Republicans Seek Thorough Review of Selective Service
Twenty three Republican congressmen demand a full investigation of the Selective Service system arguing the draft law mismatches manpower needs. Led by Rep. Robert F. Ellsworth they plan five more statements in two weeks. Gen. Hershey may be called before the House Armed Services Committee to decide if a broader inquiry is needed.
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Washington
Robert F. Ellsworth
Kansas
Lewis B. Hershey
House Armed Services Committee
Johnson hints at Viet Nam policy criticism fueling uprisings
In remarks captured as a Washington Roundup item President Johnson muses that vocal critics of the administration policy in Viet Nam may be wondering if their rhetoric has helped spur uprisings. Vice President Humphrey adds the speculation in the same round of remarks.
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Johnson
Viet Nam
Humphrey
Simple Test Of 6 Common Road Hazards
The article explains six common highway collision scenarios and a brief six question quiz to pick safer actions. It notes Memorial Day weekend crash risk estimates and urges maintaining safe following distances and signaling intentions.
Parts Shortage Forces AMC to Pause Production
AMC will resume Milwaukee and Kenosha output next Wednesday after Dana strike disruptions. Ten thousand Wisconsin workers are to return, with Rambler model phasing paused until removal of Dana supplied parts. Production shifts and August restart plans adjust due to a nearly unanimous union settlement.
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Kenosha
American Motors Corp
Milwaukee
Dana Corp
Marion
Ind
AMC
Rambler
Wisconsin
William V. Luneburg
Auto Manufacturing
Dana
Luneburg
Allied Industrial Workers of America
Teens for Christ Plan Viroqua Meet
Teens for Christ schedule a Viroqua gathering at 8 p.m. Saturday in the State Bank of Viroqua. A new film depicting teenage America will be shown along with additional features.
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Teens For Christ
Viroqua
Wis
State Bank of
Five Confirmands Named at Mabel and Newburg Churches
Rev. Walter Flesner led confirmation Sunday May 22 at Mabel and Newburg Methodist churches. In Mabel the confirmands were Michael Remick Philip Johnson Roxanne Sagdalen and Vernona Foltz and at Newburg the group included Jerome Tengsdahl.
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Mabel, Minn
Walter Flesner
Mabel and
Newburg
Mabel
Michael Remick
Philip Johnson
Roxanne Sagdalen
Vernona Foltz
Jerome Tengesdahl
Local rummage sales and shop notices around town
Community rummage sale at 2923 South 22nd offering clean clothing and Aletta’s hat sale with 3 and 5 dollar items. VFW Auxiliary card party May 28 at 7 30 p m. La Boutique Wig Shoppe advertises June bride discounts and appointments. Various items including a lightweight bicycle and apparel priced 1 to 4 dollars, sale details at rear 1328 State.
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Aletta’s
V.F.W
Ate East Ae
Man Seeking Cave Record Loses Track of Time
David Lafferty, 26, a British challenger for the underground cave endurance record, has lived 400 feet underground for 62 days seeking to beat a 126 day French record. He phoned the surface and said he thought it was May 8, lacking papers, mail, radio or a watch to time the mission.
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Bristol
England
Britain
David Lafferty
Lafferty
Corporate Expansion Plans Trimmed Slightly in May Survey
McGraw-Hill mid May check shows total 1966 capital spending at 61.3 billion dollars, down 450 million from March goals. some industries cut back while others raise targets. Machine tool orders fell 16 percent in April, yet used tools rose 33.6 percent, signaling demand for ready to deliver production equipment. Government figures showed rapid 1965-66 spending shifts, with 42 percent unchanged and 27 percent higher, amid inflation and market concerns.
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New York
McGraw-Hill Department For Economics
National Machine Tool Builders Association
Association
Johnson
Baigo
McGraw-Hill
Maine
Births Reported in La Crosse and Tomah Hospitals
La Crosse Hospital May 25 births include a son Rodney to Joseph and Bernice Schrabeck at 2511 2nd Ave West and a son Kurt Walter to Donald and Carol Peterson. Grandview Hospital May 25 birth for son Ricky Lee to Donald and Ruth Wardenburg. Memorial Hospital May 19 birth of son Robert George to Keith and Rosemary Klinker and daughter Mary Lou to James and Darlene Moser. May 22 daughter Jennifer Louise to Rodney and Beatrice Calkins. May 25 daughter Janice Marie to Arnold Olson and Beverly Downing. May 25 son Daniel Roger to Roger and Janice Lobe.
