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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
2
Washington courthouses filled with antiwar protesters as judges set bonds for about 7000 detainees. The article notes high bail, contentious tactics, and claims of overreach while describing detainees ranging from students to professionals held amid gaps in the process.
The Supreme Court will hear three cases to decide if reporters have a First Amendment right to refuse grand jury testimony and protect confidential sources. Plaintiffs include Earl Caldwell of the New York Times and Paul Branzburg of the Courier-Journal, with others from WTEV New Bedford.
A La Crosse youth, Brian Quinn, 20, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Circuit Court to possessing LSD. Sentencing set for May 24. Judge Peter Pappas ordered a presentence investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services. A plea bargain, with probation recommended if the investigation supports it, dropped two other charges including selling marijuana and delivering drugs. Of 14 arrested in March raids, four await trial, one case was dismissed, another dropped due to identity error, and the remainder have pleaded guilty with various outcomes.
Two boys aged 13 and 14 were arrested at Bell Discount Department Store on Causeway Boulevard Monday evening for shoplifting fishing tackle. The 13-year-old took seven 29 cent fishing plugs and the 14-year-old took a 29 cent dry fly. They were referred to county juvenile authorities.
Rennie Davis a Chicago Seven defendant and protest coordinator faced conspiracy to violate civil rights charges as demonstrations drew mass arrests. Police released many charged with lesser offenses on ten dollar collateral, sending hundreds back to streets while 2,000 arrestees were housed at outdoor compounds and the Washington Coliseum was pressed into service for processing amid chaotic scenes.
WKTY at 6 45 p m and 11 p m features Howard Young biology professor at LCU discussing environmental action WLSU F M at 7 p m has D Boone Schweitzer host Professor's Podium interviewing James P Conway station director WWLA F M and WCOW F M at 8 p m carry Brewers versus Senators baseball game
Five clergymen will participate in a union service for senior citizens at 2 30 p m Wednesday in the La Crosse Community Center 1220 Denton St The event honors Senior Citizens Month Rev Edwin Sheppard of Wesley United Methodist will open with prayer Rev Edwin Thome of St Thomas More Catholic will read the Gospel Rev Leon Franck of Bible Baptist will present the devotional Rev Francis Jones of First Assembly of God will be soloist and choral leader Rev Norman Nelson of Our Redeemer Lutheran will close with prayer The service is open to all senior citizens.
Spring Grove Minnesota man Lowell Trehus, 23, remained in critical condition Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital after a late Friday tavern dispute at Your Uncle's Place. He suffered severe head injuries when he fell during a scuffle with a bouncer and hit his head on a pinball machine. Police say detectives have collected numerous statements from tavern staff and patrons.
On May 3 at 3:37 p.m. Karl Schubert, 18, of 1414 State St, was taken to St Francis Hospital with an injured leg. At 5:01 p.m. Lynn Hotson, 80, of 313 Caledonia St, was taken to Lutheran Hospital from Milwaukee Restaurant with illness. At 6:04 p.m. Shirlie Eberdt, 63, of 411% S 8th St, was taken to St Francis Hospital with illness. At 6:46 p.m. Mary Colesman, 81, of 1115% S 8th St, was taken to Lutheran Hospital with illness.
An 18 year old La Crosse youth, James L. Rouelle of 608 S 11th St, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal a $3.89 carton of cigarettes from A P Supermarket. County Judge Leonard Roraff ordered five days in county jail with Huber Law privileges to allow release for school.
Vandals caused extensive damage at the Hintgen School Addition construction site at 28th and Birch Streets. Fowler and Hammer, Inc. staff reported a broken louvers set, mortar stands toppled in the basement, and soil pipes damaged.
Herbert Biermann of Sparta was elected president of the La Crosse area chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children at a Blair meeting. Officers named for the year include Robert Benedict as president elect, Mrs. Carl Ruoff as secretary, and Harold Dyar as treasurer. Mrs. Ernest Lupie and Mrs. Fregin reported on the Miami Beach national convention. A welfare panel discussed services coordination with La Crosse officials Sau ndra McCormick Ruth Bjerke and Audrey Schmitz. Selma Casberg will represent the group at the Milwaukee state convention.
Dahlberg described a multimillion dollar shopping center planned for Losey Boulevard area with three to four major stores and 45 smaller shops. The complex would include a 150,000 square foot largest store, a 30,000 square foot mall, air conditioning, and 2000 parking spaces. Traffic would funnel to Losey Boulevard, with new streets contemplated. Architects Mastny Associates and Kraus-Andersson will build. 1000 to 2000 jobs expected. Dahlberg to present plans in New York on May 16 to the International Council of Shopping Centers. He noted 25 inquiries from small businesses and six from large stores. The project could be annexed into the city’s system for utilities and police protection.
