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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1961
Page
2
Secretary Dillon forecast a strong 1962 economy with an 8 percent growth in national output, saying the U.S. could move into an economic boom as revenues rise and deficits narrow. He projected 1963 revenues near 90 billion dollars and 1962 deficits around 3.7 billion.
An explosion of propane and gasoline wrecked Stannard Rock Light in Lake Superior. One crewman is missing, another seriously burned, two others unharmed. Fire hampers search as the 102 foot tower, active since 1882, remains intact with the shaft gutted.
In Madison a tape recording of Senate committee hearings on four Gov. Nelson appointments sparked debate. Some members questioned taping. others defended it, noting past unwarranted charges and the need to preserve testimony. The four nominees include John K. Kyle, Harold E. Gilbert, Stanley P. Hebert, and Bernard J. Lontkowski. debate centered on Dinger’s impending Real Estate Brokers Board seat.
Administration efforts to salvage the 2.5 billion education bill stall as the Rules Committee delays action awaiting the National Defense Education Act. Opposition centers on parochial aid, tax shares, and fears of accelerated school integration. Leaders hope for Rules Committee approval and a swift floor vote.
At the La Crosse Traffic Bureau annual meeting the club elected two year terms for directors including Joseph Schnurrer W A Roosevelt Co and Charles Bullington Dairyland Power Co op John Gross Gross Common Carrier Gary Poehling La Crosse Plumbing Supply Don Rand Northern Engraving Mfg Co Henry Rebhan Allis Chalmers Mfg Co Art Tausche V Tausche Hardware Co and Max Weiby Pyroil Co. Officers elected were Clarence B Sexauer Badger Corrugating Co president Virgil Arneson La Crosse Cooler Co vice president Bullington secretary and Schnurrer treasurer.
Five African American residents have filed what a Georgia official calls likely the first federal case against segregated polling places. The suit, filed Tuesday in U S District Court at Albany, seeks desegregation of polling places and voting lists in Albany and Dougherty County. Deputy assistant state attorney general Freeman Leverett, an expert on segregation suits, says he knows of no prior action.
AP wires show Tuesday values with hog receipts around 800 and cattle 800. Hog prices 16.85 to 17.50 per cwt. sows 12.50 to 15.25. boars 9.00 to 12.00. Cattle include dairy breds 16.00 to 18.00, bulls 20.50 to 21.00, fed cattle 20.00 to 22.50, steers 20.00 to 22.50, heifers 19.50 to 22.00. Calves 18.00 to 30.00. sheep and lambs 5.00 to 16.00.
Informants say Tokyo hopes U S easing of Okinawa travel bans, but Washington resists broader Japanese influence on Okinawa and the Ryukus. U S defense officials oppose raising Japan’s flag on Okinawan schools and government buildings. State Department favors concession while Defense stands against Japanese teachers running Okinawa schools.
Marine Pvt. Larry F. Balfany son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Balfany 702 N 10th St completed a four week individual course with the Regimental Training Unit at Camp Pendleton California on June 9 The program provides instruction after recruit training and marks completion for Balfany
Ernest H. Schmuck retired Burlington Zephyr conductor is in Room 446 at Lutheran Hospital according to a local notice.
Jefferson and Waukesha County authorities search for three young children believed abandoned by their mother. A five year old girl phoned in saying her mother had left two days ago and the children were alone in a white farmhouse with little food. The location is unknown and investigators pursued clues without success.
In Madison the Senate defeated a measure by Sen. Norman Sussman to cap automobile accident claims at five percent interest for unsettled cases after 30 days. An amendment broadened the bill to all accidents, but the defeat stood 15-13. The session also tied on a state jobs contractor wage bill and preliminarily approved a dairy calf Blue Tag classification, plus a 110000 aero magnetic mineral survey.
Swift and Company reports noon quotations for hogs cattle and calves at South St Paul Minnesota. Hogs steady with various weight ranges priced 13.75 to 16.15 per cwt and sows and boars listed. Cattle conditions steady to down with steers heifers and cows priced from 15.00 to 21.00 per cwt and calves 15.00 to 27.00. Slaughter data shows 3 500 cattle and 8 000 hogs with markets described as active and steady to 50 higher on select steers.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange shows butter prices steady and eggs with uneven balance, while live poultry prices move with slight shifts. Potatoes arrivals reach 87 cars on track with steady demand for long whites and active demand for round reds, California and Arizona price ranges listed.
White House seeks to stop all Cuban molasses flows describing the trade as not in the public interest. Negotiations target aiding Publicker Chemical Corp with surplus corn to keep its New Orleans plant open if shipments end. Treasury reviews dumping prices and may halt further Cuban shipments under tariff law.
A court heard that DuCharme gave his wife 80 pills and stayed by her side as she died, then locked their child in the trailer with the body before calling police. Prosecutors say he bought stronger than aspirin pills at Truax and urged her to drink more water to swallow them. DuCharme faced a possible 10 year sentence for aiding a death by his own action. He had trained at Truax and Gunter and worked at Truax Field Madison before the incident.
The Wisconsin County Clerks Association elected Dane County clerk Otto Festge as president in La Crosse with a 31 to 23 vote. Sook became vice president, Kenneth Conway secretary, and Lloyd Verage re elected treasurer. Sheboygan will host the 57th annual convention next year.
Jurors told District Judge Gunn they will likely continue the investigation for about 60 days. The report urged the mayor to have final control over liquor licenses and for council wide votes rather than ward alderman decisions. They also suggested denying permits for criminal records, requiring federal tax returns with applications, and spacing permit expirations through the year instead of all on April 1.
Elmer R. Schultz reported two 60-foot telephone poles were stolen from the rear of his building at 400 S Front St. The poles were likely dragged or floated down the river, and he planned to use them for a boat dock.
Train engineers from La Crosse Division 13 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers scheduled a 1 p.m. Wednesday dinner at the Maple Grove Country Club. About 100 members were to attend as 40 and 50-year service buttons were awarded. A federal inspector from Buffalo and a lodge officer from Cleveland were to speak.
Dear Ann Landers advises putting Sheila in her own bed and letting her cry through the night to reestablish boundaries. If normal sleep doesn’t resume in a week, seek professional help.
Dist. Judge Bert Trunks requires actress Hedy Lamarr to attend a court hearing Thursday over oilman Howard Lee's request for an injunction to stop depositions he says would invade his private life. Lee, divorced from Lamarr last year and now married to Gene Tierney, argues issues were settled in 1960 with Lamarr receiving a fourth lease interest and royalties plus $400 monthly for 125 months.
Casper AP reports Bill Joines forgot his rod on a North Platte fishing trip with Tom Cooper. Joines fashioned a pole from driftwood and baling wire and landed four large trout while Cooper used modern gear and caught none.
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