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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1963

Page

2

Ten Thousand Approved for Doe Probe Investigators

The Wisconsin Assembly approved a $10,000 appropriation for the attorney general to hire two investigators and a stenographer to assist in the Milwaukee County John Doe probe. The bill passed 37 to 35 after earlier delays, amid Democratic opposition accusing it of partisan staffing.

Doe Madison State Assembly Milwaukee County John Doe Assembly GOP George Thompson William Ward New Richmond Senate Jack Olson Dane County Court Wisconsin

Vatican and Soviet Eyes Turn Toward Warmer Ties

In Rome Premier Khrushchev's son-in-law Alexei Adzhubei met Pope John XXIII in an 18 minute audience, sparking talk of possible easing between the Kremlin and the Vatican. Officials note no hit on communism, just coexistence, as Moscow hints at broader diplomacy. Mindzenty’s status in Budapest also fuels speculation.

Vatican City Khrushchev John XXIII Soviet Union Oman Adzhubei Izvestia Rada Italy Vatican John Vatican Ecumenical Council Moscow Pope John Freedom For Hungary Josef Cardinel Mindzenty U.S Legation Budapest

Conductor’s Troubling Trounce as Pants Drop During Choir

Maurice Jacobson, 67, conducted 400 children at a Methodist Church festival in Lincoln England when his pants unexpectedly fell, he continued beating time with one hand, inching them up and finishing the performance. The audience cheered as a safety pin was used to secure the trousers afterward.

Lincoln England Maurice Jacobson Jacobson Methodist

Colors Across 1 5 8 Shades of 3 Indian powder

Crossword style clues list with across and down entries. Includes chemistry terms, metals, colors, and common prefixes and suffixes. Answers span colors, substances, and objects such as yellow metal, Indian powder, and various Latin or English prefixes.

Crossword Clue Pack Quarter 1A 8Reddish blue

A compact puzzle clue set with numbered hints including color, scent, farm building, standards, Icelandic word, ice mass, bone, oath, red shade, eastern title, joiners, wild, pink shade, ultra and pismires.

Crude tools and colors in AWSPaper clues

A cryptic list runs 39 Crude tools 41 Subdued color 44 Behold 46 Thecometh 48 Pink shade 50 Afloat 51 Close 52 Small nail 54 Radiations 56 Winged 57 French town 58 A certain age 61 Play caller slang AWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSN.

Ann Landers column addresses caregiving and mooching

Dear readers, a reader seeks guidance on caring for an aging mother with money of her own, while another laments family burden and a sister’s questionable promises. A third writer recounts alcohol relapse after a sobering period and a workplace mishap. Ann Landers advises legal help and firm boundaries with relatives who rely on their generosity.

Public debate on intelligence fuels Cuba tensions

The piece discusses democracy and secrecy as tensions rise over government disclosures about Soviet moves in Cuba. It cites Mahon criticizing the Kennedy administration for revealing sensitive information, recalls Kennedy’s February news conference after a reconnaissance photo display, and notes Senator Keating’s support for security steps while condemning information suppression to dodge embarrassment.

Cuba Mahon Cuban Crisis Both the Defense and State Departments Kennedy Robert S. McNamara

Judge backs husband in postponing baby case

In London AP Barbara Hutchinson sued John Hutchinson for divorce claiming cruelty for denying her desire to have a child. The judge called John a decent man who preferred postponing parenthood until they could afford a furnished house and refused the divorce, ruling no injury to Barbara's health.

London Barbara Hutchinson John Barbara

Net Realized Income Up On Fewer Farms

The Agriculture Department reported that the national realized net income per farm averaged $3,498 last year, a record high, up 4 percent from 1961 due mainly to fewer farms. Total farm income rose less than 1 percent. Wisconsin averaged $3,252, up 1 percent.

Washington Agriculture Department Wisconsin

Deaths Torgerson 70 of West Salem

Goodwin B Torgerson 70 of West Salem died Thursday at his farm home. Born April 16 1892 to Tollef and Genora Paulson Torgerson he is survived by widow Marie Gulbrandsrud and sister Mrs Lillian Peterson. Preceded in death by one son and two brothers. Services Monday 130 p m at Our Savior's Lutheran Church West Salem with Rev Walter Ekeren officiating. Burial at Neshonoc Cemetery. Friends may call Jostad Funeral Home West Salem Sunday evening and at church Monday from noon to service time.

