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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1970

Page

2

Viet Cong Shells Kill 7 S Viets In Refugee Camp

Viet Cong mortars killed seven South Vietnamese and wounded 52 in a government refugee camp at Phu My in Binh Dinh province. The attack, part of intensified regional fighting along central and northern Vietnam, followed strikes on Phu Cat base and Landing Zone Schueller.

Richard Pyle Saigon Phu My Binh Dinh South Vietnam U.S Phu Cat Schueller U.S. 4Th Infantry Division

Atomic Plant Given Okay To Operate

TWO CREEKS Wis AP An operating license has been granted by the Atomic Energy Commission for one of the nuclear reactors at the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant The maximum output is 497000 kilowatts making it the largest single generating unit in Wisconsin Sol Burstein senior vice president of Wisconsin Electric Power Co which owns the plant announced the AEC authorization The permit followed withdrawal of petitions to intervene by two conservation groups Wisconsin Ecological Society and Wisconsin Resource Conservation Council The groups and the utilities reached an agreement on plant modifications to keep radiological discharges within standards Burstein said output would be ready in time for winter power needs in late December and January and would allow reduced coal use at other Wisconsin Electric plants

Two Creeks Wis Atomic Energy Commission AEC Point Beach Wisconsin Sol Burstein Wisconsin Electric Power Co Wisconsin-Michigan Power Co Madison Wisconsin Ecological Society Wisconsin Resource Conservation Council Commission Burstein

Two Girls Struck by Car Die in Fredonia Incident

Two of four girls walking along the Fredonia Kohler road were hit by a car. Debbie Kasten, 7, died on arrival at St. Alphonsus Hospital Port Washington. Barbara Smith, 13, suffered cuts and bruises. Debbie was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kasten of Fredonia.

Associated Press Fredonia-Kohler Road Fredonia Ozaukee County Debbie Kasten St. Alphonsus Hospital Port Washington Barbara Smith Debbie Kenneth Kasten

U S Office in Milan Targeted by Bombing Blast

A gasoline fire bomb exploded in front of the U S Information Service office in Milan early today, scorching the entrance. Police said it was hurled from a passing car, marking the 12th explosion in Italy's industrial center in under two months. Authorities blame anarchists for the attacks.

Milan Italy U.S. Information Service

La Crosse Tribune Publication Details

La Crosse Tribune prints daily and Sunday editions from 4th and Cass Street La Crosse Wisconsin 5460. It is a division of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press. The AP holds exclusive rights to local news and dispatches for republication. Second class mail in La Crosse. Rates: single copy ten cents and delivery one dollar forty cents every two weeks.

la Crosse Tribune 4Th and Cass Sts la Crosse Wis Lee Enterprises, Inc Associated Press AP News Wisconsin

Local Marriage Licenses Listed For Oct 10

Several couples from La Crosse Holmen Onalaska and nearby cities are set to wed on October 10. Gary Dettinger and Lynn Rodenberg, David Quall and Jane Tracey, David Stewart and Peggy Bennett, Edward Keuper and Ann Feroe, all headed for ceremonies in Wisconsin locations. A separate pairing Daniel Dunnigan and Cynthia Oaken plan marriage in Eau Claire on October 17.

Gary L. Dettinger Kane St Lynn D. Rodenberg Logan St la Crosse David M. Quall Holmen Jane E. Tracey Ferry St Mindoro David C. Stewart New Lisbon Peggy A. Bennett Lakeshore Drive City of Onalaska Edward F. Keuper S. 7Th St Ann L. Feroe Market St Daniel Dunnigan Black River Falls Cynthia Oaken Minneapolis, Minn Eau Claire

Patrol Car Accident Raises Insurance For Cop

Los Angeles AP reports Sgt. Max McAlpine chased four bank robbers from Security Pacific Bank on June 20, 1969. In the pursuit he backed into a pickup, triggering a traffic accident in an unmarked patrol car. The incident hiked his personal car insurance from 300 to 500 annually, an error his agent is trying to fix. Three robbers were later captured. McAlpine earned a medal of valor for the pursuit.

Los Angeles Max McAlpine McAlpine Security Pacific Bank

Suspect Arrested in Tampa Slaying

Tampa police say 20 year old James Harkleroad was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the strangulation death of 19 year old Shirley Ann Berg. Berg's nude body was found in a vacant lot five blocks from her apartment, wrapped in a bedspread with a gag in her mouth. Berg recently moved to Tampa from Fort Myers, and her father George Berg lives in Ripon, Wisconsin. The suspect is held without bond.

