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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1965

Page

2

Husband Held After Shotting Suspect Linked Wife Found Dead

In Minnesota a shooting at a Long Prairie service station left James Werner wounded. Colen, a Minneapolis man, admitted the attack and was charged with attempted murder. Police later found Colen’s wife Patricia dead from gunshot wounds at their Minneapolis home, investigators noting the couple was estranged. Police pursued leads in Minneapolis and Long Prairie as the probe continued.

Minneapolis Ai Jiff Colen Werner Minneapolife Long Prairie Clifford Colen James Werner Patricia Twin Cities Jim Bain Todd County Sher Iff Isome Highway Patrol Radio Donald Weise Sauk Centre

Official Urges Bigger Budget For Tourism

LAND O LAKES AP The state should invest more in Wisconsin tourism says Harry Thoma director of the State Travel Service at the Resort Association of Wisconsin convention He urges a minimum of 1 million yearly for tourism advertising plus state matching funds for county and regional promotions and more research and an advisory tourism council He notes recreation at 600 million annually is the third largest industry and could top 1 billion Thoma also cites 16 million in state taxes from out of state visitors and the association backs easier liquor licenses for larger resorts and honors Carl Marty for 25 years of promotion of recreation Similarly William Froelich Jr is elected president with Vance Dawson stepping down and Hooker Kadzak named vice president.

Land O’lakes Wisconsin State Travel Service Harry Thoma Resort Association of Wisconsin, Inc Thoma Carl Marty Northernaire Three Lakes William Froelich Jr Saynor Vance Dawson Whitewater Hooker Kadzak Pardeville

Albert Lea Hotel May Be Dismantled

The Hotel Albert in Albert Lea may be torn down after lease nonrenewal. Don Jacobson will not renew his lease that ends November 30, and owner Miss Virginia Watland plans to end the 200 room hotel's operation, likely selling and dismantling the landmark. Roald Amundsen and Elizabeth Taylor are among notable past guests.

Albert Lea, Minn Albert Albert Lea Don Jacobson Virginia Watland Albert Register Roald Amundsen South Pole Elizabeth Taylor

Wisconsin reports rising self poisoning attempts in 1963 64

The Wisconsin State Board of Health says 773 people attempted suicide by poison in the last two years, with the highest rates among those under 35. Only hospitals serving half the population reported, suggesting numbers would nearly double if all hospitals reported. About 200 poisoning deaths were recorded in 1963 and 1964, with gas as the lethal substance in 60 percent of cases.

Madison State Board of Health Wisconsin Wisconsin Medical Journal State Medical Society

McClellan Pushes Bill to Ease Crime Confession Rules

Sen McClellan proposes a subcommittee to study reforms allowing confessions admissible despite arraignment delays. He argues current court rulings hamper law enforcement and that the Mallory rule leads to killers escaping punishment. The plan preserves counsel and offense notification while letting judges decide reasonable interrogation time.

Supreme Court U.S McClellan Congress Washington, D.C

Kickapoo Trail To Hold First Tour On Sunday

Kickapoo Trails Association plans the first Kickapoo River Highway 131 tour for Sunday October 3 at about 10 a.m. The 60 mile valley route runs from Wilton to Waureka with ends and junctions open to all. Ribbon markers will identify participants and many will bring picnics, with nearby restaurants in several villages.

Wauzeka Wis Kickapoo Trails Association Wisconsin Kickapoo Country Wilton Waureka Gays ‘Mills Soldiers Grove

Viet Nam Confirms Executions and Shootdowns Amid Tension

Vietnamese news reports indicate three U S aircraft were shot down in North Vietnam on Thursday while one American pilot survived a crash in South Vietnam. In Saigon five convicts were executed for murder and rape, with a sixth man spared amid uncertainties about Viet Cong reprisal threats.

Nol U.S North Viet Nam South Viet Nam Saigon Market Place Viet Cong

Agents Here Not Affected By Strike

The Insurance Workers National Union strike against Prudential Insurance Co. does not affect Prudential agents in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota. The union and company contract expired September 26 and negotiators have met daily with Federal Mediator James A. Holden in Washington, D.C. The union covers about 17,300 district agents operating in 34 states and the District of Columbia.

Insurance Workers National Union Aflcio Prudential Insurance Co Prudential Minnesota Wisconsin North South Dakota James A. Holden Washington, D.C States District of Columbia

Gas siphoned at La Crosse Sand and Gravel office

Burglary attempt at La Crosse Sand and Gravel Co. office in R 1 Thursday night ended with thieves siphoning gasoline from a company truck. A window was damaged but entry blocked. Deputy Harry Schaffer noted muddy footprints including a woman's shoe at the scene. Marble statue luster from light seeping into stone and reflecting crystals is noted.

la Crosse

Guard units to be brought to high readiness in Minnesota

Defense plan places Minnesota's 47th Infantry Division of the National Guard in a three brigade high priority group. Minnesota would contribute a brigade, division headquarters and base to the reorganized 47th, with other brigades drawn from Wisconsin and Oklahoma. Brig. Gen. Leon Hagen notes select units gain 24 drills beyond 48 and reach 100 percent manpower, estimating about 8,000 guardmen in a headquarters base and brigade, with 9,600 statewide.

