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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

6

Milwaukee Sees Ray Of Optimism In Racial Crisis

Milwaukee leaders debate progress as aldermen expand black representation while tensions persist over housing, police relations, and city services. Mayor Maier aims sweeping reforms. police chief Breier resists new programs. youth anger grows amid limited impact of private efforts and state aid. Dr. John R. Nichols dies at 69.

Milwaukee Henry Maier Maier Harold Breier Breier Secret Service The Times

Truman to be honored at luncheon in Kansas City

Harry S. Truman, marking his 84th birthday on Wednesday, will be feted as “the man of peace” at a Kansas City luncheon. Attendance is uncertain as the former president remains near his Independence, Missouri home, limited to morning walks with a police escort.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Truman Independence

Woman Charged With Murder In Apartment Fire

CHICAGO AP Mrs Nora O Sullivan Manley a 46 year old tenant was charged with murder and arson after an apartment fire Monday that killed three and injured 15 including herself Police said she was arrested at a hospital where she was treated for smoke inhalation Damage was estimated at 15000 Jimmy Potoff 1 Mrs Gladys Dent 60 died in the blaze Frank Potoff 2 died later of burns Peggy Hess 40 manager said five small fires were extinguished in the four story North Side building with 103 units and about 200 tenants Dr Edward J Kelleher said Manley had been examined by his staff since October 1963 when she was arrested on false fire alarms and had been committed to Chicago State Hospital at least twice most recently in October 1966

Chicago Nora O'Sullivan Manley Manley Jimmy Potoff Gladys Dent Frank Potoff Jimmy Cook County Hospital Peggy Hess Edward J. Kelleher

Episcopal Diocese backs open housing in Fond du Lac

The 94th annual council of the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac recommended state and local laws to prohibit housing discrimination. About 200 delegates from northeastern Wisconsin attended the two day conference as the open housing resolution was adopted without opposition.

Episcopal Diocese Fond DU Lac Council of Clergy and Laity Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin

Hodgepodge Across and Down Word Puzzle Highlights

A compact word puzzle list with across and down clues covering breeds, fruit, nautical terms and names. Notable entries include horse breeds, Greek forms, and mythic figures for a challenging brain teaser.

Youngest House Speaker Albert Brewer becomes Alabama governor

Decatur attorney Albert Brewer, 39, becomes governor after Gov. Lurleen Wallace dies, inheriting the office under Alabama succession laws. Brewer, first elected to the legislature at 26, later served as youngest Alabama House speaker and lieutenant governor, with future gubernatorial plans in view.

Montgomery Ala Lurleen Wallace Decatur Albert Brewer Bama Brewer Alabama Wallace House George Wallace Senate

St Paul Woman Facing Murder Charge

A warrant charges Lorraine A. Hill, 45, of St. Paul with first degree murder in the shooting death of Wilbert L. Berg, 55, found by an apartment building entrance. Berg was an advertising agency employee and part time musician.

ST. Paul Lorraine A. Hill Wilbert L. Berg Berg

More Than 300 Indian Reservations In the United States

A historical note states that over three hundred Indian reservations exist within the United States, reflecting the extensive geographic distribution of tribal lands across the country.

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