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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1969

Page

2

Get Me Out Of Here Boy Found In Snowbank

Six year old Matthew Zimmerman was found unconscious in a snowbank two miles from his wandering site after a four day search by up to 250 sheriff's deputies forest rangers and volunteers. He revived during transport to Norton Air Force Base and was treated for dehydration with no serious injuries. His mother Harriet Zimmerman described him as a fighter and credited volunteers Bill Breman and Walter Ferguson for locating him.

Matthew J. Zimmerman St. Bernardine’s Hospital San Bernardino Calif San Bernardino Mountains Matthew Zimmerman Harriet Zimmerman Matthew Sheriff's Bill Bremman Walter Ferguson Norton Air Force Base Oliver Gray Russell C. Payne Air Base Hospital

WWTI Plans Four Mobile Classrooms For Next Year

Western Wisconsin Technical Institute will deploy four mobile classrooms in the coming school year. The board voted to pay 1500 dollars each for trailer units from Trane Co, which is disposing of them. District Director Charles Richardson said the 1500 dollar bids were the highest received and called the price a bargain. The units will extend services to all seven counties in the district.

Western Wisconsin Technical Institute Institute Trane Co Dist Charles Richardson WWTI Trane Richardson

Helicopter Flight Sparks Two Hour Battle at Firebase Washington

Vietnamese attacks battered Firebase Washington with about 150 rockets mortars and RPGs during a two hour siege. Lt Col Robert D Carmichael was lightly wounded yet directed troops. US and South Vietnamese death tolls rose with 335 American deaths last week and 516 South Vietnamese casualties. Enemies reported dead reached 4360 for the week.

Washington Robert D. Carmichael Columbus U.S

Vandalism Report Hits Ja cobson's Auto Body Shop

Five cars parked outside Ja cobson's Auto Body Shop at 1619 Chase St were vandalized Thursday. Antennas and windshields were broken on two vehicles, a third lost its antenna and rear view mirror, and white powder was sprayed on the motor of one car and inside another, owner Leslie Jacobson told La Crosse police.

Jacobson Chase St Leslie Jacobson la Crosse

Israeli Patrols Kill Eight Arab Infiltrators

Israeli forces on the Golan Heights and near the Gaza Strip reported eight Arab infiltrators killed. The army also said four Syrian reconnaissance units were struck near Khoushniyeh and four infiltrators near Mifassim. The updates followed an Israeli air raid on Jordanian and Iraqi artillery units.

Tel Aviv Golan Heights Syria Gaza Strip Khoushniyeh Mifassim

Woman Cleared Leg in Two Car Collision at 3rd and Jackson

Sonja Patrol, 22, of 2771 George St. suffered a leg cut in a two car crash about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 3rd and Jackson Streets. She was treated at St. Francis Hospital. She rode with Richard Gregory, 22, of 142 S. 23rd St., whose car collided with a vehicle driven by Joyce Wilson, 38, of Owensboro Kentucky. Gregory was shaken and also sent to St. Francis.

Sonja Patrol George St 3Rd Jackson Streets St. Francis Hospital Richard Gregory S. 23Rd St Joyce Wilson Owensboro Gregory

Westby Man Pleads Guilty in Amended Reckless Driving Charge

LeRoy Stigen 47 of Westby pleaded guilty to an amended reckless driving charge after a La Crosse Circuit Court case ended in a hung jury on drunk driving. Judge Lincoln Neprud fined him 150 dollars plus costs for the amended charge.

Westby la Crosse Lincoln Neprud LeRoy Stigen Stigen Circuit Court Alan Cole John Flanagan Neprud la Crosse County Flanagan Cole

Man forfeits bond for attempted theft in La Crosse

William H. Wissman forfeited a $57 bond in La Crosse County Court on a charge of attempting to steal a sign from Eversole Rogers Inc. on Sunday evening. Patrolman Lance Rickaway observed Wissman take the $25 sign and try to place it in a car in the alley behind the business.

Winona la Crosse County la Crosse William H. Wissman Lance Rickaway Wissman Rickaway Eversole-Rogers, Inc 4Th Cass

Patman Opens Hearings on Usury Law in Banking Probe

Rep. Wright Patman chairs the House Banking Committee as it begins hearings on the 8 percent prime rate rise. Treasury Secretary Kennedy testifies first amid Patman calls for possible federal price caps and antitrust actions against banks raising rates. Patman accuses Wall Street banks of pressuring for higher costs, urging government deposits to be withdrawn and Fed to revoke discount privileges.

