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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1973

Page

2

GOP Officials Back Cox Firing Amid Watergate Fallout

Associated Press survey shows Republican state chairmen split on Nixon firing Archibald Cox with some defending executive privilege and others lamenting the loss of Elliot Richardson and William Ruckelshaus. Chairs from multiple states voiced shock and uncertain impeachment talk while praising Cox’s replacement stance.

Louise Cook Associated Press Nixon GOP Archibald Cox Cox Elliot L. Richardson William D. Ruckelshaus Kansas Jack Ranson Democratic Party

Nixon Faces Pressure as Impeachment Moves Forward

House moves to preliminarily study Nixon impeachment as Speaker Albert forwards Judiciary Committee resolutions. Senate Watergate panel fights for full tape disclosures, rejects a negotiated summaries deal and awaits court rulings while urging patience from grand juries.

Wright Sirica Atty Elliot L. Richardson Richardson Archibald Cox U.S. Dist John J. Sirica

Garment Co Receiver Seeks Continuance In Liquidation

La Crosse Garment Co. receiver Terry Gillette asks for another continuance in bankruptcy proceedings as changes to a government contract double the bid and require new bids due by Thursday. Referee Leonard Bessman will hear the request in federal court. An auction of company equipment remains set for November 14 and 15 at 1207 S. 7th St.

la Crosse Garment Co Terry Gillette la Crosse Leonard Bessman Western Wisconsin Gillette la Crosse Garment Bessman S. 7Th St

Court Continues After Obscenity Decision Review

The court remanded or let lower court rulings stand in light of last June’s ruling. Douglas attacked vagueness over a Montgomery Alabama case where James M Trinkler drew an 12 month sentence and an $8000 fine for allegedly obscene material.

Douglas Montgomery Ala James M. Trinkler

Two Men Seek Separate Trials in West Salem Theft

In La Crosse County Circuit Court on Monday, Ronald L Wins ers and Tomas J Munoz, both Minneapolis men, faced charges for breaking into Casey s Hardware Store on Sept 9 1972 and stealing 17 rifles and shotguns worth 1550 25. Marvin Davis withers for defendants. Philip Arneson appointed for Winners. Jury selection set for Nov 5 with trial starting Nov 13. If separate trials needed one will be tried Nov 13 and the other Nov 14.

Minneapolis West Salem la Crosse County Marvin Davis Ronald L. Winners Tomas J. Munoz Casey Peter Pappas

County 4-H Leaders Attend National Forum in D C

Four La Crosse County 4-H leaders Mrs Arthur Stella and Mrs Harry Tracey of Mindoro and Mr and Mrs Marlin Tauscher R 2 La Crosse attend the National 4-H Leaders Forum at the National 4-H Center in Washington D C this week. Topics include leadership communication skills and youth project work. Two people treated and released after a two car crash at 21st Street and Park Avenue. Janice Posse 22 of 2629 Green Bay St treated for face cuts at St Francis Hospital. Michael Dieterich 11 R 3 treated for a bump on the head at Lutheran Hospital. The youth was a passenger in Eunice Dieterich 40 R 3's car.

la Crosse County Washington, D.C Arthur Stella Harry Tracey Mindoro Marlin Tauscher R. 2 la Crosse 21St Street Park Avenue Janice Posse Green Bay St St. Francis Hospital Michael Dieterich Lutheran Hospital Eunice Dieterich

Conservation speech Contest Is Planned

The district Conservation and Environmental Awareness speaking contest will be at 7 30 p m Thursday in the La Crosse Courthouse auditorium. Douglas O Transtad cites topics on pollution soil erosion forestry management and solid wastes. Top speakers in elementary junior and senior high win cash awards and first place must advance to the area contest in Sparta on Nov 1.

la Crosse Douglas O. Transtad Sparta la Crosse County University Extension Service The Soil Conservation Service

La Crosse Tribune Publication Details And Contact

The notice presents subscription and delivery information for The Tribune located at 401 No 3rd St La Crosse WI 54601 with city carrier price and mail rates. It lists missed paper contact number 782 8040 and notes publication timing as after noon and Sunday morning. Volume 69 Number 158 appears.

LA Crosse Tribune the Tribune No. 3Rd St la Crosse

Two Plead Guilty In Furnishings Theft Case

Two men pleaded guilty in La Crosse County Court to amended misdemeanor theft charges. Stuart L. Spangler, 27, Holmen, admitted stealing furnishings worth 99 dollars from an apartment owned by Mrs. Gary Weisbrod and a 400 dollar sofa and chair from a cottage owned by Richard Rogers. Steven L. Hall, 21, La Crosse, faces charges for participating in the 400 dollar theft. Sentencing set for November 12 with presentence investigations by the county health and social services department.

la Crosse County Stuart L. Spangler Holmen Gary Weisbrod Madison St Asst. Dist. Atty Mark Lukoff Spangler Richard Rogers South Pettibone Steven L. Hall la Crosse Hall

Mellvaine Named To Head Area Local MD Drive

Mac Mellvaine of Losey Boulevard is named chairman of the March Against Dystrophy to be launched Sunday in La Crosse Onalaska La Crescent and Holmen. Volunteers will distribute literature and collect donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association to fund a clinic at Fairview Hospital Minneapolis orthopedic equipment and global research. Contributions may be mailed to the First National Bank of La Crosse.

