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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1968

Page

2

Peace Talks Move to Concrete Path Johnson Says

President Johnson said Hanoi shows no sign of readiness for serious Paris talks and urged shifting discussions to concrete peace steps. He cited intensified North Vietnamese infiltration in the South, warned of heavier U.S. burdens, and invited congressional leaders to a White House briefing with Cyrus Vance.

Washington Johnson Hanoi Paris Vietnam Cyrus R. Vance Washington Hanoi North Vietnam Panhandle United States U.S Congress White House Vance

Jim Dooley Named Bears Head Coach After Halas Retirement

Chicago owner George Halas appoints Jim Dooley 38 a longtime assistant as head coach, signaling a major shift after Halas retires from 39 seasons. Dooley, a former Bears receiver, will direct the offense under a long term deal terms undisclosed, chosen over nine other assistants.

Chicago Jim Dooley Chicago Bears George Halas Halas Bear Dooley Bears

U S Forces Hit North Vietnam In fierce DMZ and Laos clashes

Heavy fighting raged across northern South Vietnam and along the DMZ as U.S. Marines and the 4th Division faced North Vietnamese assaults. Rockets and mortars struck a fire base near Dak To, with hand to hand fighting and 102 enemy bodies found, while B 52 strikes pounded staging areas and raids intensified along the DMZ.

Laos Air Force 4Th Division Dak To John R. Hickman U.S South Vietnam Khe Sanh Dong Ha Saigon Gia Dinh U.S. 25Th Infantry Division Dmz Demilitarized Zone United States

Scorpion Sub Issue Deep Sea Rescue Effort Underway

The Scorpion, a 3075 ton Skipjack class atomic submarine, remained submerged after rough seas as crews consider rescue options. Commanded by Cmdr Francis A Slattery the vessel was on a routine Mediterranean exercise and headed home May 17. Navy officials said depth and recovery limits complicate rescue if damage occurred. The search is led by Rear Adm Douglas Pilats aboard the destroyer William Wood.

Mediterranean Straits of Gibraltar Thresher Moorer Atlantic Azores Navy

Radio Highlights Tuesday Baseball and Vox Pop Schedule

WKTY airs Cubs vs Phillies at 6 30 p m and Twins vs Indians at 7 45 p m while WLCX presents Vox Pop at 7 p m.

WKTY Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians

Governor's Wife Undergoes Checkup at University Hospital

Mrs. Warren P. Knowles wife of the governor is at University Hospitals for tests today. An official spokesperson said the checkup was planned weeks ago after recent ulcer trouble symptoms.

Madison AP Warren P. Knowles

Birth announcements throughout Wisconsin cities May 17 27

The births list multiple infants named Amy Leigh Robin Ann Peter son and others born May 17 through May 27 at Lutheran Hospital St Francis Hospital Stoddard Vernon Memorial Hospital PONTIAC West Chicago and more. Parents include Onsager Bank Gates Westby Mullenberg Arnold Leis Hart Johns Langaard Worman Tainter Pedretti Zielke Greene with addresses in Sparta Onalaska Galesville Cashton Readstown and Pontiac.

Marlyn McMullin William E. Lichtie Jr S. 13Th St Alice Reichert James A. Clements Genoa Clara Ann de Florian Frank W. Dikeman Onalaska Ave Betty J. Roraff Galesville Jeanette H. Mahutya Raymond Kramer Trempealeau Helen Amundson Sparta Wis St. Mary’s Hospital Richard M. Mullenberg Lee Court Karen O'Neill Charles L. Arnold Hill St Glenna Ricker Duane Leis R. 2 Bangor Madonna Elsen Fred Hart Pine St Michele West Alvin Schaitel S. Court St Jean Rasmussen Robert M. Johns Washington St Madison Avon Vieth Tilmer Ofte Oak St Westsby Winnifred Rodd Viroqua Paul Goman Stoddard Holly Hayden Francis Knutson Rita Thoreson Laurice Moe Rose Marie Lowe Rodney Fortney Judith Blum Mark Hill Kathy Sidie David Peterson R. 3 Cashton Beverly Hanson David Langaard Doris Helke Ross King Carol Jacobsen Richard Worman Readstown Agnes Marie Overstreet Earl Tainter Gays Mills Patricia Breiver Albin Pedretti Mary Clark Pontiac Mich John Howard Michael Zielke S. Telegraph Road Judith Ekholm la Crosse West Chicago Ill Gordon Greene George St Sherry True Onalaska

