Knowles May Seek Federal Aid for Wisconsin Pollution Fight
Gov. Warren P. Knowles signaled he could call a federal water pollution conference if state meetings in Ashland Milwaukee and Green Bay show need. He stressed local responsibility but welcomed federal help and noted meetings set for June 21 28 and 30.
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Knowles
U.S
Milwaukee
Warren P. Knowles
Ashland
Green Bay
Great Lakes Commission
Interior
Stewart Udall
Legal OK for Wisconsin state employee pay raise plan
Madison AP The $4.2 million package for state employees approved by the Joint Finance Committee was deemed legal by Atty. Gen. Bronson La Follette. He told the Administration Commissioner to proceed with pay increases, confirming the committee can adjust plans to meet changing conditions. The ruling notes an open end appropriation covers all increases, though full Legislature money is still required for effect.
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Madison
Joint Finance Committee
Atty
Bronson C. la Follette
la Follette
George C. Kaiser
Kaiser
Bureau of Personnel
Carley Proposes State Urban Program for Cities
Democratic governor candidate David Carley urged creation of a state department of urban affairs to address city and metropolitan needs. He criticized Gov. Warren Knowles’ administration as lax on municipal problems and asked the state Democratic convention to endorse the plan modeled after the federal housing and urban development department.
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Reloit
David Carley
Carley
Warren P. Knowles
State Department of Urban Affairs
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Stout Professor Appointed to State Education Panel
Prof. John A. Jarvis of Menomonie was named to the Governor's Educational Advisory Committee by Gov. Warren P. Knowles. Jarvis, 57, dean of instruction at Stout State University, succeeds Eugene R. McPhee who resigned. He has served at Stout for 20 years and was a former president of the American Vocational Association.
Hog and cattle market notes from Winona
Swift and Company at Winona Minnesota reports hog deliveries to Winona Station by noon with hogs priced 24.25 for 190 to 230 pounds and 24.50 to 24.75 for butchers. Hog market ranges 50 to 75 higher. Cattle market holds steady with Hi-Choice and Prime 24.50 to 25.00 and other grades listed. veal market closed Friday.
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Swift & Company
Winona
Minn
Livestock Auction Prices At South St Paul Minnesota
USDA cattle listings show 2,500 cattle and 500 calves with steady to weak prices for steers heifers cows and bulls. Slaughter steers 25.00 to 25.75 good 22.50 to 24.50. vealers 23.00 to 26.00. Hogs active 4,000 with higher barrows gilts sows and feeder pigs 12 animals 190-300 lbs. 19.50 to 26.00. feeder pigs 22.50 to 23.50.
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South ST. Paul, Minn
USDA
Eneg Yg Pe
Hawk Rules Infirmary Yard Shuts Window Washer and Sunlit Aides
A hawk with a ten foot wingspan roosts above St. Joseph's Infirmary and harasses workers and visitors. A mate watches from a tree as crews, priests, and a dog retreat. Officials say Kentucky law forbids killing the hawk but allow necessary steps to remove the bird.
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Mate
Hawk
Louisville
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Edward N. Cline
Kentucky
Coleman Offers Five Summer Courses at Coleman Vocational
Coleman Vocational School will run five six week summer sessions from June 13 to July 22. Courses include pre technical mathematics and science, introductory typing, steno script, and English fundamental review. Wisconsin residents under 21 and La Crosse area residents over 21 attend free. others pay 50 cents per project per day. a $2 enrollment fee applies. Enroll via the supervisor of instructional services or call the office.
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Coleman Vocational School
Coleman
Wisconsin
la Crosse
la Crosse City
6Th and Vine Streets
Wis
Soviet Ocean Tests May Reveal Space Landing Methods
American space circles speculate after Tass reports a five month Pacific test program ended successfully. The tests allegedly explored water landings and improved parachute and retro rocket systems for return from the moon. No details or locations were disclosed.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Pacific Ocean
Tass
Pacific
U.S
United States
Donkey Attack Fatal For Two Year Old In Michigan
Two year old Troy Edwards died from internal injuries after a donkey grabbed him by the jaws and dragged him about 200 yards on a Holland area farm. The animal was ordered kept in a stable for 10 days to test for rabies as Troy visited with his mother Mrs Morgan Edwards of Douglas.
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Holland, Mich
Troy Edwards
Holland
Troy
Morgan Edwards
Douglas
Winter TV Stars Begin Summer Moonlighting
AP reports television personalities turn to summer theater and club engagements for big paydays. Stars such as Tom Poston Orson Bean Kitty Carlisle Betsy Palmer Steve Allen Gene Rayburn Arlene Francis plan stage appearances and TV tie-ins while schedules allow.
