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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1965

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2

Watson Wins GOP Seat in South Carolina House Race

Former Democratic congressman Albert W. Watson wins a landslide as a Republican to reclaim the House seat he held previously. Barry Goldwater's support helps him in the district, with Goldwater carrying it by a two to one margin over Johnson. Watson plans to be sworn in today if seated.

Columbia S.C Albert W. Watson Washington Barry Goldwater Preston H. Callison Watson Goldwater House Gerald R. Ford GOP South Carolina Johnson Congress

Three Juveniles Questioned Over School Window Breakage

Three juveniles were questioned by La Crosse County juvenile authorities after 15 windows were broken at a west side school. The suspects were located by bicycle tread marks and rock fragments were found at the scene according to the sheriff's department.

la Crosse County Tuesay Sheriff’s Department

Bosshard Elected To Law Alumni Board

John Bosshard a La Crosse and Bangor lawyer wins a three year term on the Wisconsin Law Alumni Association board of directors at the University of Wisconsin Law School Alumni annual meeting.

John Bosshard la Crosse Bangor Wisconsin Law Alumni Association Bosshard University of Wisconsin Law School

Two Teens Hurt In Onalaska Motorcycle Crash

At 7 43 p m Tuesday a motorcycle went out of control on highway 53 near the Northwestern Railway crossing in Onalaska injuring two youths. Ronald Brackelhurst 17 of 3316 Riverview Drive, the driver, and Allan Jackson 17 were taken by Onalaska Police ambulance to La Crosse Lutheran Hospital.

Onalaska la Crosse Lutheran Hospital Ronald Bracklehurst Riverview Drive Allan Jackson

RCA Sends Unit to Inspect Camp McCoy

Eight RCA representatives arrive at Camp McCoy Wisconsin to inspect the site for possible Job Corps training center. The delegation includes W Padgett M Maloney G Becker A Vorluska B Carney N Merlock H Sturdevant and a Mr Brewer of Continental of America.

Sparta Wis Radio Corp. of America Camp McCoy W. Padgett M. Maloney G. Becker A. Vorluska B. Carney N. Merlock H. Sturdevant RCA Mr. Brewer Continental of America

Copter collision during training at Ft Benning claims soldiers

Maj. Gen. John A. Heintges expresses sorrow for the fallen and their families after a rear collision of two HU1B helicopters at low altitude. Four helicopters carried 10 to 13 personnel each from B and C companies of the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division.

John A. Heintges Ft. Benning Infantry Center Sorrrow Wade Ladue Information Office Viet Nam Southeast Asia 38Th Infantry Regiment 2Nd Infantry Division

Long Distance Rates Cut by Wisconsin Telephone

Wisconsin Telephone Co. announces rate reductions saving over 1.2 million dollars yearly on in state long distance calls. The new schedule aligns Wisconsin intra state rates with interstate changes from February, setting three minute station to station calls within the state at no more than 45 cents after 8 PM daily and all day Sunday.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Telephone Co Wisconsin

Monroney to Speak in Wisconsin July 2 fund dinner

Senator Mike Monroney of Oklahoma will headline a July 2 fundraising dinner in Milwaukee to help cover costs of the 1964 re election campaign for Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin. The event is part of ongoing campaign support efforts.

Sen. Monroney Milwaukee Mike Monroney D - Okla William Proxmire D-Wis

William Wirtz dies at 77 in DeKalb Illinois

William Wirtz 77 father of Secretary of Labor W Willard Wirtz died Monday night at his DeKalb home. Separate livestock market data from Swift & Company Winona Minnesota shows noon quotations for June 15 1965 with bids for hogs cattle and veal and notes market hours and closing rules.

Washington (Ap William W. Wirtz Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz DeKalb, Ill Livestock Markets Swift & Company Winona Minn KWNO

Stock Quotations Across Markets June 16 1965

Daily quotations show broad activity with prices for Allis-Chalmers American Carbon American Cyanamid American Motors and others. Primary reads include Chrysler General Motors Ford Kodak North American and Union gas with varied percentage changes and dealer bid guidance.

Allis-Chaimer American Motors Amer. Tel. & Tel. Oe Coupling Sremeicke Chrysler Br Delanese Columbia Gas We Consolidated Foods Ae Deere Br DuPont Eastman Kodak Ford Gembie Skogmo General Hectric General Motors I General Telephone Great Northern Ry Si Greyhound Gulf Oi Helleman Brewing Mlinois Cent Interna Harvester MV Interstate Power Keoehring Co Jones & Laughlin Kresge Lockheed Magnavox Monsanto Chemical Worthern Pacific E North States Power W Northw. Bancorp Olin Mathieson “ Pet Steel

Fulbright says Viet Nam talks possible after monsoon end

Sen. J. W. Fulbright argues that if the Viet Cong offensive is checked the Communists may seek negotiations after the fall monsoon. He urges demonstrating U S resolve and offering a political alternative to force, while noting a complete military victory would be costly.

