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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1970

Page

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Angela Davis Arrested Sought In Kidnap Murder

Angela Davis, a Black militant and philosophy instructor, held on $250,000 bail in a California courthouse shootout case that killed a judge and three others. She faces murder and kidnapping charges and a hearing was scheduled for Friday. Additional arrests included David Au and others linked to harboring a fugitive.

Ted Cronyn NEW York Angela’ Davis California Miss Davis Howard Johnson Motor Lodge University of U.S Earle N. Bishop Hery James Tormey

Dim Outlook for Near Future in La Crosse Firms

An informal La Crosse Tribune survey shows heavy layoffs and bleak near term prospects. Kenneth Kavanaugh cites August unemployment at 2,700 with September likely higher than 8 percent. Local industries report sizable cuts including 125 at UOP Norplex, 725 at Trane Co, and 300 at La Crosse Garment. Building trades hit hard. 40 of 160 electricians and 75 of 320 carpenters unemployed. One firm, G Heileman Brewing, adds workers due to Blatz acquisition to boost outputs. Some manufacturers, like La Crosse Rubber Mills, report stability. others see work year tendencies tied to inflation and economy.

Robin Thompson la Crosse Tribune la Crosse Kenneth Kavanaugh Wisconsin State Employment Service Kavanaugh LaCrosse James Staats UOP Norplex Division General Motors Trane Co Gene Brislin la Crosse Garment Manufacturing Co Brislin la Crosse Cooler Co Earl Ramsey Orlando R. Nessius The la Crosse Building and Construction Trades Council Nessius Nixon Tribune John Sherman Blatz

Bomb Damages Harvard Library

A bomb blast heavily damages Harvard University's Center for International Affairs in Cambridge. Leaflets tied to an antiwar protest preceded the explosion, with no injuries reported. Police estimate damage around 40000 dollars as security tightens nationally amid a wave of bombings claimed by radical groups.

Cambridge, Mass Harvard University Center For International Affairs U.S Harvard Radcliffe Harvard Square Students For A Democratic Society Weatherman SDS Cambridge Harvard Center Archibald Cox Cox University Ce Joseph Saiato Southeast Asia C.F.I.A U.S. Army Center Harvard U Interior of International Affairs Center

Pump In Body Releases Drugs For Extended Delivery

A University of Minnesota team developed an implantable skin pump to deliver a steady drug supply for days. Described by Perry Blackshear and Dr. Henry Buchwald, the device uses a vapor liquid power source and a replaceable infusion chamber. It aims to reduce catheter infections and could aid ambulatory patients by enabling continuous drug delivery such as heparin or insulin.

Chicago University of Minnesota Perry J. Blackshear American College of Surgeons Henry Buchwald Young Blackshear Buchwald

Indefinite Alert Ordered At Federal Installations

Washington AP report says an indefinite alert for terrorist attacks is in place at federal buildings nationwide. GSA Administrator Robert L Kunzig ordered tightened security with guards on patrol outside sites, main entrances locked, and entry refused to those carrying suspicious parcels. The move follows a Rochester New York bomb blast and a history of recent attacks at government and other sites. GSA employs 3582 guards at 266 federal buildings and 104 leased offices. The spokesman could not confirm a trigger or duration for the alert.

Washington Robert L. Kunzig General Services Administrator Kunzig General Services Administration Rochester N.Y GSA

Soldier Missing On Alaskan Hunting Trip Raises Questions

A native of La Crosse Army 1st Lt. James F. Barrett Jr. 31 is reported missing during a weekend duck hunting trip in Anchorage Alaska where he is stationed. His father R J Melrose was informed by the Army telegram that his son has been missing since Monday along with two companions. The search for the three men continues as the boat has been recovered. Barrett has served nearly 10 years including two Vietnam tours as a helicopter pilot and fire unit member. He was born in La Crosse and his wife Christine and two sons live in Anchorage.

la Crosse Army James F. Barrett Jr Anchorage Alaska The Washington, D.C Barrett James F. Barrett Sr R. J. Melrose Vietnam Josemond Barrett Caledonia St Christine Chris Berg Holmen Bruce Brian Texas

Tragic Bus Train Crash Kills 42 South Korean Students

In Onyang near Seoul, a bus carrying 65 Seoul junior high pupils collided with an unmanned train at a crossing. The bus caught fire and the train dragged it about 100 yards. Forty-two students died and 23 were burned, five critically. The group had been returning from a school excursion to a shrine near the hot springs town.

Seoul Onyang

Suspect In Kidnapping Returns To Custody In Regina

Regina report says Harold Halseth, 30, remanded in custody for eight more days after appearing in magistrate's court on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery.

Regina, Sask Harold Halseth

Former City Man Electrocuted In Work Accident

Russell Aiken 26 of Arbor Vitae and formerly La Crosse died Monday while working on electric power lines near Lac du Flambeau. He worked for Minocqua Power Co. Survived by parents Raymond and (maiden) Aiken Sr. and five sisters. Service set at St Patrick Catholic Church Minocqua with Bolger Funeral Home arranging.

Russell Aiken Arbor Vitae la Crosse Lac du Flambeau Minocqua Power Co Raymond A. Aiken Raymond Development Co Mr. Aiken Lakeland Union St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Minocqua Bolger Funeral Home

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