died in a collision between a station wagon and another auto at a town road intersection near Stevens Point. The Wisconsin traffic toll for the year reached 420.
Swift & Company Winona notes hogs and cattle prices with steers up 25, top hogs 14.85 to 15.25, top sows 13.00 to 13.25, veal steady. South St. Paul market shows cattle and hogs stronger to mixed, with various beef and veal price ranges. Chicago markets list potatoes, butter, eggs, and poultry price levels with current wholesale figures.
Washington AP reports a Senate subcommittee opened hearings on the sale of infants for adoption. Testimony alleges babies have been sold for up to 7500 dollars. bill would impose up to five years and a 10000 dollar fine for those profiting from interstate or foreign adoptions. Witnesses include Katharine B. Oettinger and Theresa L. Heath.
A jet liner carrying U S Senator Barry Goldwater suffered two tire blows on landing at Dallas Love Field. No injuries occurred as the American Airlines 707 taxied off the runway, delaying Goldwater’s arrival at a $100 a plate Republican dinner in his honor.
A historian's note suggests the term Dixie may derive from a New Orleans bank printing $10 bills with the French word for ten, dix, circulating in the prewar South and helping locals refer to the region as Dixie.
Maj. Gen. Lloyd R. Moses lauded Wisconsin's 32nd Division as the best qualified National Guard unit he has seen and urged its upgrade. He spoke during a two week summer field training at Camp McCoy. The division, released from active duty at Ft. Lewis after the Berlin crisis, is in the reinforcement category and requires more training. Moses credited Ft. Lewis experience for its current readiness and said the 32nd could be moved into action instantly if needed.
An afterquake spans the Shinano River continued from page 1 as another bridge stayed standing. Smoke rose thousands of feet into the sky while the national police counted over 50 houses collapsed in Niigata and a major gasoline facility was destroyed.
Suburban Maplewood scene as Real police search for two men posing as officers who halted State Sen. Leslie Westin, owner of Maplewood Golf Center, and forced a $2 273 weekend bank take from his car using a car with red windshield lights and a police style whip antenna.
A city youth damaged his father's car in an accident and abandoned it before reporting the vehicle stolen. James Schwaegerl, 1621 Barlow St., told police he did not want his father to know. Police tracked the car to a city street after the theft report and questioned the youth.
The Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Kinsolving 69 longtime Episcopal bishop of Arizona died Sunday in Carmel California Born in Brazil he served in World War I with the French army and spent two years in the U S Army He was ordained in 1924 and became Arizona’s first diocesan bishop in 1959.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s endorsement of Scranton reshapes the GOP race as crowds greet him in Iowa. Scranton rejects extremism, promotes steady leadership, and hints an open convention may decide the nomination. Rockefeller says his support backs moderate progress and party unity.
Barry Goldwater advances toward the nomination with delegation strength reaching 674 as he campaigns in Dallas. He criticizes President Johnson's fiscal and foreign policies, calling Johnson's approach weak and reckless while predicting uncertain war policy. Rockefellar's soutien to Scranton is noted as the race tightens.
Senators weigh the impact of Rockefellers announcement on the GOP nomination race. Kenneth Keating says Scrantons chances rise with Rockefellers move while Hugh Scott notes growing cross country support. Norris Cotton predicts a real convention contest as delegates rethink loyalties among Goldwater backers. An AP survey lists 273 delegates in the unpledged category across states including Florida Illinois Ohio and Virginia.
Prince Souphanouvong said an American Navy Lt. Charles F. Klusmann, 30, was captured by Pathet Lao after his reconnaissance plane was shot down near Ban Ban north east of their headquarters. He noted a radio report of the capture and that another prisoner, Eugene Debruin, remains in captivity.
Milwaukee AP reports Gov. William Scranton may visit Wisconsin to court Republican delegates. Rep. John W. Byrnes says he has no objection if Scranton avoids convening a Wisconsin delegation meeting. Byrnes notes Wisconsin’s 30 first ballot votes pledge and possible post first-ballot actions.
Lester Penn aged 68 a longtime Oklahoma newspaperman died Monday from a heart ailment. Penn was on the Tulsa World staff after long service at the Oklahoma City Times and had worked for the Associated Press the Denver Post and the Buffalo Times.
Mrs. Rich ard H. Huffman of Madison, wife of the founder and editor of the Union Labor News, died today at age 58. The publication serves the Madison Janesville and Sauk County Federations of Labor AFL-CIO.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon says Barry Goldwater does not yet have the Republican presidential nomination and calls this “the year of the upsets” while noting Scranton has a fighting chance. Nixon cites Oregon and California results and says Scranton’s entry halted Goldwater’s delegate flow toward 655 needed for the nomination.
The Rev. Charles F. McCarthy 62 director of Catholic relief services in Latin America died of a heart attack Sunday in Guayaquil Ecuador. He was born in San Francisco and served with the Maryknoll order.
Gus Niarhos bullpen coach for the Kansas City Athletics was selected as manager of Wytheville in Georgia on Monday.
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin two cousins Kevin Meyer and Todd Pitzer both age 2% were struck by a Burlington freight train after leaving a wedding reception. Todd died at Prairie du Chien hospital and Kevin died in Madison hospital. Todd buried in Flint Cemetery Grant County and Kevin in Garnaville Iowa.
Pentagon security officers inspect nightly to ensure safes with classified documents are closed and remind staff to keep them secured, urging awareness and discipline amid routine checks. The playful line suggests leaving safes open to attract attention but underscores security importance.
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