Jack Bell Washington Sen J. W. Fulbright Viet Nam Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate United States Johnson Congress White House U.S

Death notices from Sparta Blair and Whitehall Wisconsin

Obituaries report John Neils Johnson age 83 of Sparta dies at home with funeral Thursday at Kirchoff Funeral Home burial Burns Cemetery. Albert Stone age 66 of Blair dies in Madison hospital with services Friday at North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church. Sever Moen age 79 of Whitehall dies after seven weeks illness with services Thursday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church burial Lincoln Cemetery.

Obituaries for Minnie Opfer and Chester Reiser Anounced

Minnie Opfer 75 of Waukon Iowa dies in local hospital and rites set at Zion Reformed Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery Rev Kauffman officiating. Chester J Reiser 57 of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin dies after a long illness with services at Ottoson Garrity Funeral Home and burial in Prairie du Chien Cemetery.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Chester J. Reiser Onalaska Ottoson-Garrity W. K. Bodamer Edward Clarence Joe Robert Pearl Kelley Neenah

Funeral plans set for Fred D. Fiet in Waukon Iowa

WAUKON Iowa Fred D Fiet 67 died Tuesday June 15 in a Waukon hospital after a long illness Funeral services will be Friday at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev William Tjaden officiating and burial in Oakland Cemetery The Bakke Hanson Funeral Home is in charge He was born February 22.

Waukon Iowa Fred D. Fiet First Presbyterian Church William Tjaden Oakland Cemetery Bakke- Hanson Funeral Home Mr. Fiet

Aleck Gunderson 72 Dies in Black River Falls

Aleck Gunderson 72 of Black River Falls died Tuesday evening June 14 at his home from a heart attack. Military services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. T A Rykken officiating and burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at Langlois-Galston Funeral Home Thursday. He was born November 2, 1892 in Black River Falls and worked as an electrical lineman for the city. A WWI veteran and American Legion member he is survived by a son Aleck in Tomah, a brother Oscar of San Pedro California and two grandchildren.

Sparta Wis Neils Johnson Kirchoff Burns Cemetery Louise Herbert Myrtle Kastenschmidt Blair Albert Stone Madison Mr. Stone Ettrick Edmund Stone Lillian Savage Black River Falls Taylor Vernon Arlyn Nuremburg Germany Leonard Clarice John Wendland Lanesboro Minn Chris Legue Linda Rogness Galesville Palmer la Crosse Whitehall Sever Moen Martin Moen Alvina Sosalla Winona Moen Sanford Norman Eau Claire Esther Arvidson Warren Margaret) Hogan Edwin Anna Paulson Josephine Christianson Minnie Scholtz Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church O. G. Birkeland Lincoln Cemetery Johnson Funeral Chapel Aleck Gunderson Evangelical Lutheran Church T. A.rykken Riverside Cemetery Langlois-Galston Gunderson American Legion Aleck Tomah Oscar San Pedro Calif John Berens S. 8Th St Lee Regina Horstman Beth Jerry Green Bay Frank Tillie) Hartman California Robert Edgar Nick Menasha

Pentagon Quietly Fortified as Widespread Demonstrations Erupt

Police presence surged at the Pentagon with 204 officers inside and outside the building, while dozens of security staff mingled with workers. A Pentagon directive told staff to ignore sit-down demonstrators and move around them. Ten teen pickets protested at the river entrance as organizers planned 20 to 30 speakers in relay talks at several Pentagon centers.

Pentagon Department

Wahlstrom Elected as Central States Water Pollution Chief

Carl A. Wahlstrom, La Crosse public works director, is elected second vice president of the Central States Water Pollution Control Association. A. W. Banister of Banister Engineering Co. of St. Paul becomes the new president of the organization.

Carl A. Wahlstrom la Crosse Central States Water Pollution Control Association A. W Banister Banister Engineering Co St. Paul

Radio Highlights Baseball Night Schedule

WKTY 6 55 p m Braves versus Phillies at 6 55 p m WKBH 7 55 p m Twins clash with White Sox WCOW Sparta 6 45 p m Braves versus Phillies Vox Pop at WLCX 7 p m

WKTY Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies WLCX Vox Pop Wcow-Fm Sparta Braves Phillies

Enrollment Tops 1 350 In Summer Session At LCU

A total of 1 350 graduate and undergraduate students attend classes on opening day of the summer session at La Crosse State University. Registrar Robert O. Le Roy notes the 1965 enrollment edges past 1 321 from last year and graduate registrations are about 24 percent higher, with 202 grads enrolled by Tuesday.

la Crosse State University Robert O. LeRoy James H. M. Erickson

Birth Announcements From Multiple Hospitals Share New Arrivals

Birth notices list new sons and daughters at Grandview Hospital St Francis Hospital Vernon Memorial Hospital St Michael's Hospital Sharp Hospital Tweeten Memorial Hospital Community Hospital Veterans Hospital and others with dates June June 3 9 11 13 and parent names and addresses where provided. The items reflect a regional record of newborns with names and parental details.

