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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1971

Page

2

U S Plans Securities to Back Dollar in Eurodollar Market

The U S Treasury said it will raise funds in the Eurodollar market if needed to stabilize the dollar and assist foreign central banks. A new massive offering of special securities for eurodollar holders is expected, amid speculation that the German mark may revalue. Officials noted German and European banks halted dollar purchases to curb the attack on the mark.

Washington U.S. Treasury United States Europe U.S Treasury The Export-Import Bank of Germany

Death Papers Proposed For Fetal Demises

In Madison, the Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill 60 to 37 to require fetal death certificates for all fetal losses including miscarriages. Critics argued the measure intrudes on pregnancy privacy and would not curb abortions, while supporters said it standardizes records.

Madison Wis State Assembly Division of Health Senate Midge Miller Norman Anderson D-Madison Eugene Dorff D-Kenosha Anthony Earl D-Wausau Earl

Apple Blossom Ball Set for May 29 in La Crescent

The 1971 Apple Festival board schedules the Apple Blossom Ball for Saturday May 29 in Crucifixion Auditorium. Buddy Franks' orchestra will perform and a fashion show is planned during intermission. The ball moves a week later than usual due to the District American Legion Convention in La Crescent the weekend of May 22.

LA Crescent Minn Apple Festival Board of Directors Buddy Franks American Legion

La Crosse Tribune newspaper notice details

Publication details for the La Crosse Tribune include address, publisher division, AP affiliation rights, postage and mailing information, and carrier rates. It notes La Crosse Wisconsin as the base and provides rate outlines for single copies and delivery, with volume and issue codes.

la Crosse Tribune 4Th and Cass Sts la Crosse Wis Lee Enterprises, Inc Associated Press Wisconsin

UW Campus Turmoil Sees Tear Gas and Arson

Across the Wisconsin campus, police battled a disorderly night with heavy tear gas use as 1,000 marchers dispersed into smaller groups. Fires were set at Wisconsin Hall and on Gorham Street while dormitories faced open vandalism and barricade-building efforts. Three juveniles were detained and eight people treated, including officers and students.

Gorham Street University Avenue Mifflin Street

Vacation insurance ad invites early La Crosse Tribune coverage

An insurance advertisement urges readers to apply now for family protection through La Crosse Tribune insurance. Applications received by May 10, 1971 will start policies on June 1, 1971, covering every family member.

la Crosse Tribune la Crosse Tribune Insurance

U S Steel Announces 6 Percent Price Increase

U S Steel Corp says average price rise of 6 percent on select products starting in June. Hot rolled sheet and strip up $9, hot rolled bands $8.50, cold rolled sheets $12, galvanized and aluminum coated sheets and long tees $13. Changes apply to about one third of shipments and had not been raised for nearly a year.

Pittsburgh U.S. Steel Corp U.S. Steel

Racine Firm Charged In Antitrust Suit

The Justice Department filed suit in U.S. District Court at Milwaukee against Webster Electric Co. Inc. of Racine a subsidiary of Sta Rite Industries of Delavan charging a Sherman Antitrust Act conspiracy with unnamed distributors to fix market territories and suppress competition in commercial sound equipment sales.

Milwaukee Justice Department U.S. District Court Webster Electric Co. Inc Racine Webster Sta- Rite Industries Delavan

Approval Sought for UW Dairy Lab Project

Rep. Robert W. Kastenmeier urged a House agricultural subcommittee to approve an 8.5 million dairy research laboratory for the University of Wisconsin. The Agriculture Department estimates the lab could save dairy farmers millions yearly by developing better feeds.

Washington Robert W. Kastenmeier D-Wis University of Wisconsin Ment of Agriculture

Sibley to Talk at Winona State College

Socialist Mulford Q. Sibley of the University of Minnesota faculty will speak at Winona State College Thursday at 7 30 p m in Kryzsko Commons west dining hall. His topic is Unilateral Disarmament and Alternatives to Nuclear Disaster.

Winona Minn Mulford Q. Sibley University of Minnesota Winona State College Sibley Kryzsko Commons

Viterbo College Students Attend Winona Languages Conference

Sister M Bernyne chaired the French department and Monique Tadier aided faculty along with French students Janet Frischman Beth Spika Eileen Traynor and Sue Huser representing Viterbo College at a one day modern languages workshop at St Teresa College Winona Minn The program featured lectures discussions for faculty and student panels including those with abroad experience.

