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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1959

Page

2

Long's Condition Now A Nervous Breakdown

Covington reports Gov Earl K Long in recovery labeled a nervous breakdown not a mental illness doctors say overwork and recent strokes caused a rundown state. He plans to dismiss about 40 state employees, fired three officials, and is divorcing his wife who helped commit him.

Covington Earl K. Long Long Robert Heath Victor Lief Tulane University Charles Watkins Louisiana State University Chester Williams East Baton Rouge Parish Southeast Louisiana Mandeville

Two Appointments Made By Governor

MADISON AP The executive office announced Gov. Gaylord Nelson appointed Milton E. Schneider of Wisconsin Rapids to a four year term on the University of Wisconsin Board of Visitors replacing Mrs. George Chatterton of Madison whose term expired Clinton Rose of Milwaukee a member of the Milwaukee Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was appointed to the Governor s Commission on Human Rights.

Madison Gaylord Nelson Milton E. Schneider Wisconsin Rapids University of Wisconsin Board of Visitors George Chatterton Clinton Rose Milwaukee National Assa, For the Advancement of Colored People Commission On Human Rights

Weather Record for La Crosse and Upper Midwest

Continuation of thunderstorms and rain with cool temperatures through Wednesday. Low tonight 82 and high Wednesday 64 in La Crosse area. Wisconsin shows continued cool with showers and thunderstorms statewide through Wednesday. Minnesota reports unseasonably cool weather with showers statewide except northern border. Iowa experiences showers through Wednesday with one to three inches or more in the west and cooler conditions statewide Wednesday.

la Crosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Photographer Knocked Down Over Family Will Dispute

MILWAUKEE AP A 31 year old man involved in a family squabble over a will was charged with disorderly conduct after knocking down a news photographer and taking his camera and film. Milton Diamond a brewery worker wrestled Milwaukee Journal photographer George Koshollek to the floor and seized the film. Koshollek signed the complaint. Diamond is accused by his brother Isadore of undue influence over their mother who died last January and left a $40 000 estate split between the two sons with a condition delaying Isadore's share unless he divorces his Catholic wife marries a Jewish girl and moves to Israel.

Milwaukee Milton Diamond Milwaukee Journal George Koshollek Koshollek Diamond Isadore Chicago Edith Diamond Israel

AMC Employee Questioned After Fire Outbreak At Plant

Milwaukee AP The 20 year old American Motors Corp worker underwent a lie detector test after an outbreak of small fires in the factory. Police said no bomb found following an anonymous call predicting a 4 pm explosion. Firemen raced to the plant four times in two days, with two fires and a false alarm Sunday.

Milwaukee American Motors Corp

Livestock Market Prices From Chicago and South St. Paul

Report notes noon quotations for hogs cattle and calves with prices and shifts. Hogs 50 cents lower with various weight bands, sows and stags listed. cattle steady to lower on steers heifers and bulls, cows and bulls prices shown. calves steady with prime and good grades detailed. Chicago and South St. Paul markets include hogs calves cattle and poultry receipts and wholesale price ranges.

Chicago USDA Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chicago Livestock South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn

Soviets Plan Automation To Beat US

Moscow reports the Central Committee approved a plan to speed industrial gains through automation, retooling, and mass mobilization of experts under tightened party control. The seven year plan aims to surpass the United States, though one expert cautioned modernization may extend beyond seven years.

Moscow Central Committee United States Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Pravda Izvestia Averki B. Aristov Kremlin

UAW seeks injunction over Allis-Chalmers unfair labor charges

The United Auto Workers asked a federal court for an injunction blocking today’s hearing on unfair labor practice charges filed by Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. UAW attorney Max Raskin said he would seek dismissal from the Wisconsin Employment Relations Board and, if denied, a postponement while a U.S. district court decision is made. Allis-Chalmers and some employees allege UAW threats to fine workers crossing picket lines during the 77 day strike are unfair. The union says the charges concern internal union affairs protected by federal law.

Milwaukee United Auto Workers Union Allis- Chalmers Mfg. Co Max Raskin Wisconsin Employment Relations Board Raskin WERB U.S. District Allis-Chalmers la Crosse UAW

Industrial Survey Near Completion

The La Crosse County Industrial Development Council nears completion of a two-man survey of local industrial heads. About 65 forms were mailed to industries with 10 or more employees, but initial responses were weak, prompting personal calls by council leaders Norman E. Schulze and Everett H. Woehrmann. A second pair of council members will finish about 20 calls.

la Crosse County R. W. Nibbe Edward H. Instenes

Local businessman files voluntary assignment of assets

Harmer F. Root operator of The Conservatory at 425 Cass St. filed a voluntary assignment for the benefit of creditors in Circuit Court. Assignee-receiver Ray A. Sunder appointed. Judge Lincoln Neprud set Sept 28 as claim deadline. Debts totaled 15,376.40. Root declares insolvency but intends to pay creditors through the assignment.