Michael Flynn S. 9Th St Patricia Murphy Ricky Lee Richard Grandall Caledonia St Ann Erickson St. Francis Hospital Donald Affolter N. 11Th St Leah Colvin Viroqua Wis. Vernon Memorial Hospital

Ordinary Negligence Ruled In 2-Death Crash

A La Crosse County coroner jury found the May 23 two car collision at Losey Boulevard and Main Street resulted from ordinary negligence by the northbound driver Ernest L. Cofrances. It found no criminal negligence by Cofrances, and noted alcohol readings from blood tests but cited evaporation and timing as factors.

la Crosse County Losey Boulevard Main Street Ernest L. Co Norman Freitag Oshkosh la Crosse Boller Auto Main- Losey Kent Bummert Zeisler St Co Frances Frank Devine Kane Randolph G. I. Uhrich la Crosse Clinic James Dunham James Malay

Two Burn Victims in West Salem Explosion Improve

One of two men burned in a West Salem gas heater explosion Saturday has improved while the other remains in critical condition. Martin Ender is critical. Daniel Schmaltz improved and out of the critical list. They were taken to Lutheran Hospital after Schmaltz lit a match while gas heater trouble sparked the blast.

West Salem Martin Ender S. 23Rd St Daniel Schmaltz N. Mill St Schmaltz Ender Crosse County Lutheran Hospital

Tanker Explosion Kills 10 in Rotterdam Port

An explosion gutted the Norwegian tanker Ronastar in Rotterdam harbor. At least 10 Dutch were killed and 6 remained missing, while the ship reported all 42 crew and passengers were safe.

Rotterdam Netherlands Ronastar

Education To Be Topic Of Indian Meet In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Indian education organizers announce a three day meeting at Eau Claire State University with Gov. Warren Knowles addressing and Rev. Mitchell Whiterabbit chairing. About 300 Indians and tribal officials are expected to attend to discuss vocational training higher learning and financial aid.

Eau Claire Wis Wisconsin Indian Education Organization F. Richard Schneider Neillsville Eau Claire State University Mitchell Whiterabbit Black River Falls Warren Knowles Schneider Wisconsin

Viet Nam carrier sorties hit Yen Phu barracks south of Hanoi

Midway aircraft hit Yen Phu barracks 116 miles south of Hanoi for the sixth time since June 12 inflicting damage to admin and barracks and supply areas. Four Midway pilots reported minor damage to bridges 110 and 125 miles from Hanoi. Air Force crews destroyed targets near Vinh, including ferry, buildings, barges and bridges. In London, Harold Wilson discussed efforts to curb U S bombing to enable talks with North Viet Nam.

Midway Yen Phu Hanoi Air Force Hee Hung Vinh London Harold Wilson U.S Viet Nam Wilson House of Commons

McCoy Week At Camp McCoy With 92 Red Arrow Units

Artillery prepares for a five day bivouac next week and reconnaissance squadron conducted field duty last week. The Camp McCoy movement added 200000 vehicle miles of convoy travel without a fatal accident since 1948 reactivation. In total 92 Red Arrow units from 59 Wisconsin communities are now training at Camp McCoy.

Camp McCoy Red Arrow Wisconsin

Beating Is Fatal To TV Repair Man

Henry Winkels, 68, a television repairman, died at St. Mary's Hospital after being beaten and robbed June 3. A passerby found $49 in bills near his shop footbridge and police suspect it was taken in the robbery. An autopsy was ordered to determine the exact cause of death.

Racine Henry Winkels St. Mary's Hospital Winkels

Johnson & Son sues Arlan’s over wax label copyrights

S C Johnson & Son Inc filed a federal suit in Des Moines charging Arlan's Department Stores with copyright infringement. The case cites four similar Johnson labels on Aerosol furniture wax and polish and on Aerosol house and garden bug killer and insect repellent. Damages are sought and an injunction to stop engraving and production of the labels.

Des Moines, Iowa S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc Racine Wis Johnson Wax Arlan’s Department Stores, Inc New York N.Y C. T. Corp. System Des Moines Arlan’s Johnson

Population growth drives health facility demand says council

WAUKESHA AP Population growth raises need for more health facilities as more people live past 65 and the postwar baby boom will soon increase demand for health services especially for those under age five, says Jeanne Ridley from the University of Pittsburgh.

