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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1963
Page
5
James W Wilson, 41, said a television program he watched was a smash hit before an explosion shattered glass. He described the moment and noted the TV had been on at the time, with debris and commotion surrounding the incident.
HAL BOYLE recounts the comic trials of a middle aged man with a loose tooth. wife snaps at his mouth, bus rides, a dentist visit, and a costly bridge. the day ends with a coin under the pillow and a wry reflection on middle age rewards.
David Hall 27, a wheelchair user from Town of Allouez, is named Handicapped American of the Year by the Governor's Committee. He heads the Green Bay Sheltered Workshop and lectures on traffic safety across Wisconsin. He will receive the President's Trophy in Washington May 9. Governor Reynolds salutes his courage and urges more aid for disabled residents.
The Fish and Game Department of Hawaii constructs artificial reefs using decommissioned cars to boost fish habitat. The undersea junk piles are being stocked with snappers and groupers to improve fishing prospects across the state.
Seven people picked up by deputies at Sparta admitted participation in the break in at the Spencer Crocker Tavern south of Leon on STH 27. About $100 of liquor and cigarettes were stolen. Two 15 year old Sparta boys were turned over to juvenile authorities, a Sparta girl to her probation officer, and a La Crosse woman released after riding with the group. Suspects include Charles K. Ames, Loraine Erickson, Douglas Moss, and others. Moss faced burglary charges in Monroe County Court with bond set at $500. Erickson denied burglary charges and was bonded. cases adjourned with various charges remaining. Police traced the party to Tomah where a large quantity of liquor was found in the car.
Before Eastman era beliefs about brownies, modern times offer a Brownie Starmatic II camera that automates exposure and focus with an electric eye, eliminating double exposures. No adjustments needed. aim and shoot. Moen Photo Service runs two La Crosse shops at 313 Main St. and 1505 Losey Blvd with phones.
Supreme Court voided Theodore R. Gibson’s conviction for contempt after a Florida legislative committee sought a Miami NAACP membership list to probe alleged Communist ties. Justice Goldberg ruled authorities overstepped by prying into private association without a legitimate subversion concern. The decision clarifies limits on legislative investigations into private groups and stresses safeguarding free assembly.
A pursuit ends at an intersection where Sheriff Arden Oss Traffic Officers Dale Trowbridge and Eddie Fuenger and Sparta Police Officers James Scafe and Bill Wiggins arrest seven after some resist arrest Oss summoned reinforcements to complete the roundup at the scene.
The Senate backed President Kennedy's nomination of Franklin D Roosevelt Jr aged 48 for undersecretary of commerce at a $20,000 yearly salary. The vote was largely along party lines with a few Republicans dissenting led by Senator Winston L Prouty. Roosevelt, an attorney and auto dealer, previously served as a New York congressman. Silver dollars, common in the west, are rare in the east.
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