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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1958
Page
6
Rescue crews worked into the day in Springhill Nova Scotia as miners faced a dangerous gas filled shaft. Eighty one workers remained trapped after a rock shift while twelve had died and ten more were injured.
Evelyn Gottschalk of Fort Atkinson crowned Wisconsin State Honey Queen at Beekeepers Association banquet in Appleton. Deanna Howell of Janesville placed second and Louise Severson of Green Bay third.
Row House of R. 2 La Crosse told city police on Friday that his 14 foot hunting skiff was stolen last week from Goose Island.
A Baylor University surgical team reports 67 neck artery operations on 50 stroke patients restored normal circulation in a majority, offering a potential curative treatment. Doctors Crawford Deakey Cooley Morris Jr. state clots in the neck arteries were removed surgically to relieve strokes.
Government notes CPI held steady for two months while living costs rose about 2.1 percent from a year ago. Average take home pay for a three dependent worker hit a record high, at $77.25 weekly after taxes. Stock and bond activity declined from the prior week, Ford revived a Model T replica with $5 000 value, and PPSSA forecasts four billion dollars in shoe sales next year including 600 million pairs. Schenley declared four five percent stock dividends.
The State Department announced that two Americans Kenneth Drewes and Charles R. Bennett were released by Cuban rebels. Washington said the release followed a ultimatum to rebel leaders demanding full information on the men's condition and warning of U.S. action. Officials pursue measures to prevent further kidnappings and reduce damages to U.S. property in Cuba. An official voiced frustration at the ongoing risk to Americans.
C E Burke reports seeing two boys near the Vocational School firing BB guns at school windows while he and his wife walked nearby. The incident prompted police to investigate the sighting and secure the area.
When Alaska became a state the nation grew by 20 percent in area. The piece notes Texas remains the second largest state, at about half of Alaska. It promotes Tribune classified ads offering low cost tenant finder services and provides the number 2 8040 for vacancies.
Msgr Bacci outlines a pope as a bridge between social classes and nations a spiritual leader who condemns errors and guides souls while uniting Western and Eastern churches. He would act as a father to all peoples particularly the oppressed, interpreting human labor rights in line with church social teaching. Cardinals Mindszenty and Stepinac remain absent.
Washington reports discuss expansion of military aid to Nationalist China to strengthen anti Communist forces in Formosa. Officials say costs could range from hundreds of millions to more than a billion dollars with possible congressional funding later.
Mrs John D Rice of Sparta reported a Forest Park Illinois woman claimed her husband wrote three worthless checks at a bar there The car license traced to Rice a white station wagon was stolen from a Milwaukee World Series game area Undersheriff Roger Young alerted Forest Park police and the radio network The car remains missing Rice manages WCOW Sparta
During a Wisconsin swing Vice President Nixon praised Eisenhower era conservatism as safest for Americans while contrasting with Democratic calls for large government and spending. He urged conservatives to stay active in the Republican Party and recalled his global experiences with communism.
The text notes the Estes lian administration restrains dangerous foreign policy adventurism and faces a more progressive legislative push. It argues the Democratic Congress blocked liquidation of advances in social legislation made under Roosevelt and Truman.
Paris Premier Charles de Gaulle invited Algerian nationalist rebels to meet at French embassies in Tunis and Rabat for direct negotiations to end the four year conflict. He urged a peaceful return home and promised safe conduct and transport to France if rebels designated representatives spoke with authorities.
In Louisa Kentucky grandma Sprouse marks her 90th birthday with Delbert Shorty Sprouse, then 18, by her side. The couple married in 1946 and live in the Catt Creek mountain home. She notes she is not as spry but enjoys life with Shorty who now is 30 and helps around the house and washing dishes.
The Civil Rights Commission schedules a December 8 hearing in Montgomery Alabama to probe voting rights complaints. Alabama official charged the move is political. Macon County Voter Registration Board barred investigators from reviewing its records.
Monroe Democrat George Norton, a 60s first time candidate for the state Assembly, suffered a heart attack on a business trip in Belvidere and was hospitalized in serious condition. He is opposed by Republican incumbent Christ Stauffer of Monticello. no word on continuing the campaign.