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New York
Ience
Tom Poston
Miami
Orson Bean
North Carolina
Kitty Carlisle
Betsy Palmer
Steve Allen
Allen Sudden
Betty White
Gene Rayburn
Helen
Lynn
Drug Case Two Weeks Continued For Nordberg
Peter D Nordberg a 23 year old Minneapolis man facing charges of illegally obtaining narcotic drugs had his case continued for two weeks in La Crosse County Court He was ordered released without bond and waived preliminary hearing The state alleges he bought 16 ounces of a cough medicine containing a narcotic and possessed more than eight ounces He also faces a concealed weapon charge Judge Leonard F Roroff ordered release on his own recognizance pending the June 10 hearing Anita M Hansen 21 of Minneapolis faces similar drug purchase and possession charges with a preliminary hearing set for June 9 She is free on her own recognizance The drug involved is Robitussin A C sold without a prescription but with quantity limits
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Minneapolis
la Crosse
Peter D. Nordberg
Nordberg
Leonard F. Roroff
Roraff
Anita M. Hansen
Robitussin A.C
Pollution debate on river Sewage by passes and plant capacity
Health officials warn that by passes from lift stations release untreated sewage into the river despite dilution. Officials note infrequent short dumps, while wind and storms can push sewage to North Side Beach justifying closures. Heileman corrected storm sewer cross connections with a concrete dam, and the La Crosse plant operated through the 1965 flood with 22 million gallon daily capacity.
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Scheible
Public Works
Carl A. Wahlstrom
Trevallee
Hagar Street
North Side
Heileman’s
Heileman
Wahlstrom
Grant Haugstad
la Crosse
Marquette Dedicates 15th Century Chapel
In Milwaukee AP report Marquette University dedicates its reconstructed 15th Century French chapel to St Joan of Arc seen as the saint in residence. The ceremony strengthens France US ties with remarks by Gerard de La Villesbrunne of the French embassy and a dedication poem by Sister Mary Therese. The Pete Marquette award goes to Mr and Mrs Marc B Rottman donors from Long Island New York.
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Milwaukee
Joan of Arc
Marquette University
Joan
Gerard de la Villesbrunne
Washington
France
United States
Mary Therese
John P. Raynor
Pete Marquette
Marc B. Rottman
Long Island, N.Y
Chicago Market Report Shows Butter Eggs and Potatoes Prices
AP dispatch from Chicago lists butter grades AA through C with scores and bid levels, eggs at 60 percent or better AI whites and other grades, and potato movements with Idaho russets, California long whites, and round reds for carlot and track sales, indicating on track shipments and current price ranges.
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Chicago
USDA
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
U.S
Idaho
Stock Quotations From Prete News Overview
National quotations from the National Association of Securities Dealers as of 9 a.m. list inter dealer bid and ask ranges for numerous stocks and funds. The report notes prices exclude retail markup and commission and that asks reflect upward adjustments for markup.
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Marshall Co
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc
Clark Oil
Viet Nam unrest and battles roll across provinces
About 12,000 demonstrated for 2 1/2 hours in Quang Tri protesting U S and the government. In Hue dissidents clashed with police as Lt Col Phan Van Khoa lost control of the city. U S and Vietnamese forces conduct ground sweeps and air assaults across central and southern Viet Nam with mixed results.
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South Viet Nam
United States
Hue
Phan van Khoa
Thua Thien
Saigon
da Nang
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Information Service
U.S.S.S
Voice of America
Viet Nam
Central Highlands
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
U.S
Chu Lai
Quang Ngai
North Viet Nam
Air Force
Mu Gia Pass
Navy
Rotary Hears Officer of State Group
Kermit Edison of Stoughton, first vice president elect of the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association, spoke at the Rotary Club meeting in Hotel Stoddard. The state group met in La Crosse for its first funeral directors conference there since 1930 with Edison noting changes in addressing death. Three visiting Rotarians and three guests attended, including William Bowerman, Eldon Saengling, Leo Fasel, William Newburg Jr., George Spencer, and Kenneth Mell.
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Kermit Edison
Stoughton
Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Rotary Club
Stoddard
la Crosse
Edison
Rotary
William Bowerman
Munising
Mich
Eldon Saengling
Guttenberg
Iowa
Leo Fasel
Elroy
William Newburg Jr
George Spencer
Kenneth Mell
la Crescent
Cyclists Plan Lansing Trip From La Crosse
Twelve cyclists from Chicago arrive by train in La Crosse to join local riders for a Lansing Iowa trip. The La Crosse Hostel Club hosts the Chicago unit with a breakfast after 4 20 a m arrival then depart for Lansing. Returning by 3 p m Sunday the group plans overnight travel with beds gear and funds for meals.