Viterbo College St. Teresa College Winona Minn M. Bernyne Monique Tadier Janet Frischman Beth Spika Eileen Traynor Sue Huser

La Crosse Man Fined and Jailed on Revoked License

A 23-year-old La Crosse man, Terry L. Syverson of 1826 Ona laska Ave, was found guilty in County Court of driving after his license was revoked. Judge Leonard Roraff fined him $63 and sentenced him to five days in County Jail.

la Crosse Terry L. Syverson Onalaska Ave Leonard Roraff

Resist Man's Trial Starts In La Crosse County Court

A La Crosse man Thomas D. Swertfeger faced a resisting officers charge in County Court before Judge Leonard Roraff. The arrest followed a dispute with his wife after she took their seven month old child from the home. Police said Swertfeger swung a steel shaft at officers at the Continental Can Co. plant. Testimony showed officers struck him after handcuffing. witnesses said he dropped the shaft without swinging. Sedley Huwald later convicted of drug possession.

la Crosse Leonard Roraff Thomas D. Swertfeger Livingston St Continental Can Co Swertfeger Michael Tanke Richard Chase Sedley Huwald Philip Arneson Chase Huwald

Truck Crash Kills Driver as Load Shifts on I-94

A meat load shift caused a semi to crash on Interstate 94 near 35W in south Minneapolis. Charles Schroeder 26 of Albert Lea Minn, a Wilson-Sinclair driver, died at the scene. Traffic tieups followed about 7:05 a.m. The incident added to Minnesota’s year toll, with 226 deaths versus 235 last year. More brief notices followed of other local fatalities.

Associated Press Minneapolis State Highway Patrol Charles Schroeder Albert Lea Minn Wilson-Sinclair Co Minnesota St. Paul Timothy Golla Golla U.S. 212 Oakdale Elmer Griebie Martin Farmington Dongola Ill Illinois Martin Georgia

Condemnation Suit Begins In Court

A rural Bangor couple with 31 acres of a 140 acre farm condemned for Interstate Highway 90 faced a Circuit Court start Tuesday. The Wisconsin Highway Commission appeals a prior Condemnation Commission decision. Wilbur and Phyllis Labus value the farm at 125000 before condemnation and 55000 after. Lawyer John Bosshard represents the Labus, while Jerome Klos defends the Highway Commission.

Bangor Wisconsin Highway Commission Wilbur Phyllis Labus John Bosshard Jerome Klos Highway Commission

Wisconsin Disbarment of Dane County Assistant DA Weber

Dane County Assistant District Attorney David B. Weber has been suspended indefinitely by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for failing to comply with an order to answer an unprofessional conduct complaint filed Feb 17 by the State Bar. The complaint concerns two cases Weber handled as a private attorney.

Madison, Wis Dane County Asst. Dist. Atty David B. Weber Wisconsin State Supreme Court Weber State Bar Board of Commissioners

Reagan pays no 1970 California income tax

Governor Ronald Reagan disclosed he owed no state income taxes in 1970 due to business losses. His salary was 44 000 in 1970, rising to 49 100 this year, while Capitol experts say federal tax details remain undisclosed. Democratic Sen. Alfred Alquist criticized the tax structure and contrasted an unskilled worker with the governor’s tax bill.

Sacramento Calif Ronald Reagan California Reagan Malibu ‘Canyon Paul Beck Alfred Alquist

Dollar Deterioration Sparks International Currency Moves

Speculators rush to London and other markets as the dollar holds near its $2.42 floor while the mark faces pressure. Banks in Germany and Switzerland adjust dollar exchanges, with authorities and agencies varying in policy. The shift reflects rising U.S. prices and the Vietnam war, threatening world trade.

Page London Bank of England U.S Paris American Express Geneva Deutsche Verkehrs Kreditbank West Germany Frankfurt Cooks Bonn United States Europe

Indian author Dozier dies at 55 in Tucson

Dr Edward P Dozier 55 a Pueblo Indian anthropologist and author died Sunday in Tucson He studied Southwest Indian cultures and wrote several books on them

Tucson Ariz Edward P. Dozier Dozier Southwest

April Court Revenues Set 1 Month Record

April revenues in Judge Leon ard Roraff s La Crosse County Court Branch 2 set a one month record. Deputy Clerk Helen Schwinefus reports total of 14 537 surpassing prior single month high by 300. Year to date revenue reaches 46 177 34 vs 33 374 25 last year. Main components include 689 suit taxes 1285 20 court costs 6569 80 state traffic fines 1140 criminal fines 3834 county traffic fines 300 small claims fees and 719 court fees.

Leonard Roraff la Crosse County Helen Schwinefus

Rock Festival Promoter Fights County Curbs

John Grimes pursues a federal challenge to St. Louis County rules on rock festivals near Cook Minnesota. He seeks to strike down a $500 festival license and $50,000 bond as unconstitutional prior restraint on freedom of assembly. A temporary injunction blocks the festival until a May 17 hearing in Duluth District Court.

