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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1963

Page

2

Mrs Johnson Hinting At Woman Vice President Role

Mrs Lyndon B Johnson spoke in Philadelphia about the country benefiting from a woman vice president, declining to name a candidate and saying the matter should be left to the conventions. Konosuke Matsushita led Japan in income for 1962 at 1.22 million dollars with a 70 to 75 percent tax take. Lester B Pearson named speaker for Notre Dame commencement June 9. Richard E Shope to receive 1963 Howard Taylor Ricketts Award for medical science achievements.

Associated Press Lyndon B. Johnson Philadelphia Lester RB. Pearson University of Notre Dame Richard E. Shope Rockefeller Institute New York Howard Taylor Ricketts University of Chicago

Stays Granted For 3 Men At San Quentin

Justice Douglas granted stays of execution to three men set for the California gas chamber at San Quentin. The stays cover Joseph Rosato John Frank Vlahovich and Donald G Franklin while a fourth man Charles J Golston received a commutation from Governor Edmund G Brown changing his sentence to life without parole.

Washington Douglas Supreme Court California San Quentin Joseph Rosato John Frank Vlahovich Donald G. Franklin Charles J. Golston Edmund G. Brown Golston Anaheim Calif

Walworth County Register of Deeds Charged With Thefts

Walworth County official Marie C. Welch 60, long time register of deeds, faces 10 counts of theft forgery and falsifying records. Arraigned in Walworth County Court with a preliminary hearing set for May 15. released on 2000 dollar bond. Warrant tied to John Doe investigation alleges theft of 1292 dollars and cover up by altering documents. Deputy Jean McKinney tapped as acting register of deeds during leave of absence.

Elkhorn (Ap Marie C. Welch Walworth County Register of Deeds Erwin C. Zastrow John Doe Welch

Siamese Twins at Six Months Face Separation

Siamese twin brothers Mark and Michael Genovese, joined at the top of their heads, are six months old in Winston-Salem North Carolina. They remain in hospital with plans for four to five operations to separate them. Doctors note uncertainties until operated and tested, with no known prior survivors for such a top of head join. Their combined birth weight was just over 10 pounds. now they weigh 20 pounds 6 ounces.

Winston-Salem N.C Mark Michael Genovese James Genovese North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Romney Movement Shapes 1964 GOP Nomination Race

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Senator Barry Goldwater lead potential Romney delegates as he eyes the Republican nomination. Miller calls Romney an attractive candidate with vigor and speaking power who could flip states long Democratic, potentially marking him a serious contender.

Ton New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Romney Miller

Two Jet Pilots Killed In Catskill Collision

Kingston AP report says two veteran civilian test pilots died when their F105D Thunderchiefs collided above the Catskill Mountains late Thursday. Jack Bade 42 Massapequa N Y and Don Seaver 37 Fort Walton Beach Fla were killed. Bade’s body was found in West Hurley. Seaver’s parachute harness near Stone Bridge N Y.

Kingston N.Y Cvilian Catskill Mountains Republic Aviation Corp Farmingdale Jack Bade Massapequa N.Y Army Air Corps Don Seaver Fort Walton Beach Fla Korea Bade Edward Shuler West Hurley Seaver Sherman Hasbrook Stone Bridge

Woman Elected To Wisconsin Med Technologists Board

Helen G Hansen of 1910 South Ave was elected to a two year term on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Association of Medical Technologists at the spring convention in Marshfield. She works as a technologist at the Gundersen Clinic. Mrs Mary Kay Moon of Menasha was elected president.

Helen G. Hansen South Ave Wisconsin Association of Medical Technologists Marshfield Gundersen Clinic Mary Kay Moon Menasha

Ambassadors Hit By Leftists Eggs in Bogota

In Bogota, ultraleftist youths bombarded U S and Venezuelan ambassadors with tomatoes and eggs as they left a Venezuelan embassy sponsored photo exhibit. Ambassadors Fulton Freeman and Santiago Ochoa Briceno were splattered but unharmed, shouting anti imperialism slogans.

Bogota Colombia U.S Fulton Freeman Santiago Ochoa Briceno Venezuela Freeman Ochoa Briceno

Leopoldville Mutiny Crushed by Congolese Paratroops

Congolese paratroops crushed a mutiny of Leopoldville city police after surrounding the main camp and seizing armories. Police demanded a 25 percent pay raise, arrested officers, and faced authorities arguing the wage rise tracks the new minimum wage. No shots were fired according to paratroop officers.

