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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1965

Page

3

Space scientist sought in fatal Brooklyn shooting captured in West Hartford

Ernst Wolfgang Treunfels 41, once a Princeton graduate with high IQ scores, was arrested at his West Hartford residence after being named a fugitive in the shooting death of his father Rudolph Treunfels 67 in a Brooklyn apartment. Treunfels fled with a loaded 38 caliber pistol, was nabbed by West Hartford detectives, and awaits New York authorities.

Hartford, Conn New York City West Hartford Ernst Wolfgang Treunfels New York Treunfels Rudolph Grocery Store Association Brooklyn Nazi Germany Princeton University California Raymond Ahlstrin John Wampler Wampler Ahlstrin

Man Dies After Kidney Donation Not Kidney Related

In Minneapolis a South Dakota man who donated a kidney to his wife seven months earlier died of poisoning affecting the liver and brain. James Hardesty of Lead, S D, died at Hennepin County General Hospital. His kidney donation did not cause the death. Mrs Hardesty, 21, underwent transplant surgery and has since been in satisfactory condition.

Minneapolis South Dakota James Hardesty Lead S.D Hennepin County General Hospital Hardesty Virginia General Hospital

Former Carleton Board Chairman Dies

Chicago attorney Laird Bell aged 82 who led Carleton College from 1943 to 1955 and the University of Chicago board from 1949 to 1953 died in Evanston Illinois Bell also served as president of the Chicago Daily News after Frank Knoxs death and was an attorney for Knox Born in Winona Minnesota Bells long career linked major Midwestern institutions through midcentury.

Evanston, Ill Chicago Laird Bell Carleton College Northfield Minn Winona Bell Chicago Daily News Frank Knox Knox University of Chicago Carleton

Champion Apples Fetch $177.50 At Manitowoc Festival

A box of 23 grand champion apples sold for 177.50 at the Manitowoc Apple Festival with proceeds donated to the United Fund. The purchaser was Manitowoc County Savings Bank and the apples were grown by Victor Heinz of Cleveland.

Manitowoc United Fund Drive

Life terms handed to two kidnapers in California case

In Sacramento, California, two Oregon ex-convicts, Wilfred Marion Gray and Carl Cletus Bowles, received life prison terms from Judge Thomas J. MacBride for abducting California Finance Director Hale Champion, his wife, and their baby daughter last July. The case drew federal attention to a high profile kidnapping linked to the financial official.

Sacramento Calif Oregon California Hale Champion Wilfred Marion Gray Carl Cletus Bowles Thomas J. MacBride

Veteran sergeant at Iowa pacifist meeting walks out crowd follows

A self described retired Army sergeant who served in Vietnam spoke at the University of Iowa and urged support for government policy. He left in uniform with a limp and about half of the 300 attendees followed him. Another student publicly burned a draft card earlier in the week.

Iowa City, Iowa University of Iowa Stephen Smith Marion Iowa Army Special Forces Students For A Democratic Society Smith Yale University Memorial Union James H. Murray University Science Department

Kohler Reinstates 153 Retired Kohler Employees

Kohler Co. offered to reinstate 153 workers who retired or were released during the six and a half year UAW strike. Letters went out as part of a Milwaukee meeting with company union and NLRB reps. Back pay hearings will determine sums for about 1,000 workers, likely totaling several million dollars.

NLRB

70 Story Apartment Building Planned

Hartnett- Shaw & Associates announces the start next month of a 70 story apartment tower said to be the world s tallest reinforced concrete structure. The triangular glass and aluminum building will cover a full city block near Lake Michigan just north of Navy Pier on Chicago s Near North Side. Architect is Schippereit-Heinrich of Chicago.

Chicago Hartnett- Shaw & Associates New York City Lake Michigan Navy Pier Navy Pier On the City’s Near North Side Schippereit-Heinrich

First Bank Stock Corp Elects Officer in Minneapolis

Alli son S Gullickson, former executive secretary of the South Dakota Bankers Association, was elected assistant vice president of First Bank Stock Corporation. The Minneapolis based holding company has 87 affiliated banks in five states and reported nine month 1965 earnings of 16 192 494, up 16.9 percent from 1964.

Minneapolis Allison S. Gullickson South Dakota Bankers Association First Bank Stock Corporation Bank Minnesota Montana North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Batavian National Bank la Crosse

Woman Shot Outside Racine Tavern

A 38 year old Racine woman Ora Douglas was shot to death early today in front of a South Side tavern. Deputy reports a man identifying himself as Andy Smith 41 of Racine confessed to firing the shots at the scene and later at headquarters.

