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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1956

Page

8

Air Leaders Impressed By Russ Display

Western air force leaders touring Moscow praised Soviet air tech at the Zhukovsky Air Engineering Academy. Gen. Nathan Twining called the five year program balanced and comprehensive. They saw jet engines and weapons, including MIG19, IL28 Beagle, Flashlight, radar bombing gear, and concluded Soviets have advanced systems.

Moscow Soviet Union Zhoukovsky Air Engineering Academy Red Air Force Nathan Twining U.S. Air Force Twining California Institute of Technology Air Force Jane’s All the World

Six Teens Nabbed At Highway Beer Party

Six teenagers were found drinking beer beside a car on Highway 57 near Highway 16 and were turned over to juvenile authorities. County Patrolman George Ruud, with Patrolman Carl Smith and Deputy Sheriff Leonard Machquest, questioned the youths about beer purchased by soldiers. The group included a 16-year-old from Waupun, two La Crosse boys aged 17 and 16, a 15-year-old girl from Wilton, and two French Island girls aged 13 and 14.

Hwy. 57 Hwy. 16 George Ruud Ruud Waupun la Crosse Wilton French Island Carl Smith Leonard Mach

Foreign Aid Debate Signals Skepticism in Congress

The article notes growing resistance to billions in foreign spending and deep public skepticism. Sen. Green of Rhode Island voices doubts about administration policy but plans to back Eisenhower after addressing concerns.

U.S George Sen. Green D-Ri Eisenhower

McCarthy Attacks Warren Over Communist Line Claim

Senators Eastland and McCarthy briefed a Senate Internal Security panel accusing Chief Justice Warren of following the Communist Party line while stressing they did not label him a Communist. They discussed the court's June ruling on federal employee security procedures and Warren's concurrence in the majority opinion. Separately, floods forced evacuation of about 1,000 in North Wanga near Sydney as floodwaters advanced.

Washington Eastland D-Miss McCarthy Rwis Warren Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Supreme Court High Court Harlan

Husband Of Slain Woman Asks Freedom

A man held without charge in the slaying of Louise Welk asked for habeas corpus release. His Milwaukee attorney said he would seek freedom as Barron County deputies searched the suspect’s apartment for a recently purchased .22 rifle reported stolen. Welk, 50, ran a Rice Lake restaurant and was found shot in her apartment last Thursday. The business sold yesterday to Evelyn Dismore. Welk planned to move to Sussex, Wisconsin, with her third husband Orrin, 49, as they built a new home.

Rice Lake Louise Welk Alexander Rubin Milwaukee Barron County James O’brien Welk Sussex Waukesha County Orrin

Death notices of Fremstad Shinnick and Olson

Mrs Anna Lovaas Fremstad 83 of Westby Wis died Tuesday at home born July 15 1872 in Westby married J Magnus Fremstad July 2 1901 lived in Melvina until 1914 moved to Westby Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Carlton Johns Hinsdale Ill and two grandsons Funeral Thursday 2 pm Our Savior Luther Church Westby Rev J O Paulsrud. burial Coon Prairie Cemetery Edward C Olson 80 of Spring Grove Minn died Saturday in Rochester Minn funeral Wednesday 1 30 pm Engell and Roblee Funeral Home and 2 pm Trinity Lutheran Church Spring Grove Rev O E Engebretson. burial West End Cemetery He born June 1 1876 in Spring Grove farmer Survived by two daughters Hazel Lunde and Gladys Bratland Spring Grove three sons Clarence Spring Grove Leonard Canton Elmer Kasson Minn one sister Mrs Clara Carlson Washington one brother Oscar Peterson Minn Mrs Shinnick Sparta Wis died Tuesday funeral Thursday 9 am St Patrick Church Rev L B Keegan burial St Patrick Cemetery Rosary Wednesday 8:30 pm Plummer Funeral Home She born November 23 1877 Summit Ridge married George Lawrence died 34 years ago 1925 married Edward Shinnick who preceded her in death 12 years ago Survived by two daughters Mrs George Wied Norwalk and Mrs William Ansen Viroqua two sons Clifford Lawrence La Crosse four brothers Tony Schaller Tomah Charles Schaller Norwalk George Schaller La Crosse Fred Schaller Sparta 37 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren four sisters Mrs Kate Mulrine Mrs Susan McAmber Mrs Henry Schmitz all of Sparta and Mrs Margaret Rapp Norwalk

