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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1970
Page
2
President Nixon signed a federal narcotics bill expanding enforcement with no knock search authority for agents. The act eases penalties for users, stiffens penalties for pushers, and funds education and rehab. Marijuana possession drops from felony to misdemeanor under federal law.
The article outlines the career of John Weaver, detailing his Arctic intelligence service in World War II and scholarly posts at Wisconsin State College Milwaukee, the University of Minnesota, Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska, Iowa, and Ohio State. It notes political reactions to his selection by the UW Board of Regents, including optimism from Governor Knowles and supportive remarks from former UW president Edwin B. Fred, who calls him a strong fit with a rich background.
At the American Lutheran Church general convention in San Antonio 1000 delegates considered a 23.6 million budget and debated proposals on abortion and conscientious objection. Indian leader Clyde Bellecourt pressed for a decade of church aid totaling 1 per member yearly, plus use of church properties for minorities and a possible 750,000 grant in 1970. Delegates urged intensified study of environmental issues and approved a tax proposal on nonreligious church property.
A La Crosse County two car collision near Highway 53 and County DH in Holland left three people hospitalized. Driver David Lepsch, 32, and passengers Betty Bilks kemper, 20, and Pauline Hackett, 37, suffered injuries while Eddie Anderson, 70, from Holmen, refused transport after reporting chest injuries. Police say Anderson pulled from a stop sign into Lepsch’s path. Anderson claimed engine failure as he entered the highway.
More than 150 tickets have sold for the Chet Huntley dinner set for Monday November 9 at Hotel Stoddard. D J Petruccelli of the Greater La Crosse Chamber of Commerce confirms sales. Huntley the former TV newsman now in Montana is to speak to members and wives. The event coincides with the grand opening of the chamber's new building at 710 Main Street with public viewing allowed on November 8 and 9.
The Mayhem trial of Thomas J. Haggerty 26 of Loomis Street La Crosse continued into Tuesday after starting Monday. Prosecutor Burleigh Randolph accuses him of biting off Billie L. Petersons ear during a June 12 fight at Pizza Villa, under Judge Peter Pappas. Defense attorneys William Skemp and James Bannen represent Haggerty who is free on 500 bond.
La Crosse Tribune publishes afternoons and Sunday mornings from La Crosse Wisconsin. It is a division of Lee Enterprises and affiliated with the Associated Press. AP content is for local news republication. Second class postage paid at La Crosse Wisconsin. Rates include 10 cent single copies and $1.40 biweekly carrier delivery.
Alderman Patrick Zielke argues against cutting a department’s staff due to vacancies while others remain staffed. The committee asks Rusch to review all vacancies to determine necessity before making recommendations.
Wisconsin reports cloudy skies with possible showers and cooler air into the west Tuesday night and Wednesday. Minnesota shows partly to mainly cloudy with light snow or flurries possible in the northwest Tuesday night and scattered flurries statewide Wednesday. cooler conditions expected. Iowa expects partly cloudy and colder conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday. Sunrise Wednesday is 6 36 a.m. Sunset Wednesday 5 01 p.m. Record highs and lows dated October 1927 and 1936 are noted along with degree days totals and historical normal.
A special Reformation service sponsored by the La Crosse Area Councilmen's Conference of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod will be held at 8 p m Sunday in First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev Karl J Otto of St John s Lutheran Wauwatosa will preach with Rev Wayne Schmidt of Onalaska Luther High School as organist. Music by Luther High School Concert Choir and a joint area choir. Area Lutherans may attend.
The 1970 Minnesota road toll rose to 771 after three traffic fatalities. Harriet G. Miles 37 of Brainerd died at a Brainerd hospital after being struck by a pickup on U.S. Highway 210 in heavy rain. Driver Charles Draves 34 of Crosby cited. In St Paul Serene Y. Frishberg 40 died in a three car crash at Marshall and Snelling. In Nicollet County Clement Felix Schroepfer 39 died when his car hit a tractor carrying David Weber. Weber, a teen, was hospitalized in critical condition.
Governor hopeful Patrick Lucey and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson will headline a statewide tour on Thursday and Friday. The swing includes a stop in La Crosse with a coffee reception at 8 p.m. at the Stoddard Hotel.
Wheat No 2 hard red 1.75, No 2 soft red 1.79, Corn 1.41, Soybeans 3.04, soybean oil 14.75. Butter wholesale bids 93 score AA 69.12, 92 A 69.2, eggs steady at whites 36, mediums 30, standards 3. Potatoes market notes with US ship totals and regional red varieties.
