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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1970

Page

2

Farm Bill blocked as Byrd bars Senate door

The Senate delayed action on a farm bill after Byrd blocked entry to the chamber, halting passage of a joint conference report backed by the Nixon administration. The stalled package would extend agricultural programs for three years and impose a $55,000 per crop subsidy cap, with a set aside program requiring acreage diversion for eligibility.

Senate Lawrence L. Knutson Washington Congress Robert C. Byrd West Virginia Robert Berry House Byrd Berry Rep E. Y. Berry S.D Joint Conference

Greider Proposes Bill to Dilute Ammonium Nitrate

Madison State Rep. Gerald Greider of La Crosse says he will draft a bill requiring desensitization of all ammonium nitrate used for agriculture. He notes fertilizer nitrate also serves as an industrial explosive and cites the Sterling Hall bombing on the UW campus last month.

Madison Gerald Greider R-La Crosse Greider Sterling Hall University of Wisconsin Dist. Assemblyman

Condition Of Man Struck By Car In La Crosse

A 50 year old man, Patrick J. Callahan of Vicks Motel, is in critical condition in ICU at Lutheran Hospital after being struck by a car driven by Mary R. Miller at Highway 14 and South 28th Street. He suffered severe head injuries chest injuries and leg breaks. Miller and Callahan were at the intersection when the car swerved to avoid him.

la Crosse Patrick J. Callahan Vick’s Mormon Coulee Road Lutheran Hospital Mary R. Miller 22Nd St Callahan la Crosse County Highway 14 South 28Th Street

Sentencing Delayed for La Crosse Man in Theft Case

Gary R. Osleson, 23, of 1304 Liberty, faced charges of theft and writing a worthless check after allegedly writing a $15 check to Orby Moss on July 3 and stealing $13 from Mr. and Mrs. James Olson on Sept. 17. Judge Leonard Roraff postponed sentencing to October 26 to allow the defense to confer with his attorney.

la Crosse Leonard Roraff Gary R. Osleson Liberty Sr Orby Moss James L. Olson Asst. Dist Merwin Mellor Osleson

La Crosse Tribune Publisher Details and Rates

La Crosse Tribune published daily with Sunday edition. It is a Lee Enterprises division and Associated Press member. The paper’s address is 4h and Cass Streets in La Crosse Wisconsin 54601. Rates list single copy ten cents and carrier delivery at 1.40 every two weeks. mail rates available where carrier service is not, upon application.

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

Tape Recorder Stolen From Hospital Records Room

Franklin Kube of St Francis Hospital filed a police report noting a $150 tape recorder was stolen Monday from the hospital medical records division. Other thefts include Edward La Seure reporting car break ins for speakers and tape decks worth about $9 to $16, and Fred Genz reporting a $24 tool box taken from his car in recent days.

Franklin Kube St. Francis Hospital la Crosse Hospital Edward la Seure Cass St Fred Genz Avon St

Employee suffers arm burn at local drive in fryers

An employee at Sandy's Drive In on Rose and Clinton Streets received a burn to his right arm when his hand slipped while cleaning a deep fat fryer in 300 degree oil Tuesday. Roy Hefti, 17, of 711 Liberty Street, was treated at Lutheran Hospital and released after an ambulance transported him to the hospital.

Sandy Rose and Clinton Sts Roy Hefti Liberty St Lutheran Hospital

Break‑in at Riviera Sportswear on Gillette Street

North Side burglars broke a Riviera Sportswear window at 501 Gillette St during the night and tampered with two desks. Police said nothing was reported missing after a routine door check by a patrolman Wednesday.

Riviera Gillette St la Crosse

Harvard warns radicals may use kidnapings to topple government

The Harvard International Affairs Center in Cambridge warned that militant groups like Weatherman could use political kidnappings to disrupt campaigns and target U S and foreign leaders during the UN session. A bomb blast at Divinity Avenue injured no one, after threats prompted evacuation and a police search.

Sullivan U.S New York City United Nations Weatherman New Haven Conn Bobby G. Seale Black Panther Party Seale Chicago California

Proxmire to Speak at Dinner for Ray Short Campaign

Senator William Proxmire will address a dinner honoring Democratic candidate Ray Short for Wisconsin 3rd District on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Drendel's Club. Proxmire and Short will campaign in Dodgeville Richland Center and La Crosse, with Senator Gaylord Nelson joining Pierce County efforts through October 25. Proxmire says the trip supports fighting military waste and reducing federal spending.

William Proxmire Dwis Ray Short Drendel Short Sens. Proxmire Nel‘son

Davis arrest details linked to UCLA philosopher and Soledad case

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover announced arrests in Washington citing Miss Davis who had posed with a dark jacket and short hair. A Birmingham native, she had been an acting UCLA philosophy professor whose contract was not renewed amid claims of incompetence and a militant stance amid ties to the Soledad Brothers case and the Halley courtroom shootings.

