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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

10

Guatemalan Exiles Mass Near Border Amid Crisis

Guatemalan ambassador in Honduras appeals for border restraint as reports surface of anti Arbenz exiles being flown and transported near the border. Exile leaders claim thousands ready to rise. Castillo Armas vows to join soon. Guatemala braces for possible nationwide demonstrations and clashes.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Guatemala Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Amadeo Chinchilla J. Edgardo Valenzuela Arbenz Chinchilla Valenzuela Belize British Honduras la Ceiba Puerto, Barrios Carlos Castillo Armas el Salvador Castillo Armas Associated Press Jack Rutledge Rutledge Guatemala City

Island site for new store sparks zoning dispute

Detention continued from Page 1 describes opposition to rezoning the Breezy Point Island site between the Breezy Point Tavern and a gravel pit for a new store. Island resident Harry Leithold warns commercialization would ruin its garden-spot character, while Henry Jolivette defends current beauty. Petition signed by 106 nearby residents, with objections from farther residents, as the matter is postponed 30 days.

Harry Leithold Leibhold Myrick Park Grandad Bluff Henry Jolivette Robert Joanis

Regents Approve 54.9 Million Wisconsin Budget

The Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a 54.9 million operating budget for the University of Wisconsin for the coming academic year. It includes faculty and staff salary increases, grants from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and planned construction at Camp Randall and the medical school. Matt Werner was re-elected president of the regents, with Oscar Rennebohm as vice president and Clarke Smith as secretary.

Madison University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Memorial Union University Hospitals E. B. Fred Kenneth G. Shiels College Ofengineering Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation College of Agriculture Letters and Science Educa Regents Military Training Corps Daniel H. Grady Portage A. Matt Werner Fof Sheboygan University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Oscar Rennebohm Clarke Smith A.W. Peterson University

Two Seek Sheriff Post in Houston County race

Caledonia Minnesota special report notes first filing at the county auditor's office shows a contest for sheriff. Clarence Do Vetsch of La Crescent has filed, bringing incumbent Beryl Kerrigan of Caledonia into the competition. Incumbents Lloyd Boerkohl John Goetzinger B. A. Qualy Ruth Corcoran LeRoy Eiken have also filed for various county offices.

Caledonia Minn Houston County Auditor's Office Beryl Kerrigan Clarence Do. Vetsch iLa Crescent Vetsch Lala Crescent Central Highs la Crosse la Crescent

Milwaukee St Louis Air Schedule Up For CAB Consideration

The Civil Aeronautics Board studies Ozark Air Lines proposals including a Milwaukee to St Louis schedule. CAB examiners recommended renewing Ozark authority for five years after oral arguments Tuesday. Cities including Rockford Moline Peoria and Springfield urged route changes and continuances.

Washington Ozark Air Lines Civil Aeronautics Board CAB Ozark Milwaukee - St. Louis Rockford Moline Peoria Springfield

Circus trailer overturns. two performers suffocate in tent folds

In Tampico area a trailer from the Jac Blunder Circus overturned on a narrow road while en route from Tuxpan. Two performers suffocated in the tent folds and five other circus workers were injured. The incident occurred yesterday near the south of the city.

Tampico Mexico Jac Blunder Circus Tuxpan

Forecast Summary From Weather Bureau Update

Weather bulletin provides period ending July 30 AM EST with high and low ranges. Forecast notes warm daytime temperatures and possible showers across regions. Official details include meteorological observations and regional outlooks for the upcoming period.

U.S Weather Bureau Commerce

Winona Livestock Market Report and Prices

Swift & Co lists buying hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Mon through Fri and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Hogs and cattle prices fall versus prior periods with specific ranges for different weights and categories. lambs steady. South St. Paul and Chicago readings follow, noting slaughter cattle, hogs, calves, and dairy commodities with price bands and market tone.

South ST. Paul, Minn Choice Chicago USDA

McCarthy Senate Hearing Highlights War Record and Rift

McCarthy read his World War II service during Senate hearings and defended his record as naval intelligence officer. Welch pressed for full testimony while Mundt and Symington clashed over witnesses and political maneuvering. McCarthy accused Democrats of piety while concealing facts as McClellan urged dignity and witness inclusion.

McCarthy Sen. Dirksen R-fil Dirksen Marine Corps Reserve Marine Corps Solomon Islands Chester Nimitz Naval and Marine Forces Pacific Guadacanal Senate McClellan Sen. Potter R-Mich Welch Schine James D. St. Clair Army John G. Adams Army Loyalty Board St. Clair Loyalty Board Sen. McClellan D-Ark Symington Wisconsin Clifford G. David Schine Kirke B. Lawton Mundt Sens. McClellan Jackson D-Wash Eisenhower Central Intelligence Agency

Pension resolution delayed after finance committee reading

Board members objected to a reading of a pensions and vacations resolution by the finance committee. The item was held over for extensive discussion at the next meeting. Gordon Feinberg of the sixth Ward praised national recognition of the Coulee Region as a vacation destination.

Gordon Feinberg Coulee Mississippi River Bridge Feinberg Lane Shelby Township Bernard Zahn 21St Ward Zen W Frank Check 13Th Ward Affeldt Zahn Frank J. Kaul 15Th Ward Pension Committee General Fund Marine Corps Finance Committee 6Th Ward

Miscellaneous Stocks in Chicago Market Summary

Bell Farrell list shows mixed stock figures for major industrials and utilities including Hamilton Mah Inter, National Tool, Koehring, Ray-O-Vac, Allis-Chalmers, Trane, North Western Bank, Wisconsin Power, Royal Dutch, and Union Carbide with varied percent changes. Major names such as General Electric, General Motors, Caterpillar, Ford, Chrysler, Goodyear, U.S. Steel, and Sears Roebuck appear alongside rail and oil firms, retail and consumer products, and airlines, indicating broad market activity across sectors.

