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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1970

Page

2

Cambodia to end monarchy and form republic

Cambodia's national assembly and senate voted unanimously to replace the monarchy with a republic, to be proclaimed Oct. 9 and in effect Nov. 1. Chief of State Chen Heng to address the U.N. on Oct. 9. Lon Nol's government maintains operations, while Sihanouk's government-in-exile in Peking challenges the move.

John T. Wheeler Norodom Sihanouk Peking Lon Nol Chen Heng Sihanouk Long Nol Cambodia Phnom Penh Battambang South Vietnam da Nang

Hunters Blamed For Minnesota Fire Burned 2000 Acres Near Grand Rapids

Firefighters fought a 2000 to 2500 acre brush and timber blaze about 10 miles southeast of Grand Rapids. District Forester Bernard Ahim said winds up to 29 mph could complicate efforts. About 100 to 150 volunteers battled the five mile wide front aided by swamp buggies and dirt berms while a plane spotter directed ground crews. No homes or injuries reported and investigators blamed small game hunters for starting the fire. Separately, sparks from faulty brakes caused about 15 acres of grass fires along Highway 23 between Mora and Ogilvie, with no injuries or major damage.

Grand Rapids, Minn Grand Rapids Bernard Ahim Warba Ahlm Conservation Department Division of Lands and Forestry Minnesota Mora Ogilvie James Donahue Great Northern

Six Die In Minnesota Crashes On Saturday

Six people died in Minnesota traffic crashes on Saturday, with two fatal head on and overturned car accidents. Maurice E. Kingstrom, 45, of Minneapolis, perished on Minnesota 55 near Eden Valley. John M. Chindzvall, 22, of Ona Mia, died when his car overturned on Minnesota 22 near Mankato.

Associated Press Minnesota Highway Patrol Maurice E. Kingstrom Minneapolis Eden Valley John M. Chindzvall Onamia Minnesota 22 Mankato

Cavaliers Drum Corps Second in Maple Leaf Parade

The Cavalers Drum and Baton Corps of La Crosse finished second in the Maple Leaf Parade competition for drum and baton groups Saturday. Earlier information given to The Tribune on Sunday mis-stated the order, listing the Cavaliers second behind the Warriors Drum and Baton Corps of La Crosse.

Cavalers la Crosse Cavaliers of Lindstrom, Minn the Tribune Cavaliers Warriors

British Say Attache Kidnapped In Canada

Montreal AP reports James Richard Cross the 49 year old British commercial attaché in Montreal was kidnapped at his home by four men early today. Three carried machine guns and one had a revolver guiding Cross into a taxicab. police confirmed four assailants. No ransom demands have been received.

Montreal James Richard Cross Cross CFCF Elizabeth Richards

Duck Hunter Fatally Shot By Own Gun Near Tower

In Tower Minnesota Paul Lupich nineteen of Virginia Minnesota died when his shotgun discharged as he tripped in a duck blind at Lost Lake west of Tower A St Louis County Deputy Coroner Dr M G Dobler said the accident occurred during duck hunting authorities described it as an accidental discharge.

Tower, Minn Paul Lupich Virginia Minn Lost Lake Tower Sunday St. Louis County M. G. Dobler Lupich

City Man Norbert Pieper Found Dead in Suspected Suicide

A 51 year old La Crosse man, Norbert Pieper of 2855 South 21st Terrace, shot himself in the head with a shotgun Sunday evening. Coroner Robert Holmquist ruled the death as death by own action after Pieper was found by his son.

la Crosse Norbert Pieper S. 21St Terrace Robert Holmquist la Crosse County Pieper

La Crosse Tribune Publication Details

La Crosse Tribune published daily and Sundays from La Crosse Wisconsin by Lee Enterprises with AP news content. Describes address, family of rates, and mailing details for second class postage and carrier delivery.

la Crosse Tribune Ath Cass Sts la Crosse Wis Lee Enterprises, Inc Associated Press AP News Wisconsin

Corrections in La Crosse Divorce Custody Details

A correction notes that Helen Riley Ritter’s divorce from James Riley awarded custody to the father, not the mother. Bonnie Dunnum and Lester Dunnum divorce custody awarded to the mother for one child. Arlene Roe and Ronald Roe divorce custody awarded to the mother for five children.

