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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1963

Page

3

Inquest Ordered in Death of Boscobel Youth

An inquest was ordered into the death of George Klosterhuber a Boscobel 17 year old killed when a car crashed after being fired upon by Grant County deputies. Merele Rowland 15 of Boscobel was critically injured as the car fled a gas tank and struck a tree. The deputies fired a pistol and shotgun none of which stopped the crash. The inquest will be Wednesday at the Grant County Jail in Lancaster.

Lancaster Boscobel Grant County Leo Becher George Klosterhuber Merele Rowland Dallas Wepking Appar Ently Grant County Highway Department Wepking

Gains Made In Reducing Brucellosis

The Agriculture Department reports strong progress in reducing brucellosis among dairy herds through a joint federal state and dairymen effort. Human cases dropped to under 500 in 1962, with current checks showing not more than 8,000 infected herds, mostly in areas without full eradication programs. By end of 1963 most counties aim for a modified brucellosis status, meaning disease limits of cattle and herds.

Washington Agriculture Department Department la Crosse

Indecent exposure sentence and local injuries report

Michael J. La Crosse Schams given six month jail term suspended and two year probation to the Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare for indecent exposure. May 18 incidents include a Drewsbach Dam area auto crash with Kenneth Mann and Arlan Pierce injuries to St Francis Hospital. Edward Neuburg ill at Grandview Hospital. Car fire at 620 Charles Street injures Curtis Arentz. Mrs. Harry Sween and others to St Francis Hospital for illness.

Michael J. Schams Park Ave Schams Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare Dresbach Dam Kenneth R. Mann Green Bay St Arlan E. Pierce Campbell St St. Fancis Hospital Edward Newburg van Loon Road Grandview Hospital Milwaukee Road Depot Charles St Curtis Arentz Harry Sween Holmen St. Francis Hospital

Three Charged For Non-Support In Wisconsin County

Three people were arraigned in County Court on non-support charges. John Smith of Fond du Lac pleaded guilty to failing to support his wife and three children in Tomah area, with an 18 month Waupun prison term suspended and probation requiring $150 monthly support. Lawrence De Roche of Sparta posted $500 bond to seek counsel, while Eugene Wilcox of Sparta pleaded innocent on five-child non-support charges with $500 bond. All remain in county jail in default of bond.

Sparta Wis John Smith Fond du Lac Tomah Waupun Hansen Smith State Department of Public Welfare Lawrence de Roche

Galesville Fire Causes 2000 Dollar Loss

A fire at the G. L. Feed Mill in Galesville Wisconsin caused an estimated 2000 dollars in damage to the office and lounge. Thad Willis reported the fire to the local fire department. Fire Marshal Russell Jenks said the blaze started in the walls near the roof and may have been started by a bird dropping a lighted cigarette to build a nest.

Galesville Wis G. L Thad Willis Fire Department Russell Jenks

Weather Outlook for Major Cities

A scattered pattern of cool nights and mild days affects cities including Bismarck Boston Chicago Des Moines Duluth Ft Worth Helena Kansas City Los Angeles Madison Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New York St Louis Washington. Low temperatures range from the upper 30s to mid 50s with daytime highs in the 40s to 70s throughout the period. Skies vary from partly cloudy to sunny with a chance of light showers in coastal areas late in the week.

Camp McCoy Area Donated to State

The federal government will transfer a 48 acre land tract at Camp McCoy along STH 21, known as tract three, to the Wisconsin Conservation Commission for hunting and fishing. Approved by the General Services Administration, the unimproved land in the La Crosse River area is not needed for training.

Camp Mccoy Wis Wisconsin Conservation Commission William Proxmire la Crosse Tribune General Services Administration la Crosse Havilland A. N. Connolly

GOP Signals Legislation Ahead and Key Veto Sparks Battle

Wisconsin lawmakers hint at action after Reynolds address as recess looms. Assembly leaders say most bills will pass in fall, with a focus on mid range measures and budget-friendly items. Senate advances health, youth camps, rail safety, and higher education funding amid sharp veto clash.

Richard Brautigam Madison Gary John W. Reynolds Assembly Paul Alfonsi Minocqua Reynolds Insurance Department Senate

Kennedy Presents Civil Rights Vision at Vanderbilt Stadium

President Kennedy, addressing graduates at Vanderbilt University, extols rights and the rule of law. He lauds education as essential to freedom, honors Commodore Vanderbilt, and inaugurates Cordell Hall Dam with a ceremonial blast.