WKBT news director Joiy Rod Challenger was fired after a dispute with station manager Howard Dahl over preparing a news story for supporters of Vernon Thomson in a Thomson versus Short political reply. Challenger argued no obligation to air such a reply under the fairness doctrine. Dahl maintained it would require airing. Interim news director Gene Carlson named for 142 years in Rochester, Minn.
A La Crosse man Gary R. Osleson 23 of 1304 Liberty St was placed on two years probation after pleading guilty to three reduced charges Judge Leonard Roraff withheld sentence and ordered payment of court costs and the court appointed lawyer fee Osleson faced amended counts including forgery theft and disorderly conduct tied to checks and a burglary at the Liberty Street residence with the burglary reduced to theft and forgery reduced to issuing a worthless check or disorderly conduct as applicable by the amended complaints
A La Crosse man Arthur J. Melby 27 was found guilty by a County Court jury of driving after revocation of his license. Judge Leonard Roraff delayed sentence to allow an appeal after imposing a $113 fine and costs. no jail for the Sept 17 1968 offense due to timing of law. Melby’s lawyer Patrick Doyle planned to appeal the denial of a defense motion against penalties, arguing state mail notice requirements changed after his revocation.
The 1970 Nobel Prize in physics was shared by a Frenchman, Louis Neel of Grenoble, and Swedish physicist Hannes Alfven. Alfven learned the news after being woke early in La Jolla by his wife, who declined to answer the phone. Neel commented on the French magnetism school as the prize was announced from Besancon.
Sen. Al Gore Jr and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy attended the event, joined by Rep. Joseph Duffey, Sen. Ralph Yarborough, and Sen. Charles Goodell. The Council of Churches of New York awarded the Family for Man medallion, previously given to Nixon, while Kingman Brewster Jr. and Dr. Ralph Bunche also received honors.
La Crosse area received .85 inch of rain by 6 a.m. Tuesday from Monday into early Tuesday showers and thunder showers. Forecaster Finn Johnson says totals near an inch by noon Tuesday with more rain possible into Thursday, a 30 percent chance Tuesday night and Wednesday. Lows near 40 to 45, colder weather forecast for Minnesota and Iowa with light snow flurries possible in the north Tuesday night and scattered flurries Wednesday.
The Army reported Sgt. Sidney A. Kurz of Milwaukee is missing and feared dead in Vietnam. Also listed as dead, not of hostile action, are Spec. 4 Floyd A. Schliewe of Neosho and Spec. 4 Thomas R. Weiss of Glenbeulah, Pfc. Gary L. Schroeder of Appleton.
National quotations from the National Association of Securities Dealers show representative inter dealer prices as of about 9 00 a m. Markets fluctuate through the day.
Penney advertising supplement for today’s La Crosse Tribune is described. If the supplement is not received, readers are urged to call the circulation department for a complete paper delivery to their home.
Two Rochester synagogues suffered damage from blasts that occurred within ten minutes of each other, with authorities noting possible links to earlier bombings but lacking direct evidence. No injuries were reported, and repairs at Light of Israel Sephardic Center could cost up to 50,000 dollars.
Tuesday night schedule features WCOW at 8 p m with Milwaukee Bucks facing San Diego Rockets. WKBH airs at 7 30 p m a youth center record hop. WKTY at midnight hosts talk of the town with Perry Anderson SSA rep. Wednesday morning show from La Crosse Chamber of Commerce at 6 15 a m.
A bomb exploded in a suitcase at a downtown Wausau bus depot injuring 19 year old employee Terry Treader who was hospitalized in fair condition. The blast shattered glass and filled the waiting room with smoke. Police say black gunpowder powered the device labeled with the initials V.G.M. and the depot was to reopen today.
In Tomah, Mrs. Josephine Friske, 84, died in a La Crosse nursing home from injuries suffered in an August 10 auto crash near Camp Douglas. The Monroe County coroner ruled the death a traffic fatality.
USDA cattle prices show steady to weak movements for slaughter steers heifers and cows with high choice steers at 28.50 per 1100 pounds and calves around 29 to 30 while hogs trade slow with barrows and gilts down about 50 cents and prices from 14 to 16.50 for various weights. Feeder pigs and sows also decline with lower boar values.
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