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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
17
President Nixon proposes a national effort to cure cancer with objectives and approaches outlined on Tuesday. Government leaders urge rapid action, aligning with provisions in a forthcoming bill and signaling renewed federal commitment to biomedical research.
Senators Kennedy and Javits introduced new cancer research aims as specialists welcomed the goal yet warned progress will be slow. Experts cited limited basic knowledge, the need for unrestricted basic research funding, and the challenge of testing chemicals and vaccines. They urged a new superagency and expanded fellowships to accelerate discovery despite years of work ahead.
Robert M. Ley of Marshfield, a former Coca Cola Bottling Co. employee in Madison, sues for nearly 1.5 million dollars claiming defamation of character. He says remarks made in front of other employees damaged his reputation and hindered his ability to find work, seeking 459,500 dollars actual and 1 million dollars exemplary and punitive damages.
Maj. Duane H. Daering of Toledo Ohio, a La Crosse native and former member of Milwaukee's 440th Tactical Airlift Wing, retires after a 25 year Air Force Reserve career. Enlisting in 1946 he served as personnel specialist, recalled for the Korean War, then joined the 440th in 1956 rising to master sergeant before becoming first lieutenant in 1961. He has served as ground safety officer and personnel staff officer.
Opening lead in the long running Jacobs on Bridge column profiles a school science and mathematics teacher. He holds a bachelor of science from La Crosse State University and a masters from the University of Wisconsin. As a civilian, he directs employee relations at Questor Corp. in Toledo and is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Daering of La Crosse. He is married to Betty Brown of La Crosse. they have three sons and a daughter and reside in Toledo.
Italy fielded a new team at the 1970 World championship. Tersch and Cesati opened strong in six no trump, while North showed a spade lead and a 20 to 21 point hand. Italy led 17 IMP after a 6 clubs contract by Goldman and Eisenberg faced a 4-4 club fit that failed.
Wisconsin unemployment compensation payments dropped from 14 million in March to 11.9 million in April. The April total reached 7.8 million for 1970, with 53 960 workers jobless and claiming benefits at month end, versus 45 070 in April 1970.
Milk and milk products show the highest intake in Ireland Finland New Zealand Sweden Australia and Canada. The statement lists nations with top consumption levels.
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