U S May Reduce German Nike Hercules Batteries
The Pentagon plans to phase out eight of sixteen Nike Hercules antiaircraft batteries in West Germany a move kept secret due to political risks. About 72 missile launchers would be removed while the rest shift to Hawk missiles and German forces. The change aims to cut obsolescent weapons without reducing U S troop totals in Europe and could affect stalled talks on balanced force pullbacks with the Soviet Union.
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Central boys win 14-0 over Aquinas in opener
Handy Man Central fullback Brian Sayner, 39, took a handoff from quarterback Kevin Fruechte and headed for the line as Central and Aquinas high schools clashed in the opening game for both teams last night at Memorial Field. Central came out on top in the 14 to 0 game.
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La Crosse Labor Day Parade Sets Units and Events
La Crosse plans its traditional Labor Day activities with a 9 a.m. parade from Cameron Park led by Local 135 IBEW officials and Mayor Zielke as marshal. After the march, Labor Temple hosts free drinks and chicken for purchase, plus a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. dance by Edgar Wuensch Band. The event emphasizes union solidarity with 43 local unions, and the Old Style Auto Club fundraiser offers charity rides.
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Walking Donor Gives Life to Premature Baby Bridget
Bridget McCrackin, born two months early at St Francis Hospital, receives AB negative blood daily from Gene Lang a 32 year old walking donor from Onalaska. Lang, with AB negative type, has donated since the birth and can be contacted 24 7 for emergencies. Bridget’s pediatrician Dr David H Corser says the transfusions are crucial as she recovers from a respiratory illness. Mary McCrackin Bridget’s mother and Langs prior life saving efforts highlight the rare blood type’s importance and community support.
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No Tribune On Labor Day
The Tribune will not publish on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. no newspaper edition will be issued that day.
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