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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1970

Page

13

Big Four Push to Resume Middle East Talks

At U.N. in New York the Big Four agreed to press Egypt, Jordan, and Israel to extend the cease-fire beyond November 5 and to seek a resumption of peace talks. U Thant, with Jarring and ministers from Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States, outlined plans to extend observance of the cease-fire and pursue Resolution 242-based negotiations. The four nations will reconvene October 28 to discuss Jarring’s mission and indirect talks.

Associated Press United Nations, N.Y Egypt Jordan Israel Middle East U.N U Thant Andrei A. Gromyko Soviet Union Maurice Schumann New York United Nations Jarring Sweden Moscow Suez Canal Thant Security Council Cairo Colin Crowe Britain Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet France Jacob A. Malik U.S Charles W. Yost

Deaths of Emma Bigley Lyman Tallman and Mary Ann Rohrer

Three local obituaries note Emma E. Bigley 91 of 616 Market St died Oct 23 with survivors including two sons and eight grandchildren. Lyman Tallman 84 of Bangor died Oct 23 with survived by wife Emma, three sons, one daughter, a sister and many grandchildren. Mary Ann Rohrer 80 of 1131 Avon St died Oct 23, survived by sister and brother. services set for Oct 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church with burial at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. All services in La Crosse area churches and funeral homes with weekend calling hours.

Emma E. Bigley Market St George A la Crosse James E Richland Center Anna Heisel Onalaska Patrick J Schumacher Funeral Home St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church J. Floyd Dwyer Lyman Tallman Bangor Eau Claire Richard Tallman Emma Lester Waupun Ellsworth Portland Ore Bernard Leslie Bernice) Jerome Pearl Gillette San Diego Calif First Presbyterian Church Fred Lemmert Burns Cemetery Fossum Funeral Home Mary Ann Rohrer Avon St Auto-Lite Co Mathilda Jameison Hialeah Fla Edgar Trinity Lutheran Church Ernest Nelson Mormon Coulee Memorial Park Dickinson Caledonia Street

Hurricane kills 100 in East Pakistan

A hurricane with 90 mph winds battered nine East Pakistan districts, killing at least 100 people. Tidal waves swept three districts along the Bay of Bengal as the storm began weakening, and it moved toward Assam in India. Relief centers opened at 25 coastal locations.

Decca East Pakistan Bay of Bengal Assam India

Milwaukee Soldier William Stroud Dies in Vietnam

Washington reports Private William H. Stroud son of Mary L. Stroud of Milwaukee has died in Vietnam. The Army states death was not due to hostile action.

Washington (Ap William H. Stroud Mary L. Stroud Milwaukee Vietnam

Marriage Licenses Issued in Whitehall and Viroqua Areas

Whitehall and Viroqua note multiple marriage license pairings with Oct. 24 weddings. Dennis Pederson of Coon Rapids and Linda Dahl of St Paul plan Oct. 24 nuptials. Edward Mueller Indep and Deborah Shus Strum. Tyrone Paulson Osseo and Susan Mattison R 3 Osseo. Edward Befort Lake City Minn and Marcia Bautch Independence also set for Oct. 24. In Viroqua area Duane Obert La Farge and Constance Fanita Hillsboro. Harvey Cade Viroqua and Carol Springer Stoddard listed for marriage plans.

Carol R. Springer Stoddard

Arcadia Mourns Death Of Harlen Ruff

Service will be at 9 p.m. Monday for Harlen Ruff born October 23 1952 in Arcadia. He graduated Arcadia High School in 1970 and was a student at Western Wisconsin Technical Institute in La Crosse at death. Surviving are his parents a sister Susan three brothers Larry Kenny and David in Vietnam and paternal grandparents August and his wife of Arcadia.

Harlen Ruff Arcadia Arcadia High School Western Wisconsin Technical Institute la Crosse Susan Larry Kenny David Vietnam August Ruff

Sequoyah Completes First Alphabet for Indian Tongue

Sequoyah, chief of the Cherokees, completed the first alphabet devised for an Indian language, marking a milestone in Cherokee literacy and self-governance.

