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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1958

Page

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Nike Missiles Blow Up Kill 10 at New Jersey Base

Investigators probe a Nike Ajax base near Middletown New Jersey after eight missiles exploded killing 10 people including six soldiers and four civilians. A single missile trigger caused a chain reaction, with debris scattered and three others injured as the Army inspects the incident.

Middletown N. J Nike Here Joseph W. McKenzie Framingham Mass Pfc Joseph Abott Grindstone New Jersey

Algerian Junta Sets Up Government

Algeria's civilian military junta declared a revolutionary government in Algiers, demanding Gen. Charles de Gaulle lead France and stay in power until he returns to Paris. The 40 member Committee of Public Safety included Brig. Gen Jacques Massu and Cherif Sidcara, with Gen Raoul Salan as de facto head.

Algiers Algeria Paris Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Cochairmen Jacques Massu Pflims Cherif Sidcara Felix Gaillard Massu Raoul Salan Pflimlin Salan Committee of Public Safety Sahara Jacques Soustelle Soustelle Three Gen Henri Lorillot

Four Year Old Ronnie Presley Takes First Bite

Ronnie Presley a four year old from Louisville Mississippi tasted food for the first time after surgery to repair his esophagus. Born with an incomplete esophagus his lower end connected to the windpipe requiring a feeding tube for years. Surgeons rebuilt the esophagus using a section of the large intestine as a graft and plan to remove the tube once he adapts.

Memphis Tenn Ronnie Presley Ronnie S. A. Presley Louisville Miss

Five-Point Plan Air Safety Wins Quick Backing

Senator Monroney and airline safety leaders back Eisenhower air safety proposals after a deadly military civilian collision. Carl Christensen of United Airlines and Clarence Sayen of the Airline Pilots Assn. urge prompt action while the Air Traffic Control Assn. warns gradual steps are needed due to current limits.

Washington Eisenhower Sen. A Mike Monroney Dokla Carl Christensen United Airlines White House Clarence N. Sayen Pilots Assn Air Traffic Control Assn Clifford P. Burton Association Congressional Investigating Committees Christenson Airways Modernization Board

Wisconsin Republicans Gather in Milwaukee for Quiet Convention

Thousands of Wisconsin Republicans convened in Milwaukee for an election year gathering marked by a lack of controversy. Retired Judge Roland Steinle appears to be the overwhelming Senate nomination favorite on the first ballot, with Gov. Vernon W. Thomson and others likely to win endorsements. Lt. Gov. Warren Knowles faces a potential challenger in Leo O'Brien, whose strength remains uncertain. The convention will also draft a campaign platform.

John Wyngaard Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Roland Steinle United States Steinle Vernon W. Thomson Warren P Knowles Leo O’brien Green Bay O’brien O'Brien GOP

Schneeberger, Bowling Alley Owner, Dies

George E. Schneeberger Sr., 76, proprietor of Arcade Bowling Lanes since 1921, died suddenly at his cottage on Mt. Rd. 42. Born in La Crosse Jan. 5, 1882, he is survived by wife Ella, son George W. of La Crosse, daughter Muriel Rorabaugh, six grandchildren, and preceded in death by son Roy. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Sletten-McKee Chapel, Rev. Ralph Kuether officiating, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 7–9 p.m. He served as 12th Ward supervisor 1943–1957, was Elks member, Eagles past president, married Ella Miller Oct. 4, 1905, golden anniversary in 1955. A noted bowler, he joined the 700 Bowling Club for a 745 series in 1924 and bowled a perfect 300 on Oct. 7, 1938. See DEATH, Page 8.

George E. Schneeberger Sr State St Arcade Mtd. R la Crosse Schneeberger Ella George W Charles Muriel) Rorabaugh Roy Sletten-McKee Ralph Kuether Oak Grove Cemetery Sletten- McKee

County Board Delayed Meeting On Road Aid Request

County Clerk Esther Domke said the County Board’s special meeting moved from Monday to Tuesday. The board will hear six towns and West Salem requests for an extra 102000 in county aid road construction funds starting at 7 30 p m.

Esther Domke County Board West Salem

Matron Killed In Crash Of Deputy's Car

Mrs. Joseph Ward 81 Elkhorn, longtime Walworth County matron, died in a two car collision with a deputy sheriff near Elk horn while returning from transporting a mental patient to Madison. Deputy Richard Sawyer 32 sustained minor injuries. The other driver initiated a left turn in front of the squad.

Associated Press Walworth County Wisconsin Joseph Ward Elkhorn Madison Richard Sawyer Delavan Lake

Rodin urges city master plan and planner

State Planning Commission member Robert Rodin urged La Crosse to adopt both a city master plan and a city coordinator or planner. He argued a planner alone often stalls, while an outsider can draft an acceptable plan and guide unified progress with local support.

Rodin State Planning Commission la Crosse Robert Rodin Local Plan Commission

Kohler Faces Disunity Talk at GOP Dinner

Milwaukee special edition reports Governor Walter J. Kohler showed a strained smile while listening to county GOP chairmen discuss uniting the party this year and recalling discord that helped elect Democrat Senator Proxmire last year.

Milwaukee Walter J. Kohler Sen Proxmire Kohler Vernon W. Thomson Florida Lee Kohler

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