Tampa Fla Shirley Ann Berg James Harkleroad Miss Berg Fort Meyers George Berg Ripon, Wis

Surf lounge operator charged over loud disturbance

Valois Palen, 39, operator of the Surf Cock Tail Lounge, was charged early Tuesday with unlawfully amplifying sound after two Hotel Stoddard guests complained about the noise across the street.

Valois Palen Stoddard

Wards advertising supplement for La Crosse Tribune

Special edition advertising section from The La Crosse Tribune informs readers about the Wards supplement and offers delivery assistance if the supplement is missing. It urges readers to call the paper boy for a complete paper delivery.

la Crosse Tribune

Olson Predicts Budget Boost No New Taxes

Lt. Gov. Jack Olson, GOP gubernatorial hopeful, says Wisconsin can raise the next budget by 300 million without new taxes due to growth under Gov. Knowles. He praised zero budgeting, attacked Patrick Lucey, and cited 200,000 new Wisconsin jobs as proof of an improved tax position.

Olson Arthur L. Srb Madison Jack Olson Wisconsin Warren P. Knowles State Assembly Patrick Lucey Lucey GOP Knowles

74 Year Old Woman Killed Crossing Road

The Green County woman, Mrs. Stanley Jones, 74, of Brodhead, was killed Monday night when struck by a car as she crossed Highway 11 near her home. The Wisconsin traffic toll reached 865 for 1970.

Associated Press Green County Wisconsin Stanley Jones Brodhead Romania L. Raatz Iron River Northern Pacific

Potato Truck Crash Kills Teen Driver

Minnesota toll rises to 707 with two teen deaths in separate crashes. Michael Paulson, 16, of Karlstad, died Monday when his potato truck crashed four miles east of Kennedy in Kittson County. Belatedly reported was Greg Hiltner, 4, of Freeport, who was struck Saturday by a car driven by Olivia Hoechen, 6.

Minnesota Michael Paulson Arden Paulson Karlstad Minn Kittson County Kennedy Greg Hiltner Clarence Hiltner Freeport Olivia Hoechen

Man exposed himself to girl in Myrick Park restroom

A 10-year-old La Crosse girl told police that Monday evening a man exposed himself to her and several friends in the Myrick Park restroom. The report notes the incident occurred in a park facility and is under police investigation.

la Crosse Myrick Park

Weather snapshot for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa

Weather summary for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa shows cloudy and cooler conditions with showers and thundershowers likely in parts of Wisconsin and northwest Minnesota. Minnesota expects light rain mixing with snow in the north and ending by Wednesday morning. Iowa remains cloudy and colder with a chance of rain Tuesday night and cooler Wednesday. sunrise and sunset times given for Wednesday plus record high and low on October 6 1963 and 1935, degree days totals and normals.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Egyptian war minister vows missiles stay in place

Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad said Cairo will not pull any missiles from the Suez Canal area and offered to extend the Middle East cease-fire for 90 days after November 5 if there is real effort to implement the 1967 U N resolution and aid Gunnar V. Jarring. He denied Israeli charges of cease-fire violation and blamed the United States for arming Israel.

Cairo Mahmoud Riad Egypt Suez Canal Middle East Riad U.N. Security Council U.N Gunnar V. Jarring Security Council Israel United States

Liz Taylor steals show at son Michael Wilding's wedding

London AP Eliz abeth Taylor arrived at Caxton Hall for the wedding of her 18 year old son Michael Wilding to Beth Clutter 19 daughter of Rob ert Clutter of Portland Oregon. Taylor appeared with fifth husband Richard Burton to the crowd of about 500 while the couple planned no reception or honeymoon.

London Michael Wilding Elizabeth Taylor Mama Wilding Beth Clutter Robert Clutter Portland Ore Lee Breitling Caxton Hall Liz Richard Burton Young Wilding Miss Taylor Burton Wildings

Sadat, Sal am in Lebanon action and Jordan ceasefire

Sadat remains active as Lebanese politics shift with rebel leader Saeb Sal am invited to form a government after Franjieh installs as president. Premier Rashid Karami resigns. In Amman, Palestinian detainees are released as peace holds, with Jordan reopening bridges to the West Bank per the Cairo accord.

Lebanon Saeb Salam Suleiman Franjieh Rashid Karami Franjieh Salam Beirut Amman Bahi Ladgham Ladgham Jordan Israel Cairo Habes Majali Jordan River West Bank

New Car Sales Fall 44 Percent in 10 Days

DETROIT AP. A nationwide strike against General Motors and the delayed intro duction of new cars cut U S sales sharply. Major automakers GM Ford Chrysler and American Motors sold an average of 22 895 cars daily from Sept 21 to Sept 30 versus 41 530 a year earlier across nine selling days this year and eight last year.

