Smiths Watergate Sparks La Crosse County Road Rift
La Crosse County Highway Commissioner Orval Red Smith accuses several County Board supervisors of serious misconduct in a continuing feud sparked by his ouster attempt. Supervisors retort, recounting charges from a December closed hearing as Smith contemplates resignation despite a renewed two year term. The Tribune reports on highway committee practices amid the dispute.
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Red) Smith
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Smith’s Watergate Allegations Hit County Officials
Tribune reports Smith alleges improper use of public funds by county officials including culvert purchases and private road projects. He cites anonymous letters to the FBI and claims of conflicts of interest on the highway committee chaired by a supervisor. The county’s actions are described as self serving and detrimental to taxpayers.
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Democrats Adjourn After Contested Vote On Thompson Removal
At the Wisconsin state Democratic convention observers noted a lack of quorum as the body adjourned before 6 pm. Delegates rejected a resolution to remove Barbara Thompson as state superintendent and approved adding an amendment condemning her, while a call for teacher reinstatement and worker strikes drew heated debate and sharp warnings from Marlin Schneider.
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Wisconsin Delegates Chosen for 1968 Chicago Convention
Donald Peterson of Eau Claire led the Wisconsin delegation with 469 votes as chair and McCarthy ally. Charles Smith was the fourth delegate with 257 votes, George Wilbur led first alternate with 237, Cecil Brown 196 and Eunice Edgar 170 as second and third alternates. Delegates elected five persons with gender balance rules. Mrs Miller, active in women's rights, urged affirmative action and opposed passing bills in Senate. Peterson urged national committee reorganization with issue study groups. Other platform aims included amnesty for conscientious objectors, veteran benefits parity, public employee strikes rights, and a moratorium on nuclear reactor construction until health and ecological concerns are addressed. Marion Michaels pushed for the moratorium and broader hearing.
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Black River Falls
Proxmire Probes Nixon Economy Amid Impeachment Turmoil
Senator William Proxmire critiqued the economy noting higher job categories, a shrinking labor force, and inflation. He spoke at Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium with Rep. Les Aspin and Rep. Robert Kastenmeier, who discussed impeachment proceedings and a July House report. He warned teenage unemployment fuels crime and urged a summer job program.
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Westby Man Kilted In Accident
A rural Westby man Leif Swiggum 55 died when his tractor overturned off Highway 14 near Westby Vernon County on Saturday. Coroner Winnifred Otte pronounced him dead at the scene. Sheriff Geoffrey Banta said the cause is under investigation.
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Nixon Arrives in Syria as MIG Escorts Spark Brief Concern
President Nixon lands in Damascus for talks with Hafez Assad renewing relations since 1967 while Soviet built MIG fighters escort the presidential jet. A 21 gun salute, large crowds, and heavy security mark Nixon's 24 hour stay amid regional tensions.
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Red) Wehrenberg
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