30 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1961
Page
1
California Republicans at a Western regional meeting rally behind Richard Nixon in the governor race while Knight charges a libelous attack. Delegates weigh how the feuding could affect GOP gains in California and the West as Nixon nears a public appearance and primary decisions unfold.
FCC chairman Newton Minow urged expansion of radio and TV news during prime evening slots. He urged a full scale news broadcast in the 7 15 to 11 p.m. window and praised news directors for public service while noting a near news blackout in prime time. He called for more editors and editorial debates to strengthen free speech. Secretary Freeman added food production underpins deterrence in wartime.
Los Angeles AP report says Richard Nixon calls Knight’s charge false and libelous while Knight vows to reveal the emissary who allegedly offered a state job to withdraw. The dispute centers on California GOP power and past campaigns leading to Knowland and Brown's political maneuvers.
Seven year old Gary Murphy was kept in a classroom closet for "inattention" by teacher Shirley Hutchinson. The next morning he was missing. Hutchinson was suspended after she found the boy still inside and failed to call him to exit with classmates.
In New York City politics, Tammany Hall is replaced by the New York County Democratic Committee after Friday’s move to 48th Street. Mayor Wagner pushes a fresh image as Carmine De Sapio is ousted, while the old Society of Tammany endures in clubs and memory.
Two persons were killed about 11 a.m. Saturday in a one car accident on West Coon Valley Hill in Vernon County. The car involved apparently was from Kenosha. No further details were immediately available.
Syria's new civilian government led by Premier Mamoun Kuzbari said it has finished its revolutionary mission and will move toward a true democratic life and a constitutional stage within four months. Turkey and Jordan recognize the new government, while U.S. officials await its performance before adjusting ties with Nasser's UAR.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko concluded another round in New York amid signs a negotiating formula could emerge. Western diplomats reported progress on access guarantees and a possible East-West foreign ministers conference later this year.
Washington debates recognizing the Damascus insurgents as Nasser’s U A R splinters amid shifting Arab blocs. Jordan and Turkey fast recognize the regime while Israel anticipates a favorable split with its neighbor. Officials warn on outside interference and stress a cautious, internal-origin uprising. Mamoun Kazibari leads the new civilian government with uncertain staying power.
Frank J. Buss of Caroline Wisconsin won first place Friday in the cheddar cheese making contest a preliminary event for the National Dairy Cattle Congress opening in Waterloo Iowa.
A U S district court judge dismissed a federal complaint seeking access to Wilcox County voter registration records. The action noted no reason from the judge and followed arguing in June about racial discrimination claims given the county's long absence of Black registrants. Other items include SCLC plans for a nonviolent 150-person army to oppose segregation and local incidents in Mississippi and Tennessee involving deputies and church ministers.
President Kennedy signed a 3.9 billion foreign aid package plus bills for Peace Corps and other overseas funds. He also backed legislation letting the NFL and other leagues enter TV contracts to offset a court ruling. The act faces a deadline. Kennedy proclaims a national day of prayer next Wednesday.
A Friday night storm caused extensive damage in Prairie Du Chien and surrounding area. Six cows were killed by lightning on a farm northeast of town valued at about 225 dollars each. The Prairie Dairy Products plant chimney broke halfway down and a 70 foot section was damaged. A bolt at the Al Marvin home shattered a television set and burned cords and bulbs. Police Chief A C Tichenor put rainfall at three and a half inches.
Madison Wisconsin Chief Justice John Martin will retire from the Wisconsin Supreme Court and take Jan 1 as state court administrator with a $15000 yearly salary. He will oversee workload equalization across state courts.
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