Leopoldville, the Congo Leopoldville Ministry of the Interior First Congregational Church Clarmes Cyrille Adoula

Lewis Valley Lutheran Church Schedule and Activities

Pastor O Rolf Olson leads confirmation classes on Saturday with Sunday services at 9 15 a m Sunday school Bible classes at 10 30 a m and Communion worship and Luther League outing at 1 p m Midweek activities include choir practice at 8 p m on Wednesday and gatherings for ALCW Ettrick church school worship and Life of St Paul at 10 30 a m 8 p m Eve ning service and adult doctrine class Monday 8 p m Tuesday junior confirmation at 4 15 p m Elizabeth Circle at Gary Quamm on home 8 00 p m Martha Circle at A W Mahlum home Wednesday senior confirmation at 7 p m Naomi Circle at Mrs Elsie Knutson 7 30 p m senior choir rehearsal and additional dates noted.

D. J. Brake Luther League Looney Valley R. J. Vevne Westby L. H. Jacobson Blair H. Raymond Voss Sparta Board of Deacons Sadan Gathwad Sparta Literary Club Blair First Lutheran Church Grace Methodist North Holmen Lutherar-League Bethany Home Auxiliary la Crosse Federation of Lutheran Men Trinity Lutheran Bethel Bible Study Halfway Creek Bethany Home Elizabeth Bethel Lewis Valley Lutheran O. Rolf Olson Ettrick St. Paul Naomi Circle Elsie Knutson Mindoro Lutheran Lewis Valley Church MT. Sterling Andrew M. Hegre Utica Lutheran Church OUR Savior's Lutheran Jordan O. Paulsrud Communion Skogdalen South Beaver Creek Lutheran H. P. Walker Taylor Trempealeau Valley Dorcas Circle la Verne Kopps Beaver Creek MM. Hegre

Lutheran Church Schedules Across Several Parishes

A reader’s list outlines service times for multiple Lutheran congregations including Trinity Om, Melrose, Mindoro, Mt Sterling, Our Savior, St Luke’s, South Beaver Creek, Taylor, Trempealeau Valley, Upper Beaver Creek, and Utica. Details cover worship with Communion, Sunday schools, Luther Leagues, choirs, confirmations, and allied activities across Saturdays to Thursdays.

Simplification Sought After Void Caveat Assessment

West Hartford property owners on Crocker Avenue faced a null and void caveat assessment for a penetration macadam wearing course. Mayor Richard W. Sheehan explained the ruling means they do not owe for the road upgrade and urged officials to refer to such a surface simply as a road in the future.

West Hartford Richard W. Sheehan Sheehan

Population boom projected for Wisconsin SE counties

Milwaukee AP reports Frank P. Zeidler, head of the Department of Resource Development, says the 12 southeastern Wisconsin counties will reach four million residents by 2000 while the rest of the state sits at about two million. He warns higher taxes will be needed to support the growing population of children.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Frank P. Zeidler Department of Resource Development Zeidler

Cars Derailed Between Green Bay and Altoona

Four pulpwood cars left the tracks of a Chicago and North Western freight train between Green Bay and Altoona, causing an 11 hour delay. No injuries were reported as ties and tracks were torn up and pulp wood scattered over Fenwood area. Tracks may have sunk due to spring thaw.

Fenwood Wis Chicago and North Western Green Bay Altoona Marathon County

Duvalier's Rule Faces Diplomatic Strain And Timed Term End

U S Ambassador Thurston has not spoken with Duvalier for over five months and will depart for Washington before May 15 to discuss diplomatic issues with Haitian foreign minister Rene Chalmers. The United States recognizes the legal end of Duvalier's six year term around May 15, while Duvalier had proclaimed himself elected for a new six year term in 1961 and inaugurated May 22.

U.S Raymond Thurston Duvalier Rene Chalmers Thurston Washington United States Robert Newbegin

Libel case against Rep Al O Konski settled out of court

A half million dollar libel suit brought by J Louis Hanson of Mellen against Rep Al O Konski R Wis was dismissed by Iron County Judge Lewis Charles after both sides agreed the matter had been settled out of court The suit arose from the 1962 election campaign when Hanson challenged O Konski s bid for re election and cited references to his tax record and state residence in campaign ads

Hurley Al‘vin O’konski R-Wis Iron County Lewis Charles O’konski J. Louis Hanson Mellen Hanson O'Konski

Riots Kill Four in Somalia North After Emergency Declared

An emergency was declared in Somalia's former British Somaliland region after riots in Hargeisa left four dead and several wounded. Authorities report ongoing unrest and call for calm amid clashes between groups.