In Pomona California an African lion injured a woman named Mary Somerville when she reached into the cage to pet the animal. The owner shot the lion after attempts with a two by four failed to release her arm. Wilder plans a 200 bed child facility in nearby Chino.
The bandit who held up Ruth Ede, 37, ten days earlier called and apologized. Ede, a cleaning shop clerk, said he told her he needed the money then and would repay in two months.
Benson defends dairy price supports and rejects claims of widespread farmer surplus. He cites soil bank changes for 1959 and highlights gains in farm income, assets, ownership, and exports. He lists five agricultural goals and describes a busy campaign schedule visiting farms, Alma, River Falls, and La Crosse with media events.
Ben Kruger, 35, was released from Waukon Veterans Memorial Hospital after injuries from attaching a corn picker to a tractor. No bones were fractured.
Six hunters including five La Crescent residents appeared in County Court on charges of making false statements to obtain Wisconsin resident hunting licenses. Two pleaded innocent with trials set for Nov 6. others pled guilty with fines to be determined. Charges stem from tips and a review of 13 000 license buyers in La Crosse County.
Richard Wulfert 27 of Ballwin Missouri freed himself from a wrecked Trans-America truck near Celina Ohio by amputating his mangled left arm with a pocket knife. Doctors in Lima report the amputation complete and consider possible further surgery on the right leg.
City police found two bicycles at 8 a.m. Saturday in the center of the Central High School Playground. Both were stripped and damaged. One bike owned by Bob Gilbert from 209 S 17th St was stolen Friday night from the Hollywood Theater and the other owned by Thomas Eckert from 414 Main St was stolen Friday from St Marys School.
Mrs. Gerald Mattie of 708 Caledonia St reported thefts from her car Thursday night. A Brownie camera and a man's glass case were stolen. she noted the left front door was unlocked.
Indonesia's delegation chief Achmad Ali says Jakarta seeks ships from the United States to cover interisland trade once served by Dutch vessels. U S officials confirm interest but report no formal ship request. Ali notes only 22 percent of Indonesia's shipping needs have been met from world sources.
Snowbound on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana residents awaited portable generating equipment to restore electricity today. Local officials coordinated relief as crews prepared to deliver power to affected homes and facilities.
John Smerud, 52, of 31442 S 4th St, was taken to Lutheran Hospital after an incident at Idle Hour Tavern, 213 Pear St, around 8 21 p.m. on October 24.
Partly cloudy and a bit cooler tonight with fair skies and little temperature change Sunday. Lows around 38, highs near 55. Monday slightly warmer. Wisconsin shows cloudy windy with light rain ending tonight and cooler winds diminishing. Minnesota cloudy with occasional light rain ending this evening, then partly cloudy. Iowa mostly cloudy this afternoon with drizzle northeast corner, then fair tonight and Sunday.
Three city business firms were broken into Friday night by burglars. James H. Smith Plumbing and Heating at 910 Caledonia Street had two watches and various coins stolen from a safe after window entry. Ruth's Flower Shop at 1232 N. 5th Street saw a 25 cent penny loss after the intruder pushed in a screen door. A vegetable and apple store at 903 N. 3rd Street reported a rear window entry and the theft of less than one dollar in coins and a half gallon of grape juice valued at 90 cents.
City police logged two purse theft reports. Glorida Wood of 2521 S 17th St said a hand tooled leather purse disappeared Tuesday at Recreation Lanes on S 6th St after she noticed youths nearby. Mrs Keith Collins of 107 N 4th St reported Friday night her purse vanished at Swanson Field during the Onalaska Homecoming football game near the bleachers by the broadcasting booth. it contained a wallet with $6, her driving license and other cards.
Flood stage readings at Winona La Crosse and Prairie du Chien show little change in tailwater stages over the next 24 hours. The Shippers forecast urges protecting perishables within 150 miles of La Crosse with minimum temps above 32 F through Sunday 6 pm.
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