Voting Bill Amendment Triggers Democratic Debate in Congress
Senate leader Mansfield backs Johnson signing the Negro voting rights bill even if a Kennedy poll tax ban is added. Katzenbach disputes constitutionality, while Kennedy argues the amendment would swiftly outlaw state poll taxes and aid court challenges.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Johnson
Mansfield
Atty
Nicholas Katzenbach
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Congress
George D. Aiken
Rvt
South
Judiciary Committee
Everett M. Dirksen
Katzenbach
Mansfield- Dirksen
Senate Approves SBA Disaster Aid for Midwest Flood Victims
The Senate approved emergency legislation by voice vote to authorize 50 million in SBA loans and aid for Midwest flood and tornado victims. The measure targets small businesses and homeowners and would extend similar aid for future disasters. The article also notes the first Rose Bowl game occurred in 1902.
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Washington
Small Business Administration
Midwest
Senate
House
State Women To Petition For Oleo Bill
Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs will collect 125000 signatures to repeal the ban on colored oleomargarine. Mrs R V Anderson says petitions will circulate statewide and be given to the Legislature within two weeks. A key Assembly vote on the repeal is set for next week.
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Madison
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
R. V. Anderson
East Troy
Wisconsin
Assembly
Assembly Agriculture Committee
Iowa Legislature Votes To Increase Fuel Tax 1 Cent
Iowa lawmakers approve a one cent hike in the motor fuel tax to seven cents per gallon for gas and eight cents for diesel. Revenue targets highway construction funding and expands prisoner day release to seek work or study. The milk fat requirement is lowered to ten percent to align with federal standards after a court ruling.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Borden Co
Marriage Licenses Recorded in La Crosse Area
William J Everson and Janet J Wasson to wed May 15 in La Crosse. David H Rahn and Lois A Storandt to wed May 15 in Town of Farmington. Werner W Deigmann and Marcella M Feibig to wed May 15 in La Crosse. Donald H Merwo and Judy Lea Davenport to wed May 15 at Cataract. Joseph D Pearson and Joyce Ann Berents to wed May 15 at Abbottsford.
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William J. Everson
S. 20Th St
Janet J. Wasson
Winnebago St
la Crosse
David H. Rahn
S. 3Rd Ave
Onalaska
Lois A. Storandt
R. J. Mindoro
Farmington
Werner W. Deigmann
Madison St
Marcella M. Feibig
Barlow St
Monroe County
Donald H. Merwo
New Lyme
Judy Lea Davenport
Sparta
Cataract
Joseph D. Pearson
Murrow Estate Worth 950000 Left to Widow and Son
Edward R Murrow internationally famous newscaster and former US Information Agency chief died April 27 of lung cancer leaving an estate valued around 950000 The will gives the entire estate to his widow Janet Huntington Brewster and their son Charles Casey Murrow a Yale University freshman. World fishing grounds lie in waters near Japan Newfoundland and western Europe.
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New York
Edward R. Murrow
United States Information Agency
Janet Huntington Brewster
Charles Casey Murrow
Yale University
Wisconsin lawmakers vote to expand expense allowances
Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill allowing legislators to receive a 15 dollar daily expense on Madison visits with a 110 day cap and a weekend pause unless in session. The measure moves to the Senate after a minor amendment.
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Madison
Wisconsin Assemblymen
Senate
Thomas Barland
Eau Claire
Red Leaders Gather for V-E Ceremony in Berlin
Soviet Premier Kosygin and other Communist leaders joined East Berlin for a giant V-E Day parade marking 20 years since Nazi Germany’s defeat. He blasted U.S. Viet Nam and Dominican Republic actions, urged peace with West Germany, and condemned U.S. moves as violations of international law.
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Kosygin
Soviet Union
China
United States
Congo
Dominican Republic
Republic
Viet Nam
West Germany
Three Young Men Die in Wisconsin Crashes
The Wisconsin traffic toll rose to 262 with three fatal accidents. Hubert Adelhoven 21 of Potosi died after his car left Highway 133 and overturned near Potosi. David J. Kirch 18 of Mt Horeb died when his car went off a Dane County highway, rolling down an embankment. John L. Mika 19 of Kenosha died when a motorcycle he rode flipped on Highway 43 west of Kenosha.
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Wisconsin
Hubert Adelhoven
Potosi
Highway 133
Adelhoven
David J. Kirch
Mt. Horeb
Dane County
John L. Mika
Kenosha
Highway 43
Boy Drowns Near New Lisbon Home
Glenn Darnell twenty two drowns Friday in a Lemonweir River slough near his New Lisbon home. A foot of water is where his body was found after his parents Mr and Mrs Emle Darnell reported him missing from the yard.