Aden Somalia Hargis

Rusk Nehru Talk Kashmir Tensions and Regional Fears

Secretary of State Dean Rusk held a talks with Prime Minister Nehru focusing on the Kashmir dispute and India's tensions with Pakistan. Desai cited discussions on Congo Laos and China China relations, while Ayub Khan pressed fears about Western arms possibly aiding India. Sandys joined talks as Britain urged Kashmir internationalization, which India rejected.

New Delhi India Dean Rusk Nehru Pakistan Rusk M. J. Desai Congo Laos China Kashmir Karachi Mohammed Ayub Khan British Commonwealth Duncan Sandys Sandys

Everest Climb Progress Mixed Amid Silence on Teams

The American Everest expedition reported peak success but kept team identities undisclosed as a second group trailed a day behind the first. British, Swiss, and Chinese claims are noted with Hillary and Norgay cited as past history, while Dyhrenfurth led a large, costly ascent with 18 Americans and one Briton.

Page 1 Katmandu U.S Edmund Hillary Sir Edmund Norgay Hillary Mao Tze-tung Tensing Rocky West Ridge Nepal Tibet Britain John Hunt Luther G. Jerstad Eugene Ore Richard Pownell Denver Colo Kennedy Japan Norman G. Dyhrenfurth Santa Monica Calif Everest

Milwaukee Livestock Market Report and Prices

AP report from Milwaukee and Chicago markets shows hogs steady to strong with varied weights priced from 11.75 to 14.00 plus confirms cattle and calf quotes across all classes, including utilities, dairies, and bulls, with Thursday receipts about 300 hogs and 300 calves and noted trailing price ranges for sows, boars, and veal. Chicago potato and produce notes follow with U.S. shipments, Red River Valley round reds, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange price levels for butter and eggs.

Swift & Company Chicago Produce Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Marchers Ddl Birmingham King's Plan for D Day Civil Rights Demonstrations

Dr King announced continued demonstrations as about 700 people were arrested in Birmingham. Children led marches near City Hall with police and fireman lines ready. Rev Walker and James Farmer pledged support as teachers urged participation despite risks.

Martin Luther King Jr King City Hall Wyatt Tee Walker Ing Birmingham James Farmer Congress of Racial Equality of New York Farmer F. L. Shuttlesworth

Milwaukee Man Killed In North Side Crash

An elderly Milwaukee man, Ernst Pochert, 78, died from head injuries after a two car crash on Milwaukee’s North Side. He is Wisconsin’s 215th traffic fatality of the year, compared to 227 highway deaths a year ago.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wisconsin Ernst Pochert

Girl Killed Falling From Eiffel Tower

In Paris, Marie Jose Belandou, 25, a student, died Thursday after falling from the third floor of the Eiffel Tower. Firemen removed the body from the iron frame. police report it as the 323rd suicide at the monument since its 1889 completion.

Paris Marie Jose Belandou Eiffel Tower

Tax relief urged for Wisconsin resorts and motels

A UW study for the State Department of Resource Development urges tax relief and capital assistance for Wisconsin resorts and motels to modernize. Profs. Fine and Tuttle propose mortgage insurance or temporary tax writeoffs, citing aging facilities and prewar construction as major factors.

Veterans honored as war heroes and a party with the President

Medal Gen Charles D Roberts and John Davis are cited for Spanish American War service. Navy crews saved 33 sailors from the Squalus disaster in 1939. Army hero Jose M Lopez from Mission Texas says he just came from Korea for a party after meeting the President.

Charles D. Roberts Chevy Chase John Davis St. Petersburg Fla Navy Tex Jose M. Lopez Korea Rose Garden

Floods Move 1300 In NW Territories

More than 1,300 people evacuated by air from two island communities nearly buried by ice water. Evacuees include 600 of Hay River’s 1,600 residents and all 759 residents of Fort Simpson as flood waters from the Hay Mackenzie and Laird rivers cover large areas.

Hay River North West Territories Fort Simpson Hay Mackenzie Laird

Kennedy nominates three for postmasters in Wisconsin

President Kennedy sent to the Senate three Wisconsin postmaster nominations. Mathew F. Lang of Gillett, James G. Omachinski of Menasha, and Arden A. Johnson of Trempealeau are slated for appointment.

Washington Kennedy Senate Wisconsin Mathew EF. Lang Gillett James G. Omachinski Menasha Arden A. Johnson Trempealeau

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