Racine Ora Douglas Sheriff’s Andy Smith

Duck Hunter Killed on Minnesota Lake

A 25 year old hunter from Austin Minnesota Dennis Wolweber was shot and killed in an accident on Buffalo Lake in Waseca County. He hunted with 24 year old Austin resident John Burke. Sheriff Stan Bailey reported the incident occurred this morning.

Janesville, Minn Austin

Wesley Methodist Rummage Sale Adverts Two Events

Local notices advertise two church rummage sales. Wesley Methodist at 8th and King Sts hosts an event Wednesday October 27 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m with items including an electric range pew cushions clothing appliances and dishes. A second sale at 1907 Caledonia St runs Monday to Wednesday October 25 26 27 from 9 to 3 p.m.

Wesley Methodist 8Th and King Sts Caledonia St

Viterbo Publishes Financial Brochure on Academic Excellence

Sister M Justine president of Viterbo College and Frank J Uhler chair of the estate planning committee announce a brochure Advantage and Satisfaction of Investing in Academic Excellence. The study involved La Crosse area legal and financial professionals over a year to urge financial support for higher education. Members include Uhler George Milne Louis F Robinson W Downing Edwards Alvin S Mikelson and Ross E Hunt.

M. Justine Viterbo College Frank J. Uhler la Crosse Uhler Alexander Grant & Company George Milne First National Bank Louis F. Robinson la Crosse Trust Co W. Downing Edwards Alvin S. Mikelson Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co Ross E. Hunt Western Montana National Bank Missoula Mont

Palsy Victim Beaten to Death in Florida City

Police hunt three teenage suspects after Bobby Ivey, 37 and cerebral palsy afflicted, was found beaten and kicked to death near Kemp's grocery. He died days later from injuries, telling his sister he was attacked and kicked repeatedly.

Florida City Fla Bobby Ivey Kemp’s Joseph Agostino Ivey

Kenosha Receives 750000 Grant for Water Pollution Project

The Public Health Service awarded Kenosha Wisconsin a 750000 grant to support a 25 million program to expand modernize and upgrade sewage and water treatment facilities.

Washington Public Health Service Kenosha Wis

Wisconsin Road Toll Reaches 808

The Wisconsin highway death toll for 1965 rose to 808 after a Menominee County crash killed Marvin Miller 21 of Neopit and injured five others. Another fatal collision near Wells in Calumet County killed Randolph Kiernan 17 of Cato and Tom Isacson 15 of Grimms, while Reuben Kalessig and his three children were injured. Lawrence Skrede 42 of Soldiers Grove drowned on Highway 131 near Rockton after his car hit mud from recent flooding.

Associated Press Menominee County Wisconsin Marvin Miller Neopit Highway 47 Keshena Randolph Kiernan Cato Tom Isacson Grimms

Merrill Industrialist George Gilkey Dies

Merrill business leader George L. Gilkey who shaped in dustrial and political life in Wisconsin died at 83 in Merrill after a long career in millwork and banking. A former GOP chairman from 1928 to 1934 he mentored firms across Wisconsin and the Midwest. Survivors include sons George R. Gilkey of Merrill and John Gilkey of Lovington New Mexico. Services will be in Merrill Monday.

Merrill George L. Gilkey Wisconsin Republican Party Oshkosh Anson and Gilkey Co Gilkey State Gop Citizens American Bank State Banking Review Board Wisconsin Midwest George R John Gilkey Lovington N.M

Radio Highlights Schedule Highlights by Station

Saturday 7 45 p m WKTY football Aquinas versus Chippewa Falls McDowell. Sunday 1 p m WKTY Packers versus Cowboys. WCOW 1 p m Packers vs WKBH 3 p m Vikings versus 49ers 9 p m United Nations program. WW Cow 1 p m Monday WLCX 6 05 a m Gemini 6 coverage.

WKTY Aquinas Chippewa Falls McDowell Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys WCOW Packers Cowboys WKBH Minnesota Vikings San Francisco 49Ers United Nations Program Wwcow WLCX

Johnson's physician returns home with gift for his wife

The Mayo Clinic surgeon Dr. George A. Hallenbeck, who operated on President Johnson, leaves Rochester for home with a gold bracelet charm bearing the presidential insignia as a gift for Mrs. Hallenbeck. Johnson praises the doctor and notes his wife’s understanding reaction. Moyers confirms Hallenbeck’s departure as the President’s condition allows it.