Fairview Hospital Minneapolis First National Bank of la Crosse

Free TB Skin Tests for La Crosse Area Workers

Wisconsin Lung Association offers free TB skin tests to employees of three La Crosse area companies on Oct. 29 at La Crosse Products Luxco and L B White in Onalaska. Positive reactors receive chest X rays and follow up with a physician for possible preventive treatment.

Wisconsin Lung Association WLA la Crosse la Cro Products, Inc Luxco, Inc L. B. White Company Onalaska Gary Sinclair Oak Forest Oak Forest Sanatorium

Assault Suspect Pleads Innocent in Wisconsin Case

A La Crosse man pled not guilty in Circuit Court to attempted first degree murder and three lesser charges after an unprovoked attack on Richard Lyons at the U I Bar. Thomas Wuensch, 24, faces a skull fracture by pool cue incident with no trial date yet.

la Crosse Richard J. Lyons Rose St Thomas W. Wuensch Lyon

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Weather Synopsis Ahead

Wisconsin shows fair Tuesday night with little temperature change and a move to cooler air by late Wednesday in the west. Wednesday brings mostly partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers in most areas except the southeast. Minnesota remains fair to partly cloudy and mild in the south and central regions with cooler conditions in the north. Iowa expects fair Tuesday night increasing cloudiness Wednesday with continued warm temperatures statewide.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

Richardson avoids personal attack as Watergate battle shifts

Richardson plans to refrain from personal attacks on President Nixon while remaining in office after five months of service. Bork as acting attorney general vows vigorous pursuit of the Watergate probe, assigning Henry Petersen to lead the case and review records, amid questions over White House tapes and the grand jury term extension.

Nixon Sirica White House House Archibald Cox Richardson Bork William D. Ruckelshaus Cox Atty Henry E. Petersen Justice Department Petersen Senate Watergate Committee House of Representatives Department Watergate Special Prosecution Force Watergate Grand Jury

Car Strikes, Kills Girl Near Racine

An Associated Press report states Suellen Sonnenberg, 17, of Racine, died after being struck Monday night while walking along a road with no sidewalk just north of Racine city limits. Weather and traffic conditions not noted. The 1973 state traffic toll reached 926, down from 950 the prior year.

Associated Press Racine Wisconsin Suellen Sonnenberg

4-H Leaders Plan Officer Election

La Crosse County 4-H Leaders will elect officers at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Town Hall West Salem. Current officers are Gus Wendorf La Crosse president Melbourne Moe West Salem vice president Mrs Arthur Stella Mindoro secretary Mrs Marlin Tauscher La Crosse treasurer and Mrs Vernie Johnson Onalaska district representative.

la Crosse County Hamilton West Salem Gus Wendorf la Crosse Melbourne Moe Arthur Stella Mindoro Marlin Tauscher Vernie Johnson Onalaska

Key Bills Dangle As Scions Near End Of Session

Wisconsin lawmakers enter the final week with major items undecided. Campaign financing reform legislative salary rollbacks no fault insurance liberalized contraceptive legislation and a stronger anti governmental secrecy measure remain in play. A veteran legislator predicts a standoff on the major proposals.

Madison Wis Wisconsin

Suit Filed For Estate, Daughters Of Traffic Victim

A Cir cuit Court suit on behalf of Patrick J. Callahan estate and his daughters Sheila and Patricia seeks to recover 23 034.24 for medical bills 902 for funeral costs 39 000 pecuniary loss and 5 000 for loss of society from Mary R. Miller and Farmers Insurance Group over a 1970 traffic crash on Mormon Coulee Road at 28th Street Callahan acts as special administrator. A separate note announces a Driving After 50 program at Harry J Olson Senior Citizens Center in La Crosse hosted by LeRoy Helgeson with discussion on driving and insurance questions.

la Crosse William FE. Callahan W. Burr Oak St Patrick J. Callahan Mary R. Miller Madison Farmers Insurance Group Callahan Sheila Patricia Patrick Callahan Mormon Coulee Road 28Th Street Harry J. Olson

Kissinger Delays China Trip Amid Middle East Fights

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger postponed his trip to China as renewed Middle East fighting continued. Wisconsin legislators discuss a busy agenda with health facilities, seat belt mandates, energy regulation, and jail terms for drug pushers. The Senate moved to hold hundreds of bills over until January, extending the budget review session into next year. Senate leader Fred Risser cited legislative growing pains as the body shifts to full-time status.

Washington (Ap Henry A. Kissinger China Middle East Fred Risser Madison Patrick J. Lucey Risser Public Service Commission Senate Assembly

Gopher Sportsmen Club to Meet Thursday in La Crescent

The Gopher State Sportsmen Club of La Crescent will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday. The first steak fry of the season is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday. Members have worked on landscaping and clubhouse remodeling. New membership cards will be issued after the Thursday meeting. Lunch and movies will follow.

Gopher State Sportsmen Club of la Crescent

New Lisbon Man's Death Ruled Death by Own Action

Elroy police found Virgil Washburn 55 in his car at Elroy Cemetery at 9 55 p m Monday. Coroner Clarence Sorenson ruled the carbon monoxide death a death by own action noting a hose extended from the exhaust into the car and that Washburn had earlier been admitted to Reedsburg hospital and apparently left.

Elroy Wis New Lisbon Juneau County Clarence Sorenson Virgil Washburn Sorenson Washburn Reedsburg

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