Aberdeen Defense Department Minnesota 47Th Infantry Division National Guard McNamara Dvision 47Th Wisconsin Oklahoma Leon H. Hagen Hagen

Stock Quotations from New York Exchange

Inter dealer prices as of 9 am shown by Shearson Hammill. National quotations from NASD. Prices exclude retail markup and commission. Clark Oil 349 35 4, First Bank Stock 4 41 2.

New York Stock Exchange Shearson, Hammill & CO National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc Centrf Clark Oil First Bank

Trucker Held On Posing As CIA Agent

Ralph J. Davis a 36 year old St Paul truck driver was held on five thousand dollar bond after being charged with posing as a CIA agent. He was arrested Thursday by an FBI agent and Albert Lea police. He faces additional charge of obtaining money from a wife relative while pretending to be a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force assigned to the CIA. Davis reportedly admitted the impersonation. His wife Linda 21 recently moved from a St Paul address and is living with relatives near Albert Lea.

Albert Lea Minn Ralph J. Davis St. Paul Central Intelligence Agency Davis FBI Albert Leaf Air Force CIA Asst U.S. Atty Patrick J. Foley Minneapolis Linda Avenue

Traffic plan set for Oktoberfest parade in La Crosse

La Crosse City Police Department will manage traffic Saturday for the Oktoberfest parade starting at Copeland Park at 1 30 p m A large contingent of officers from several agencies will enforce detours and parking restrictions along Highway 53 Rose and George streets Lang Drive La Crosse Street and Cass Street The plan includes meter hooding no parking zones and a parade route detour to guide southbound and northbound traffic.

George Street la Crosse City Copeland Park Highway 53 Rose Street Cass-7th-La Crosse-Lang Drive la Crosse County 4Th Street Vine Cass Sts King Street 3Rd 5Th Avenue Cass King Sts Clinton Street Rose Black River Bridge Windsor Clinton St. Paul Streets Lang Drive Windsor Street Caledonia Street Copeland Avenue Hagar Street Hagar St. Cloud Street Copeland Park Drive Gillette Street Monitor Street Avon Street Causeway la Crosse Street Manhasset N.Y la Crosse Shiela Sklar Cass Street Herbert New York City Sklar Manhattan Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center

Patton urges aid to low income farmers

President James G. Patton of the National Farmers Union calls for a $200 million yearly conservation program review to expand help for low income family farmers. He says soil and water payments should prioritize assisting smaller, poorer farmers over large operators.

Patton Washington James G. Patton National Farmers Union

Prince Harald in Wisconsin for muskellunge hunt and visits

Crown Prince Harald of Norway arrives in Madison in a Wisconsin tour with a planned muskellunge fishing trip guided by state officials. A sold out Saturday banquet at Bethel Lutheran Church and a Sunday public reception precede a visit to Little Norway and a return to Minneapolis.

Madison Prince Harald of Norway Oslo Wisconsin Warren P. Knowles Prince Harald Bethel Lutheran Church Hans K. Engen Parker Pen Co Janesville Bethel Lutheran Little Norway Minocqua-Woodruff Lake Arthur MacArthur

City School Bus Drivers Honored for Safe Driving

Three La Crosse City School District bus drivers earned National Safety Council safety awards. Robert Peterson receives an 18 year award, Thomas Formanek a six year award, and Fred Thiede a three year award for completing their periods without accidents.

la Crosse City National Safety Council C. Emmet Ford Robert Peterson Thomas Formanek Fred Thiede

Ruth Seegar Named Queen At Onalaska Luther Homecoming

Ruth Seegar of West Salem was named queen of the Onalaska Luther High School Homecoming festivity. She is joined by court members Cheryl Berg of La Crosse and Debby Osgood of West Salem in the weekend celebration.

Onalaska Wis Ruth Seegar West Salem Onalaska Luther High School Miss Seegar Cheryl Berg la Crosse Debby Osgood

Permit Denied for Doerflinger Co. North 19th Street Project

The William Doerflinger Co. had its $75,000 construction permit for 121 N. 19th St. denied by City Building Inspector Eugene R. Dally due to insufficient rear yard. An appeal is planned by a store official.

William Doerflinger Co N. 19Th St Eugene R. Dally

Livestock markets report from Swift & Company Winona

Swift and Company in Winona Minnesota posts hog cattle and veal prices and market hours. Hogs ease about 25 cents while cattle remain steady with ranges for grades and weights. Chicago and South St Paul prices for butter potatoes grains and livestock are listed.