Westby Wis Anna Lovaas Fremstad J. Magnus Fremstad Melvina Carlton Lila) Johns Hinsdale Ill Our Savior’s Lutheran Church J. O. Paulsrud Coon Prairie Cemetery Spring Grove Minn Edward C. Olson Rochester Engell and Roblee Trinity Lutheran Church O. E. Engebretson West End Carl Hazel) Lunde Kenneth Gladys) Bratland Clarence Leonard Canton Elmer Kasson Miin Clara Carlson Washington Oscar Peterson, Minn Sparta Anna Shinnick St. Patrick's Catholic Church L. B.keegan St. Patrick's Cemetery Plummer Funeral Home George Lawrence Edward Shinnick George Marie) Wied Norwalk William Florence) Ansen Viroqua Clifford Lawrence la Crosse Tony Schaller Tomah Charles Schaller George Schaller Glenn J. Lyons Willson St Onalaska la 'Venne Cynthia Ernestine) Lind Curtis Lyons Ernestine Daggett Sletten McKee Fritz Miller Oak Grove Cemetery Minnie O. Johnson Daniel Johnson Rubbe Street Beloit Lloyd Ruth) Hendrickson Robert Donald Kenneth Johnson Bethel Lutheran Church Eugene Anderson Otto Larson Dickinson Funeral Home Caledonia St Clifford Myren Gould St Nelson Funeral Home George Alvilden Woodlawn Ronald Carol Call Anna Myron Osseo Alvin Rolland James Cameron Myrtle Anderson Margaret Mahnke Royten Zhe California

Soviet virgin land drive noted as uneven success

The Food and Agriculture Organization reports that since 1952 the Soviet Union plowed nearly 75 million acres for virgin lands in Asia to raise grain. The plan shows progress but overall results are not fully successful.

Rome The Food and Agriculture Organization Soviet Union

By SHEARSON HAMMILL & CO Members New York Stock Exchange

A brief market note from Shearson Hammill and Co members on the New York Stock Exchange highlights trading activity and recent price movements. The report lists firm participation and current sentiment amid ongoing sessions.

Shearson Hammill & CO New York Stock Exchange

Winona Livestock Market Report Summary

Swift and Co reports livestock quotations for Winona with hogs steady and cattle markets firm. Prices span hogs 11.75 to 16.50 per cwt, calves 9.00 to 18.00, lambs 9.00 to 18.00, and various cattle grades from 7.00 to 23.75 per cwt, with trading hours listed and next-day weighing. Chicago, South St. Paul data follow, noting salable hogs, cattle, calves, and poultry trends.

Chicago Livestock Chicago (P USDA South ST. Paul Minn U.S Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Plan Square Dance In Park

Second in the series of summer square dances will be held at shelter house 2 in Veterans Memorial Park Saturday at 7 p.m. Dancers and clubs are invited to a potluck lunch and asked to bring a suitable food item and utensils. Coffee and soft drinks will be provided. Irwin Pasch will pace the dancing as the local caller.

Shelter House Veterans Memorial Park Irwin Pasch

Committee backs larger Nike fund shortfalls for Talos stand

The Senate Armed Services Committee endorsed $136.7 million for Nike air defense sites and conventional facilities in the U.S. and overseas while rejecting the Air Force request for $16.4 million to develop Talos sites. Early tests to compare missiles were urged, echoing a similar push from a Senate Appropriations subcommittee.

Washington Senate Armed Services Committee Army Air Force Senate Appropriations

Eisenhower Signs Bills and Edges Toward Release

President Eisenhower signed eight bills including five fiscal measures while improving and meeting with aides. Doctors expect discharge from Walter Reed Army Hospital Saturday and plan a trip to his Gettysburg farm. Flags will fly at half staff for Fleet Admiral King as King is buried Friday in Annapolis.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Sherman Adams White House James C. Hagerty Walter Reed Army Hospital Hagerty Gettysburg Senate Ernest J. King Annapolis Nehru India

Maitland to Leave Air Post for Episcopal Clergy

Brig. Gen. Lester J. Maitland, 57, Michigan director of aeronautics and pioneer trans oceanic flyer, will retire July 7 to become lay vicar of St. John's Episcopal Church in Iron River. He expects ordination in September and will continue flying between Lansing and Iron River in his new role.

Lansing Mich Michigan Lester J. Maitland St. John’s Episcopal Church Iron River Maitland Wisconsin California Hawaii Lake Michigan

27-Ounce Baby Grows In Madison Votes For 17-Pounder

In Reseda California Pi-Jeffrey D Jaeger who weighed 27 ounces at birth will reach 17 pounds tomorrow to celebrate his first birthday. In Madison the City Council approved by a 14-6 vote a contract with Frank Lloyd Wright to design a four million dollar auditorium and civic center on Lake Monona.