Circuit Court la Crosse Helen (Riley) Ritter Kane St James M. Riley Liberty St Bonnie (Clark) Dunnum S. 22Nd St Lester E. Dunnum S. 16Th St Milwaukee Arlene M. Roe Ronald Roe Gillette St

Judgment notes fire and flood reports from La Crosse county

Court records list judgments against several residents and businesses totaling hundreds of dollars in La Crosse Minnesota. The notices include specific names and addresses such as Ann Sampson, David Dominget, Dahl Motors Credit Inc., Vern Lueck, and Tri-State Accounts Management. Fire and alarm incidents on Oct 2 to Oct 4 cite locations around La Crosse including Main, State, 4th and 6th Streets and notes of flooded oil burner, false alarms, and fires in a car and at a construction site.

la Crosse Ann Sampson Dresbach Minn David Dominget Winnebago St Melanie Como Cass St John M. Fitzpatrick Winneshiek Road Dahl Motors Credit Inc S. 3rd _ St Kenneth Zielke R. 1 Credit Bureau of la Crosse-Winona Oswald Twite N. Pine St Caledonia Vern Lueck Vern’s Iga George St Roy J. Suboda Caledonia St Raymond Dahl West Salem Larry Anderson Florann M. Graf Prospect St Arlen E. Pierce Sr 4Th State Streets Main Streets G. Heileman Brewing Co Frank, Raucci Chicago 6Th Peter Nelson and Son First Federal Savings and Loan Association Front Jay Streets Alice Overson Bluffview Place South 3Rd Street Obert Evenson Houston South 16Th Street Quentin Tross Waterloo Iowa

U S to Press International Narcotics Curb at Interpol

The United States will call for firm action to end illicit opium poppy cultivation and other narcotics sources at the Interpol General Assembly in Brussels. The report signed by Eugene T. Rassides criticizes other governments while noting growing cooperation from Mexico, France, and Turkey in curbing drugs.

Washington United States U.S Interpol General Assembly

County Court 2 Revenue Breaks Monthly Record

September revenues in Judge Leonard Roraff's County Court Branch 2 totaled $14,209.21, up about 30 percent from the prior month, bringing the 1970 year to $78,146.06 and surpassing 1969 figures. The breakdown includes suit taxes, court costs, state and county fines, small claims, and court fees.

Leonard Roraff Helen Schwinefus

Local Architect Speaks at Burlington Leadership Seminar

Robert B. Hackner of Hackner Schroeder Roslansky and Associates addressed county administrative personnel and municipal officials at a Burlington leadership seminar. Presented by the Institute of Governmental Affairs and UW Extension, the event focused on policy formulation information analysis and housing development solutions. Hackner spoke on Architectural and Design Ideas noting that architectural design has not changed conceptually and should avoid confusion mystery or complication.

Robert B. Hackner N. 21St St Hackner, Schroeder, Roslansky

Radio Highlights Moonlit Hi Fi Concert Soundtrack

The Monday broadcast on WKBH runs from 7 05 to 11 55 p m featuring Ken Allen in a hi fi concert.

Ken Allen

Weather outlook for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa

Wisconsin shows partial cloud cover with little temperature change and a Tuesday chance of showers and storms mainly in the southwest with highs 75 to 82. Minnesota sees little change Tuesday, cooler in the far northwest, lows 42 to 55 and highs 62 to 80. Iowa remains partly cloudy Tuesday, cooler in the northwest with a chance of rain, highs near 80 in the northwest to the 80s elsewhere.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Masked gunman revealed as fellow patrolman in Brooklyn shootout

New York AP report states transit patrolman Raymond Campbell shot a masked robber in a Brooklyn subway token booth. The gunman was later identified as fellow officer Raymond Thompson, 29, of Brooklyn, who was wounded and hospitalized in serious condition after the stickup.