Harmer F. Root Cass St Ray A. Sunder Lincoln Neprud Root Sundet Carl F. Schnick

Third strike and he's in for 30 days Milwaukee

Theodis Wright, 29, and Patrolman Ron Mehl faced a week of repeated offenses after Wright was stopped twice for a loud muffler and driving without a license. Wright was fined $75 on two charges in district court, then sentenced to 30 days by District Judge Frank Gregorski for the ongoing behavior.

Milwaukee Theodis Wright Ronald Mehl Mehl Wright Frank Gregorski

Free X Ray Clinic Set For July 18

The health department with the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Assn will hold a tuberculosis chest X ray clinic on July 18 at Oak Forest Sanitarium, supported by Christmas seal sales. La Crosse residents may book at City Hall. Clinic runs 9 am to 3 pm on July 19. Appointments require personal transportation. Health officer Edward F. Peters urges contacts of TB to get scanned and recommends food handlers and bartenders take X rays.

The Health Department Wisconsin Anti- Tuberculosis Assn Oak Forest la Crosse City Hall

Japanese wages rise as 1958 salaries show gains

In Tokyo AP reports the average Japanese salaried man earned 51.41 dollars a month before taxes in 1958, up 31 percent from five years earlier. After taxes the average take home was 49.45 dollars per month, according to the government Tax Bureau.

Tokyo

Chief Justice War ren blasts Nixon book author

Washington AP Earl Mazo writer of a book about Vice President Nixon says Chief Justice Earl Warren called him a liar. Warren reportedly protested parts of the book saying it promoted Nixon at his expense. Mazo says Warren called him a damned liar and said the account was dishonest yet later they spoke and remained cordial. Warren allegedly disputed the book's portrayal of Nixon defeating Warren in the 1950 California governor race. Warren declined comment when asked by reporters.

Washington Earl Mazo Richard M. Nixon Earl Warren Mazo Warren Nixon California Whch Helen Gahagan Douglas James Roosevelt Douglas Supreme Court Minneapolis Tribune Des Moines Register

Fishing gear stolen from boathouse near St Michael's Home

Edward Stanek reported thieves broke in Monday night at a dock behind St Michael's Home for Children and took two spinning rods and reels and two tackle boxes from his boathouse. The entry likely occurred through an opening at the bottom of the boathouse.

Edward Stanek St. Michael's Home

McLaughlin Sent To Hospital For Criminal Insane

Harold W. McLaughlin, charged with kidnapping and murder in the death of 6 year old Ben Wagner, was committed to Central State Hospital for the Criminal Insane. Circuit Judge William E. O Connell ordered commitment until he can be returned for trial.

Port Washington Harold W. McLaughlin Ben Wagner Central State Hospital William E. O’connell McLaughlin

Boy Admits Burglary Of City Residence

A 14 year old local boy admitted burglarizing Mrs. Z Hackett s residence on Car Street near the Black River Sunday. He stole 9.30 in cash a .32 caliber revolver and shells. He said the revolver jammed and he threw it in the river. He entered via the door. Mrs. Hackett says he removed a screen. Police also tied a 14 year old to another case involving a 13 year old and a 13 year old for disorderly conduct with details not released.

Vehicle vandals strike Roach’s car near Spence Park

Ronald J. Roach of 2624 Cottage Grove reported to police Monday afternoon that his car was targeted again by vandals. He found rocks, rags and sticks on the back seat, a tree limb on the hood, and missing license plates and gas cap after returning from work, with the vehicle parked on State Street near Spence Park.

Ronald J. Roach Cottage Grove State Street Spence Park

Adenauer Flies to West Berlin Amid Threats

Chancellor Konrad Adenauer traveled to West Berlin in a U S Air Force transport ignoring Communist threats to blockade the city. The visit supported by the West German Electoral College meeting there to select a successor to President Theodor Heuss, with 1038 members comprising Bundestag deputies and state representatives assembling in West Berlin.

Friedrich Ebert East Berlin West Berlin West Germany Berlin West Gereman

Queen Elizabeth Attends North America's Oldest Horse Race

Queen Elizabeth arrives in Toronto to present the Queen's Plate trophy at Woodbine. Fifty gold sovereigns valued at about 150 dollars go to the winning owner as the royal box and paddock are prepared for the 100th running of the turf classic that predates the Kentucky Derby.

Toronto Ont North America Woodbine Track

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