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Kurt Walter
Donald Peterson
Robinsdale Ave
Carol Kendhammer
Ricky Lee
Donald Wardenburg
Holmen
Ruth Mahlum
Tomah
Wis
Memorial Hospital
Robert George
Keith Klinker
R. 1
New Lisbon
Rosemary Stoker
Mary Lou
James Moser
Glendale Ave
Darlene Lietz
Jennifer Louise
Rodney Calkins
N. Superior Ave
Beatrice Roscovius
Janice Marie
Arnold Olson
S. Division St
Beverly Downing
Daniel Roger
Roger Lobe
Janice Grimshaw
Radio Priest Charles Coughlin Says He Has No Retirement Plans
In Detroit, on the 50th anniversary of his priesthood, Rev. Charles E. Coughlin announced he has no plans to retire. The Royal Oak Shrine of the Little Flower pastor said future steps would be discussed with Archbishop John F. Dearden.
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Detroit
Charles E. Coughlin
Father Coughlin
Little Flower
Royal Oak
John F. Dearden
Swed Reenters Demo Governor Nomination Race
Abe Swed returns to the Democratic race for governor saying he will announce his candidacy before the June state convention and seek to address the session. The Bayside Democrat aims to push his tax reform proposals and joins four candidates in the gubernatorial contest.
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Milwaukee
Abe Swed
Swed
Bayside
Wisconsin
Pattrick Lucey
Martin J. Schreiber
Raymond L. Lathan
149 To Graduate From Viroqua High
VIROQUA Wis Viroqua High School will graduate 149 seniors in Commencement exercises at 8 p.m. Thursday June 2 in the high school auditorium. Ten students will be recognized for scholastic honors Deborah Allness Bruce Carpenter Rodney Christianson James Knutson Nancy McClurg Maxine Olson Sue Parker Gary Sime Cheryl Skaar and David West. Baccalaureate services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday May 29.
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Viroqua
Wis
Viroqua High School
Deborah Allness
Bruce Carpenter
Rodney Christianson
James Knutson
Nancy McClurg
Maxine Olson
Sue Parker
Gary Sime
Cheryl Skaar
David West
Wisconsin Senate votes 18 to 13 against bank branch bill
The Wisconsin Senate kills an Assembly approved bank branch bill by an 18 to 13 roll call. Dems for Benson and others total 10, Republicans for Panzer and others total 8, with 3 Democrats and 10 Republicans opposing. One member absent as Senate membership stands at 32 after a death.
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Madison
Senate
Wisconsin
Taylor Benson
Franksville
Frank Christopherson
Superior
Henry Dorman
Racine
Casimir Kendzierski
Milwaukee
Fred Risser
Martin Schreiber
Wilfred Schuele
Norman Sussman
Carl Thompson
Cudahy
Raymond Rice
la Crosse
Allen Busby
Chester Dempsey
Hartland
Clifford Krueger
Merrill
Reuben la Fave
Oconto
Earl Leverich
Sparta
Gerald Lorge
Bear Creek
Alex Meunier
Sturgeon Bay
Gordon Roseleip
Darlington
Charles Smith
Wausau
Walter Hollander
Rosendale
Jess Miller
Richland Center
How to Outlive the Holiday Drivers Urged To Be Patient
Madison AP Memorial Day weather brings more highway traffic and potential crashes. Dan Schutz warns public responsibility rests with each driver and urges patience and courtesy to reduce deaths. Gov Knowles cites past fatality patterns and drunken driving as key factors. National Guardsmen and local law enforcers will assist in safety efforts.
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Madison
Dan F. Schutz
Wisconsin Highway Safety Division
Schutz
Wisconsin
State
Warren P. Knowles
Civil Defense
State Board of Health
American Automobile Association
State Chamber of Commerce
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John T. Connor
Iversons
North LA Crosse
Copeland
National Safety Council
Council
Berg's Pharmagy
By Sam Dawson
AP Business News
Rodney
Joseph Schrabeck
2Nd Ave. W
Bernice Welper
Grandview Hospital
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Viroqua High
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Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Scandinavia
WKTY
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Main St
Space
Omega
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Doerflinger
Model Ag
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