Minnesota s 1971 traffic toll rose to 224 with five deaths on Monday including two 16 year old girls struck by a Milwaukee Road freight near Bird Island while crossing tracks. A Kensington youth died in a truck accident, and other fatalities occurred in Otter Tail and Stearns counties. Esther Peterson of Stearns County died in a head on crash near Luxemburg. Norman Lauritson drowned when the car he rode in went into Clementson Rapids on the Minnesota Canadian border.
Eight off duty Milwaukee patrolmen who attended a police social group dance were among 17 people in a brawl outside a suburban Greenfield tavern Saturday. Police said nine tavern patrons and the eight visiting officers were ordered to appear Wednesday night at a meeting with the city attorney. One man required hospital treatment, and another was charged with throwing a beer glass at a police car.
In Dubuque Iowa police stated Kenneth Bouzard 53 of Ladysmith Wisconsin was killed by a beating before his body was placed under a railroad box car to resemble a train accident. Authorities said evidence shows a severe beating and head crushing.
Eugene Balts La Crosse Area Public School District superintendent will address St Thomas More PTA Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school gym his topic What Is Education outlines a discussion of education purposes and school role in the community
A preschool vision and hearing screening program for children aged 3 to 5 will run in La Crosse County this month. Local health officials and volunteers will conduct the screenings, with detailed briefings May 13 by Clark Edward. Appointments may be arranged by contacting area chairs or county nurses.
Secretary of State Rogers views a Suez Canal agreement as a partial step toward broader peace as Egypt and Israel maintain rigid positions over canal opening. His Cairo visit would mark the first by a U S secretary of state to Egypt since 1953, with prior relations severed after 1967. Jordan and Lebanon resist a canal deal before a full peace.
In Oconomowoc Wisconsin two Hagness sisters Mary Kay four and Marlene nine died Monday night as a blaze tore through their two story frame home. Their 15 year old sister Nancy Kay Hagness escaped by leaping from an upstairs window. A woman is held in Waukesha County jail in connection with the fire pending further details.
The Tri-State Bicycle Touring Society will elect officers and view two cycling movies at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the County Courthouse auditorium. Films include Wandering Wheels Across America about 40 Indiana youths bicycling from San Francisco to New York and Magic of the Bicycle demonstrating the sport.
Onalaska Wisconsin school board hired John Burnett La Crosse social studies Beverly Staats Onalaska Middle School and Carole Riberich West Salem librarian for the 1971 72 year. Five faculty vacancies remain. Board president Alec Berg cited enrollment projections and planned meetings with the City Plan Commission to discuss North Side elementary construction and a 14 classroom structure with a multipurpose room for kindergarten through sixth grade.
Construction on Highway 33 is postponed to May 12 due to rain. W J Herried of the Wisconsin Division of Highways cites Hammer sley Construction Co Madison as the contractor with up to 210 days to finish. Detours will route La Crosse bound traffic via Highway 14 to Westby then Highway 27 to Cashton. Irish Hill closure spans Norseman Road to Knobloch Road at the hilltop near County Trunk F.
Omaha Nebraska Marion H Van Berg 75 renowned for owning racehorses with the highest career earnings in the United States died of a heart ailment. His horses had won 13 936 965 dollars through 1970 and he was a member of the National Hall of Fame.
Weather forecast notes variable cloudiness through Wednesday with the high in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s. Wednesday southerly winds 15 to 20 mph. Wisconsin shows variable cloudiness and warmer in the east and south tonight. Minnesota has a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. Iowa reports scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday.
A La Crosse youth Daniel L. Williams 19 was sentenced by Circuit Judge Peter Pappas to two years in Green Bay Reformatory but the execution was stayed and Williams received two years probation with restitution set at 650 dollars. Co-defendant Paul T. Mathison 23 was previously placed on probation for the same period with restitution owed for cattle valued at 1500 dollars plus veterinary and trucking costs. Charles Childers 20 faced charges that were dismissed for lack of evidence.
Washington AP Draft Director Curtis W Tarr announced deferments for doctors whose services are essential to their communities The plan requires states to provide medical personnel in a July to January 1972 doctors draft The Defense Department calls for 1608 physicians including 1531 MDs and 77 optometrists Local boards will review registrants promptly to determine essential status for deferment
Public notice from La Crosse Tribune detailing publication schedule and pricing. Includes address at 4th and Cass Street La Crosse Wisconsin 54601, division under Lee Enterprises and association with Associated Press. Rates listed: single copy 15 cents, carrier $1.50 per two weeks.
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