Madison Wright Civic Center Reseda Calif Jeffrey D. Jaeger Donald Yvonne Jaeger Madison City Council Frank Lloyd Wright Lake Monona

Downgrading Of Stalin Weakens Red Hold Says Dulles

Secretary of State Dulles said Moscow's control over Communist parties outside Russia has greatly weakened since Stalin's downgrading. He noted dissatisfaction in leaderships abroad and within the Soviet party under Khrushchev-Bulganin, calling the regime in a near impossible dilemma. He urged Western unity to deny communism future victories.

Washington Dulles Moscow Russia Stalin Soviet Communist Party Khrushcchev-Bulganin

Near Vote On Hike In Vet Pensions

The House eyed a showdown vote on larger veterans pensions with Rep. W J Bryan Dorn claiming a toned-down version has a good chance to pass. His bill lowers the proposed monthly pension and has backing from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, contrasting with the House Veterans Committee plan.

Washington House W. J. Bryan Dorn D-Sc House Veterans ‘Committee American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars

Death notices outline Kilts Lyons Johnson Myron obituaries

Several La Crosse area deaths are reported. Mrs. Frank Kilts formerly Clara Boguski of La Crosse died in Milwaukee with funeral planned there. Glenn J. Lyons of Onalaska died suddenly, survived by wife and daughter, services in La Crosse area. Minnie O. Johnson of La Crosse, 70, wife of Daniel Johnson, funeral at Bethel Lutheran Church with burial in Oak Grove. Clifford Myren, 55, of 819 Gould Street, funeral at Nelson Funeral Home with burial in Woodlawn. multiple relatives listed for each.

Conrad Plans Pax Flight to Unite Youth Abroad

Conrad spoke at a Minneapolis event for Children Plea for Peace seeking to engage youth in aviation to foster peace. He proposes a 4,700 mile Atlantic flight as his 20th crossing, aiming to surpass 32,000 flight hours while en route to New England.

Conrad New York Paris Atlantic Minneapolis-Honeywell New England

Russian Roulette Fatal To Youth 18

Louis Don Davis, 18, a soda pop truck helper, was fatally shot while playing Russian roulette in Dallas Texas. He and two companions described how Davis loaded the pistol spun the cylinder and fired at his head before a fatal discharge. His wife is expecting a baby in about two weeks.

Dallas Tex Louis Don Davis Davis Louie

Chotiner to Give Facts to Senate Committee

Sen. McClellan said California attorney Murray M. Chotiner will hand over to the Senate Investigations subcommittee Friday documents relating to his law practice. Chotiner, a longtime California political figure who steered Nixon’s 1952 campaign, says the inquiry is a political fishing expedition and seeks to show proper handling of contacts with government agencies on behalf of clients. The subcommittee has been probing Chotiner’s affairs since his name appeared in connection with former counsel to clothing manufacturers under scrutiny.

Washington Sen McClellan D-Ark California Murray M. Chotiner Senate Chotiner Nixon Subcommittee

Woman’s lost twenty found by Christian man rewards gift

Mrs. Albert Keller of Gran dad Terrace lost a $20 bill at the Northern States Power Co. office when it slipped from her purse. Willard Schumway of South 7th Street found the bill and returned it to the company. Keller later gave him a $5 reward and he urged thanks to the Lord for the find.

Albert Keller Grandad Northern States Power Co Willard Schumway S. 7Th St Schumway Power Company Keller

Births June Dates Across Wisconsin Communities

In Milwaukee and Sparta areas several births are announced. A daughter born June 24 at Milwaukee Hospital to Mr and Mrs Valerian Galewski of Trempea Ilean Helen Prochowicz indicates the newborn Linda Jill. At St Marys Hospital Sparta a daughter born June 23 to Mr and Mrs Owen Seamonson formerly of La Crosse Alice Underdahl Jeanne Walker. A daughter born June 23 to Mr and Mrs Darwin Baumbach in Sparta Jeanne Walker. A daughter born June 23 to Mr and Mrs Owen F Mashak Sparta Lorraine Warner. A daughter born June 24 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Zanter Sparta Lois Eiden. Mrs Robert Faulk Sparta Nan Martin.

Valerian Galewski Trempea Ilean Helen Prochowicz Milwaukee Wis Linda Jill Owen Seamonson la Crosse Alice Underdahl St. Mary's Hospital Sparta Darwin Baumbach Jeanne Walker Owen F. Mashak Lorraine Warner Joseph Zanter Lois| Eiden Robert Faulk Nan Martin

Patient Escapes Then Dies From Rattlesnake Bite

James A. Howe, an 8 year old resident of Santa Cruz, escaped from the state mental hospital in Camarillo thirteen days ago. His body was found leaning against a tree in a wooded area of a cattle ranch near the hospital. The coroner said the death was caused by a rattlesnake bite sustained about ten days earlier, with a badly swollen ankle noted.