Thorities FBI J. Edgar Hoover Washington Miss Davis Birmingham Ala UCLA Regents Soledad Brothers Soledad George Jackson Jonathan Jackson San Rafael Superior Court Harold J. Haley Haley San Quentin Young Jackson William A. Christmas James D. McClain

Priority Is People in California crime case ties to Davis

Police traced all four guns used in the break to Miss Davis who bought them under her name over two years and charged her under California law making an accomplice equally guilty. The federal count accuses unlawful flight to avoid prosecution for kidnaping and murder. Poindexter notable details and family background are mentioned along with a separate political remark by Nelson Miller criticizing opponent Gerald Greider at a Women’s Club event.

Poindexter June Poindexter Fort Lauderdale Fla Lorcan Nelson Buzz) Miller Schuh Miller Gerald Greider

Chicago Men Drown Fishing For Sturgeon

Two Chicago fishermen, Mack Lamacki, 56, and William Kritmnar, about 40, drowned Tuesday night in the Menominee River about 25 miles west of Marinette, Wisconsin, while fishing for sturgeon. A friend reported them missing when they did not return to the cabin. Lamacki's body was found entangled in the boat’s anchor rope.

Marinette, Wis Chicago Menominee River Marinette Wisconsin Mack Lamacki William Kritmnar Lamacki

Local marriage licenses list multiple La Crosse area couples

The record shows several couples scheduled to wed in October across La Crosse and surrounding towns. Notable pairs include George J. Smerud and Mary E. Moon ey. Richard L. Garbers and Kathleen J. Fanel lo. Gary W. Sunday and Bonnie J. Glenn. Gregory L. Braun and Mary A. Mohs. and Larry S. Kennedy and Raye A. McIlvaine. Other pairs cite Terry Lee Stone with Peggy Eileen Barlow. Daniel J. Wolden with Jo Ann G. Berg. Jerry D. Huntington with Lana K. Kumlin.

George J. Smerud New Albin Iowa Mary E. Mooney Farnam St la Crosse Richard L. Garbers S. 3Rd St Kathleen J. Fanello S. 20Th St Gary W. Sunday Holmen Bonnie J. Glenn Hamilton St Gregory L. Braun Oak Drive Mary A. Mohs Jackson St Larry S. Kennedy Main St Onalaska Raye A. McIlvaine Terry Lee Stone Viola Peggy Eileen Barlow Daniel J. Wolden Genoa Jo Ann G. Berg Jerry D. Huntington Lana K. Kumlin de Soto

Police Ambulance Runs From City Hospitals

A sequence of ambulance calls recorded Oct 13 into Oct 14 lists patients from 71 to 91 years old taken to Lutheran or St Francis Hospitals by squad car or ambulance for illnesses or injuries. Names include Walter Meyers, Earl Kish, Emma Bigley, Gary Osl?on, Frank Stellick, Richard Linhart, Godfrey Loefflad, with addresses in La Crosse area.

Walter Meyers St. Andrew St Lutheran Hospital Earl Kish Division St St. Francis Hospital la Crosse County Hospital Emma Bigley Market St Onalaska Ave Godfrey Loefflad Losey Court

Radio Highlights Wednesday NBC 9 30 p.m.

A radio highlight list announces NBC programming on Wednesday at 9 30 p m on WKBH with an Ana logue segment guiding the schedule and appeal for the audience.

WKBH

Penneys Cuts Interest Rate In Wisconsin

The J C Penney Co lowers its monthly service charge to one percent per month in Wisconsin retroactive to last Friday after a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling deeming 18 percent annual rate usurious. Banking Commissioner Heironimus calls it the culmination of a 14 year effort and says the ruling could curb other firms from charging over 12 percent annually on revolving accounts.

Milwaukee Wis J .C. Penney Co., Inc Wisconsin Penneys Wisconsin Supreme Court Penney New York Madison Roger Heironimus Supreme Court Heironimus High Court Dane County Pemneys

Mindoro Woman's Case Is Continued

A 26 year old Mindoro woman charged with disorderly conduct had her case continued until Friday by Judge Leonard Roraff after she missed court. Attorney Daniel Flaherty said her child had a fever and she could not secure a babysitter. He sought to change her plea to no contest but the judge requires the defendant's written authorization. If not present at the Friday session, a bench warrant would issue. The incident stems from a disturbance at Carl's Tavern in Mindoro on October 1.

Mindoro Leonard Roraff Daniel Flaherty Karen Chitek Roraff Carl

Nuttelman Selected for Illinois Conference on Science Policy

State Rep Norbert Nuttelman of West Salem has been chosen to attend a Chicago conference November 17 to 19 on legislative programs for science and technology. Cosponsored by the National Science Foundation and federal and state agencies, the event targets senior policymakers to explore using science for economic growth and public health. Participants include representatives from 15 Midwest states and state government executives. Also in Chicago, butter prices hold steady and eggs show mixed, wholesale price changes across grades.

