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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1970

Page

2

Economic improvement predicted by industrial panel

Twenty industry economists told the Business Council the slowdown has bottomed and a moderate recovery is under way with growth projected 2.4 to 4 percent in 1971. Unemployment near 5 percent. inflation pressure and budget deficits noted. GM strike could alter the outlook.

Sterling F. Green General Motors Binny Mason Jr Union Carbide Corp New York James M. Roche General Motors Corp Secretary of the Treasury David M. Kennedy Arthur F. Burns Federal Reserve Board Paul W. McCracken President’s Council of Economic Advisers and Budget George P. Shultz Commerce Maurice H. Stans

Miss Davis’ Partner Is Released On Bail

David R. Poindexter Jr. and Miss Davis, fugitives in a Marin County courthouse shooting case, were tracked by the FBI to Chicago and Florida before bail of 100000 was posted for Poindexter. He must report daily to federal authorities while Miss Davis awaits extradition proceedings.

Miss Davis New York David R. Poindexter Jr FBI Angela Davis California San Rafael Poindexter Chicago June N. Hunzinger Hollywood Fla U.S John H. Doyle Florida Marin County Miami Miami News Clipper Jones Golf Lake Dade County Florida Motor Vehicle Division Fort Lauderdale

Executives Shifted At Schlitz Brewery

In Winston Salem AP report Robert F Pflugfelder resigns as head of the local Joseph Schlitz brewery. J B Dobbs also resigns as distribution manager. Peter L Stammberger will become Kansas City brewery manager replacing Forrest McCluney who moves to Winston Salem as plant manager. No reason given for resignations and confirmations delayed.

Winston-Salem, N.C Robert F. Pflugfelder Joseph Schlitz J. B. Dobbs Schlitz Peter L. Stammberger Winston-Salem Kansas City Stammberger Forrest McCluney Pflugfelder Milwaukee Dobbs

Gasoline flush and leaves burning reported on city streets

On Oct 16 between 12:32 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. gas was flushed from a street at 3rd and Jackson Streets. Later at 8:50 p.m. occupants reported leaves burning on the boulevard in the 1200 block of Cass Street.

3Rd Jackson Streets Cass Street

Burglars Loot 2 Gas Stations in La Crosse

Two gas stations were burglarized Friday night with minor loot. At Haly's DX Station officers found a rear-door board pried open and a cigar box with pennies and S H Green Stamps taken. La Crosse County Co op Filling Station was ransacked by breaking a storeroom window but reportedly nothing stolen.

la Crosse Haly la Crosse County

Mitchell Denies Kidnapping Alert

Attorney General John N. Mitchell says the FBI has heard rumors of plots to kidnap U S government officials but no alert has been issued. He notes Saxbe may have meant a GOP briefing where Hoover cited revolutionary plots, while denying that the Justice Department or FBI guard any officials.

Washington John N. Mitchell FBI United States Mitchell William B. Saxbe Ohio White House Saxbe J. Edgar Hoover Justice Department Congress Cabinet

Man Committed For Murder Attempt Insanity Ruling

JUNEAU AP A 30 year old Shields carpenter charged with attempted murder of a Dodge County sheriff's officer was found innocent by reason of insanity. Circuit Judge Henry Gergen Jr. committed Russell Berg to Central State Hospital at Waupun after initial 60 day observation following the April 23 shooting of Sgt. Richard Tomashek.

Juneau Shields Carpenter Dodge County Henry Gergen Jr Russell J. Berg Central State Hospital Waupun Richard Tomashek

Ettrick Woman Hurt In La Crosse Traffic Crash

A La Crosse collision Friday night left Nancy L. Johnson 23 with a cut and sore jaw after her car and Ulrick R. Black 70 of 2408 Loomis St collided near Highway 53 and West George Street about 11 15 p m. Black was ticketed for running the West George Street stop sign.

Ettrick la Crosse Nancy L. Johnson St. Francis Hospital Ulrick R. Black Loomis St Highway 53 West George Street Black West George St

Memphis State Elects Black Girl As Queen

Maybelline Forbes, a 21 year old senior biology major and native of Bolivar, was elected homecoming queen at Memphis State University. The first Negro queen, her election followed a sit in and broader Black Students Association push for hiring and expansion of Negro staff and instructors amid ongoing court cases stemming from April 1969 demonstrations.