Camarillo Calif James A. Howe Santa Cruz Virgil Payton

Edmund Gwenn Receives Social Security Payments

Hollywood star Edmund Gwenn aged 78 will receive old age Social Security payments of 103.50 dollars monthly while he vacations in England and continues working. He applied on his secretary’s advice to show Social Security as an annuity funded by earned contributions, not a welfare program.

Hollywood Edmund Gwenn England Gwenn Social Security Administration

Marriage Licenses Granted in Wisconsin Areas

Marriage licenses list several couples including Sylvester M. King Jr. and Janet Arenz in La Crosse, Gerald D. Lambert and June M. Valley in Onalaska, Gene Tyler and Betty Nelson in Town of Campbell, Gale Allen Goetting and Norma Mae Felton in La Crosse, and others in Sparta and surrounding towns. Additional pairs include Willie H. Williams and Katherine Moore, Lawrence Hafenbreadle and Iva Marnach, Roger Dawson and Charlotte Dawson, Casper Bever and Elizabeth Fufrech, Edward Gamerdinger and Rita Cram, George Smith and Flora Jean Chapman, Kenneth Schamens and Norma Jean Erickson.

Gerald D. Lambert S. 8Th St Onalaska M. Valley N. 6Th Ave Gene Tyler French Island Rd Campbell Betty Nelson Losey Blvd la Crosse Sparta Wis Willie H. Williams Houston Tex Katherine Moore Leavenworth Kaw Lawrence P. Hafenbreadle Angelo Iva Marnach Roger Dawson la Fayette Charlotte Dawson Jamestown Casper Bever Jefferson Elizabeth Fufrech Milwaukee Edward Gamerdinger Temah Rita Cram Oakdale George Smith Queen Creek Ariz Flora Jean Chapman Kelso Mich Kenneth Schamens Tomah Norma Jean Erickson

Rights Of Indians In PSC Debate In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Service Commission hearings on a Diercks and Sons irrigation plan for 1600 acres near Menominee Reservation raise Indian water rights. Tribe counsel Andrews argues treaty limits PSC jurisdiction and water nontransfer preserves tribal rights. Commission considers both this case and a plan to lower Little Green Lake water levels for fish restocking.

Madison Wisconsin Public Service Commission Langlade Diercks and Sons Inc Menominee Indian Reservation Lloyd G. Andrews Shawano PSC Andrews Wisconsin Aeee State Conservation Department Little ‘Green Lake Green Lake County

Army Officer Killed In Korea

Mrs. Charles Badger of Tomah was notified of the death of her husband Lt. Col. Badger a Camp McCoy veteran killed when the observation plane struck a power line during flood relief work in Korea. He was inspecting a bridge from the air at the time.

Tomah Wis Charles Badger Korea Badger Camp McCoy

Daily Records Fires Daily Records Fires La Crosse

Electrical short at 10225 Losey Blvd causes fuse box smoke at Mrs M S Reynolds residence. Individuals cited include Donald Bartovik 18 for shooting songbirds $32.25 Lloyd Chalsma New Amsterdam assault and battery Lester Mickelson $50.25 Garland Maker 19th St reckless driving $150 bond forfeited Julius Greenland drunk on highway $15 bond forfeited. Sparta fines Clifford Dahlby $10 speeding Justice Eugene Fish Richard Chapiewsky $15 speeding Donald Zill $10 speeding Ruben Klemp $16 bond speeding Duane Jooster $10 speeding Harold Spohn drunken driving $100 and costs Jarry Curtin $10 speeding.

Donald Bartovik Copeland Lloyd Chalsma New Amsterdam Lester Mickelson Garland Maker 19Th St Clifford Dahlby Sparta Eugene Fish Richard Chapiewsky Bangor Donald Zill Fond du Lac Ruben Klemp Appleton Duane Jooster Howard Harold Spohn Camp McCoy Jarry Curtin Marshfield

Weather Record for Midwest States

For Wisconsin the south is mostly fair with a few showers in extreme north this afternoon and evening. Tonight and Thursday are fair with little temperature change. Minnesota is mostly cloudy with light showers in NE, partly cloudy with scattered showers west and south this afternoon and evening, no major temperature change. Iowa is partly cloudy and mild today through Thursday with widely scattered showers in the northeast tonight.

New England Minnesota Rockies Northern Plains Wisconsin Iowa

River Forecast for Hastings to Guttenberg

Mississippi River will stay steady from Alma to Lynxeville with small rises at Dam 10 and a slight fall above Lake Pepin. The Wisconsin River and lower Chippewa rise slightly, while smaller tributaries fall except moderate rise in the lower Black River. Sunrise 4 24 a m sunset 7 52 p m.

Hastings Guttenberg Mississippi River Alma Lynxeville Lake Pepin Wisconsin Chippewa Black River

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