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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
2
Wisconsin State Sen. Milo Knutson told the La Crosse County Taxpayers Association that preventing tax increases requires an aroused citizenry. He criticized state spending and cited UW dorms and the Lucey administration as examples of waste. The meeting also saw new officer elections for the association.
A La Crosse Circuit Court jury awarded Bangor couple Wilbur Labus and Phyllis Labus $13,000 in damages for 31 acres of their 140 acre Bangor farm taken for the I-90 route. They sought $70,000. the state offered $13,600, and the county commission set $21,000 before the circuit court appeal. The case was heard before Judge Peter Pappas with jurors sworn in by Clerk Jack Frost.
Lauritz Paulsrud, 65, of Chetek Wisconsin was crushed between a shelf and the steering wheel as he backed a tractor into a shed in the Town of Chetek on Thursday.
Douglas and Darryl Wallen, both 19, of 317 Fern St, pleaded guilty to stealing a hydraulic jack and two car stands valued at 99 dollars from Clark Super 100 Station on Copeland Ave. Each received a 59 dollar fine from Judge Leonard Roraff. A third youth, 17, was referred to juvenile authorities.
Radio highlights list upcoming sports and talk programs. Sunday at 1 10 p m WCOW airs Brewers versus Red Sox in a baseball broadcast. At 5 30 p m WKBH presents Meet the Press. Monday at 4 p m WCOW will feature Sparta visiting Black River Falls in baseball.
A Wisconsin judge dismissed all charges against Marilyn H. Hickok of Washburn Iowa for allegedly drunk and reckless driving after she hit a school bus on Highway 14 near the Chateau Supper Club and fled. The case notes no injuries on the bus, Hickok was treated for facial injuries at Lutheran Hospital, and the dismissal cites mental health treatment.
New officers were elected for St. Thomas More Catholic Church Council and its board of education. On the parish council Robert Von Ruden was named president with Lawrence Guggenbuehl as vice president and Mrs. Robert Bagnierski as secretary. Joseph Schreier John Topp and Robert Pittman joined the 17 member council. On the parish board of education Thomas Umhoefer is the new president Dr. Stephen Haug the vice president and Mrs. Bernard Weigel the secretary. Newly elected board members are Dr. Francis Spika Burr Wenzel and Mrs. Weigel.
VIROQUA Wis Two youths were injured in a one car accident six miles west of La Farge Friday night. Bruce Woods 17 of Cashton was treated and released for minor injuries. Dennis Larson 15 of Wilton was hospitalized with cuts and bruises. Mike Morris of Soldiers Grove was not injured.
Flood stage readings show La Crosse at 127.8 with 24 hour change. Degree days total 7770, up from 7499 last year. Records note high 89 on May 8, 1874 and low -28 on May 8, 1947. Sunrise not provided.
Wisconsin Democrats on the joint finance committee pushed to raise welfare payments to 100 percent of need for the first year and 100 percent in the second year, adding about 3.5 million to the Department of Health and Social Services budget. The plan, opposed by Republicans, would alter the price index used to compute needs and affect 246 million in state funds. Nine amendments altered the governor's plan, with a net 1.7 million increase, while other budget revisions were expected. The measure would also shape aid to counties for residents without permanent housing, and authorize limited federal aid for AFDC programs.
Sara Edwards, a ninth grader at La Crosse State University Campus School, placed fourth in the Wisconsin Junior Academy of Science meet in Milwaukee last weekend. About 30 Wisconsin high school students presented projects, with Edwards’ work examining pattern discrimination and learning development in pigeons. Norman Schein, assistant biology professor and regional academy director, announced the award. Edwards is the second Campus School representative to place high, and the first two top finishers received scholarships. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Downing Edwards of 1327 Cass St. Sylvia Van Atta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Van Atta, also attended.
The piece outlines proposals to curb the Eurodollar market of 50 to 60 billion dollars held outside the U.S. and considers a floating German mark. It notes risks to European reserves from a devalued dollar and warns that a floating mark could damage the Common Market farm policy and the six nation economic union. A near term step toward unity is planned for June 15 to narrow currency fluctuations.
The Red Cross bloodmobile collected 816 pints this week, 63 over the 753 pint quota. Donations by day were 87 Monday, 183 Tuesday, 178 Wednesday, 186 Thursday, and 182 Friday, with Friday closing the drive.
A Spring Grove Minnesota man, Lowell A. Trehus, 23, remained unconscious and in critical condition after a tavern fight at Your Uncle's Place, 408 S Fourth St, Friday night April 30. He was knocked into a pinball machine by a bouncer trying to separate the clash and transported from St Francis Hospital to Lutheran Hospital, where he was taken out of intensive care but remained in critical condition.
WHITEHALL Wisconsin Terry Jacobson of Galesville appeared in Trempealeau County Court on a car theft charge. Judge A L Twelme set a $500 bond and appointed John Quinn as defense attorney. The preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a m Monday.
Wisconsin shows fair to partly cloudy cooler Saturday night with Sunday mostly sunny. Minnesota forecast mostly fair Saturday night warmer northwest with Sunday fair to partly cloudy. Iowa predicts fair with a little warmer Saturday night and warmer Sunday with a chance of showers in the southwest. Visitors may enter the head of the Statue of Liberty but not the torch.
George L. Johnson 88 of Cataract dies in Sparta Hospital after May 7. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday United Methodist Cataract with burial in Cataract Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, three sons, sister, 20 grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Irene Zieske 37 of Black River Falls dies in sleep May 7. Services 2 p.m. Monday Langlois Galston Funeral Home burial Sullivan Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, sisters, five brothers. Le Mont Thorson 65 of Viroqua dies May 7. Services 2 p.m. Monday Good Shepherd Lutheran Church burial Bethany Cemetery. Survived by widow, one son, two daughters, nine grandchildren. Darrel W. Cole II 1905 of Viroqua dies. served on council and Shrine orders. Surviving widow, three children, nine grandchildren. Memorials preferred to Shrine Hospital or church.
Birth notices from St Francis Hospital and St Marys Hospital list several newborns and twins born to families in Caledonia Galesville Onalaska Sparta with parents named and addresses. An adoption records Kristine Elizabeth adopted by James and Sharon Schmitz in Onalaska. Cambodia noted as Southeast Asia's small country with 6.32 million population.
Edgar J Edberg 56 of Onalaska died May 7 in a La Crosse hospital. He was born 1914 in La Crosse and was a WWII veteran design engineer. Survived by widow Gwyneth mother Eleanor and brother Ervin. Services set for May 9 at Dickinson Jackson Street Chapel and St Patrick Church with burial Gate of Heaven. Frank A Loomis 53 native of La Crosse died May 2 in Milwaukee hospital. Survived by wife and children and many relatives in La Crosse Cudahy Tacoma and California. Radarman Chief Darrel W Cole 38 formerly of La Crosse died May 7 in Niagara Falls NY. Funeral arrangements pending.
The La Crosse Tribune publishes daily and Sunday editions from 4th and Cass Street La Crosse Wisconsin 54601. It is a division of Lee Enterprises and a member of the Associated Press. Second class postage paid. Rates: single copy 15 cents, carrier 1.50 every two weeks.
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