New York Brooklyn Transit Raymond Campbell Dorothy McDonald Campbell

Basic Education Course For Adults Planned

Onalaska Wisconsin Western Wisconsin Technical Institute plans an evening class in Onalaska for adults with basic problems in reading writing or mathematics. Designed for those over 18 seeking help or high school equivalency prep. Instructor Mrs Maxine Bothe will teach in Arcadia Bangor Galesville Helmen Melrose Onalaska Trempealeau and West Salem.

Onalaska Wis Western Wisconsin Technical] Institute Maxine Bothe WWTI Arcadia Bangor Galesville Helmen Melrose Trempealeau West Salem Bothe Coulee Park Estates R. 3

Burglars Get Nothing At Dry Cleaning Shop

Burglars entered the New Process Dry Cleaners at 119 N. 7th St over the weekend but nothing was missing police said. They entered by a first floor west window and exited through a second story window. a patrolman found the break in at 11 28 p m Sunday. A 17 year old La Crosse boy was arrested for a separate Holy's DX Service break in on Aug 6 and theft of 150 dollars and turned over to county juvenile authorities.

N. 7Th St la Crosse Holy la Crosse St la Crosse County

Woman Faces Trial Nov 18 For Mayhem

La Crosse Circuit Court set a jury trial for November 18 for Carol Boisen 26 Onalaska on a mayhem charge. She allegedly struck Cynthia Schmitz 30 at the Huddle Inn on September 14 with a beer glass injuring an eye. Judge Peter Pappas entered an innocent plea for Boisen.

la Crosse Onalaska Carol Boisen Edmund Nix Huddle Inn S. 3Rd St Cynthia Schmitz Pine St

La Crosse youth pleads innocent to auto theft

Maynard Funmaker, 19, of 19114 Wood St., appeared in County Court on a charge of taking a car with a companion. He waived preliminary examination, requested a lawyer, and could not post a $500 bond. The case centers on a June 1 theft from a city parking ramp and subsequent ditch crash near Boscobel.

la Crosse Maynard Funmaker Wood St Leonard Roraff Funmaker Asst. Dist. Atty Merwin Mellor Mellor William T. Waller Onalaska Ave James Dunham Robert J. Swing Sr Boscobel

Building Permits Up in La Crosse County 1970 Pace

The La Crosse County Zoning Commissioner report shows 48 permits for 640 449 dollars issued in September, up from 36 permits for 771 222 dollars last year. Through the year, 215 permits totaling 3 194 782 dollars have been issued, compared with 178 permits totaling 3 113 447 dollars at the same point in 1969.

la Crosse County Richard Nagle Nagle

Decorative Tree Stolen Sunday from Interior House storefront

Gerald Lanhart reported a $165 decorative tree was stolen from in front of the Interior House at 931 S. 16th St. in La Crosse. Other theft reports note a $40 billfold missing from Your Uncle's Place, later recovered with $40 missing, plus small-item thefts including a $30 car battery and a $25 truck carnival loss. Maureen Daly reported a $12 billfold with $10 missing from a South Side beer tent.

Gerald Lanhart S. 16Th St la Crosse Arlyn Grisfeld S. 15Th St S. 4Th St Erickson Powell St David Ellman New Berlin Maureen Daly Chicago South Side

Wisconsin reports $20.4 million fiscal year surplus

Wisconsin closed its 1969-70 fiscal year with a 20.4 million surplus, driven by higher sales tax and other revenues. State officials cited 38.2 million over budget from sales tax, up 2.5 million in inheritance taxes, and 1 million in corporate income tax, offset by declines in other areas. Revenue chief warned a prolonged auto strike could alter final biennium results. Governor Knowles credited “good management practices.”