Norbert Nuttelman West Salem Chicago National Science Foundation Department of Health, Education and Welfare Illinois Stephen J. Gage 1St Dist. Assemblyman Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota West Virginia Wisconsin

Negotiations On Kidnaped Men Suspended In Quebec

In Montreal the FLQ renews Rob ert Lemieux s mandate to press ransom terms for the Cross and Laporte kidnappings While Lemieux seeks guarantees of safety the government demands humane treatment and the release of the two hostages before any broader concessions A federal note confirms talks with Cuba and Algeria as Ottawa defends security actions.

Michael Rathier Quebec Pierre Laporte Montreal Canada Laporte Front de Liberation du Quebec FLQ James Cross Quebec Liberation Front CKLM Robert Lemieux Lemieux Front James Richard Cross Robert Demers Robert Bourassa Bourassa Algeria Cuba Cross Pierre Elliott Trudeau House of Commons Ottawa

Senate delays equal rights amendment fight in Senate

The equal rights amendment won House approval, 350 to 15, but faces Senate hurdles. Ervin proposed three changes, including exempting women from the draft and extending ratification to seven years with a two year effective date. Supporters warn House changes could doom passage this year.

House Senate Sam J. Ervin Jr D-N.c

Federal aid approved for Viroqua hospital project

The Senate Appropriations Committee endorsed an amendment to provide federal construction aid for about 34 hospitals in nine states, including four in Wisconsin. Wisconsin facilities Beloit Memorial, Viroqua, Stevens Point, and Wausau would share 1.45 million dollars, Beloit receiving roughly 1 million. The aid accompanies the 1970 Labor Health bill. a prior version was killed by a conference committee.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Wisconsin William Proxmire Dwis Beloit Viroqua Stevens Point Wausau Beloit Memorial Hospital Department of Labor Health Education Welfare

Nuttelman Dinner Campaign Event in La Crosse County

The Nuttelman campaign for Assemblyman Norbert Nuttelman in La Crosse County's 2nd District hosts a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. on October 26 at Maple Grove Country Club. Republican David Martin will speak. Also contains agriculture market data from Chicago wheat and Minnesota cattle and hogs reports.

Nuttelman Norbert Nuttelman R.la Crosse County 2Nd Dist Maple Grove Country Club David Martin

Innocent Plea Entered In Gambling Case

Attorney James Bannen entered a plea of innocent to five counts of commercial gambling for the Jim Stansfield Novelty Co. at 430 Nelson Place. A trial date will be set by Judge Leonard Roraff. The corporation seat means no preliminary hearing or bond. The charges stem from 26 pinball machines seized from La Crosse taverns last month. Patrick Young Jr. of Mike's Music Co. also faces three counts and requested a preliminary examination, set for Oct. 30.

James Bannen Jim Stansfield Novelty Co Nelson Place Leonard Roraff la Crosse Patrick Young Jr State St Mike’s

Car Train Crash Kills Janesville Area Man

Wisconsin traffic toll for 1970 stood at 889 as of today. Richard Achenbach, 33, of rural Janesville, died in a collision between his car and a Chicago and North Western Freight train about three miles west of Janesville in Rock County. Leroy M. Thone, 24, of Escanaba, Michigan, was killed Tuesday when his car left Highway 64 in Marinette County and struck a utility pole at the Peshtigo River Bridge.

Wisconsin Richard Achenbach Janesville Chicago and North Western Rock County Leroy M. Thone Escanaba Mich Marinette County Peshtigo River

NSP Refused AEC License for Monticello Nuclear Plant

The U S Atomic Energy Commission declined to consider NSPs request for an operating license for the Monticello plant. NSP hoped for an interim许可 to run at 88 percent capacity to meet winter demand but will wait as licensing records remain in dispute over deleted inspection material sought by MECCA and university students.

Washington U.S. Atomic Energy Commission AEC Northern States Power Co NSP Monticello Atomic Licensing and Safety Board Robert Engels St. Paul Minn Gerald Charnhoff Charnoff Valentine Deale United States Deale Minnesota Environmental Control Citizens Association MECCA University of Minnesota

Clergy Correction About Methodist Minister in Iowa

Correction clarifies that Rev Barry Deal of McGregor Iowa is a former Old Dutch Catholic Church priest not a former Roman Catholic priest as reported by the La Crosse Tribune. The Old Dutch Catholic Church is a separate movement with similar doctrines but no Roman pope jurisdiction.

Mcgregor Iowa Barry Deal la Crosse Tribune Mr. Deal

Stock Quotations From The Marshall Co National

The Marshall Co lists inter dealer stock quotes as of 9:00 a.m with representative prices from C W Transport to Wisconsin Fund. Bids and asks reflect approximate marks, no retail commissions, with regional variations and markup adjustments.

Marshall CO. National National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc Boston Fund Chemical Fund Eat Hon. Bal Eberstadt Fund Fidelity Fund Manhattan Fund Mas Inv. Trust Mass. Inv. Gr National Investors Puritan Fund UN. Capital Fund Wisconsin Fund

Bell advertising supplement notice in La Crosse Tribune

The La Crosse Tribune advises readers about a Bell advertising supplement and provides a phone request to deliver a complete paper if the supplement is missing. The note urges calling the circulation department to ensure home delivery of the full newspaper.

la Crosse Tribune Bell

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