Sequoyah

Deaths in Tri-State. Mrs. Howard Thies and Others

Obituaries from Iowa Wisconsin region note Mrs. Howard Thies 73 of Waukon died Oct 23 in local hospital with services Monday at Presbyterian Church and burial Oakland Cemetery. Also Mrs. E C Burr 87 of Tomah died Oct 22 with services Sunday at White Funeral Home and burial Leon Cemetery. Herman Samrath 78 of Tomah Route 1 died Oct 23 with services Monday at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church and burial Greenfield Cemetery. Frieda Wingelman and Gilbert Samrath cited with family details. multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren listed.

Waukon Iowa Howard Thies Presbyterian Church Oakland Cemetery Martin Funeral Home Ella Inzick Thomas Inzick Winneshiek County James Palmer Tomah Wis E. C. Burr Tomah Memorial White Funeral Home Michael Sulen Leon Cemetery Jeanette Vaughn Eleanore Todd Billings Mont Malcolm Brookfield Robert West Allis St. Paul’s Monnay E. J. ‘Kaurs Greenfield Cemetery Tunnel City Frieda Lyle Wingelman Gilbert Kansasville

Quebec Police Seek 3 More In Slaying

Quebec police issued warrants for three more suspects in the Laporte slaying and pursued other leads in the high tension abduction case. The fate of James Cross remained unknown as authorities linked suspects to the Quebec Liberation Front and debated election plans amid wartime measures and political fallout.

Quebec Montreal Pierre Laporte James Richard Cross Cross Laporte Quebec Liberlation Front Front Canada Francis Simard Bernard Lortie Jacques Rose Paul Rose Marc Carbonneau Jean Drapeau Drapeau Quebec Liberation Front Parti Quebecois Confederation of National Trade Unions Paul

Obituaries From Wisconsin Death Notices Include Pomeroy Walters and Liska Family

Sparta and nearby Wisconsin communities report multiple obituaries. Herbert E F Pomeroy of Long Beach formerly Sparta died October 21 in California with services set in Leon Cemetery. survivors include Mildred and two sons Gene and James plus relatives. Frederick W Walters Sr of Viroqua died October 23. services planned with burial in Viroqua Cemetery and survivors listed, including wife Aleda and several children and grandchildren. A third notice details the Liska family with Henrietta roots and marriages, listing a daughter, sisters, a brother, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sparta Wis Herbert EF. Pomeroy Long Beach Calif California Leon Stanley P. Wiese Robert ‘Page Pomeroy Mildred Gene Long Beach, Calif James Montana Thomas I Tery Wencel Liska Henrietta Richland County Frank Hansbery Erwin Brandt Hillsboro Jesse Mc‘Queen Wyocena Edward Schaller Mathilda Elsie Liska Milwaukee Arnold Florida Dren

Mary Elizabeth Hansbery Dies After Long Illness at 78

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hansbery 78 died Friday in Hillsboro hospital after a long illness. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Picha Funeral Home with Rev. Sterling Demond officiating. Burial planned at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday.

Hillsboro Wis Mary Elizabeth Hansbery Hillsboro Hospital Picha Funeral Home Sterling Demond Buria Mt. Vernon Ceme

Heath and Selassie warn UN weakness risks world peace

In a joint policy moment Heath foresees civil wars in the 1970s as top threats to freedom, urging restraint against anarchy. Selassie recalls the League of Nations failure over Mussolini and critiques the United Nations for relying on member nations acting in good faith, fearing a repeat of impotence.

Heath League of Nations Benito Mussolini Selassie United Nations

Births and Birth Details From Local Area

Birth notices list several newborns with dates from Oct 21 to Oct 23. Recipients include Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Malchnski of Holmen, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fencl of La Crosse, Cletus F. Hoadley of La Crescent, Minn, and others in La Crosse area towns. Names include Doriene Olson, Lorraine Kavanaugh, Karen Lee Jensen, Marlene Hanson, Christine Lutiger, Myra Hanson, Judeen Walters, Sandra Jensen, Janice Burt ness, Debbie Schlick, Janet Walters, and spouses Mr. and Mrs. Moser, Mr. and Mrs. LaRue, Mr. and Mrs. Spies, Mr. and Mrs. Zielke. Locations feature Holmen, La Crosse, La Crescent, Tomah, West Salem, Viroqua.