Madison Wisconsin Wayne McGown Warren P. Knowles Knowles McGown James Morgan

Nixon Seeks Progress On Vietnam Peace Talks In Ireland Visit

President Nixon met with David Bruce in Paris and canceled a planned helicopter stop. He warned that the 6th Fleet may need strengthening if its position is challenged by other powers. In Ireland he faced protests at the U.S. Embassy as he prepared for talks on Vietnam negotiations and possible withdrawal plans.

Soviet Union David K.E. Bruce Vietnam Paris White House Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Bruce U.S Ziegler South Vietnam Sto. Waterville

Stocks and Funds Quoted by National Dealers

Nationally sourced inter-dealer prices as of 9:00 a.m. list quotes for C.W. Transport Fabritek and others with bid and ask ranges. Local fund listings show Boston Fund Chemical Fund Eaton & Howard Balance and several investment trusts with bid-ask spreads and adjusted asks.

Marshall CO. National National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc Boston Fund Wisconsin Fund

Onalaskan Youth Earns Chiropractic Tuition Scholarship

Dennis A. Woggon of Ona laska Wisconsin, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Woggon, won a $500 tuition credit scholarship from the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association. One of two recipients, the award was announced at the state convention in Marinette. He will study at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa after two years at La Crosse State University and is a 1968 Ona laska High School graduate. La Crosse chiropractor E H Schaller attended the Marinette meet.

Onalaska Wis Dennis A. Woggon Robert Woggon Main St Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Marinette Woggon Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport Iowa la Crosse State University

Pie Eating Contest Winners Named at Copeland Park Oktoberfest

Nearly 70 youngsters competed in a pie eating contest at Copeland Park during Oktoberfest activities. Winners by division include Shelly Wehrkamp Debbie Morrison and Audrey Hofer in girls 6 to 10. Kathy Malay Denise Hatch Jackie Shannon in girls 11 to 14. Greg Lennerton Matt Greene Danny Parmenter in boys 6 to 10. Timothy Hoyt Jeff Forer and Peter McNeil in boys 11 to 14.

Copeland Park City Parks Jead Recreation Department Shelly Wehrkamp Debbie Morrison Audrey Hofer Kathy Malay Denise Hatch Jackie Shannon Greg Lennerton Matt Greene Danny Parmenter

Police Ambulance Calls Reported Over Oct 3–4

Police and ambulance records list Gretchen Gunderson age 70 of 408 N 24th St bitten by a dog and sent to Lutheran Hospital on Oct 3 at 10 26 p m Clarence Christopher age 60 of 2123 S 15th St taken to Lutheran Hospital Oct 3 at 11 12 p m with illness Clarence Regnier age 56 of Aurora Ill injured head in a fall sent to St Francis Hospital Oct 4 at 12 47 a m Ida Old age 84 of 327 Rose St taken to Lutheran Hospital Oct 4 at 1 45 p m with illness

Gretchen Gunderson N. 24Th St Lutheran Hospital Clarence Christopher S. 15Th St Lutheran Ida Old Rose St

Grain and Livestock Markets Report From Chicago and South St Paul

Wheat and corn prices listed with No 2 hard red at 1.70 and No 2 yellow at 1.47, soybeans at 2.85, and soybean oil at 13.10. At South St Paul, cattle and calves trading on slaughter steers and heifers, with vealers and slaughter cows and bulls zones. Hogs slow with steady prices. Chicago butter and eggs show wholesale buying prices in modest ranges.

Pepsico RCA Raytheon Sears Roebuck Sperry Rand Standard Oil Calif Indiana N.J Swift Texaco Trane Transamerica U.S. Steel Universal Oil Westinghouse Elec Weyerhauser Woolworth Dow Jones Transportation Utilities Cash Grain Chicago South ST. Paul SOUTH Chicago Mercantiles Exchange

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