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New Lisbon
Glenn Darnell
Emle Darnell
Johnson outlines six unfinished items for Congress
President Johnson outlined six items for Congress in Europe after discussing trade, German reunification, European integration, aid to underdeveloped nations, collective defense, and a path toward agreement with the Soviet Union. He warned that neglect could breed unrest at home.
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Johnson
Congress
Europe
United States
Germany
Atlantic
U.S
Soviet Union
Man Drowns Fixing Tracks Near Winona
Gil bert Erickson about 55 Lind strom drowned when a boat capsized while he and three men worked on reconstruction of flood damaged Burlington railroad tracks along the Mississippi River in Buffalo County Wisconsin. Ivan B. Ethington Burlington assistant vice president was also aboard. three men leaped to safety and Erickson's body was not recovered immediately.
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Winona, Minn
Gilbert Erickson
Lindstrom
Burlington
Mississippi River
Buffalo County
Wis
Ivan B. Ethington
Aurora
Ill
Erickson
Wisconsin and Minnesota Weather Outlook Weekend Showers
Considerable cloudiness with showers and thunder showers Saturday night and Sunday in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Temperatures hold with only minor changes, cooler by Sunday and widespread, scattered, or statewide showers and thundershowers expected in various regions.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Sion to establish inter American force for Dominican Republic
The article notes a plan for an inter American peacekeeping force for the Dominican Republic with Chile Ecuador Mexico Peru and Uruguay voting against the proposal. Alejandro Magnet Chile's OAS ambassador is sent to Santo Domingo to assess the situation. The UN Security Council debated the Dominican question with the Soviet Union and Cuba opposing the OAS plan. Anti American protests occurred worldwide with student demonstrations at U S embassies in Paris Vienna Jakarta Bogota and Medellin.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Alejandro Magnet
Chile
OAS
Ecuador
Mexico
Peru
Uruguay
Magnet
Santo Domingo
Eduardo Frei
United Nations Security Council
Cuba
U.S
China
Paris
Vienna
Jakarta
Bogota
Antioquia
Medellin
Colombia
Republicans Define Role of Government and Civic Life
Mrs. Peterson argued that government supports social cooperation and individual opportunity, contrasting local and federal duties with conservatives guiding change. She warned against a federalized aristocracy that strips citizens and local governments of power.
Fridley Tornado Toll Shrinks Hope Amid Rescue Efforts
Amid devastation in Fridley a twister killed residents including the Abraham family with a mother and two young daughters dead and three other children hospitalized. Gov Rolvaag and national leaders visited the area as insurance centers and agents deployed and residents photographed damage for claims.
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Roger Latterle
State Insurance Department
Clark MacGregor
Karl Rolvaag
Washington
Humphrey
Walter Mondale
D-Minn
Abraham
Michael
Bryan
Scott
Charles Abraham
Fridley
Wisconsin State Dental Society 95th Annual Session Opens in Milwaukee
More than 3,300 dentists, hygienists, assistants and guests are expected at the Wisconsin State Dental Society’s 95th annual session in the Milwaukee Auditorium. The three day meeting features essays, study courses, a TV program from Marquette Dental School, film programs and demonstrations. Exhibits include dental equipment, instruments, supplies, and scientific research findings.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Dental Society
Milwaukee Auditorium
University of Marquette Dental School
Radio Highlights Baseball Doubleheader Schedule
Saturday at 2 25 p.m. WKBH carries Twins against Chicago. Sunday at 1 p.m. WKTY shows Braves versus Mets. WCOW lists a Braves vs Mets double header at 11 50 a.m.
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WKBH
Twins
Chicago
WKTY
Milwaukee Braves
New York Mets
WCOW
Braves
New York
River Readings Show Flood Stage and Low Temperatures
Hydrology bulletin lists flood stage levels and 24 hour changes for La Crosse and nearby stations. Reports include high and low temperatures for May 8, 1874 and 1947, rainfall and degree days totals, plus several dam readings and tributary stream flows.
Eiffel Tower Remains Europe's Top Tourist Draw
Since World War II the Eiffel Tower has drawn over a million visitors annually, securing Europe's leading tourist position and drawing a steady stream of crowds to its Paris site.
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Eiffel Tower
Europe
Swiss Chateau Offers Free Cheese With Beer and Liquor
Ads promote free 49c Wisconsin Cheese Spread with a case of Alpine Beer and a dollar value HOLIDAY Liquor purchase. Holiday Liquor markets itself as quality at an affordable price, and the Swiss Chateau unveils Aspen Haus coffee shop with free coffee and samples. Store hours list 9 P.M. Saturday and noon to 6 P.M. Sunday with free front‑door parking.
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Wisconsin
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