Detroit General Motors Corp United States Ford Chrysler American Motors Corp

Wisconsin couple indicted in Waytula murder case

A Lake County grand jury indicted Robert F. Ripley and his wife Jane on murder and voluntary manslaughter charges in the death of 65 year old Peter Waytula of Deerfield. They allegedly shot Waytula with a .22 caliber semi automatic rifle at his home on September 30.

Waukegan, Ill Lake County Wisconsin Peter Waytula Deerfield Robert F. Ripley Jane Kenosha Waytula

Thefts Reported In La Crosse Area

Robert Marlin reported a theft from his car on East Avenue of an 87.97 stereo player and two speakers valued at 10.97. Al Imenschuh said a 50 radio was stolen from a car on Cameron Avenue. George Kuraitis reported a 20 helmet stolen from his motorcycle near Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. Mrs George Stuber said her purse and contents worth 60 were picked up at Kmart.

Robert Marlin Mormon Coulee Road la Crosse East Avenue al Imenschuh la Crescent Minn Cameron Avenue George Kuraitis Copeland Ave Mary E. Sawyer George Stuber Adams St Kmart

Montreal doctor warns Cross in danger if medicine not taken

A Montreal doctor warned a kidnapped official, Cross, faces grave danger in days without his prescribed medicine for high blood pressure. The incident follows a recent wave of kidnappings in the Western Hemisphere linked to political terrorists.

Cross Montreal FLQ Quebec City Cross Latin America U.S Harrison Burgess Moise Golan Burgess

State Trooper Killed By Gunman In W Va

West Virginia state police report a trooper, H. D. Swartz, was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant near Swandale. Officers later captured Ray Miller after flushing him from a residence with tear gas. Swartz died at the scene after a rifle shot struck him as he sat in his patrol car.

Swandale W. Va H. D. Swartz Ray Miller Swartz Miller

Army announces death of WO1 James M. Benicek in Vietnam

Washington reports that WO1 James M. Benicek son of Mr and Mrs Jerome F Benicek of Racine Wisconsin died from wounds suffered in Vietnam The Army confirmed the casualty on Monday and noted his family residence in Racine as his hometown status.

Washington Army James M. Benicek Jerome F. Benicek Racine, Wis Vietnam

Student Death Linked to LSD Trip at End of High Risk Experience

A 24 year old medical student Mark Prager died after taking an LSD dose during a personal experiment following a summer stint at a Baltimore psychiatric hospital studying LSD effects. Autopsy cited adverse effect to an illegal drug LSD. He was a third year student at Hahnemann Medical College.

Philadelphia Mark Prager

Records of hospital admissions and injuries in city

City records show multiple late October incidents. Amy Hammonds, 24, La Crosse Motel and Balti more, Md., traveled to Blue Tiger Tavern by car and was ill. Dale Schubert, 17, La Crosse State University, went to St. Francis Hospital with an ankle injury after a fall. Tobin Jameson, 18, LCU, Ad ams, ill on arrival at St. Francis Hospital by squad car. George Lane, 215 Copeland Ave., from Rose Street Viaduct to Lutheran Hospital with a head injury from a fall. Margaret Duckett, 18, Drake Hall, LCU, ill at St. Francis Hospital.

George Lane Copeland Ave Rose Street Lutheran Hospital Margaret Duckett Drake Hall LCU St. Francis Hospital

Reihl Endorsed for Convention Role by Trade Groups

Reihl, Beloit College and University of Chicago educated, completed a four year carpentry apprenticeship and took trade courses. He serves on multiple state committees including Public Instruction advisory, prevailing wage, and building codes. Endorsements come from the State Building Trades conference and La Crosse Local 1143. Schmitt and Giacomo seek re election as AFL-CIO leaders.

Page Beloit College University of Chicago Carpenters Union Western Wisconsin Technical Institute Reihl Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor & Human Relations Afl-Cio State Building Trades Business Agents Conference la Crosse Carpenters John W. Schmitt John Giacomo

Two Hurt as Car Hits Garage Behind Residence

Two people were injured late Monday when a car struck a garage behind the Clara Helfrich residence at 226 S 8th St. Driver Gerald Hartung, 21, of 2122 Pine St., hurt his arms, passenger Lois Johnson, 18, of 1324 Mississippi St., was cut and bruised. Both were taken to Lutheran Hospital. Hartung faces charges of driving without a license failing to control his vehicle driving an unregistered vehicle and improperly using license plates.