Washington Minnesota Johnson George A. Hallenbeck Rochester, Minn Bill D. Moyers Hallenbeck Moyers

Vietnamese Dolls Tested For Possible Explosives

Army demolition teams investigated handmade Vietnamese dolls sent to relatives of US servicemen in Vietnam. More than 50 dolls collected at Ft. Benning with about 75 more calls expected, none found to contain explosives. A Fort Sheridan unit checked dolls in Milwaukee, with police finding no explosives in the samples tested.

Columbus Overseas Viet Nam Ft. Benning U.S W. M. Grimm 89Th Ordnance Detachment Army 1St Cavalry Division Third Army Ft. McPherson Atlanta Milwaukee Fort Sheridan Ill

Recount Ends In Tie For Special Assembly Seat

In Marinette a recount for a vacant Assembly seat resulted in a 1 419 tie between Daniel Miron of Peshtigo and Robert Angwall of Marinette. The board may seek a court challenge or have the board flip a coin to decide. A special election is set for next month to fill the seat after Robert Haase's resignation. Democratic nominee Leslie Stevenson is also in the race.

Marinette Assembly Dist Atty Daniel Miron Peshtigo Robert Angwall Miron Florence County Board of Angwall Marinette County Robert Haase Leslie Stevenson

Weather Forecast Preview for Major U.S. Cities

Preview of the U S Weather Bureau forecast to 7 00 AM EST on October 4 1965 listing last night lows and yesterday highs for Bemidji Bismarck Boston Chicago Denver Des Moines Duluth Fairbanks Fort Worth Honolulu Helena Kansas City La Crosse Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New Orleans New York Phoenix Rapid City Rochester Salt Lake City San Diego Seattle St Louis Washington Winnipeg with temperatures for each city.

Bemidji Bismarck Boston Chicago Denver Des Moines Duluth Fairbanks Fort Worth Honolulu Helena Kansas City Lacrosse Los Angeles Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New Orleans New York Phoenix Rapid City Rochester Salt Lake City San Diego Seattle St. Louis Washington Winnipeg

Wisconsin May Draft Married Men In December

Wisconsin draft boards will be authorized to induct married men in December if needed. Col John Silbernagel said the state headquarters can take men married before August 26, and some men married after that date have already been inducted. He noted national headquarters approved the call-up and that local boards may be required to act.

Madison Wisconsin State Selective Service Headquarters John Silbernagel Johnson National Selective Service Headquarters Silbernagel

Haase Elected To Easter Seal Board

Carl J. Haase of La Crosse was elected to a three year term on the Wisconsin Easter Seal Society board of directors at the society's 1965 annual meeting in Waukesha Friday and Saturday.

Carl J. Haase la Crosse Wisconsin Easter Seal Society Waukesha

Weather records and forecasts for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Wisconsin forecasts show partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of light precipitation and colder temperatures. Minnesota expects decreasing clouds and warmer conditions. Iowa issues a freeze warning in the north with variable cloudiness and warmer northwest. Sunrise at 7:30 a.m. and sunset at 6:07 p.m. Record highs and lows from October 23 are listed with degree days totals.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Correction: Anderson divorce denied. separation granted in 1950s case

The La Crosse records correct a prior report. James H. Anderson was not granted a divorce from Judith Anderson but a legal separation on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed December 11, 1954 in La Crosse, and custody of four minor children was awarded to the father.

James H. Anderson Loomis Sr Judith Anderson Chicago la Crosse Municipal

Minnesota camp owner wins limited condemnation award

A judge reduced the government's offer and awarded $187,575 to William Zupancich for his Curtain Falls Fishing Camp on Crooked Lake. Zupancich rejected an earlier award, faces eviction by month’s end with belongings removed by February 26, 1966, and may appeal to the Eighth Circuit. The camp lies near the Canadian border north of Ely and was to join a wilderness area in Superior National Forest.

Curtain Falls Crooked Lake Zupancich 8Th Circuit Court of Appeals St. Louis Ely Minn

Two Yamaha Motorcycles Stolen Friday Evening

Police report two 1965 Yamaha motorcycles stolen Friday night. Albert and Marion Anderson lost a red and gray bike from 520 S 16th St between 7 30 p.m. and 11 p.m. with license 27407 and serial 827879 valued at 400 dollars. Jay Ash said his Yamaha 55 was taken from a rear yard at 101 S 13th St after 7 p.m. Friday licensed 31616 valued at 245 dollars.