Duluth, Minn John Grimes St. Louis County Cook Minnesota Grimes U.S. District Court Duluth

Disabled Milwaukee Baker Slain In Beating And Stabbing

Police say Hans Puchalski a 68 year old retired disabled Milwaukee baker was beaten and stabbed to death in his home on Tuesday. He was last seen about 3 30 pm by residents in the building a 14 year old who rents the upper flat found the body. A paring knife was in his chest and he had head injuries. Neither rent money nor a cigar box with his rents was found nor was his cane noticed missing though the cane helped him since a fall three years ago. An autopsy was ordered.

Milwaukee Hans Puchalski Puchalski

From Viterbo to French finals in Stevens Point

Viterbo College students traveling to Stevens Point Saturday for the finals in the French poetry reading contest include Richard Loewenhagen, Eileen Traynor, Loretta Kimmel, Janet Frischman and Beth Spika. They will be accompanied by Sister M. Bernyne and Monique Tadier. The contest is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French.

Viterbo College Stevens Point Richard Loewenhagen Eileen Traynor Loretta Kimmel Janet Frischman Beth Spika M. Bernyne Monique Tadier American Association of Teachers of Frech

UW Dorm Students Fed Despite Strike

About 6,500 University of Wisconsin dormitory diners did not go hungry as 400 part time student workers protested the strike. Picket lines formed at five cafeterias and two warehouses while officials refused to recognize the student labor group for bargaining. Laurence Halle said meals continued with supervisory and student staff filling in. Strikers urged patrons to keep eating in the dorms to pressure delivery drivers.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Lawrence Halle

Retired Teachers Gather for Chippewa Falls Convention

Twenty five members of the La Crosse Area Retired Teachers Association will attend the third annual state convention for retired teachers Thursday in Chippewa Falls. Florence Whiting of La Crosse will conduct the first workshop and speak on making programs interesting to retired teachers.

la Crosse Area

Radio Highlights With Baseball And Theater Talk

Radio highlights list multiple stations and times including WKTY and WSLA discussing time trials at North La Crosse Speedway and John Fields in New York talking about the LCU Death of a Salesman. Baseball games feature Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Senators and regional matchups Viroqua versus Prairie du Chien and Sparta versus Sauk Prairie.

WKTY North la Crosse Speedway Wsla-Fm John Fields New York LCU Wwla-Fm Wcow-Fm Milwaukee Brewers Washington Senators Wgbm-Fm Viroqua Prairie du Chien WCOW Sparta Sauk Prairie

La Crosse Declares May Amtrak Month

La Crosse Mayor W Peter Gilbertson proclaims May Amtrak Month to honor the new rail system installation. He says the Amtrak line will help reduce air and noise pollution and ease highway congestion.

la Crosse W. Peter Gilbertson Amtrak Gilbertson

Revival to Begin Friday at Island Park Baptist Church

A three day laymen revival starts Friday at Island Park Baptist Church located at 2540 Lakeshore Drive correcting an earlier report that it began on Thursday. Men will lead Friday night worship, women take Saturday, and a youth program is scheduled for Sunday.

Island Park \Baptist Church Lakeshore Drive

Garbers Cited For Highway Safety Work

Herbert Garbers, chief of La Crosse County Traffic Police, received a certificate of appreciation from Gov. Lucey for work on the governor's highway safety task force. The three month effort produced a 52 page report with 22 major recommendations on Wisconsin highway safety, including voluntary police safety standards and EMS vehicle use in crashes.

Herbert Garbers la Crosse County Patrick J. Lucey Wisconsin Garbers William A. Bablitch Stevens Point

Dairies reach tentative wage agreement to end strike

Borden and Sealtest dairies reached a tentative contract with Teamsters Local 225 on a four day strike. Ratification votes for production workers and deliverymen were scheduled for tonight. About 75 of 157 city schools had not been receiving milk. Hawthorn-Mellody also reached agreement and resumed production pending ratification.

Milwaukee Borden and Sealtest Dairies Teamsters Union Hawthorn-Mellody

Thefts Reported In City Police Tuesday Afternoon

Thefts reported involved a tachometer worth 60 taken from Wayne Schmidt’s car on 200 block of North 7th Street and two wheel covers worth 30 stolen from John Koenig’s car in the Western Wisconsin Technical Institute lot at 7th and Pine Streets.

Wayne Schmidt S. 8Th St North 7Th Street John Koenig Rose St Wisconsin Technical Institute 7Th and Pine Sts

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Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally W. T. Burgess J. &. Burgess Sanford Goltz Dr UW Wisconsin Hall Antiriot Mary E. Sawyer UW Dairy Lab Winona Meet Tribune By Bill Stall Rock Fest Fighting Curbs Viterbo Nightcrawlers Quillin Siga Market Dairies Dale Carnegie Bowtons of Roth’s Flor-Mart Dial South Ave Lutheran Hospital
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