Livestock Markets Swift & Company Winona, Minn. Highway Kwno Winona South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn USDA

Two Bridges Damaged Near Prairie

Grant County authorities investigate damage to two bridges over the Wisconsin River near Prairie du Chien six miles south on U S 18 and Wisconsin 35. Bridges remain open as investigators consider a large machinery impact. State crime laboratory photographed the sites and collected paint samples.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Grant County Wisconsin River Bridgeport Here U.S. 18 Wisconsin 35 State Crime Laboratory

Arrest in Seattle Involving Rollin J. Peters and Stokes Mixup

A Seattle arrest of Rollin J. Peters on La Crosse County warrants involved a $5,000 claim against Clarence J. Stokes who is described as a former Onalaska resident now in Wabasha Minnesota. The report incorrectly named Stokes in place of Peters regarding a second embezzlement charge.

Seattle Rollin J. Peters S. 24Th St Onalaska Peters la Crosse County Clarence J. Stokes Wabasha, Minn National Charities Inc Stokes

Judge sentences James Murdock to death in electric chair

In Chicago, Circuit Court Judge imposes the death penalty on James Murdock, 38, for rape and murder of 49 year old Mrs. Alvina Godlewski, who was killed May 7, 1964. Murdock was convicted by a jury of nine men and three women.

Chicago James Murdock Murdock Alvina Godlewski

Weather Record Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Five-Day Forecast

Fair Friday night cooler east and south with warmer Saturday in most areas. Minnesota mostly fair Friday night with fair Saturday and possible showers in extreme north. Iowa fair Friday night and Saturday with warmer Friday night and Saturday. Sunrise Saturday 7 02 a m Sunset 6 47 p m. Five day temperatures mostly 2 degrees below normal with minor day to day changes. Precipitation limited to one tenth or less and shower chances Sunday or Monday.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Pope to Say Mass at Fabled Yankee Stadium

In Yankee Stadium, 90,000 worshipers will watch Pope Paul VI as he conducts a mass behind second base. The event marks a historic moment in the venue known as The House that Ruth Built, with the crowd packing the ballpark’s 67,000 seats and standees.

Pope Yankee Stadium Arthur Everett NEW York Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Miller Huggins Second Base Paul VI Francis Cardinal Spellman Ruth Yankees Howard Ehmke Boston Red Sox Cleveland Municipal Stadium

St Paul Winter Carnival Delegation Sets Record Arrival

The St Paul Winter Carnival party count climbs past 900, the largest excursion from St Paul. Three Burlington trains will bring crowds to La Crosse and downtown, with 2,535 brats sold by Thursday night and outdoor dancing canceled due to weather.

St. Paul la Crosse Chicago Bratwursthaus North Side Manifest Grounds Copeland Walter R. Rogers North Side Committee F. W. Freking

Newmanites Plan Leadership Day at Roncalli Center

The La Crosse Newman Apostolate hosts a leadership day on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at the Roncalli Newman Center with Rev. Joseph Sullivan leading talks by Patricia Tomczak and Richard Newman and a closing Mass and supper. A final line notes poison hemlock is in the parsley family.

la Crosse State Newman Roncalli Newman Center Joseph Sullivan Sacred Heart Parish Eau Claire Patricia Tomczak Marquette University Richard Newman Newman Club Eau Claire State University Newman Father Sullivan

Rotary Security Seminar Highlights National Seminar Talk

Rotary Club held a Thursday noon meeting at Hotel Stoddard featuring a talk on national security by Rotary member Philip Davy. Slides were shown by Clark Nixon. New Batavian National Bank president Lyle Anderson joined the club, bringing members to 99.

Philip Davy Rotary Club Stoddard Clark Nixon Lyle Anderson Batavian National Bank Edward Carlsson Thomas Turner Rotary Arthur Moody Robert Steuck Interaet Richard Frederick Logan John Tweed Central Robert Weisel St. Paul Dick Hoglund Oak Ridge, Tenn Roy Roberts San Francisco T. J. Barcio Sparta Chett Moore Rich Callaway Madison Dave Roberts Roland Schwandt la Crosse

Patriotic Songs Across European 1 Spangled 39 Ignited Banner

Crossword style puzzle listing across clues for patriotic songs and Germanic terms with entries including spangled banner and Yankee Ditty as well as various wordplay pieces. Down clues accompany, listing Saint's tom and other brief hints for fill.

Baltic native li petal degree puzzle answer

Gullible person slang re case suffix submerge as a submarine speed lay mimicker desert dweller ir Greek physician one-legged supports meantime harem room steering wildly bewilders baseball team Ireland compass point pilfer slang lifetime unclose poet

Ireland Compass Point

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