Goodwin B. Torgerson West Salem Tollef Genora Paulson Torgerson Marie Gulbrandsrud Lillian Peterson Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Walter Ekeren Neshonoc Jostad Funeral Home Black River Falls Wis Julia Tollack T. A. Rykken Evangelical Lutheran Church Riverside Cemetery Torgerson Chapel Miss Tollack Escondido Calif Sioux Falls Jackson County Curran J. ©. Tollack Hixton North Dakota Olga Hoff Upper Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church Ernest Wangswick Mott Clarence Taylor E. B Galesville Fred Bielefeldt EUB Gilmanton George Gould Gilmanton Cemetery Smith Mortuary Charles Bielefeldt Ethlyn Cody Schilling Electric Co James John Kenneth Beverly) Vance LaMesa Willard MecCullock Merrill Ore Seattle Wash

Mrs Hulda Johnson 75 Dies in Butler Hospital

Mrs Hulda Johnson aged 75 formerly of La Crosse died Wednesday at Butler Hospital Butler Pa She had lived with her daughter Mrs Leonard Beck of Butler She survived by sister Mrs Harry Hanson of La Crosse three brothers Arthur C Carl R Anderson of La Crosse and John A Anderson of Aberdeen SD and two grandchildren Services Monday 2 pm Sletten McKee Funeral Home Rev Arthur Feroe officiating burial Oak Grove Cemetery Calling hours Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 pm

Hulda Johnson la Crosse Butler Hospital Butler Leonard Ruth) Beck Harry Hanson Arthur C Carl R. Anderson John A. Anderson Aberdeen S.D Sletten-McKee Arthur Feroe Oak Grove Cemetery

Albany Repeals All Segregation Ordinances

Albany Georgia reports the city commission repealed every segregation ordinance on the books. White leaders showed bewilderment while Negro leaders weighed the move’s meaning and potential good faith. The commission said repeal would strengthen the city’s legal position in racial issues and not disrupt social patterns.

Albany, Ga Georgia U. S. Page Albany Page

Minnesota House Bills to Raise Driving Age to 16

State lawmakers advance a bill to raise Minnesota's driving age from 15 to 16. Proponents cite maturity and safety, while opponents argue for parental responsibility. An amendment would allow limited 15 year old licenses for farm work near home, with day driving only and night and city restrictions. General licenses would require a training course and adult supervision. Local rural legislators warned of farm hardship, but support remains strong.

ST. Paul Minnesota Mahonald Martin McGowan Appleton Robert Mahonald St. Cloud

Marriage Licenses Report From La Crosse and Beloit

Larry E. Rumsey and Joan Wensel to wed March 16 in La Crosse along with Bernard H. Pins and Edith L. Schultz to marry March 9 in Beloit. Arthur L. Lee and Shirley S. Collins to wed in Vernon County as listed.

Larry E. Rumsey S. 17Th St Joan Wensel Onalaska Ave la Crosse Bernard H. Pins Clifton Edith L. Schultz Wilton Beloit Arthur L. Lee Sheldon Shirley S. Collins Whitestown Vernon County

Bond Set At 2500 For Two Jail Escapes

AP dispatch reports US Commissioner A Z Donato set bond at 2500 for two young women who escaped from Minnesota Women's Reformatory at Shakopee. Shirley Ann Owens 20 and Barbara Grantham 18 were arrested in Omaha awaiting federal warrants charging unlawful flight to avoid confinement.

Omaha U. S A. Z. Donato Minnesota Women’s Reformatory Shakopee Shirley Ann Owens Barbara Grantham

Einar Burtness Dies at 47 in Fergus Falls Area

Einar R. Burtness 47 of Fergus Falls Minn formerly Spring Grove died suddenly Wednesday. He was born October 4 1915 in Spring Grove son of Henry Burtness and a World War II veteran an insurance representative. In September 1952 he married Lila Anderson and survives with one son John Rolf two brothers Erling and Arthur Caledonia and one sister Mrs Robert Hefte Caledonia. Funeral services scheduled Friday 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Fergus Falls and Saturday 11 a.m. at Wilmington Lutheran near Spring Grove with burial in Wilmington Cemetery. The American Legion will conduct graveside rites.