Edmond Lebreton Washington Wright Patman Patman House Banking Committee Treasury David M. Kennedy D-Tex Wall Street Banking Committee Nixon

Rockefeller extends Paraguay visit during Latin tour

Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller will lengthen his fact finding trip in Paraguay to Saturday morning. He had been set to depart for Montevideo, Uruguay, Friday as student demonstrations threaten his Uruguayan stop. Efforts by Stroessner’s regime aim to present a warm reception while a university declaration condemns U.S. imperialism.

Asuncion Paraguay Nelson A. Rockefeller U.S Montevideo Uruguay Rockefeller Alfredo Stroessner Comunidad Stroessner Nixon Latin America United States Promiises New York Brazil Sao Paulo Museum of Modern Art Foreign Ministry

Pyroil Acquires Motor Heaters Firm In Amery

Pyroil Company announces the acquisition of Motor Heaters, Inc., Amery, approved by both boards. Motor Heaters makes Red-E-Hot engine block heaters for off road equipment, propane bottled gas powered with electric ignition, designed for cold weather starts where electrical heaters fail.

Pyroil Company, Inc Motor Heaters, Inc Amery Motor Heaters Iast

McCabe’s Beverage Mart Grand Opening

New owner David McCabe renames Johns Super Beverage Mart at 1812 Jackson St to McCabe's Beverage Mart. The two day grand opening Friday and Saturday features free prizes gifts and beer and beverage specials. Hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.

John’s Super Beverage Mart Jackson St McCabe

Offices Entered At Labor Temple In La Crosse

Four construction trade union offices and the main office of the La Crosse Labor Temple at 423 King St were broken into early Thursday. Detectives search for stolen funds as desk drawers and files were pried open and scattered. Entry came via a pried serving hatch. the main fire escape door on the second floor was found open.

Unon la Crosse Labor Temple King St

Urban Continued From Page Contributions And Funding Shifts

The budget highlights show a total request of 473.5 million dollars, with basic water and sewer grants at 135 million kept intact. Model cities receives 500 million but faces a 175 million cut. Rent supplement requests total 23 million plus 50 million contract authority instead of 100 million. Harborview Plaza and Civic Center urban renewal funds remain available from prior appropriations.

la Crosse Harborview Plaza Civic Center

WWTI District Chief Receives $1000 Salary Increase

The Western Wisconsin Technical Institute Board raised District Director Charles Richardson’s annual pay by $1,000 to $21,000. The figure was recommended by the salary committee led by Walter Weihrauch and the decision was not debated after a prior closed-session discussion.

Western Wisconsin Technical Institute Board Charles Richardson Richardson Walter Weihrauch

Stock Quotations from National Dealers and Funds

National Association of Securities Dealers quotes interdealer prices as of 9:00 a.m. for stocks including CW Transport Fabri-Tek Lincoln Life McQuay Nekoos Edwards Werner and Wiscon Pow and L. Regional bids and asks reflect preliminary marks with funds such as Boston Fund Chemical Fund Fidelity Manhattan Mass Investors Trust and Puritan Fund listed with current ranges. Warren entities and miscellaneous tickers appear with varied price bands and notes on markups.

National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc CW Transport Fabri-Tek, Inc First Bank Gateway Trans Godfrey Co Gyrodyne Howell Instruments Lincoln Vs. Life McQuay Nekoos Edwards Ees Roanwell Va Wallace Business Yean Werner el. Brake Werner Cont Wiscon, Pow, & L LC Cooler Pyroil Co., Inc Mutual Boston Fund Chemical Fund Eat Stk Eberstadt Fund Fidelity Fund Manhattan Fund Mass. Inv. Trust Mass. Inv. Gr National Investors Puritan Fund Wisconsin Fund

Dairyman’s Son among Three State Road Fatalities

The report lists Brian K. McKerrow a 12 year old from Pewaukee who died at Waukesha Memorial Hospital after a bicycle accident. It notes Donald A. Zack 22 of Spooner died when his truck overturned near Webster and Mrs William Woyak 22 of Burlington died in a collision near Lake Geneva. The toll for 1969 reaches 422 with the year ago total at 509.