Gerald A. Malchnski Holmen Doriene M. Olson William T. Holstein Cass St Lorraine Kavanaugh Wayne Fencl R. 2 la Crosse Karen Lee Jensen Cletus F. Hoadley Redwood E la Crescent Minn Marlene Hanson Michael Strittmaier la Crosse St Christine Lutiger Allan Sila Leonard St West Salem Myra Hanson Wayne Willford N. 4Th St Judeen Walters David Moser Youngdale Ave Sandra Jensen Donald J. LaRue Glendale St Tomah Janice Burtness Craig N. Spies S. 7Th St Debbie Schlick Conrad G. Zielke Viroqua Janet M. Walters

No Conspiracy Seen In Police Killings

Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell says he does not believe the rising fatal attacks on police are due to a conspiracy. He notes underground papers repeating the Black Panther slogan may fuel the trend. Mitchell spoke with Quinn Tamm at a joint news conference and discussed plans for a federal state and local law officers meeting next week. Twenty one officers were killed and 550 injured nationwide in the last three months.

Washington John N. Mitchell Mitchell Quinn Tamm International Association of Chiefs of Police

Short To Talk At LCU Ray Short

3rd District Democratic candidate for Congress Ray Short will address La Crosse State University faculty and students Monday at noon in Room 306 Cartwright Center. A question and answer period will follow.

Ray Short la Crosse State University Cartwright Center

Weather snapshot for Midwest states weekend forecast

Wisconsin regions expect cloudy Saturday night with a chance of showers in the east, then Sunday turns cloudy and warmer. Minnesota shows cloudy skies with little temperature change, light drizzle possible Saturday night and scattered showers Sunday. Iowa expected partly to mostly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with a chance of showers. Sunrise Sunday at 6 32 a m Sunset Sunday at 5 06 p m Record highs and lows dated Oct 24 1963 and 1887 with degree days totals and year to date normals listed.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River Readings Show Flood Stage At La Crosse

River gauge readings indicate flood stage at La Crosse with 24 hour change showing up to 0.1 feet increase. Additional stations logged minor rises, signaling rising river levels and potential impacts downstream.

LA Crosse

UW Revolutionaries Set Up Cell At LCU Warns Warren

La Crosse Attorney General Robert Warren told La Crosse police recruits that UW revolutionaries are setting up cells at state universities including La Crosse, with groups in Wisconsin described as very happy with new members. He cited intelligence reports and noted campus police and Madison duties, plus a pending air pollution suit against Dairyland Power Co-op under public nuisance law. Warren urged support for local officers and announced a $6.5 million boost for law enforcement upgrades.

la Crosse State University University of Wisconsin la Crosse Warren Madison Berkeley Midwest Dairyland Power Co-op Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Supreme Court

Records Police Ambulance in La Crosse County Court

On Oct 23 at 11 13 am James Kendhammer 33 of 615 N 8th Place was taken to St Francis Hospital for illness. Theodore H Roerkohl listed with multiple addresses was charged with drunkenness under county court. Andrew Driscoll Sr 38 Spar ta granted a divorce from Sharon M Tripp Driscoll 32 custody of three minor children to Driscoll. Wayne Olson Sparta charged with disorderly conduct $100 fine $75 suspended.

James Kendhammer St. Francis Hospital Andrew Driscoll Sr Sparta Sharon M Tripp) Driscoll Redfield St la Crosse Driscoll Wayne Olson

Oil Tanker Burns After Crash Off Isle of Wight

A tanker carrying 70 000 tons of crude oil sank in the English Channel after colliding with another tanker. Five sailors were killed from the Pacific Glory´s 42 man crew and eight were missing. An armada of lifeboats fire fighting tugs and merchant ships battled the blaze as rescue vessels searched for survivors.

