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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
2
La Crosse Circuit Judge Peter Pappas denied a defense motion to suppress evidence in the case of 18 year old Thomas A. Anderson of 2028 Prospect Street. Anderson was arrested during a March police raid on drug possession charges and his lawyer Patrick Doyle challenged the evidence.
In the Richland Road subdivision near Yuba City officers recovered nine bodies from sandy orchard graves, with the first found at Goro Kagehiro’s orchard. A husky Mexican-American suspect known locally as a quiet man was named a person of interest as a broader search on the Feather River farms uncovered additional graves and a tied arrest unfolded.
Toronto AP reports veteran comedian Doug Romaine died at his home after a heart attack. Romaine, age 55, had a career exceeding 35 years in show business. He was a familiar figure in comedy circuits and television appearances.
The La Crosse Tribune announces publication details and postage information. It notes it is a Lee Enterprises division and AP member, with AP republication rights and local news exclusivity.
A Midwest Senate vote on a 1.7 billion military pay increase failed 42 to 31 as Democrats mostly supported the amendment while Republicans opposed it. Several senators did not vote or were paired, with one declaring support despite not voting. The decision comes before Senate House conferees reconcile versions of the bill, and amid a Memorial Day weekend recess.
In Tuesday night North-South play Marge Kaehler Bonnie Merchlewitz Eva Abraham son and Mabel Smith tied for first with 99 points. East-West winners were Joan Squier Claire Wille with 98. Other results include Mark Hines Mildred Taylor 90 in North-South and David Skip ton Alan Wernecke 96 plus Mr and Mrs Joseph Winterrowd 92 in East-West.
Actor Clint Walker star of Cheyenne was reported improving in a hospital in Bishop after doctors sewed up a punctured heart. He, age 43, was skiing at Mammoth Mountain when he fell on Monday and punctured his heart. His daughter Valerie Demirdjian, 19, was skiing with him when the accident happened.
A telegram to Nixon describes Edgar Higganbotton, an Ecru Negro, shot and killed by a white Friday night, and Eddie McClinton, a Black war veteran, shot three times and killed by a white Sunday night in Sumner, Tallahatchie County. Authorities dispute McClinton’s death with Sheriff Dogan saying no investigation occurred and directing questions to Deputy Downs.
Sparta Wisconsin Monroe County Judge James W Rice placed eight Wisconsin Child Center youths ages 14 to 17 on probation returning them to Arthur L Gerg center superintendent They received terms from three months to one year The longer sentences involved guilty pleas to taking a pickup truck owned by Ray Jensen in Angelo and breaking into the Eagles Club twice Restitution to the club of 83 for liquor cigarettes and other merchandise was part of probation conditions
Robert Poehling of 133 S. 15th St. told police on Wednesday that two tires valued at $60 were taken from his parents garage at 450 Losey Court.
Frank Mader, 89, of 330 Losey Blvd North and former owner of the Mader Clothing Co, died Thursday May 27 in a local hospital. Born in La Crosse, he helped build Holy Trinity Convent and St Marys Church spires, bought Volz and Reuter in 1904, renamed it Mader Clothing Co, and retired in 1951. Funeral arrangements by Sletten McKee Hanson Funeral Home.
Records from County report on May 27 at 2 54 a m David L Oswalt 33 of Greenville Mississippi injured in a fall on a towboat while locking through Dresbach Dam. He was taken to St Francis Hospital. At 7 11 a m Mabel Hanson 119 Wall Street was transported to Lutheran Hospital for illness.
A Blue Tiger Lounge performer Carol Bedke was arrested for indecent behavior during a late Wednesday show. She bit officer David Hanson and faces a $155 bond after police saw the incident at 11 10 p m. Owner Gerald Drendel was ordered to appear June 3 in Municipal Court for allowing an obscene performance.
Two young town of Onalaska girls found a cash box containing 75 to 100 dollars along Hauser Road off Sand Lake Coulee. The sheriff’s office seeks the owner. a note inside may help establish ownership.
Eau Claire Wisconsin officials approve a $48,500 subsidy to the city bus firm for the coming year to avert closure. Altoona will be asked to contribute about $1,500 to the aid.
D W Griswold publisher of the La Crosse County Coun try man sells the Salem weekly to Robert D Humbel owner of Economy Print Shop West Salem. Humbel takes possession June 1. Griswold who led West Salem publisher for 25 years will take possession of Sauk Center Herald in Minnesota on July 1. The Countryman began last August from the West Salem Journal and the Bangor Independent merger.