McCarthy Rejects Delegates Voted By District Committees

Wisconsin primary winner Eugene McCarthy vetoes the delegate slate chosen by district committees. He names his own picks and confirms only the 2nd District and at large list. The new primary law allows a candidate to veto delegates he dislikes.

Madison Eugene McCarthy Minnesota Wisconsin Robert C. Zimmerman Democratic Administrative Committee McCarthy

Police and Firemen Appeal for Respect in NYC

New York City police and fire units spent 24 240 on an ad campaign asking the public to stop mistreating responders during duties. The Uniformed Firemen's Association and Patrolmen's Benevolent Association ran full page ads in major papers urging forbearance amid dangers and injuries.

New York Uniformed Firemen’s Association Patrolman’s Benevolent Association New York Times New York Daily News Frank Gucciardi Columbia University

Motive Sought In Coed's Murder At Wisconsin Campus

Authorities search for a suspect and weapon in the brutal slaying of Christine Rothschild an 18 year old University of Wisconsin freshman. She was found stabbed and beaten outside a classroom building near Sterling Hall with 14 chest and neck wounds. Robbery is not suspected.

Arthur L. Srb Madison University of Wisconsin Miss Rothschild Authhories Hanson Clyde Chamberlain Chamberlain Ralph Hanson Hanson Sa Miss Rothschild Senn High School Chicago Emanuel Rothschild Phillip van Valkenberg Hanison Sterling Hall Ann Emery Gertrude Armstrong

Gas Forces Evacuation Of 60 At School

About 60 children were carried from the Booker T Washington School in Baltimore after exposure to gas in the cafeteria during the first lunch period. More than 40 were hospitalized for treatment as police and health officials searched for a source, with reports of a possible gas bomb later questioned.

Baltimore Booker T. Washington School James R. Hite Hite Mary E. Peck Health Department

Teachers Seek $931,000 Pay Boost After Cut Demand

The teachers raised pay boost to 931000 while narrowing demands to 874000. The Rev Mr Schwandt noted the board moved from 367000 in raises to 581009. Nonsalary items to be considered June 5 include insurance, working conditions, class size, time off, school calendar and other items. Both groups had tried to resolve salary questions prior to other issues.

Schwandt

Kennedy Uneasy McCarthy Optimistic As Oregon Votes

In Oregon Democratic voters choose in a close presidential primary with Kennedy uneasy and McCarthy optimistic. NBC poll shows Kennedy slight edge while Nixon eyes victory on the Republican side with Rockefeller and Reagan on ballots.

Portland Ore Oregon Eugene J. McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy McCarthy Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey Richard M. Nixon California Ronald Reagan New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Nixon Indiana Nebraska Minnesota Humphrey South Dakota National Broadcasting Co Oliver Quayle Co Johnson GOP Olympia Wash Dan Evans NBC Reagan

Petition Filed Against Wisconsin Garnishment Law

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund filed with the U S Supreme Court a petition on behalf of Christine Sniadach of Milwaukee challenging Wisconsin wage garnishment without a prior court hearing. The group argues the state’s rule violates due process as 17 states allow such garnishments and workers risk losing jobs before contesting them.