Isle OF Wight England English Lloyds of London Pacific Glory

State universities face on campus housing dilemma in 1971

Gatis notes only two state colleges do not require nonresident sophomores to live on campus. LCU president supports flexibility to avoid overcrowding and extra housing. Housing director Richard Koehler cites 294 vacancies at LCU and potential issues if all sophomores must dorm. Stevens Point rented downtown rooms. some students slept in lounges. Officials say housing remains near break even, with possible small profit. A full policy review is planned before September 1971 classes.

Gatis LCU Whitewater Richard Koehler Koehler la Crosse State Stevens Point Gates State University

Increased Benefits For Elderly Urged

Wilbur J. Cohen former secretary of H E W urged Wisconsin Aging Conference delegates to seek a 35 percent rise in Social Security over three years and a $150 monthly minimum. He called for higher Medicare benefits and updating nursing home standards amid ongoing concerns over care in less expensive facilities.

Madison U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Wilbur J. Cohen School of University of Michigan Wisconsin Conference On Aging

Two thefts Reported in City Friday

Police received two theft reports on Friday. Mrs. Clarence Nelson of 315 N 15th St said the family mail box was stolen from her home. John Alsworth of 424 Copeland Ave reported a $25 car battery stolen from his vehicle in the 400 block on Copeland.

Clarence Nelson N. 15Th St John Alsworth Copeland Ave Copeland

Jury Finds Equal Fault In Crash Suit

A County Court jury deliberated nearly four hours before ruling both sides shared blame in a car collision at 6th and King Streets on April 29, 1968. Earnest and Marmein Lupie sought 23,500 total in damages. verdict left no award but may be appealed. Jurors sworn in by Clerk Helen Schwinefus included Robert R. Brown and others from La Crosse area.

Earnest and Marmein Lupie Losey Blvd. S Robert F. Hartzheim Fond du Lac Lupie 6Th King Streets Leonard Roraff Helen Schwinefus Robert R. Brown 4Th Ave. S Onalaska Thomas Christiansen Loomis St Eugene Fuchs S. 4Th St Bernard L. Gleue Park Ave Gladys Jehlen la Crosse St Helen Loomis Island St Laura Meier Ferry St Delores Nuttleman Joyce Siegel Farnam St Raymond G. Spika Tyler St June Trapp Hiawatha Ave Pauline Ziegler Winona St

Urologist Joins Clinic and Hospital Staff

Dr. John C. Schiebler a Neenah native joins Skemp Grandview Clinic and St Francis Hospital staffs. He attended Cornell University Ithaca and Cornell Medical College graduating 1961. Interned at New York Hospital Cornell 1961-62. Served in armed forces 1963-65. Completed surgical residency at New York Hospital Cornell and urology residency at Medical College of Virginia 1967-70. The family resides at 2910 Blackhawk Place.

John C. Schiebler Skemp- Grandview Clinic St. Francis Hospital Schiebler Neenah Cornell University Ithaca N.Y Cornell Medical College New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center The Medical College of Virginia Linda Robin Blackhawk Place

Wichita State officials briefed on leased plane witnesses say

An executive of Golden Eagle Aviation testified that WSU athletic officials were fully briefed on leasing airplanes and FAA regulations. The NTSB probe into the Oct 2 Colorado crash that killed 30 people, including 13 players, continues with testimony about flight routes and operator responsibilities.

Wichita, Kan Golden Eagle Aviation Inc Wichita State University Bruce J. Danielson Oklahoma City Wichita State Danielson National Transportation Safety Board Colorado Russell J. Abbott Federal Aviation Administration Golden Eagle FAA A.C Bert” Katzenmeyer WSU Denver Clear Creek Canyon Colorado Rockies Logan Utah

La Crosse Tribune Publication Details and Rates

La Crosse Tribune prints afternoon and Sunday editions from the La Crosse Tribune Building at 4th and Cass Street in La Crosse Wisconsin. It is a division of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press handles local news and AP dispatches. Second class postage paid at La Crosse WI. Rates include 10 cent single copy and $1.40 biweekly carrier delivery.

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

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