Spring Grove Minn Einar R. Burtness Fergus Falls Henry Burtness Lila Anderson John Rolf Erling Arthur Caledonia Robert Hefte First Lutheran Church Wilmington Lutheran Church Wilmington Richard E. Hansen American Legion

Van Johnson Cancer Surgery Reported in Hollywood

Hollywood AP says actor Van Johnson, 46, is in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for surgery to address a mild skin cancer on his left thigh. Biopsy tests prompted immediate treatment. studio notes he expects to return to work by March 18 after a four year film hiatus.

Hollywood van Johnson Cedars of Lebanon Johnson Paramount Stu van Johnson

Man killed in Oconto linked to Wisconsin slaying

Leonard Patrick Webb 49 formerly of Laona Wisconsin told sheriff's deputies he shot and killed Willard Coopman a bartender in Oconto Wisconsin in August 1958. Webb waived extradition and will be returned to Wisconsin to face murder charges. The body of Coopman was found in woods near Lena after disappearance from a tavern on Highway 141.

Phoenix, Ariz Leonard Patrick Webb Laona Wis Martin Plintz Webb Phoenix Plintz Willard Coopman Oconto Wisconsin Edward Coopman Lena Highway 141 Coopman Oconto County

Taxi Driver Returns Mystery Million Dollar Bill

New York cabbie Harry Kuester picked up a well dressed passenger in the Bronx, who paid a 40 cent fare with a fake ten and left a real one thousand dollar bill. Kuester and his wife then asked police to verify the bill’s origin, hoping it may be linked to a crime or, if unclaimed, returned to him. He called it the most beautiful thing he ever saw.

New York T AP Harry Kuester Bronx Kuester Elsie Lillian

County Easter Seal Society To Meet

La Crosse County Easter Seal Society will meet at Henninger's Restaurant Monday at noon, according to Warren Loveland, president. Plans for re organization and progress reports on the Easter Seal mail campaign and preparations for the annual drive are on the agenda. Reservations may be telephoned to 4-9226 or 2-2082 Saturday and early Monday.

la Crosse County Easter Seal Society Henninger’s Warren Loveland

Quads Improve. Lima Hospital Reports Gains

Three of Barbara Axe’s quadruplets born Monday have gained weight while the fourth remains steady. The identical girls remain active with very good general condition and are increasing food intake slightly, per a hospital bulletin.

Lima, Ohio Barbara Axe

Tobacco Market Area Report Of Bales And Averages

Northern area for normal use shows 714 bales in binders with highs of 36 and averages 32.99. Fillers out total 4 787 bales with high 34.5 and low 27.5. Straight Strip and crop lots amount to 2 831 bales, high 31 low 23 average 29.711c. Stemmings Ends and Fillers total 394 bales with high 23.5 low 12 average 18.55c.

Hearing Delayed In TV Tower Suit

Madison AP report says Circuit Judge Richard W. Bardwell moved hearing on motions in a suit to stop construction of a 1625 foot TV tower near Galesville Trempealeau County to Tuesday. Four Eau Claire pilots seek a temporary injunction claiming flight patterns would be affected. WKBT TV La Crosse faces dismissal. intervention permitted for the station.

Bardwell Eau Claire County The Aeronautics Commission Wkbt-Tv la Crosse

Gifts and Grants Accepted by UW Board

The University of Wisconsin board of regents accepted gifts and grants totaling 3,512,853. Highlights include 350,000 from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation for a Conrad A Elvehjem life sciences professorship honoring the late UW president. Funds cover a ten year program plus over 2 million for two biological research laboratories on the Madison campus, with major support from the Ford Foundation and the National Science Foundation.

Madison University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Conrad A. Elvehjem Ford Foundation National Science Foundation

Rolvaag Extends Lead In Minnesota Governor Recount

In St Paul the Rolvaag lead rose to 78 as a three judge panel ruled on the last four classes of disputed ballots. The court rejected three ballots for Rolvaag and seven for Andersen, making the tally Rolvaag 619,784 Andersen 619,706.

ST. Paul Karl Rolvaag Minnesota Rolvaag Elmer L. Andersen Andersen

GOP Tax Message Under Fire in Wisconsin

Madison Republicans deride Gov. Reynolds tax plan as contrived and fraudulent claiming a 126 million deficit for 1965-67. They accuse the plan of reallocating funds, boosting state income and corporate taxes, and rely on Gronouski’s figures to criticize revenue assumptions and budget impact.