Kennedy Cornelius Vanderbilt the University Vanderbilt University TVA Vanderbilt Stadium Cordell Hall Cumberland River

Substitution Provision in 1964 Wheat Program Discussed

Roland Bergman of the La Crosse County ASC explains a substitution provision in the 1964 wheat program that would allow farmers to interchange wheat, corn and barley between bases if the program is approved by farmers in the May 21 referendum. The rule ties to the 1964 feed grain program and requires both bases to participate for eligibility.

Roland Bergman la Crosse County Bergman

Baseball doubleheader highlights on Sunday radio

WKBH airs Twins versus Cleveland at 12 25 p m with a doubleheader. WKTY presents Milwaukee against Chicago at 12 45 p m also as a double header. WLCX rebroadcasts Central High spring band concert at 1 p m.

WKBH Twins Cleveland WLCX WKTY Milwaukee Chicago

U S Limits Haiti Boycott Over Duvalier Regime

The United States imposes a limited diplomatic boycott of Haiti under Francois Duvalier while debating stronger action. Ambassador Raymond Thurston and staff in Port au Prince have avoided contact with the regime since Tuesday, with policy options ranging from severing relations to maintaining some presence for citizen protection.

Washington United States Francois Duvalier State Department U.S Raymond Thurston Port Au Prince Haiti Thurston Duvalier

Honeymoon Suite Reservations at Twin Bluffs Motel

Locals are urged to book the Honeymoon Suite at the Twin Bluffs Motel in La Moille Minnesota with personalized service and a guaranteed satisfaction refund. For best results visit Universal Photo Service at 514 State Street to drop off films for finishing.

Twin Bluffs Motel la Moille Minn Universal Photo Service State Street

Weather Record for Lacrosse Vicinity and Midwest Regions

Cloudy cool with light showers possible tonight and Sunday. Northwesterly winds 20 to 35 mph diminishing late tonight. Temperatures vary from 40 tonight to 60 Sunday. Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin report cloudiness, cooler conditions, and scattered showers with brisk winds. Sunrise 5 36 a m sunset 8 28 p m Moonrise 3 40 a m. Total degree days 7522 versus last year 7670 and normal 7435.

Lacrosse Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Soldier Arrested On Morals Charge at Camp McCoy

Richard Roy Samples, 18, of Camp McCoy, arraigned on statutory rape charges before Judge Lambert Hansen. He requested an attorney and his case continued. Samples allegedly took a 15-year-old Sparta area girl into Illinois. she was turned over to her probation officer.

Sparta Wis Richard Roy Samples Camp McCoy Lambert Hansen Monroe County Samples Arden Oss Sparta Area Illinois

Equal Pay Bill Passes Senate and Moves to House

The U S Senate approved a Kennedy backed equal pay measure by voice vote with eight on the floor. It would ban wage discrimination by sex for workers in the wages and hours law while allowing headroom for seniority merit and piecework based differences.

Washington Senate House Kennedy

Gartner Elected President of Logan Council

Gary Gartner was elected president in Logan High School's annual student council elections. Other officers are Reg Wiedman as vice president Carol Hanson as secretary and Linda Lee as treasurer. They will take office Thursday after a week of campaigning and primaries on May 10.

Gary Gartner Logan High School Reg Wiedman Carol Hanson Linda Lee Dave Walker Wiedman Miss Hanson Miss Lee Gartner Robert Thornd Sue Anderson Sharon Rude Mark Horton Dan Luedke Dean Dickinson Steve Rebhan

Birth announcements list multiple May newborns across several families

May 15 and May 16 births noted for Palmer Elsen Pouzar and others with addresses in Omaha and Denver. Names include Rebecca Jane Rice and Elizabeth Harma cek. Parents include Mr. and Mrs. Robert L Palmer Mrs. Donald W Elsen Rev and Mrs Richard Rice and others. Locations span Farnam Street Denver and Lutheran Hospital listings.

Robert L. Palmer Farnam St Kathryn A. Cagley Donald W. Elsen R. 1 Bangor Eleanor E. Kastenschmidt Paul M. Ritter 19Th St Karen A. Bouchard Richard F. Pouzar S. 8Th St Lois B. Gasper Wallace R. Jones Holmen Sharahann Waldenberger Robert A. Bryant Maureen J. Finn Rebecca Jane Richard Rice Toftee Rice Whitehall, Wis

Tragic Farm Accident Claims 14 Month Old

Fourteen month old Matthew J. Gunn died after being crushed under a cultivator on his family farm in Janesville. The cultivator was being pulled by a tractor driven by his uncle Robert J. Gunn who backed away after seeing children he believed were clear.