Waukesha Wisconsin Health Council Jeanne C. Ridley University of Pittsburgh

Death notices for Sister Cosma and John Berens

Services set for Sister Cosma 82 a Franciscan nun with 57 years of religious profession. Requiem Mass at St Rose Convent Chapel with viewing and rosary in preparation. John Berens 90 dies after long illness with services at Blaschke Funeral Home and St Joseph the Workman Cathedral. Burial in Catholic Cemetery.

Sister Cosma Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration St. Rose Convent Othmar Missler C.pp.s Cosma Villa St. Joseph Franciscan Sisters of St. Rose Convent Sultzdorf Bavaria Germany Marathon Inithe la Crosse Wisconsin Iowa Everildis

Thursday Deadline For Typist Course In La Crosse Area

Final day to apply for a clerk-typist training course under the Area Redevelopment Act in La Crosse. The program, run by La Crosse Vocational School and Wisconsin State Employment Service, offers weekly allowances during the 16 week training. Applicants must be La Crosse County residents with clerical experience and available for full time work after completion. qualified applicants should report to the La Crosse WSES at 508 5th Ave. Ss.

la Crosse

Legal Tangle Ends With Lion's Death

Leo the lion died at a veterinarian hospital after an intestinal obstruction ending Howard Sautter's months long legal fight with Abington Township to keep the pet in his garage home. Sautter, 52, garage operator, stood by as Leo, described as frail with no teeth or mane, succumbed to illness. Neighbors had complained of roaring and safety concerns.

Willow Grove Leo Howard Sautter Sautter Abington Philadelphia

City Schools Seek Substitute Teachers

The La Crosse City District Board of Education solicits names of additional substitute teachers certified or eligible for certification by Wisconsin. Positions cover all grades and subjects K through 12. Applications available at the Board of Education Office at 5th and Cass Sts or by calling 2-4655. Existing substitutes need not re-apply.

la Crosse City

Behrens Named to Southeast Regional Planning Commission

Albion O. Behrens, 49, of rural Grafton, was named by Gov. Warren P. Knowles to the Southeastern Regional Planning Commission to succeed Frank Meyer, mayor of Port Washington. Behrens will serve until September 1970.

Madison Albion O. Behrens Grafton Warren P. Knowles Southeastern Regional Planning Commission Frank Meyer Port Washington Behrens

Marriage Licenses List Planned Junedates in Wisconsin

Couples from La Crosse Winneconne and surrounding areas announce planned marriages this June. Names include Michael Culver Lana Hayden George Ross Karen Wentzel Richard Heisler Caroline Bradford Larry Livingstone James Skay Joanne Nekola Gary Wortman Mary Fischer Kenneth Batzel Diane Nuttelman Frederick Pitsch Julie Caya with locations in La Crosse Stoddard Winneconne Farmington Barre Prairie du Chien and Holmen.

Michael E. Culver Markle Road Lana K. Hayden Stoddard George R. Ross Karen L. Wentzel Winneconne Richard F. Heisler Jr Harrisburg Caroline J. Bradford S. 17Th Place la Crosse Larry R. Arentz S. 25Th St Linda D. Livingston Green Bay St James G. Skay Elm St Onalaska Joanne Nekola Market St Gary L. Wortman Sand Lake Coulee Eee Mary L. Fischer Holmen

Racine Man 101 Dies and Five Appointed to Rights Group

A 101 year old Mexican native Luciano Navarro died in Racine Tuesday after living there since 1928. Gov. Warren P Knowles named five new members to the Governors Commission on Human Rights: the Rev. John T Hanley of Waukesha Hercules M rter and Mrs Frank J Ross of Milwaukee Gordon Dickie of Keshena and Arvid Miller of Bowler.

Racine Man Racine Luciano Navarro

Rummage and Thrift Sales In City This Week

Multiple rummage and thrift sales listed across the city with locations at 1017 So 20th 2308 Losey Blvd 1017 West Ave So and others. Garden fresh produce at La Crosse Street Market 1610 La Crosse St and a new 9 hole Pines Motel course opening.

Pines Motel Losey Blvd West Ave Green Bay Arcadia la Crosse Street Market la Crosse St

Weather Record for Lacrosse and Vicinity

Fair with little temperature change tonight and Thursday. Lower 50s tonight, upper 70s Thursday. Wisconsin expects variable clouds with little change tonight and Thursday. Minnesota and Iowa mostly fair to partly cloudy. Five day temps Thursday through Monday forecast near normal. La Crosse normal highs 80, lows 60. Warmer near weekend. 4 inch of precipitation possible in showers Sunday or Monday.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa la Crosse

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