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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
1
Democratic state delegates at a Milwaukee convention draft a liberal civil rights plank for 1964 campaigns. The session focuses on education housing and employment equality, non discrimination in public places and state contracts while Reynolds veto sales tax plans.
Anna Hirschberg, 72, landed at JFK and claimed a world flight record of 57 hours 52 minutes for a woman flying around the world on regularly scheduled commercial flights. She said she slept about five hours total and felt far from tired, noting she would go again after a hot dog. Hirschberg, a widow from Lake Hopatcong New Jersey, arrived at 5:53 a.m. after departing 8:01 p.m. Tuesday.
Lt. Gov. Jack B. Olson led a 40 member party at the dedication of the Wisconsin pavilion at the New York World's Fair. About 25,000 visitors toured the pavilion funded by private investors, with no taxpayer cost. Robert Moses received two silver medallions. Moses also received an onyx and silver desk set for the state.
A new quake of strength 3 strikes Niigata off the Sea of Japan as firefighters battle an oil refinery blaze started by Tuesday's 5 quake. No new deaths reported but damage rises with 11 prefectures affected and over 400 injured.
Scattered tornadoes and violent winds lashed Minnesota and the Dakotas injuring at least nine people and causing extensive property damage. In Minnesota two men suffered leg fractures when a farm building collapsed. In South Dakota a boy lost his right leg after being struck by flying roofing. Eighty mile an hour winds hit Ellendale North Dakota, with farm buildings damaged and lines down. Additional injuries occurred across Lake Minnewaska and near Wolsey.
The 32nd National Guard Division of about 5 000 soldiers gets ready for a Saturday inspection by Governor John W. Reynolds. The mid point of a two week summer training project will be marked with a 17 gun salute as Col. Thomas J. Makal notes gains in realism and a completed command post action exercise.
A former La Crosse man William F. Guscetti died Nov 19 1962 in Los Angeles leaving total estate of 8000 dollars and a handwritten will directing one third to pay a 3077 51 dollar bill to Oak Forest Sanatorium for care during 1936 to 1940. The remainder goes to his brother Carl.
Senator Barry Goldwater declares he will vote against the civil rights bill, arguing two sections violate the Constitution. He accuses Pennsylvania Governor Scranton of pressuring him and says the measure threatens individual freedoms in public accommodations and employment.
The House approved a plan to raise the national debt ceiling to 324 billion dollars through June 30 1965 by a 203 to 182 vote with 28 Democrats crossing party lines and no Republican support. The Senate must act by July 1 or the limit falls to 285 billion triggering potential Treasury borrowing halts and possible defaults within two weeks.
The Senate plan broadens voting rights and public accommodations with uniform standards and court remedies. It limits discriminatory practices, expands attorney general involvement, and delays federal suits for states lacking laws. School integration support includes technical help and grants. Rights Commission extended to 1968.
In Washington the Senate debated the civil rights bill with Southern anger over Northern lectures. House leaders abandoned plans to stay in session and postponed Saturday work, aiming for a vote by July 3 after an eight day delay. Humphrey predicted 77 votes with all 100 senators present. The bill has 100 amendments but retains its core provisions.
Negro integration leaders reject a 30 day grand jury truce offer and pledge their own terms as demonstrations persist. Melee at Monson Motor Lodge involves five Negroes and two white participants with pool chemicals used. arrests total about 250 that week.
Supporters of Mayor Milo G. Knutson expect nomination papers to circulate in at least 10 counties within days. WKTY Vice President Philip Dyer says signers show strong reception. Knutson must file by July 1 to face Warren P. Knowles. primary is September 8. He aims for at least 3000 signatures from six counties.
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