Chi. Mold Hamilton Mah Inter. Cellucot James McQuay Bha-Tle National Tool Nekoosa Ollgear Paragon Koehring Co Satway Steel la Crosse Wis. P. & Lt Royal Dutch P Helleman Brg Allis-Chalmers Mass. Inv. Tr Trane Co Northw. Bane

Oppenheimer postwar views on H-bomb and Russian progress

Oppenheimer expressed doubt that the Russians have perfected an H-bomb. AEC chair Strauss cited a fusion device, suggesting a lab model, while Rabi warned the controversy could erode security of technical information. AEC Commissioner Zuckert’s missing 100-page summary prompted full transcript release amid committee review.

Oppenheimer AEC Lewis L. Strauss Rabi Borden Westinghouse Electric Corp FBI Congressional Atomic Committee Rep. Price D-Il Rep Hinshaw Rcalif Eugene M. Zuckert Zuckert Stamford Conn Sen. Hickenlooper R - Town Lommittee

Mendes France faces Communist hurdle in premiership vote

France's 14th premier in a decade could need Communist backing as the Reds hold 99 of 625 Assembly seats. A 314-vote tally is required for confirmation, and Mendes France had urged 314 without the Communists. Bidault's Popular Republican Movement and Socialist support looked doubtful.

France Reds Mendes-France Georges Bidault Popular Republican Movement EDC

Dramatic Swing Toward Democrats Seen in Wisconsin

Milwaukee area Democratic candidate William Proxmire says there is a dramatic swing toward Democrats across Wisconsin. He cites Lincoln and Outagamie counties as traditionally Republican and notes some Milwaukee County Republicans are unhappy with the party’s McCarthy association.

Milwaukee Wisconsin William Proxmire Blooming Grove North Shore Democratic Club Lincoln Outagamie Milwaukee County North Shore Sen McCarthy

Weather Record U8 Partly Cloudy For Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Partly cloudy to night and Friday with a little cooler in the northwest. Minnesota sees partly cloudy conditions and cooler air in the south and east. Iowa notes a chance of scattered thundershowers in the south and cooler in the northwest.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River Forecast Signals Minor Mississippi Fluctuations

Daily river readings forecast minor Mississippi River fluctuations through the week. Slight rises expected in the Chippewa and Wisconsin Rivers. Sunrise Friday at 4 22 am and sunset at 7 51 pm.

Hastings Guttenberg Mississippi River Chippewa Wisconsin

Lebron and 3 Puerto Rican associates found guilty in House shooting

In Washington a federal jury convicted Mrs Lolita Lebron and three male companions on 10 counts of assault related to the House of Representatives shooting on March 1. Lebron faces five more counts of assault with intent to kill as jurors consider final judgments with possible 75 year maximum.

Washington Lolita Lebron House of Representatives Rachael Cancel Miranda Andres Figueroa Cordero Ireving Flores Rodriguez Cancel Cordero Flores

Death of Reverend Mr Midthun and Olson rites in Onalaska

Death reported of Reverend Mr Midthun with funeral and burial in Onalaska Cemetery. Mrs Olson’s services were postponed after her husband’s death. she leaves two daughters, two sons, parents, and many siblings. Olson worked at Chopie Tool and Die Co in La Crosse. her husband’s obituary notes his regional work.

Midthun Bureal Onalaska Fossum Funeral Home Olson Olsons Shirley Mae Diane Duane Albert Kamprud Ettrick Orville Alma) Olson Holmen Clifford Dorothy) Gunderson Melrose Sidney Irene) Jones Bangor Philip Elsie) Bennett Bert Marion) Brown Minard Lester Hilda Olson Alvin Dorothy) Johnson Raymond Evelyn) Astley Harold Lila) Gillmeister Galesville Glenn Chopie Tool and Die Co la Crosse Myrt’s

Local Court Fines In Veil of Minor Offenses Across County

La Crosse county court records show Paul A. Stoner of St. Paul fined $10 for failing to stop at a sign and Richard Romines of Camp McCoy fined $10 for a full stop violation with a suspended muffler charge conditioned on repairs. Vernon Stone and Alex Lyga Jr. of Whitehall pleaded guilty to Brookside School window damage with jail or fines, and both arranged payment. Richard Strother of Blair, Clarence Knutson of Fle va, and Duane Keith Oliver of La Crosse faced drunken driving and related costs with fines and possible jail time adjustments based on repairs or appearances. Gary Olson of Osseo, Hartvig Peterson of Whitehall, and Nicholas Schneider of Independence faced speeding, drunken driving, and reckless driving with fines, costs, and possible reductions upon compliance. Joe Vopelak and William Mansfield of Prairie du Chien posted fines for speeding and reckless driving respectively.

Paul A. Stoner St. Paul Vernon Stone Blair Alex Lyga Jr Whitehall Justice P. M. Paulson Brookside Preston Stone Trempealeau County Lyga Rose St la Crosse Trempealeau Gary Olson Osseo Hartvig Peterson Nicholas Schneider Independence Joe Vopelak Prairie du Chien William E. Mansfield Praierie du Chien

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