Clara Helfrich S. 8Th St Gerald Hartung Pine St Lois Johnson Mississippi St Lutheran Hospital Hartung

Two La Crosse Girls Apprehended for Tiny Shoplifting

La Crosse police said two girls, aged 11 and 14, were arrested Monday evening for shoplifting a 29 cent pen and a 10 cent balloon at the Causeway Super Valu. They were turned over to county juvenile authorities.

la Crosse Causeway

Radio Highlights and Potato Market Summary

Radio highlights listed for Tuesday on WKTY at 6 45 and 11 pm featuring Mrs. Carol Knebes of the YWCA. USDA potato market data show U S shipments at 89 and total supply light with steady demand. Prices include Washington russet Burbanks 4 00 Idaho russet Burbanks 6 50 Western Oregon russet Burbanks 4 00 Minnesota Hollendale round reds 3 00 Wisconsin round reds 2 60 2 75.

Carol Knebes YWCA Chicago USDA U.S Washington Idaho Western Oregon Minnesota Hollendale Wisconsin

House unit cuts defense budget amid reform push

The House Appropriations Committee slashed $2 billion from the Pentagon budget to $66.7 billion, urging tighter defense procurement and efficiency. It criticized wasteful practices, warned of rising Soviet competition, and signaled no room for bungling in defense spending, while trimming weapons development funds and delaying some contracts amid the election line.

Washington Pentagon House Appropriations Committee Defense Department Department Middle East George H. Mahon D-Tex U.S Mediterranean

AFL-CIO Voices in Opening Session on Election Premises

AFL-CIO addressed the opening session warning delegates against distractions from Spiro’s circus. Republicans would run on law and order but risk hits on unemployment and inflation. State president Schmitt warned of mergers and predicted stronger collective bargaining and broader public social aims driven by younger labor members.

Spiro Nixon Agnew Schmitt

Minneapolis Selected For VFW Convention 1972

The National Council of Administration of Veterans of Foreign Wars awarded the 1972 national convention to Minneapolis Minnesota after delegates moved the location from New York City. The decision followed Mayor John Lindsay's stance admired by some for opposing military service, prompting a relocation despite earlier plans.

Kansas City National Council of Administration of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United

Thomson Receives Watchdog of the Treasury Citation

Washington AP reports Representative Vernon W Thomson a Wisconsin Republican received the National Associated Businessmen s watchdog of the treasury citation for a 100 percent economy voting record in the 91st Congress.

Washington (Ap Vernon W. Thomson R - Wis National Associated Businessmen’s Treasury

South St Paul livestock and Chicago produce roundups

US cattle strong on high good and choice slaughter stock with 4,700 cattle and 500 calves traded. Hogs 7,600 slow with prices down. feeders scarce. Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter and eggs seen weaker with wholesale prices down slightly on 93 score AA and A whites.

South ST. Paul South ST. Paul, Minn USDA Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Alumni Accept Medical School Change Of Name

The Marquette Medical Alumni Association reported that the change to Medical College of Wisconsin drew little protest. It surveyed 3,400 graduates. 1,500 responded and about 25 objected. A meeting is sought to discuss restoring the Marquette name.

Milwaukee Marquette Medical Alumni Association Marquette University School of Medicine The Medical College of Wisconsin Marquette

U S Official Agrees to UM Talks at Minnesota

The University of Minnesota will host a Justice Department official after U S Attorney General's offer. President Malcolm Moos said he hopes to arrange two meetings, one with law students and one with representative student leaders, to discuss matters with the visiting official.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota United States Attorney General Justice Department Malcolm Moos

Gas Company Worker Is Killed In Blast

An explosion at a private home in Lambertville New Jersey injured six others and killed Robert Krause of Elizabethtown Gas Co. The blast occurred while gas company workers were repairing a gas line, and the fire spread to five nearby houses.

Lambertville N.J Robert Krause Elizabethtown Gas Co

Cash grain quotes from Chicago markets

Wheat No 2 hard red 1.69n No 2 soft red 1.72n. Corn No 2 yellow 1.43%n No 3 yellow 1.38Ven No 5 yellow 1.36%4n. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 78/en. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.86Van. Soybean oil 13.11n.

Cash Grain Chicago

Stock quotations from Marshall Co inter-dealer lists

National association prices as of 9:00 a.m. show inter-dealer bids and asks for various stocks and mutual funds. Prices exclude retail markup and commissions. lists include Transport, Godfrey, Gyrodyne, Moore's Seafood, Trans Gas Pipe, Wallace, Warner, Wis. Power, and others with ranges. Mutual funds at 9:00 a.m. ranges cover Boston, Fidelity, Mass Investors, Puritan, Union Capital, and Wisconsin funds.

Marshall Co. National National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc Warner Elec. Br Werner Continental Wis. Power & L Mutual Funds Boston Fund Chem. Fund Eaton & Howard Bal Eberstadt Fund Fidelity Fund Manhattan Fund Mass. Inv Mass. Inv. Gr Natl Investors Puritan Fund Wisconsin

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