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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
1
Washington debate over public power continues as Idaho Power disavows fast tax write off certificates for the Oxbow and Brownlee dams along the Snake River Idaho Oregon boundary. The move comes amid opposition to a federal Hells Canyon dam project backed by the Eisenhower administration and critics.
Senators clash over a proposed federal dam in the Columbia River and Idaho Power Co three dam project. Opponents call the private plan a tax writeoff dodge, while Idaho Power argues the federal dam would add capacity, with costs estimated around 500 million for the federal project and 133 million for the private three-dam scheme. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson vows to stay in session to push the Hells Canyon bill through.
The U N Command voided the 1953 armistice ban on new weapons to match North Korea's buildup. Maj. Gen. Homer L Litzenberg said aircraft with atomic potential may come but no atomic weapons for ground forces. North Korean reaction labeled it an attempt to turn Korea into an atomic base.
Benny Hooper’s rescue from a 24 foot well drew praise and money offers but the Hoopers report a total cash gift under $400. Dr Joseph Kris defends a $1500 bill for about 100 hours of work and eight days on the case, while the family seeks help with expenses.
The Air Force will mark Gen Nathan Twining’s departure as chief of staff with a flyover of more than 270 aircraft at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland on June 2 He will become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on August 16 Display will include five missile types from Snark to interceptor missiles and older World War I craft such as a Spad Jenny and a BI7 newborn during Twining’s era.
Senate leaders won a skirmish by placing the civil rights bill on the calendar w ithout referral to the Judiciary Committee. The move, praised by Knowland as reducing a potential filibuster, leaves two possible hurdles a debate motion and final passage requiring 64 votes. The opposition centered in the Southern bloc and Sen Eastland. Lyndon Johnson backed the calendar move for the Democrats.
Lt. B D Velasco led a three-man emphasis patrol on the 63 mile Tucson to Nogales stretch known as the Highway of Death. Since his program began a year ago, fatalities dropped from 30 in the year before to three, with injuries halved. The plan uses roadblocks, constant patrols, and public education, but requires many officers to cover the full stretch.
City officials announced the federal government accepted the city bid of 30705 for the central repair shop at Ward Avenue Housing Project. Trane Co. agreed to buy 10.10 acres at 4000 an acre with the city to receive quit claim deed if successful.
The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin upheld Quinton J. Rawlinson's conviction and one year sentence for whipping Henry Mills with a bullwhip outside a tavern. Mills had claimed a "hole in his head" injury, but the court ruled that Mills need not be an expert to testify to such harm.
Eugene H Derr aged 89 of 1508 Main St died in a local hospital Friday morning after a two year illness. A former contractor and alderman he served La Crosse in many civic roles including rural school teacher hospital trustee city scales director and humane officer. Born Oct 2 1867 he lived a life of public service from teaching to city development.
Funeral services for the Sidney Jensen family killed in a Cuba crash will be at First Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Sidney Jensen 44 his wife Renata 33 and children Renata 14 and Michael 13 died when their station wagon collided with a bus. The Rev. Paul Praeter will officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
A violent Fargo tornado struck at 7:40 p.m. wounding 85 and killing six children from the Gerald Munson family among ten total deaths. Gov. Davis ordered 200 National Guard troops to assist as searchers covered 200 damaged homes.
The County Board reviewed a report by Fredrick J. Young proposing increases totaling 2430 monthly for selected county positions. The study excludes elected officials and merit system workers, with no across the board raise, and will be discussed at the July meeting to gauge alignment with state trends and morale concerns.
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