Rep. John Conyers Jr. says the Voting Rights Act issue warrants Mitchell’s presence in a Justice Department hearing. The subcommittee probes enforcement of the preclearance rule in seven Southern states, while Mitchell seeks possible amendment to allow hearings with final court review. Mississippi counties re register under new rules tied to redistricting and census.
Petitions urging Bernard F. Maney's removal from the La Crosse Police and Fire Commission were presented to Mayor W. Peter Gilbertson on May 6. Maney, appointed to a five year term to succeed John Kolhoven, assumed duties May 11. Gilbertson and Maney planned a Friday meeting. Maney declined to discuss resignation. Gerald Lanhart, who circulated petitions, owns Interior House at 1601 Jackson St, tied to a rezoning bid during Maney's time heading the council judiciary committee.
Dodge County officials recovered Bruno Geschrei from Beaver Dam Lake after a fishing trip with another Milwaukee man ended in a capsized boat. The search began at 5 am, and authorities found the body as the boat was located overturned.
New York AP report on the Urban Technology Conference where 400 aerospace, electronics executives and officials discuss urban renewal. Leaders warn that moving people across town is harder than space travel while stressing policy, zoning, and neighborhood control of services as vital to city survival.
An Onalaska man Merlin Huber failed to appear for a trial in La Crosse Municipal Court but Judge Leonard Chojnacki proceeded with city witnesses. Huber was fined 25 dollars for not providing toilets and 25 dollars for lacking heat and ventilation at 2711 Larson Street, plus 10 dollars in costs. A 125 dollar appearance bond was set if he appeals. Part of the building is occupied by Sculptured Advertising Co. He earlier paid 25 dollars and 50 costs for lacking a certificate of occupancy.
A regional library cooperative in Rochester Minnesota and 10 southeastern cities was established this week. The Southeastern Minnesota Library Cooperative SELCO includes public libraries at Rochester Winona Owatonna Red Wing Albert Lea Austin Northfield Zumbrota Stewartville and Pine Island. Plans for the co op were drawn up by library consultants in a 25000 study financed by the State Department of Education. The cooperative will facilitate exchange of books films tapes and other material expand access to specialized services and streamline book purchasing and processing.
The Wisconsin State Assembly approved by 78 to 17 a nonpartisan resolution urging Congress to support President Nixon's revenue sharing plan. Representative Herbert Grover noted Wisconsin would benefit from local tax effort considerations, and the measure was sponsored by Rep. Harold Froehlich, Republican, Assembly minority leader.
La Crosse Municipal Judge Leonard Chojnacki revoked the license of 17 year old Harlan Schroeder for 90 days on Thursday morning. The juvenile, of 1001 Johnson Street, commandeered a car after an accident shortly before 8 am on May 20 and struck a second car driven by James E. Lienlokken, 59, of 2102 Sisson Drive, in the 1900 block of State Road.
The 25th of 31 suspects for drug selling warrants appeared in La Crosse County Court. Roy J. Buehrle, 24, appeared with attorney Alan Cole and had his case continued to Friday. He faces three counts of selling drugs to an undercover agent in February and was released on a $1000 signature bond. Judge Roraff also continued preliminary examinations for others, with many bound over to Circuit Court for trial.
Milwaukee AP reports Michael Siler a 29 year old Milwaukee businessman was indicted by a federal grand jury on a kidnaping charge for allegedly forcing 10 year old Anthony Caputa into his car as he walked to school. Caputa was found unharmed two days later as they prepared to board a plane at Des Moines airport. Siler was returned to Wisconsin April 29 and held on $50 000 bond at Waukesha County jail.
Madison AP Gov. Patrick J. Lucey appointed Dr. Paul R. Glunt of Beaver Dam and Mrs. Winona G. Jackson of Milwaukee to the Board of Health and Social Services for six years. They succeed Herbert G. Grene of Eau Claire and William H. Studley of Shorewood. Lucey also reappointed Morris Slavney as chairman of the Employment Relations Commission for six years.
A Blair youth and four Ettrick boys aged 15 to 17 were arrested late Wednesday on a charge of breaking into the North Side Speed Bowl concession stand. Eugene Simmons, 18, Blair, was ordered to appear in County Court. Police said beer and cigarettes were missing. The juveniles will be referred to Trempealeau County juvenile authorities.
At 5 p.m. Wednesday a two-car collision on 3rd and Cass Streets injured two drivers. Ralph Rottier, 26, of La Crescent Minnesota, was hospitalized with a head cut, while Margaret Davenport, 45, of 2558 Hypoint Drive, sought treatment at Lutheran Hospital for a chest injury.
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