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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1968
Page
5
A compact wrap of notices and briefs from the La Crosse Tribune weekly edition. Advertising lists tie in promotions with major brands and local business moves. Ends with regional notes on factory, distribution, and transportation developments and a patent grant in Racine.
In the seven county La Crosse district unemployment claims for April reached 11 237 the highest April total in at least five years. New and reopened claims totaled 1 058 while total claims by type show Wisconsin unemployment compensation 10 158 interstate 243 federal 494 and compensation to former armed forces members 342.
Thomas and Kuehn led a Dodgeville meeting for 150 officials from seven counties explaining the La Crosse area seven county regional planning unit and its background. No action was taken to expand a commission beyond current multi county boundaries. Alfred Francour served as master of ceremonies and highlighted regional planning history.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover told Congress that militant black nationalist groups such as the SNCC Black Muslims and the RAM and the new left exemplified by SDS are a distinct threat to internal security. He urged budget approval of 207.5 million for the coming year and warned of weapon stockpiling and incendiary rhetoric by leaders like Carmichael Brown and Forman.
The Joseph Leicht Press in Winona plans to suspend general operations on June 10 after 40 employees are laid off. The firm, founded by Joseph Leicht, once published German language newspapers and magazines, with contracts including Times Review and Minnesota Legionnaire. Printing for three publications may continue briefly to transition arrangements.
Ernest F. Huffstuttler a 56 year old Minnesota parolee received a one year term for burglary and attempted burglary in County Court at La Crosse Wisconsin. The sentences run concurrently at Waupun State Prison with Minnesota authorities permitting the term to be served in Wisconsin.
The city-county health council will convene Tuesday at 12 15 p m in Schmidty's Restaurant 3119 State Road. Audrey D Schmitz president says Patrick Sapio director La Crosse Boys Club will discuss Summer Programs for Boys Reservations by phone 782 2082 by noon Monday.
Police cleared a university owned apartment house occupied by Columbia University students and neighborhood residents protesting the multimillion dollar expansion. One hundred twenty one protesters were arrested, including 44 women, as Columbia used police for the second time in 18 days. The sit in began Friday evening with 1000 students joining community residents.
La Crosse County Board rejected Richard Roesler's petition to permit duplexes on 2% lots in Boschert Addition Shelby by a 24 to 11 vote. The board also approved rezoning near Young's Grocery on French Island and a commercial rezoning for Stelzig's highway site. The Mayfair First Addition plat and drainage concerns in Shelby were discussed as part of the zoning actions.
Nine civil and one criminal matter will be heard by Judge Lincoln Neprud in La Crosse Circuit Court motion day proceedings at 9 30 a m Monday. Edward E Greenwood age 19 of 605 Winnebago St faces possession of stolen property charge. Civil docket includes hearings in four divorce suits.
Four courtesy mailboxes have been relocated on North 4th Street between Vine and Pine and in the mid 400 block of State Street. Acting Postmaster Harold C. Ristow said the moves add boxes where needed as a safety feature urged by the La Crosse city police traffic department.
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