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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1968
Page
2
Washington AP The Poor People’s Campaign says it will double the capital’s population with a million-strong Memorial Day demonstration despite a cash crunch. Organizers warn funds are tight while housing a growing influx of demonstrators near the Lincoln Memorial.
In the presidential race, Nelson Rockefeller plans southern outreach while Richard Nixon gains momentum with Joe Louis joining United Citizens for Nixon. Nixon avoids detailing Vietnam policy, citing risk to Paris negotiations.
Harriman presses for concrete restraint to advance peace in Vietnam while Tran Van Do signals reluctant backing to a freeze on Communist forces. Saigon names Tran Van Huong as premier after Loc’s resignation, easing concerns of political instability for U.S. negotiators.
Radio schedule lists WKBH at 1 15 p m with Minnesota Twins versus California Angels. WLCX rebroadcasts Central High School band concert at 6 p m followed by Silhouette at 8 p m. WKTY at 1 55 p m covers Chicago Cubs against San Francisco Giants in a doubleheader.
More than 300 University of Wisconsin students staged a seven hour sit in at a campus administration building, voting to renew their demand for withdrawing 230000 from Chase Manhattan Bank to fund scholarships for Negroes. Regents rejected the plan earlier, with no immediate meeting set until June 13, as campus patrols watched without eviction.
University of Wisconsin regents vote to end curfew rules for women students. The 7-2 decision allows girls to stay out as late as they wish, making Wisconsin among the first major universities to abandon hours for female students.
Nimbus 3, a weather satellite with nuclear generators and advanced tech, was deliberately destroyed one minute after liftoff at Vandenberg Air Force Base after failing to reach orbit.
Pauline Weigel earned a B.S. in food and nutrition from St. Teresa College Winona Minnesota last Monday and was named to the senior honor society. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weigel of 126 South 26th Street.
Firefighters battled a Sunday night blaze as optometrists moved into the Rasmussen Building and were evacuated again. The Del Wurster Insurance Agency also evacuated after relocating. The Abbott barber shop salvaged only some tools as Sparta endures its fourth major downtown fire in a little over a year. City officials and Red Cross volunteers aided responders while streets to the hotel were blocked.
About 1,000 students marched toward the Boulogne Billancourt Renault plant and faced a sit-in by workers who barred entry. Across sectors, strikes spread and student neighborhood meetings drew crowds they claimed reached 10,000 people.
Six lawyers from La Crosse including Ernest O. Hanson Robert E. Joanis W H Kirkpatrick Frank Papenfuss William J Sauer and Rudy Schnur attended a two day instructional program on Wisconsin Civil Trial Evidence presented by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education for Wisconsin CLEW.
Duplicate bridge results show North South pairs Eva Abraham son with Mabel Smith scoring 85, John Vollmer with Richard Sartz 85, Betty Sartz with Dale Klinzing 74 12. East West pairs Berenice Angst with Bonnie Merchlewitz 71 14, Delores Gahan with Gary Kuhn 71, Rev Cyril Engler with Lois Hefti 65 2.
Illness and injury reports from city events show Lamond Hanson 54 of Westby admitted to a Lutheran Hospital after a 3119 State Road incident at 10 25 p m May 17. Carl Zielke 26 of Minneapolis transferred from a police station to Lutheran Hospital after a fight at 1 46 a m May 18.
La Crosse reports two calls on May 16 and May 17. An overheated motor on a clothes dryer at Ray Lind residence 2611 Glendale Ave caused slight damage. A flooded oil burner at Mrs Chauncy Gilbertson residence 1112 Liberty St caused no damage.
Whitehall area court records show numerous speeding fines and traffic penalties. Offenders include Charles Broberg Maiden Rock and Larry Johnson Whitehall with various amounts from $17 to $67 and actions ranging from failure to have vehicle under control to driving without a license and unsafe backing.
A snapshot of overnight low and yesterday high values across multiple cities. Readouts include Albuquerque 42 and 70, Boston 49 and 60, Chicago 50 and 62, Denver 39 and 64, Los Angeles 61 and 79, Miami 78 and 82, New York 52 and 80, Seattle 50 and 60, and other locales with varied figures.
Two people were hospitalized after an accident on the La Crosse River bridge on Highway 162 just north of Bangor. John J. Clark, 20, Bangor, sustained back and possible internal injuries, while Stanley Servais, 18, of 906 Ferby Street, suffered a head cut. Police say Calvin Pickering, 26, Bangor, stopped to throw in fish over the railing, leading to Arnold Servais’ vehicle striking Clark’s car. In a separate Friday incident in Holmen, Clarice Breswick, 21, injured her wrist and passenger Corrine Burrows, 21, sustained a knee injury after a collision at West Avenue and Adams Street.
Three federal judges in Nashville upheld the ICC and the certificate of authority for Adkins Cargo Express Inc a Gateway Transportation Co subsidiary to operate Nashville to Atlanta The service began February 5 after a Jan 31 temporary restraining order was lifted The action links Gateway routes from the Great Lakes to Florida through its subsidiaries and expands through service The La Crosse area NA RRE will meet Monday at 2 pm in the Labor Temple 423 King St.