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Chicago
la Crosse
Lansing
Iowa
American Youth Hostel
Burns Park
Sparta Bank Shortage Seen At Monroe County Bank
Federal examiner Leland Ross of the Federal Reserve in Chicago estimated an $80,000 shortage in Monroe County Bank here. He spoke of evidence of mis dealings found during an exam on May 9 and offered no further details.
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Sparta
Federal
Monroe County
Leland Ross
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
Ross
Social Security Offices Open Memorial Day Nationwide
Steven J. Leszcynski says all Social Security district offices will stay open on Memorial Day for questions and Medicare enrollments before the May 31 deadline. La Crosse office at 332 Std. Ave. S. will operate 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Steven J. Leszcynski
la Crosse
Std. Ave. S
School Aide Says Student Injured In Fall
May 26 at 9 30 a.m. a pupil Kristina Hilke 9 of Stoddard was taken by ambulance from Pleasant Valley School to Lutheran Hospital after cutting her knee in a fall at school.
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Pleasant Valley
Kristina Hilke
Stoddard
Lutheran Hospital
West Texas towns inundated by cloudburst heavy rains and lightning
The Associated Press reports severe storms flooding Midland and Andrews with up to 3 inches in one hour 2.75 inches in 30 minutes and 2.22 inches near Kerrville. A warehouse fire at Pyote caused cotton loss while trees were split by lightning. Authorities checked for a tornado near Odessa with no ground evidence.
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Associated Press
West
Texas
Midland
Andrews
Pyote
Odessa
U.S. 80
Hunt
Kerrville
Texas Hill Country
Campbell Seeks Village Vote On July 26
Campbell town officials ask Circuit Judge Lincoln Neprud to set July 26 as the incorporation referendum date for Campbell residents. If approved, a village government will be formed and village officials elected at the upcoming fall elections.
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Campbell
Lincoln Neprud
la Crosse
David Zluticky
State aid options for sanitary districts and water pollution bill sparks critique
Senate leaders discuss two funding paths for county and town utility districts to receive state aid. One allows bonds with state payments covering interest, the other has the state finance construction repaid via rental fees. the state share would be about one third. Sen. Fred Risser attacks the bill as a bureaucratic monstrosity tied to paper mill polluters. Assembly actions include a 1.5 million Kerr Mills supplement, plus funds for mentally handicapped day care, nursing school instructor scholarships, and advertising for Wisconsin fishing industry promotion.
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Fred Risser
Madison
Jerris Leonard
Milwaukee
Risser
Senate
Leonard
Zaborski
Knowles
Assembly
Kerr-Mills
State Department of Resource Development
Wisconsin
Floor Fight Over Highway Bill Advances and Fails
In Madison the first amendment to a fast tracked highway bill failed 58 to 37 in the Assembly. The defeated proposal would have allocated up to 26 million dollars to finish the Interstate system by 1969.
New Jersey Man Gets 11 Months For Burglary And Forgery
Louis G. Quimby, 43, of Elizabeth New Jersey, was sentenced to 11 months in the La Crosse County Jail for taking part in the April 11 burglary of Epstein Fisheries Inc. and for forging a stolen check. Companion Roger Dilley, 37, Prairie du Chien, pleaded guilty to similar charges and awaits sentencing after a 90 day mental examination.
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New Jersey
la Crosse
Leonard F. Roraff
Louis G. Quimby
Elizabeth
N.J
Epstein Fisheries Inc
N. Front St
Quimby
Roger Dilley
Prairie du Chien
Dilley
Central States Hospital
Motorcyclist Killed In Calumet County
Jerold Jurek 18 of Menasha died when his motorcycle hit a rear auto trailer on Highway 114 west of Sherwood Calumet County. His bike then slid into a ditch. Arlene Griggs 62 of Milwaukee died in an Oconomowoc hospital from injuries from May 2 crash on I 94 Jefferson County, the third fatality from the accident.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Jerold Jurek
Menasha
Highway 114
Sherwood
Calumet County
Jurek
Arlene Griggs
Milwaukee
Oconomowoc
Jefferson County
Early American Paper Mills Near Philadelphia
The first American paper was produced in 1690 at a mill near Philadelphia. The mill was owned by William Rittenhouse and William Bradford.
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America
Philadelphia
William Rittenhouse
William Bradford
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