Yamaha Albert Marion Anderson S. 16Th St Jay Ash Main St S. 13Th St

Firearm complaints near La Crosse Myrick Park noted

District conservation warden David Hammes told La Crosse City Police on Friday that residents reported firearms being discharged after about 3 p.m. He stated it is illegal to use guns in that city section.

David Hammes la Crosse City Myrick Park Hammes

Edmonton Youth Transferred After Illness at La Crosse

On October 23 at 2:26 a.m. Terry Kratemann 18 of Edmonton Alberta Canada was taken from Laux Hall to St Francis Hospital due to illness at La Crosse State University campus.

Laux Hall la Crosse State University Terry Kratemann Edmonton Alberta Canada St. Francis Hospital

Man Receives 42700 In Suit In Dane County

In a six day County Court trial in Black Earth Dane County Reuben Brieske of La Crosse received 42700 in a two car collision. Brieske was injured Feb 1 1963 when his car and a Faulke driven vehicle collided. He was awarded 3700 for hospital costs 25000 for pain and disability and 14000 for lost wages.

la Crosse Reuben Brieske S. 13Th St Brieske James M. Faulke R. J Viroqua Black Earth Dane County Fauske Lindor Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance Co Des Moines Iowa Edward Swangstu R. J. Viroqua Great Lakes Mutual Insurance Co Milwaukee

Thompson 73 Dies at Home in Viroqua Wisconsin

Otto Thompson 73 of Viroqua Wisconsin died at home after a long illness Friday. Services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Viroqua Lutheran Church with Rev. Wesley Anderson officiating burial in Coon Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call at Qualy Elver Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Sunday and at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. He is survived by a daughter Katherine Thompson Madison and two sisters Mrs H J Nordstrom Tomah and Stella Thompson Viroqua.

Viroqua Wis Otto Thompson Viroqua Lutheran Church Coon Prairie Cemetery Wesley Anderson Qualy-Elver Thompson

Services for Harold Coburn and others in area deaths

Harold Coburn 22 formerly of La Crosse died Friday in a car truck crash near Wabasha Minnesota. He was in transit to Minneapolis and died at a Rochester hospital after being injured. Services planned in Long Beach California with date not set. Also noted are obituaries for Arthur Betz 54 and Anna Jenkins 75 with funeral arrangements pending or announced. burial for Jenkins in Hillview Cemetery after services at Hellwig Morris Funeral Chapel.

Harold H. Coburn la Crosse Wabasha Minn Long Beach Calif Coburn Navy Irene Neumann Coburn Minneapolis Rochester Arthur O. Betz Adams St Dickinson Funeral Home

Fourth Man Charged In Grave Case

Raymond McDaniel the fourth youth charged with tampering with a grave in Sullivan Cemetery near Perry Creek Park faced arraignment before Jackson County Judge Richard Lawton. Bond was set at 500 dollars and a preliminary hearing for three co defendants is scheduled for October 28.

Black River Falls Wis Raymond McDaniel Sullivan Cemetery Perry Creek Park Jackson County Richard Lawton MacDaniel Harry Hardwick Jr Brian Hobart Merrillan Donald Hizer Clarence Williams Brockway

Local Marriage Licenses Filed in Wisconsin

Phillip J. Soller of La Crosse and Carolyn Willis of Galesville are to wed November 6 in Galesville. Gene L. Garness of Caledonia Minnesota and Donna M. Madson of La Crosse to marry October 30 in La Crosse. John G. Gaarder and Jill L. Haug, both of Holmen, to marry October 30 in Onalaska.

Phillip J. Soller Copeland Ave Carolyn Willis Galesville Gene L. Garness Caledonia Minn Donna M. Madson S. 25Th St la Crosse John G. Gaarder Holmen Jill L. Haug Onalaska

Viet Nam War Plans Include Heavy Artillery and Relocations

Viet Nam war report notes two battalions of 8 inch howitzers and two battalions of 175 millimeter guns to bolster firepower. Prime Minister Nguyen Cao Ky announces moves to relocate U S and Vietnamese billets from Saigon to ease housing strain and crowding. U S commander approves steps to lower civilian danger from air strikes.

Nguyen Cao Ky U.S Saigon Viet Nam

Tests Continue In Death Of Actress Marie McDonald

The Los Angeles coroner reports further toxicological and microscopic tests are underway to determine how actress Marie McDonald died. McDonald, 42, was found dead Thursday morning at her home by husband producer Ronald F. Taylor. Funeral services planned for today at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.

Hollywood Marie McDonald

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