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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1966

Page

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Kidnaper Dragged Girl By A Chain Around Her Neck

Peggy Ann Brodnick, 17, survived a week with captor William Diller Hollenbaugh in Pennsylvania woods after he abducted her May 11. An FBI agent and Hollenbaugh were killed in the final gun battle as authorities closed a large manhunt. Peggy Ann, battered but safe, indicated she slept outside and ate canned beans with her captor during the ordeal.

Shade Gap Peggy Ann Brodnick Peggy Ann Fulton County McConnellsburg Tuscarora FBI William Diller Hollenbaugh Hollenbaugh Gerald T. Lorentz Lorentz

Schilling Electric Co Sold To Chicago Firm

L John Schilling announced Schilling Industries will form in Galesville to manufacture electronic and mechanical equipment starting June. He resigns as president of Schilling Electric Co and sells stock to Babson Co of Chicago. Donald Haug to lead. IBM 360 parts assembly planned. A 20 000 square foot plant with expansion to 100 000 is planned. Building hoped by Aug 15.

Galesville Wis L. John Schilling Schilling Industries Schilling Schilling Electric Co Babson Co Chicago Donald Haug Electric Company International Business Machine IBM Barr Peter Nelson

Paratroopers Display Firepower at Camp McCoy Armed Forces Day

Premier Ky's Paratroopers battle rebels in Da Nang is not reflected here. Camp McCoy opens Saturday for Armed Forces Day 1 30 to 3 30 p m with a live fire exercise by Wisconsin National Guard crews showcasing 4 2 inch and 81 mm mortars .30 caliber machine guns 3 5 inch rocket launcher and 106 mm recoilless rifle along with equipment displays and skills demonstrations. Units include Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1st Infantry Brigade 1st Battalion 127th Infantry and 2nd Battalion 128th Infantry all part of the Selected Reserve Force with full combat strength and training increased to 72 periods annually.

Camp Mccoy Wis Wisconsin National Guard Army 1St Infantry Brigade 127Th Infantry 128Th Infantry

U S Stays Clear Of Civil Clash In Vietnam Turmoil

Premier Nguyen Cao Ky's troops surrounded rebel headquarters in Da Nang after hours of heavy fighting around Buddhist strongholds. Viet Cong radio urged troops to rise up, while Buddhist leaders appealed to world leaders to end the strife and canceled rallies for Ho Chi Minh's 76th birthday.

Edwin Q. White Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky da Nang Viet Cong Liberation Radio Ho Chi Minh Com

McNamara floats two year national service plan

Secretary of Defense Robert S McNamara proposed a voluntary two year service for all U S youth in uniform the Peace Corps or other relief work indicating both men and women could participate. He cautioned against immediate legislation while highlighting bridges to Red China and expanded multination peacekeeping.

Fred S. Hoffman Washington Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Peace Corps McNamara Montreal American Society of Newspaper Editors Pentagon Congress Red China United States Russia Red China Dean Rusk Peace ‘Corps

Judge Duffy to retire from Seventh Circuit

Milwaukee AP judge F Ryan Duffy Sr of the Seventh Circuit says he notified President Johnson he will retire July 1 and become a part time senior judge. Duffy, 77, appointed in 1939, was a Wisconsin Democratic senator and former Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Thomas Fairchild named as possible successor.

Milwaukee F. Ryan Duffy Sr United States Circuit Court of Appeals Chicago Johnson Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Duffy 7Th Circuit Franklin D. Roosevelt Congress Thomas E. Fairchild Wisconsin Supreme Court Fondie Lac Wis Senate Alexander Wiley

Kick By Horse Fatal To Oshkosh Man

Oshkosh man Charles H. Wrage died after a horse kicked him in the face at his stable on the Oshkosh outskirts. The body was found lying face down in the horse’s stall by his brother Nick Wrage. Winnebago County Coroner Art C. Miller reported the death occurred Wednesday night.

Oshkosh Charles H. Wrage Winnebago County Art C. Miller Miller Wrage Nick Wrage

Political Unrest in South Viet Nam Worries U S Officials

U S officials fear prolonged political violence in South Viet Nam could undermine the American war effort and force reconsideration of policy. Warnings to Saigon leaders emphasize that their unity and actions are essential to U S support as military and Buddhist factions clash in Da Nang and Hue.

John M. Hightower Washington U. S South Viet Nam Hue Dean Rusk Rusk

U S aides urged to back developing nations in fight against Communism

McNamara argues U S aid to underdeveloped nations ties to security and rejects rescuing failed regimes. Officials warn South Vietnam turmoil could force American troops into internal clashes, raising questions about future U S role as civil strife worsens. Johnson reaffirms commitment to supporting South Vietnam until its people determine their future.

McNamara U. S American Society of Newspaper Editors Montreal

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Larry Rubeck William Hollenbaugh UPI By Steve Marcus Burnt Cabins Farview State Hospital Terry Ray Anderson Neelytown Ridge Baugh Jack L. Conmy Fran Lee Premier Ky McCoy Armed Forces U.S North U.S. Command Air Force Qui Nhon du Quoc Dong See DA Nang Cem Enn Coens Arraee Hood Heads la Crosse Tribune Madison Bureau Madison Wayne J. Hood Trane Co la Crosse Wisconsin Conservation Commission L. J. Seyberth Eau Claire Lester P. Voigt Department Hood Warren Knowles Harlan J. Clinkenbeard Waukesha Jack B. Olson Wisconsin Dells Douglas Haist Russell G. Lynch John E. Krueger Douglas G. Marshall Louis W. Staudenmaier Marinette ROYAL London Daniel Davies George VI Henry Cabot Lodge
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