Brian K. McKerrow Pewaukee Waukesha Memorial Hospital Brian William McKerrow Wisconsin Agriculture Board Donald A. Zack Spooner Webster Burnett County Zack William Woyak Burlington Lake Geneva

Barge Refuels Coast Guard Duty After River Incident

A 175 by 24 foot barge struck a wing dam and grounded causing three ruptured compartments. Tug pilot George Stroube said smoke from a power plant impaired visibility and depth perception. Stroube faces a careless operation charge while Houghland Towing Co is billed for cleanup by Army Engineers.

Department James Everson George Stroube Alma Soe Stroube Godfrey Dairyland Power Cooperative

Women Report Thefts From Home Cathedral Woman File

Mrs Hulda Ganschow of 518 Mississippi Street reported to La Crosse police that her purse wallet and 116 dollars were stolen while she was away from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The door was locked and a rear door found open with no forced entry. Mrs Ganschow valued items at 8.50. In a second case Mrs Elizabeth Dwyer of 1548 George Street said 60 dollars was stolen from her purse on a pew at St Joseph the Workman Cathedral during Wednesday noon Mass.

Hulda Ganschow Mississippi St la Crosse St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral

Police Ambulance Incidents Reported On June Eighteenth

Police note two ambulance runs from Buds Marina and Bayshore Drive to Lutheran Hospital during June 18. Jeffrey J Schirm 18 left ear cut after head impact while loading a boat. Clarence Hammes 2640 Bayshore Drive treated for illness.

Jeffrey J. Schirm Grand St Bud’s Marina Lutheran Hospital Clarence Hammes Bayshore Drive

Hogs and Cattle Prices in Winona and Chicago Markets

Hog market steady for Butchers and sows. cattle and veal ranges steady with high and prime selections noted. Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices show butter and eggs steady with unchanged wholesale buying figures. South St Paul livestock report records steady to strong activity in cattle vealers and hogs with varied weights and price ranges.

Winona Top Choice Good & Choice Chicago Mercantile Exchange South ST. Paul Minn USDA

Five GOP Senators Back Lindsay In Primary Fight

Five Republican moderates led by Edward Brooke and Mark Hatfield say they still back Lindsay in the New York fusion bid. Javits Goodell and two New York senators also support Lindsay, while some party leaders urge support for Marchi.

Carl P. Leabsdorf Washington Senate Hatfield Javits Brooke New York John V. Lindell Mathias Lindsay Main Bright Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts Mark O. Hatfield Oregon Charles McC. Mathias Jr Maryland Jakob K. Javits Charles E.goodell John Marchi Marchi Mario Procaccino Fiorello H. la Guardia la Guardia Goodell A New GOP Rogers C. B. Morton Republican National Committee Marlon W. Cook Kentucky Jack Miller Iowa Miller Dick Nixon California

Man Held For Forgery Faces Major Surgery

A La Crosse man, Donald G. Copeland, 25, returned from Georgia to face forgery charges dating to 1968, forged a $35 check. He fell ill in County Jail, rushed to St Francis Hospital, diagnosed with possible brain tumor or blood clot, and was moved back to La Crosse after treatment.

la Crosse Georgia Donald G. Copeland Copeland St. Francis Hospital

UWM Turns Away Summer Applicants

MILWAUKEE AP At least 750 of the 9400 applicants for summer enrollment at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are being turned away due to space and staff limits UWM said Wednesday.

Theft from garage in La Crosse County reported

Leonard Matiak of 1334 Caroline Street told the La Crosse County Sheriff Department on Wednesday that someone broke into his garage and stole $75 worth of hand tools, each labeled with his name on the handle.

Leonard Matiak Caroline St la Crosse County

La Crosse Girls elected to Badger State positions

Two La Crosse girls won civic posts at the Badger Girls State conference in Madison. Rachel Kinney and Mary Schaefer were named a Maple school board member and Birch Ward 1 alderman during the June 14 21 event sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and UW Extension with about 300 officials elected.

la Crosse Badger Madison Rachel L. Kinney Mississippi St Maple Mary A. Schaefer Birch American Legion Auxiliary University of Wisconsin Extension

Man Injured When Car Hits Fence in Washington Town

Washington County police report 25 year old Douglas A Bowman of La Crosse or Cashton suffered possible chest injuries in a Thursday morning accident. He swerved to avoid an object on County Trunks G and H, struck Bud Hanson’s fence causing 100 dollars damage and total auto loss to a 1960 model. Bowman was taken to St Francis Hospital.

Douglas A. Bowman Harvey St la Crosse R. 2 Cashton Washington Bowman Bud Hanson Coon Valley St. Francis Hospital

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