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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1970

Page

4

Economic Improvement Seen In 1971 By Industry Panel

Twenty industry economists told the Business Council that the economic slowdown has bottomed and a moderate recovery starts in 1971. Growth is forecast at 2.4 to 4 percent with 5 percent unemployment on average, amid energy concerns and inflation pressures. The panel noted little new plant spending but continued capital outlays to address energy and pollution.

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

Miss Davis Partner Released On Bail In New York

David R. Poindexter Jr. and Miss Davis, implicated in the San Rafael court house shootout, freed on 100000 bail. Poindexter must report daily to federal authorities while authorities seek rapid extradition. Miss Davis remains jailed awaiting extradition proceedings. Poindexter, 36, of Chicago, bail posted by his mother. Demonstrations outside Gov Rockefeller's Manhattan office pressed for Miss Davis in extradition.

General Electric Co White House Shultz Office of Management and Budget New York David R. Poindexter Jr FBI Angela Davis Miss 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 Manhattan Nelson A. Rockefeller University of California

Executives Shifted At Schlitz Brewery

In Winston Salem AP reports Robert Pflugfelder who opened the Winston-Salem Schlitz plant last year resigned as top manager. Distribution chief J B Dobbs also left. Stammberger to run the Kansas City brewery. McCluney to move to Winston-Salem as plant manager. No reasons given.

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 cleanup and burning leaves reported on city streets

On October 16 between 12:32 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. crews flushed gasoline from a street at 3rd and Jackson Streets. Later, at 8:59 p.m., residents reported leaves burning on the 1200 block of Cass Street, along a boulevard.

3Rd Jackson Streets Cass Street

Burglars Loot 2 Gas Stations in La Crosse

Police investigated burglaries at Haly's DX Station at 7th and La Crosse Streets and La Crosse County Co-Op Filling Station on North 3rd Street. Loot included a cigar box with pennies and S H Green Stamps. entry came via rear door pry and storeroom window break. Two suspects loitering near Haly's prompted the call at 12:29 a.m. Investigators noted minor loot and no obvious gain at the Co-Op station.

la Crosse Haly la Crosse County

Mitchell Denies Kidnaping 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 noted Sen. Saxbe’s claim of a White House warning and said no officials are being guarded and no list of likely victims has been disclosed.

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 In Wisconsin Case

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

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

Ettrick Woman Hurt In Route 53 Collision

A La Crosse traffic crash Friday night left Nancy L. Johnson twenty three with a cut and jaw soreness. Johnson was taken to St. Francis Hospital after her car collided at the Highway 53 and West George Street intersection with Olrick R. Black seventy who was cited for running the West George Street stop sign.

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

Memphis State Elects Black Girl As Queen

Maybelline Forbes, a senior biology major and former Black Students Association protester, is crowned Memphis State University homecoming queen the first Black to win the honor. She won over 11 white contestants as the campus sits in ongoing anti riot era turmoil and probation.

Memphis State Memphis, Tenn BSA Maybelline Forbes Memphis State University Miss Forbes James Mack The Black Students Association Bolivar Memphis Stephen Forbes

Ban On Sales At UW Campus Is Overruled

Federal Judge heard arguments on a UW campus sales ban declaring it violates free speech and press. Two Madison girls charged for selling Kaleidoscope and Tribe on Library Mall argued the rule is vague and a prior restraint. a ruling was taken under advisement.

Madison University of Wisconsin James Doyle Library Percy Julian Mary Jo Hussey Christine M. Clark Kaleidoscope Berkeley Calif Robert de Chambeau de Chambeau John Gibson Doyle Julian

State Grants Cities Inspection Authority

Madison AP The state gave 23 Wisconsin cities expanded power to review plans for publicly used buildings under a new procedure from the Department of Industry Labor and Human Relations Local inspectors can review plans for new buildings up to 50 000 feet previously 25 000 cubic feet Only second and third class cities meeting certification were eligible The list includes Appleton Beloit Brookfield Cudahy Eau Claire Glendale Green Bay Janesville Ka uk auna La Crosse Madison Manitowoc Muskego Racine Sheboygan Stevens Point Superior Two Rivers Watertown Waukesha Wausau West Bend Wisconsin Rapids

Eau Claire 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 long term

New York AP reports a Owens Corning Fiberglas survey finds one third of mobile home families plan to stay in their unit permanently. An additional 6 percent intend to remain 10 years or more, while 27 percent expect to reside 5 to 10 years.

New York Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation

Radio Highlights Sunday Football Packers at Rams

WKTY carries Packers Rams game at 12 45 pm with football coverage. WKBH airs Meet the Press at 5 30 pm followed by Manion Forum at 9 45 pm. WCOW Sparta schedules 12 45 pm program slot for its broadcast.

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

La Crosse Burglary Ring Tied to Ex-Police Officer

Edward Monsoor 23 of 2126 George St waived preliminary exam in County Court and was bound over to Circuit Court for eight burglaries. Michael Bolen 24, former La Crosse police officer, pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing. Ray Slaback 26, arrested near Jim Stansfield Novelty Co., awaits Circuit Court trial. Bolen and Slaback implicated by statements. crimes mostly in La Crosse, one in Holmen.