A Minnesota truck driver Bernard Fenske and passenger Ronald Boettcher escaped serious injuries when their corn laden truck overturned north of Gale ville on Highway 16. The men were trapped briefly before wreckers freed them and were taken to Whitehall Tri-County Hospital in good condition. Boettcher had cuts and bruises while Fenske was held for observation. Sheriff Eugene Bijold and the traffic patrol investigated. The truck was owned by William Greethurst of Utica.
A La Crosse man, James D. Nelson, 24, of 715 Oak St., was found guilty by a six member jury in County Court on a December 31 speeding ticket for driving 60 mph in a 25 zone. Judge Leonard F. Roraff fined him $135 plus $6.50 costs. Witnesses were Nelson and Patrolman Walter Gardner. Nelson was defended by William Kirkpatrick. prosecution by William Saucer. Jurors included Mrs. Rachel Sayner and Albert Svee, La Crosse. Ted Schomers, La Crosse. Mrs. Lucille Mulder, Onalaska. Mrs. Jane Hesselberg, Bangor. Harry Schomberg, Bangor. Court clerk noted verdict at 19:25.
Dick Cotter the pro at La Crosse Country Club reported two $8 wood clubs stolen from the pro shop since last Wednesday. Rev Wayne Grover pastor at Asbury Methodist Church reported a $15 intercom unit stolen from the church on Sunday.
Wisconsin mostly cloudy Saturday with rain and possible snow in the west. Sunday mostly cloudy with showers likely and cooler conditions in the east. Minnesota cloudy with light rain Saturday night mixed with snow in the west and north. precipitation ends Sunday with some freezing temperatures in the southeast. Iowa mostly cloudy with light rain Saturday night and Sunday, possibly mixed with snow in the north and east. continued cool Sunday. Sunrise and sunset times given. record highs and lows listed for May dates and degree days totals.
Mrs. Elta M. Burton 79 of New Lisbon died May 14 after a long illness in a Tomah hospital. Services were held May 17 at Hare Funeral Home with burial in New Lisbon Cemetery. Mrs. Andrew Stoehr 37 of Prairie du Chien died May 16 in a La Crosse hospital. services May 19 at St. Gabriel’s Church and burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Twins David and Duane Dahl died shortly after birth May 15. graveside rites were in Viroqua Cemetery.
Mrs. Ella M. Krumme formerly Becker aged 73 of Waukon died Thursday May 16 in a local hospital. Born August 25 1894 in Ludlow Allamakee County she married William H. Krumme October 10 1912 and lived in Ludlow most of her life moving to Waukon in 1950. She is survived by a son Milton and daughter Lois Lesan plus a sister two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services Sunday at 2 p.m. at Salem Reformed Church Ludlow with Rev. Walter Clausing officiating burial in the church cemetery Martin Funeral Home in charge.
Beda G Knothe 66 of 1823 George St died May 16 in a local hospital. Survived by son Donald of Waukesha daughter Donna Jean Cooper of Onalaska seven grandchildren and siblings. Services Monday 9:30 a.m. at Blaschke Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St James Catholic Church. Burial Catholic Cemetery. Westby death notices report Volney Jef Mark Mattes 63 of rural Westby died May 17. Survived by mother Mrs Edwin Jefson brother Leslie and three sisters. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church with burial at Coon Prairie Cemetery. Dyson Fish 71 cheesemaker in Liberty Pole area died May 17. Funeral Monday 1 p.m. at Liberty Pole Methodist Church with burial Liberty Pole Cemetery. He married Anna Eide in 1918. survivors include daughter Burnelle Wil. more listed.
Edward Roun dy Marquardt 44 of Viola Wisconsin dies May 17 in a Wauwatosa nursing home after a long illness. A World War II veteran who never married he was born near Viola on March 6 1924 and lived most of his life in the area. He is survived by his father William of Viola Graveside services will be 2 pm Monday at Viola Cemetery with American Legion conducting military rites and Rev Frank Thompson officiating. Friends may call after 2 pm Sunday at Henthorn Funeral Home.
Mark L Mattes age 6 died from injuries after being hit by a car. Service is Monday at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Visitation at the church Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. He is the son of Rev J L Mattes and wife.
Grandview Hospital May 16 reports a son Timothy Paul to Ralph Stellick and R. J. Stoddard. St. Francis Hospital May 15 lists a daughter to Robert L. Krueger. May 15 a son to Duane G. Howe. May 16 a son to Earl L. Bay. May 16 a daughter to Gary A. Schaldach. Mrs Arlan E. Pierce. Sparta St Marys Hospital May 9 a daughter to Eugene G. Jotham. May 12 a daughter to Dennis Steinmetz.
Flood stage readings show 24 hour change with current stage at La Crosse reporting 2 67 07. The brief update notes water level movement and station status for the river monitoring network.
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