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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1954

Page

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D-Day Near For Guatemalan Regime Rebellion

Reports from Tegucigalpa indicate armed Guatemalan exiles massing near the Honduras frontier amid signs of a possible revolt against President Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán. Exile leaders Castillo Armas and Mendoza urged action while estimates of rebel strength range from 3 000 to 5 000, with boats and planes reported moving toward Guatemala.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Amadeo Chinchilla Guatemala Rreeer Puerto Barrios Rodolfo Mendoza Castillo Armas Chinchilla Arbenz Caribbean

Geysering Armour Fire Under Control In Chicago Yard

A large Armour & Co. animal food plant in the Chicago stockyards burned, producing 150 foot smoke and flame geysers. Deputy Fire Commissioner Mullaney estimated losses over a half million dollars as 23 hoses and two water towers fought the blaze. No deaths or injuries were reported and investigators pursued the cause.

Chicago Chicago Stockyards Anthony J. Mullaney Packingtown John J. Haberkorn Armour & Co Mile Square Armour C. L. Campbell

Soldier Capt. Krause Dies in German Gun Mishap

Capt. Lester H. Krause of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin was killed in his quarters at Coepingen Germany on June 14 while cleaning a revolver. The Army announced the bullet pierced his chest and no other details were available pending a routine investigation.

Heidelberg Germany Lester H. Krause Chippewa Falls Wis Coeppingen Army Krause

Hartley Case Clues Shown In City Store

Clothing items linked to missing Evelyn Hartley will be displayed in the west window of the William Doerflinger Co. store for the day and until 9 p.m. Friday. A. M. Josephson announced the display of worn shoes and a patched denim jacket found soon after the disappearance. Police urge downtown shoppers to view the pieces as officials continue to pursue leads eight months after the case.

Evelyn Hartley William Doerflinger Co A. M. Josephson la Crosse County Highway 14 Hartley Josephson

Soviets Veto Peace Patrol Plan At UN Security Council

Russia vetoed Thailand's Indochina peace patrol proposal in the UN Security Council, its 59th veto, supported by the United States Britain France and six others with Lebanon abstaining. The move clears a path to a General Assembly session while Moscow denounces the plan as a US ploy. Secretary Dulles denounces the veto as evidence of Soviet aims to cloak actions.

United Nations N.Y Russia Thailand Indochina Security Council United States Britain France Lebanon U.N. General Assembly Semyon K. Tsarapkin Washington Thanat Khaman Henry Cabot Lodge Jr U.S Council Soviet Union Lodge Dulles

Child Electrocuted By Television Set in Appleton Home

A neighbor boy touched the back of a television set and received a severe shock. The incident occurred Thursday evening as Mr and Mrs Willard worked on their new home on Route 1 in Appleton.

Appleton Robert Piette Charles Willard Robert Willard

Defecting Polish Captain Fears For Fate Of Family

Polish tanker captain Leonard Masowski, granted asylum by Nationalist China, warned at a Taipei news conference that his wife and two daughters in Poland face punishment. He said they could lose their flat, his wife may be unable to work, and his daughters may be expelled from school.

Taipeh Formosa China Poland Daughers Leonard Masowski

Ringling and Gore Clash Over Signatures in Recall Drive

Baraboo GOP figure Henry Ringling says a Milwaukee to Fox River Valley survey shows only 50 000 bona fide signatures for Joe Must Go, refuting Gore's claim of 335 000. Gore defends the drive and disputes Ringling’s assessment while legal questions loom over petition validity.

Ringling Baraboo Wisconsin Leroy Gore Gore Chicago The Chicago Tribune Sauk City Sauk County Atty Harlan Kelley Kelley McCarthy

Mendes-France To Fill Foreign Post Himself

Pierre Mendes-France won the French premiership with a 419 to 47 Assembly vote and may take the foreign portfolio. He vows to seek an Indochina settlement by July 20 or resign, and to push economic recovery and European defense amid cabinet tensions.