Memphis State Memphis, Tenn IBSA Maybelline Forbes Miss Forbes Memphis State Univer Sity Newj University C. C Humphreys Forbes Florida James Mack The Black Students Association BSA Bolivar Memphis Stephen Forbes

UW campus sale ban ruled in free speech case

Federal Judge James Doyle heard arguments over a UW campus regulation that barred selling newspapers and merchandise on Library Mall. Attorneys for two Madison teens argued the rule is a prior restraint and overbroad, while officials said the university must control street vending. The judge took the case under advisement.

Madison Kaleidoscope Berkeley Calif Robert de Chambeau de Chambeau John Gibson Doyle Julian

State Grants Cities Inspection Authority Expansion

The Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations announced a pilot allowing 23 second and third class cities to review plans for new publicly used buildings up to 50,000 feet, doubling the previous 25,000 cubic feet limit. Eligible cities include Appleton Beloit Brookfield Cudahy Eau Claire Glendale Green Bay Janesville Ka uk a una La Crosse Madison Manitowoc Muskego Racine Sheboygan Stevens Point Superior Two Rivers Watertown Waukesha Wausau West Bend and Wisconsin Rapids.

Glendale Green Bay Janesville Kaukauna la Crosse Madison Manitowoc Muskego Racine Sheboygan Stevens Point Superior Two Rivers Watertown Waukesha Wausau West Bend Wisconsin Rapids

Mobile home residents settle in for the long term

A New York AP report cites an Owens Corning Fiberglas survey showing one in three mobile home families plan permanent stays. About 6 percent expect to remain 10 years or longer and 27 percent expect to stay five to ten years, reshaping the vagabond image.

New York Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation

Radio Highlights Sunday Schedule Details

WKTY airs Packers versus Rams at 12 45 PM followed by Meet the Press at 5 30 PM and Manion Forum at 9 45 PM on WCOW Sparta. program listings include additional Rams reference.

WKTY Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams WKBH Meet the Press Manion Forum Wcow — Sparta

Man Bound Over in Eight Burglaries Case

A La Crosse man Edward T. Monsoor 23 waived preliminary examination and was bound over to Circuit Court for trial on charges he participated in eight burglaries with Michael R. Bolen 24 a former city police officer Bolen has pleaded guilty awaiting sentencing Seven burglaries occurred in La Crosse one in Holmen Slaback 26 arrested near the Jim Stansfield Novelty Co scene and awaits Circuit Court trial Slaback allegedly provided a statement implicating Monsoor and Bolen

la Crosse Edward T. Monsoor George St Monsoor Michael R. Bolen Leonard Roraff Bolen Holmen Ray J. Slaback St. James St Jim Stansfield Novelty Co Nelson Place Slaback Mansoor

War Measures Act unleashed as FLQ kidnappings spark Quebec raid

Ottawa reports thousands of police and soldiers overrun Quebec in a bid to rescue hostages British Labor Commissioner James Cross and provincial Labor Minister Pierre Laporte. Prime Minister Trudeau invoked the War Measures Act, citing apprehended insurrection and widespread terrorism in Montreal and other cities. Police and troops seized explosives, banned pamphlets, and arrested hundreds, with no bail for suspected FLQ members. Public support varied as unions and opposition leaders debated the emergency powers.

Ottawa Quebec James Cross Pierre Laporte Pierre Elliott Trudeau House of Commons Robert Bourassa Montreal Trudeau Quebec Liberation Front Cross Laporte FLQ Canada Pierre Laforet New Democratic Party T. C. Douglas Stanfield Douglas Jean Drapeau Vancouver Liberation Front

Explosion at Lockheed Plant Halts Galaxy Production

An explosion at the Lockheed plant unleashes a massive blaze near Atlanta waking residents miles away. The blast damages the first Galaxy C5 produced there as workers recall hearing a motor start before the explosion. Fire rages skyward while witnesses describe the scene and nearby observers report shock but no serious injuries.

Wheeler Steve Ridling Lockheed Atlanta Ridling Walter Walker Marvin R. Laird Lockheed Aircraft Corp Pentagon

Viet Cong leaders clash with Ambassador Bruce at talks

Hanoi report notes strains between Viet Cong negotiators Nguyen Thi Binh and Thuy and U S Ambassador David K E Bruce as Nixon proposals shift diplomatic initiative. Binh accuses Bruce of neo colonialist aggression while Thuy seeks a tempered public statement.