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

Ottawa uses War Measures Act in FLQ crisis search

Police and soldiers flood Quebec hunting two kidnapped officials as 250 plus arrests are reported. Prime Minister Trudeau invoked wartime powers amid threats of violence. FLQ's Cross and Laporte are seized to gain clemency for terrorists. government vows to lift measures by April 30, 1971. Public protests and support echo across Canada.

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 Hull Ottawa River Real Casavant Canadian Broadcasting Corp Andre Belanger Liberal Party Democratic Party T. C. Douglas Stanfield Douglas Jean Drapeau Vancouver Liberation Front

Explosion at Lockheed plant halts flight tests

A blast at the Lockheed plant near Atlanta leveled homes with shock felt miles away. Witnesses described a loud explosion and a raging fire as the first Galaxy built there exploded during a test. The C5’s design is for rapid deployment and heavy cargo, while defense funding had already been trimmed and the company sought Pentagon aid amid financial trouble.

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

Nixon proposals shift diplomacy in Paris talks

In Hanoi the moderation theme surfaces as the Nixon plans seize the diplomatic initiative. Viet Cong negotiator Nguyen Thi Bing and Thuy show irritation in contrast to their calm, with Mrs Binh accusing Ambassador Bruce of obstinate neo colonialist aggression. The Viet Cong spokesman later echoed the accusation.

Nguyen Thi Bing Thuy Binh David K.E. Bruce Bruce United States Nixon U.S

Weather outlook for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa

Wisconsin shows fair conditions with a cool spell in the west and central areas Saturday night followed by warmer south and cooler far north on Sunday. Minnesota expects mostly fair skies with a mild Sunday, cooler north. Iowa reports fair and warmer Saturday night with Sunday fair northeast and partly cloudy southwest. Sunrise Sunday 7 23, sunset 6 19 p m. Record highs and lows reference 84 in October 1920 and 1948 20 degree days totals 380 versus 324 last year and 367 normal.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Teen-Ager Kills Foster Mother and Hides Body

A 14-year-old boy allegedly shot his foster mother Becky D. Kimrey after fearing remarriage would send him away. He led police to the body behind the family home, where it lay in an oil drum. The teen is held at the Juvenile Diagnostic Center. police say he followed a letter that spurred the killing.

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

Woman Reports Purse Snatching in La Crosse Ramp

La Crosse police reported a 65-year-old woman said a boy 10 to 15 snatched her purse Friday afternoon in a city parking ramp. The purse was found abandoned around 6 45 p.m. with $15 missing and the victim's name withheld.

la Crosse

Wisconsin Unemployment Fund Adequate for 1971

Madison AP Funds of Wisconsin employers for jobless benefits are in good shape for 1971. For the third year, employers will not pay a solvency tax as the fund's solvency balance stands at 30.3 million dollars, above the minimum by 3.3 million.

Madison Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations

Local injuries report from football game and hospital transfers

On Oct 16 at 8:45 p.m. Bob Reichgelt Jr., 17, of 2143 Park Ave., was moved from Memorial Field to St Francis Hospital with an elbow injury from a football game. At 11:17 p.m. John B Osterman, 46, of L Anse Mich, transported from 3153 Losey Blvd S to Lutheran Hospital for illness. On Oct 17 at 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. S Lutheran Hospital Elmer B. Woshart Copeland Ave

Obituaries and Transfers in Brief

Mrs. Emil Hemker, 79, of 135 E. Jefferson St., West Salem, died and was taken to St. Francis Hospital for illness on Oct. 17 at 5:42 a.m. Mrs. Anna Morgadant of Bangor was admitted to St. Francis Hospital on Oct. 16 at 11:05 a.m. for illness.

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

Rogers Right to Press Soviet Violations Stalled

Rogers and U.S. officials pressed Gromyko on alleged Soviet missile installations but offered no details or request for a Suez missile rollback. The pace of Arab-Israeli talks slowed after Egypt's Mahmoud Riad denounced U.S. bias, while U.S. Ambassador Yost countered with charges of new obstacles to peace.

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

Moos Named Defendant in Student Suit at Minnesota

Raymond Roybal, a University of Minnesota student acquitted of unlawful assembly, sues Malcolm Moos and four others for $10,000 in damages. The suit names the university, its police department, and two officers who arrested him for alleged false imprisonment after ROTC protest blockades at Morrill Hall.

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

Four Shoplift Suspects Apprehended in La Crosse Stores

Police report four suspects linked to shoplifting incidents in La Crosse. Three are 15 year old Vernon County girls found near Jupiter Store and Bell Discount Store attempting to steal cosmetics valued at 1.38 and 1.50 respectively, referred to Vernon authorities. The fourth is 18 year old Robert W. Sherwin of White Hall affiliated with La Crosse State University, released to report to Municipal Court for allegedly trying to steal an 89 cent spray deodorant 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 Publisher and AP Notice

The La Crosse Tribune is published daily and on Sundays as a division of Lee Enterprises Inc. and the Associated Press retains exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches. Second class postage paid at La Crosse Wisconsin with rates for single copy and carrier delivery listed.

la Crosse

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