Milwaukee U.S. Supreme Court Wisconsin Supreme Court Legal Defense Fund Inc National Association For the Advancement of Colored People U.S Christine Sniadach

Madison attorney named Judicial Council research director

Atty. James E. Hough of Madison was named research director of the Wisconsin Judicial Council. He has served as attorney for the legislative reference bureau and as a legal analyst for the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Madison James E. Hough Wisconsin Judicial Council Hough Legislative Assembly Judiciary Committee

Quotations From National Dealers Amid Morning Trading

Stock quotes from Shearson Hammill and Marshall Co. show representative interdealer prices as of 9:00 a.m. The list notes markets shift through the day and excludes retail markups or commissions. CW Transport 20.21 and Dial Finance 13 13. Fabri Tek 19 19 12.

la Crosse Cooler la Crosse Tele Mutual Futyroll Co., Inc Boston Fund Chem. Fund Eaton & Hower Eat & Howard Eberstedt Fd Manhattan Fidelity Fund Mass. Inv. Tr Mass. Inv. Gr Natl. Investors Puritan Fund Wisconsin Fund

Nelson urges ceasefire and province elections in Vietnam plan

Nelson and Gundersen outline a peacemaking path in Vietnam with an immediate ceasefire, province by province elections under an international agency, and a nationwide vote. Gundersen announces a bid for U S Representative in Wisconsin's 3rd District, arguing Democrats may win the House if Nixon is blocked. Market notes follow, detailing livestock and commodities in Winona and Chicago, with forecasts and prices.

Paris Vietnam South Vietnam Nelson Gunnar A. Gundersen la Crosse U.S Gundersen Congress House of Representatives House Wisconsin Richard Nixon

Tomah community leader Kenny Continueumanage dies

Longtime Tomah civic figure Kenny Continueumanage led efforts to rebuild Tomah High School after a fire, secured state and federal funds, lobbied for regional facilities, attracted industry, and promoted regional development. Survived by Norma Cunningham and six grandchildren.

Tomah Veterans Hospital Camp McCoy Volk Field Camp Douglas Norma Cunningham Stanley John D. J Mary Ellen) Hartung Cocoa, Fla Phillip Patricia) Mark Waukesha Raymond Platteville

Kansas City Police to Resume Mace Use

Kansas City police will resume using chemical Mace for force when needed after a 17 day suspension. Police Chief Clariece Kelley says no injuries occurred from its use and officers should wash the chemical off with water. He notes Mace is to be used only when force is justified and preferable to batons or firearms.

Kansas City William H. Stewart U.S Clariece M. Kelley Kelley

Danish Princess Delivers Heir in Copenhagen

Princess Margrethe gave birth by Caesarean section to a nine pound boy at Copenhagen University Hospital. The birth marks the first direct heir to the Danish throne in 69 years. Margrethe, 28, wed June 10 to Count Henri de Monpezat, now Prince Henrik of Denmark.

Copenhagen Margrethe Copenhagen University Hospital Henri de Monpezat Prince Henrik of Denmark

Grain and potato market roundup from Chicago AP

Chicago grain prices show Wheat No 2 around 1.427n and No 2 soft red near 1.36n. Corn values 1.16 to 1.11e for various yellow cases, oats 82 for No 2 extra heavy white, soybeans about 2.73 and soybean oil 8.60. Potatoes market: Idaho russets at 7.00 and California tong whites 5.15 to 5.40, with shipments totals 453 and steady demand.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chicago Grain USDA U.S Idaho California

Indonesian airliner crash leaves up to 29 dead

A four engine Convair of Garuda Airways crashed 15 miles from Santa Cruz airport in Bombay. The jet burned after loss of radio contact seven minutes after takeoff. Reports show 26 to 29 aboard, with no survivors.

Bombay India Indonesia Garuda Airways Santa Cruz Garuda Air India

Appleton Navy Man on Scorpion Overdue Sub Scorpion

Verona Brueggemann was told Monday night her son James Kenneth Brueggemann Machinists Mate 10 25 is aboard the nuclear submarine Scorpion overdue in the Atlantic. A seven year Navy veteran and Appleton High School graduate, he enlisted after a year in college. His wife and three children live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Appleton (Ap Verona Brueggemann Navy Department James Kenneth Brueggemann Atlantic Brueggemann Appleton High School Virginia Beach

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