Nguyen Thi Bing Thuy Binh David K.E. Bruce

Weather summary for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa counties

Wisconsin presents fair conditions with a cooler west and central area Saturday night and warmer south Sunday. Minnesota shows mostly fair weather with a mild Sunday and cooler north. Iowa expects fair and warmer Saturday night, with fair northeast and partly cloudy southwest on Sunday. Sunrise Sunday 7 23 am Sunset Sunday 6 19 pm. Record High Low Oct 7 1920 84 Oct 17 1948 20. Degree Days total 380 last year 324 normal 367.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Stations LA Crosse Flood Stage Update Today

Flood stage at La Crosse shows 24 hour stage at 251 with a decrease of 01 from prior reading. Local authorities monitor river levels and advise residents along the Mississippi to prepare for potential crest or minor flooding.

Teen-Ager Kills Foster Mother and Hides Body

A 14-year-old boy shot his foster mother Becky D. Kimrey 58 in Charlotte, hid the body in an oil drum behind the house, and later led police to it after reading a letter suggesting she would remarry. He is held at the Juvenile Diagnostic Center. motive cited as fear of being sent to another foster home.

Charlotte N.C North Carolina Charlotte- Mecklenburg County Becky D. Kimrey

Woman Reports Purse Snatching in Parking Ramp

La Crosse police report a 65 year old woman alleged a boy 10 to 15 snatched her purse Friday afternoon in a city parking ramp. The purse was found abandoned later and $15 cash was missing. The victim’s name was not released.

la Crosse

Wisconsin Unemployment Fund Adequate for 1971

Madison AP Funds of Wisconsin employers for jobless compensation benefits are strong for 1971. For the third year in a row the Department of Industry Labor and Human Relations says employers will not pay a solvency tax for 1971. The fund's solvency balance is 30.3 million dollars, 3.3 million over the minimum.

Madison Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations

Football injury leads to hospital transfers in city report

Oct 16 8:45 p.m. Bob Reichgelt Jr 17 of 2143 Park Ave injured elbow in a football game and taken from Memorial Field to St Francis Hospital. Oct 16 11:17 p.m. John B Osterman 46 of 3153 Losey Blvd to Lutheran Hospital for illness. Oct 17 4:39 a.m. Elmer B Woshart 74 of 522 Copeland Ave to Lutheran Hospital for illness.

Bob Reichgelt Jr Park Ave Memorial Field St. Francis Hospital John B. Osterman L’anse Mich Losey Blvd Lutheran Hospital Elmer B. Woshart Copeland Ave

Police Ambulance Calls Reported in County

On Oct 17 at 5 42 am Mrs Emil Hemker 79 of 135 E Jefferson St West Salem was taken to St Francis Hospital with illness On Oct 16 at 11 05 am Mrs Anna Morgadant of Bangor was transported to St Francis Hospital with illness

Emil Hemker E. Jefferson St West Salem St. Francis Hospital Anna Morgadant Bangor

Rogers raises violations claim without showing Gromyko photos

U S officials say Rogers pressed Gromyko on alleged Soviet violations but did not present aerial photos of missile installations. Gromyko denied violations. Moscow had done so before. Earlier, Egypt’s Mahmoud Riad delivered a harsh anti U S speech hindering Arab Israeli peace talks. Yost accused Riad of blocking a negotiated settlement. Rogers did not seek a Suez rollback or specify the rectification sought. he may revisit the issue Monday.

Gromyko U.S Moscow Egypt Mahmoud Riad Riad United States Israel General Assembly Charls W. Yost Rogers Cuba

Moos Named Defendant in Student's $10,000 Suit

Raymond Roybal, a University of Minnesota student cleared of unlawful assembly, sues Malcolm Moos, the university, its police department, and two officers for false imprisonment over his May 27 arrest during a protest against ROTC at Morrill Hall. The incident followed police clearing entrances to the administration building.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota Malcolm Moos Raymond Reybal Hennepin County Moos University Wayne Boysen Darold Telle Roybal Morrill Hall ROTC

Four shoplift arrests reported in La Crosse stores

Police report four individuals were caught shoplifting in La Crosse Friday. Three Vernon County girls, all 15, tried to steal cosmetics from Jupiter Store and Bell Discount Store. Robert W. Sherwin, 18, of White Hall and La Crosse State University, was released to report to Municipal Court for attempting to steal a deodorant can from Kmart.

la Crosse Vernon County Jupiter Store Main St Bell Discount Robert W. Sherwin White Hall la Crosse State University Kmart Discount State Road

La Crosse Tribune Publication and Rates Note

The La Crosse Tribune publishes afternoons and Sunday mornings from La Crosse Wisconsin and is a Lee Enterprises division with AP news. Second class mail status is noted with local postage details and carrier rates.

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

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