Janesville Matthew J. Gunn John A. Gunn Route 5 Robert J. Gunn

Castro Returns To Moscow After Tour

Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro returned to Moscow Friday from a 10 day tour of the Soviet Union. Mikhail Suslov, secretary of the Communist Party, headed a delegation of officials and Cuban diplomats who welcomed Castro back. It is not known how much longer Castro will remain in the Soviet Union.

Moscow Fidel Castro Soviet Union Mikhail A. Suslov Soviet Communist Party Central Committee Castro

River Readings Show Flood Stage at La Crosse

Data from river forecast shows flood stage readings at La Crosse with 24 hour stage changes and precipitation notes. Station CO7 B 03 2¢ indicates present readings and forecast outlook for today.

Conference Addresses Mental Retardation Advances and Goals

Dr Stevens notes new research aims to prevent and improve care for retarded individuals while stressing social welfare challenges will take generations. Sen Proxmire and Wendy Wagner named at conference events with panels and demonstrations by mentally retarded children. Charles Schultz of UAW CIO Local 248 to speak at Sunday luncheon in the Stoddard Hotel.

Stevens William Proxmire Stoddard Hotel Wendy Sue Wagner Kenneth Wagner Eau Claire National Association For Retarded Children la Crosse Charles Schultz Uawcio Stoddard

Wilce, Former OSU Football Coach, Dies

Dr. John W. Jack Wilce age 75 and OSU football coach from 1913 to 1928 died Friday at his Westerville home. A Buckeyes mentor who earned national prominence and later became a noted heart specialist, Wilce was a Rochester New York native and Hall of Fame inductee in 1954.

Columbus Ohio John W Jack) Wilce Ohio State University Westerville Wilce Buckeyes Rochester N.Y

NYU Finance Professor Dr Jules J Bogen Dies at 60

Dr Jules J Bogen a 60 year old NYU finance professor and former Journal of Commerce editor died Friday in a New York hospital. He served as a consultant in banking and finance and was noted for his teaching and editorial work.

NEW York Jules J. Bogen New York University Banking and Finance The Journal of Commerce

Cooper Practices Landing Views After Cosmic Flight

Space veteran Gordon Cooper remains calm aboard the carrier Kearsarge after his 22 orbit mission. He described sightings across earth from 110 to 166 miles up and recalled pinpoint landing, meals with officers, and a fond note about a helicopter greeting.

Cooper Kearsarge Eugene P. Rankin Gordo Cooper Rankin Richard L. Pollard Earth

Radar Check Nabs Speeders on U S Highway 16 at Camp McCoy

Twelve speeders were ticketed Friday night during a radar check on U S Highway 16 at the entrance to old Camp McCoy in Sparta Wisconsin. The fastest recorded speed was 75 mph. Officers Dale Trowbridge Lon Roeske and Farrell Sousek supervised the operation.

Sparta Wis U.S. Highway 16 Old Camp McCoy Dale Trowbridge Lon Roeske Farrell Sousek

Greensboro Protest Arrests Near Four Hundred

About 400 Negro demonstrators were jailed as a third straight night of mass protests against segregated downtown facilities continued in Greensboro North Carolina. Students from North Carolina A and T College rode private cars and a bus to city hall for processing on trespass or fire law violations.

Greensboro N.C City Hall North Carolina A&t College S&w Mayfair Center Carolina

Assessment policies to be considered by city council committee

The Common Council highways committee will review assessment policies for street improvements at a special meeting led by Alderman William Finn. The session begins at 7 p.m. in the mayor's office, city hall, while a long range permanent paving program prompts consideration of revamping procedures.

Common Council Highways Committee William Finn 3Rd Ward City Hall

Kenosha Dentist Appointed To State Board

Dr. Victor Aiello of Kenosha was named by Gov. Reynolds to a five year term on the State Dental Examiners Board. He succeeds Dr. Byron D. Ising of Oshkosh whose term expired May 2. Aiello, 42, a Marquette University dental school graduate, served two years in the Air Force as a dentist at Ladd Air Force Base in Fairbanks Alaska.

Vermont’s 1902 lantern law for motorists

A historical Vermont statute from 1902 required motorists to be preceded by a pedestrian carrying a lighted lantern. The rule aimed to improve nighttime visibility and safety for horse and carriage traffic.

Vermont

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