Madison John W. Reynolds Reynolds Glen Pommerening Wauwatosa John Gronouski Gronouski Wisconsin

Potatoes PRICES and shipments vary across regions

AP report notes USDA data on potato shipments show rivals at 65 on track 157 with total US shipments 574. Idaho russets price 4.10 per unit while Minnesota North Dakota Red River Valley round reds range 1.90 to 2.10. new supplies too scarce to report full prices.

Chicago USDA Idaho Minnesota

Chicago grain market report no wheat or soy sales

Chicago grain notes show corn futures at No 2 yellow 1.22 and No 4 yellow 1.13 percent, oats at No 2 extra heavy white 772, soybean oil 9 percent. Barney making choice 1.23 to 1.30 and feed 1.00 to 1.10.

Chicago Barney

Cattle and hog prices ease at South St. Paul auction

South St. Paul, Minn. cattle sale reports 1,600 calves and 700 cows and bulls noting slow demand and broad declines. Slaughter steers 20.50 to 22.00, heifers 20.00 to 22.00, utility cows 15.00 to 16.50, bulls 18.00 to 19.50. Vealers 22.00 to 28.00, 434 lb feeder steer calves 22.00 to 28.00, 434 lb load at 26.00. Hogs seen 7,500 head, barrows and gilts steady, sows steady. No. 1 200-220 lb hogs 15.00, 1-3 300-400 lb sows 12.75-13.25.

Bologna South ST. Paul, Minn USDA

Emperor Ch'in Shih Huang Ti Scholars Buried Alive

A historical note states that Emperor Ch'in Shih Huang Ti buried alive 460 scholars who opposed his policies, illustrating ancient strict suppression of dissent and political rigidity.

Ch'in Shih Huang Ti

Gastroenterologist warns belching openly is safer

Dr. J. Arnold Bargen of Temple Texas says stifling belches can cause serious stomach trouble. At a Chicago Medical Society conference he urged belching in a corner with mouth open to release air, noting swallowed air can distend the gastro intestinal tract.

Chicago J. Arnold Bargen Temple Tex Mayo Clinic Rochester

Safety Lecturer Handicapped Of Year Named

GREEN BAY AP A young man who refused to bow to paralysis from injuries in a speeding convertible wreck has been chosen as the Handicapped American of the Year. David Hall of Allouez, 27, will receive the President's Trophy in Washington May 9 and be honored as Wisconsin's handicapped person of the year on March 25. Hall, paralyzed after a July 22, 1955 crash on a highway near Manistique, has since lectured on automobile safety to hundreds of groups, drives a specially equipped car, and heads programs at the Sheltered Workshop in Green Bay.

Green Bay David Hall Allouez Hall Washington Wisconsin Manistique Upper Michigan Indiana Illinois Curative Workshop Green Bay Red Feather Agency

Rusk Notes Cuba Ship Movements Ahead of March 15 Deadline

Rusk said ships have moved into Cuba with more on the way, signaling the U.S. can remove several thousand troops before the March 15 deadline. He praised Rep George H Mahon for cautioning against over sharing intelligence on the Cuban problem. Rusk argued the Cold War includes tough, hidden fighting in back alleys, and that while policy should be public, not all details must be disclosed.

Rusk Cuba George H. Mahon D-Tex Congress Moscow United States

Former Burr Oak Pastor and Wife Die Within Hours

MILWAUKEE AP A Lutheran pastor and his wife who were married nearly 65 years died Thursday within an hour of each other from pneumonia. Rev. Henry W. Herwig 86 died in a nursing home after 11 months as a patient. His wife Lydia 87 died in a hospital 11 days after admission. She did not learn of her husband's death. Herwig, retired from Wisconsin Lutheran Church, had served in Illinois Minnesota and Burr Oak La Crosse County. He was a Brillion native and Lawrence College attendee. Funeral service will be held.

Milwaukee Henry W. Herwig Lydia Herwig Wisconsin Lutheran Church Illinois Minnesota Burr Oak la Cross County Brillion Lawrence College

Beloved Vernon O Sorenson remembered with thanks

The family of Vernon O Sorenson thanks everyone for kindness and sympathy after his death. Gratitude extends to Mullen family, police and fire departments, Stoddard Legion Post 315 and Auxiliary, Trane Co. and its unions, Dr Gotterdam, Schumacher Funeral Home, pallbearers, drivers, floral givers, memorials, and all friends and neighbors who assisted in many ways.

Vernon O. Sorenson Father Mullen Police and Fire Dept Stoddard Legion Post Trane Co Trane Co. Machinists Union Lodge 21 Afl-Cio

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