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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
12
Washington coverage notes Democrats remain wary of Kennedy era gains while Republicans wallow in hopeful forecasts. GOP leaders claim 1964 will bring presidential and House victories, though internal feuding and public sparring with Democrats continue amid campaign talk.
One month after the Thresher disaster the Navy defended its vessel program as designs remain fundamentally excellent. Rear Adm. Ralph K James told a Navy Court of Inquiry that the Thresher represented top performance and safety, while searches continue for the sunken sub 4200 feet down east of Boston with 129 men lost.
AP reports a broad upturn in activity across sectors driven by steel price increases and stock building. Consumers spend more as incomes rise, retail sales improve, auto demand strengthens, and corporations boost dividends while unemployment claims fall. Purchasing agents cite durable orders and production gains, suggesting the recovery may be genuine, not fleeting.
In Los Angeles a new form of Boy Scouting called Special Interest Exploring grows, offering high school boys a chance to explore their futures. Officials say a dozen posts operate widely in Southern California with more planned toward Phoenix, Arizona.
A new Explorer plan invites juniors and seniors to join posts run by community groups such as police, law firms, and insurers. Posts host speakers, tours, and visits to offices to show careers in law, banking, and free enterprise.
The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill by 23 to 8 allowing merchants or their staff to detain shoplifting suspects without criminal or civil liability. The measure goes to the Assembly, with supporters arguing it curbs losses and opponents citing constitutional concerns.
The Republican led Wisconsin Senate approved a bill to strip the Bureau of Personnel from the Department of Administration in a 20 to 9 party line vote. Democrats argued the bureau’s efficiency, while Republicans warned of political influence under the current structure. Senator Potter co authored the measure, citing future dangers despite past non interference.
Caledonia Minnesota two school bands will present a spring concert at 2 30 p m Sunday May 12 in the city auditorium The 60 member cadet band performs first followed by the 70 member concert band A diverse program includes Wagner jazz trombone trio and xylophone solo with band accompaniment.
Mrs. Arlene Ruland of Tomah was hospitalized with race cuts after her car collided with Spencer Brown’s vehicle at the STH 21 and CTH E and M intersection northwest of Tomah at 8 15 p m Thursday. Brown said Ruland pulled into his path as he headed toward Tomah.
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