Mendes-France Paris France Pierre Mendes-France Georges Bidault Indochina Geneva Joseph Laniel Bourbon Palace National Assembly Foreign Ministry Bidault Popular Republican Movement MRP Robert Schuman Italy MRF Oehm Ho ‘Chi Minh Far East Assembly de Gauillists Mrps

Richland farmer Seep enters 3rd District race

Richland County farmer Joseph A. Seep announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress from Wisconsin's 3rd District. He denounced Republican dairy price supports and said the administration aims to undermine REA and public power. Seep, a 200 acre dairy operator, holds posts with Richland REA and local and county committees.

Richland Farmer Congress Joseph A. Seep Richland County Seep Chicago Rea Washington Republican Party Richland County Rea Wisconsin Electric Co-operative Westford Richland County Board

Menominee Indians Win Self-Management After 1958 Bill

President Eisenhower signed a bill granting the Menominee of Wisconsin self management of tribal affairs starting December 31 1958. Delegates James Frechette Monroe Weso and Antonie Waupchick witnessed the ceremony as Congress leaders observed. The act marks a shift toward federal termination of supervision once tribes are ready to govern their own affairs.

Washington Wisconsin Eisenhower White House James Frechette Monroe Weso Antonie Waupchick Congress Fisenhower Frechette West and Waupchick Custer General Custer Lite Big Horn Mont

Eisenhower asks 4-H to back 18 voting age drive

President Eisenhower urged about 20 4-H club members at the White House to back his push to lower the voting age to 18. He had earlier called in the State of the Union for a constitutional amendment to allow 18 year olds to vote, instead of 21.

Washington Eisenhower White House

Edward Lueth Dies at 71 Longtime Alderman and Ex-Cop

Edward Lueth 71 of 925 Pine St a veteran Common Council member and former city police officer died in a local hospital Friday. Born in La Crosse December 30 1882 he retired from the police in 1940 after 25 years service. He first joined the council from the 1st Ward in April 1941 and was re-elected in 1945 1949 and 1953. He chaired the public utilities committee and served on the audit and purchase group. He was a member of North La Crosse Lodge 190 F and A M. Survived by wife Lilian A two daughters two sisters one brother and five grandchildren. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Burial and viewing details listed.

Edward Lueth Pine St Common Council Lueth la Crosse Police Audit and Purchase Group Public Utilites Unit Public Utilities Committee North Sletten- McKee

Senators Press for Prosecutions in McCarthy Hearings

Democrats on the McCarthy Army investigations subcommittee urged a quick Justice Department review for possible perjury in testimony and a possible crime tied to a disputed 2 1/2 page FBI document. Sen. McClellan called for an immediate house staff cleaning.

Washington McCarthy Army Eisenhower Sen. McClellan D-Ark McCarthy Investigaitions Kekert McClellan Justice Department Sen. McCarthy FBI J. Edgar Hoover Army Intelligence Hoover Army Ft. Monmouth N.J Atty Brownjell McCarthy Senate Government Operations Committee Permanent McClellan

Five U.S. Airmen Missing Near Tourane Beach

Five U.S. Air Force personnel based at Tourane air base in Indochina disappeared after leaving the facility in a French vehicle with no passes. Vietnamese reports cited sightings of the group among 20 Senegalese prisoners near a beach ten miles south of Tourane. Gen. John O Daniel traveled to Tourane to lead an inquiry as American officials seek confirmation of their status.

Saigon Indochina Tourane U.S John O'Daniel Viet Nam Saiwon Hanoi America

Three Persons Drown In Wisconsin

Three youths and one eight year old girl? Three drownings reported in Wisconsin on Thursday include Madison Lake Wingra near Vilas Park Beach where four year old Peter Schire died, Madison Lake Monona Bay where 20 year old Airman Third Class Charles Williams perished, and Quarry Pool near Sheboygan where 12 year old James Flores Jr. drowned while swimming to a raft.

Wisconsin Madison Lakes Peter Schire Frank Schire Madison Lake Wingra Vilas Park Beach Charles Williams New York City Lake Monona Bay Williams Truax Field James Flores Jr Sheboygan Quarry Pool

Local Weather Report for La Crosse and Vicinity

Mostly cloudy with isolated thundershowers tonight and Saturday. Cooler late tonight into Saturday. Low around 65 degrees tonight. Highest temperature Saturday uncertain.

la Crosse

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