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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1973

Page

2

Governors Call Nixon Remarks Erode Public Confidence

Three Democratic governors at the National Governors Conference in Washington say Nixon’s blanket charges that prior administrations used wiretaps and burglaries deepen public cynicism. Governors Shapp Gilligan and Lucey echo the critique, while Republican leaders praise Nixon and await release of taped conversations.

Washington Nixon National Governors Conference Pennsylvania Milton Shapp John J. Gilligan Ohio Patrick J. Lucey Wisconsin Daniel Evans

N Vietnam Converts Khe Sanh Base Into Major Complex

Pentagon officials report North Vietnam has expanded the former U S base at Khe Sanh into a large military complex. They note a longer runway for Soviet MIG jets and other planes, stockpiles of about 300 tons of material, and extensive antiaircraft and surface-to-air defenses surrounding the site.

Washington Pentagon U.S Khe Sanh South Vietnam

AIM Leader Carter Camp Arrested in Rosebud Shooting

Nebraska authorities arrest American Indian Movement president Carter Camp on charges of wounding fellow AIM leader Clyde Bellecourt. Camp surrendered quietly. Bellecourt was shot in the abdomen near a Rosebud home. Two other men, including Camp's brother, remain at large.

Winner S.D Nebraska The American Indian Movement AIM Carter Camp Clyde Bellecourt FBI Bellecourt Rosebud Camp

Chrysler Set to Present Bargaining Offer Today

In Detroit AP. Chrysler Corp negotiators will present contract proposals to the United Auto Workers today. Details are unavailable, and UAW leaders expect the offer may omit stated union goals as Chrysler targets bargaining with the Big Three automakers.

Detroit Chrysler Corp United Auto Workers UAW Chrysler

Hearing On Car Prices Sets Public Hearing

Washington AP The Cost of Living Council scheduled a public hearing for today on 1974 model automobile price increases. Representatives from four auto manufacturers were expected to justify the hikes before the panel.

Washington Cost of Living Council

Onalaskan Pleads Innocent To Charge

Eric W. Bisping 25 of 1025 S. Oak Ave. pleads innocent in La Crosse Circuit Court to a breaking and entering into a Trane Co. office on August 14 and attempt to steal two calculators. Judge Peter Pappas will set a trial date. $500 bond continued. attorney William Kirkpatrick present.

Onalaska Trane Co la Crosse Eric W. Bisping S. Oak Ave Asst. Dist. Atty Mark Lukoff Peter Pappas Bisping William Kirkpatrick

Fall From Horse Fatal For Woman in Grantsburg

A Pine City Minnesota woman died in Grantsburg hospital from a head injury after a Thursday horseback riding fall. Mrs. Robert M. Brotten, 37, mother of four daughters and a son, suffered the concussion while riding with friends.

Grantsburg Wis Pine City Minn Robert M. Brotten

La Crosse Tribune Subscription Rates and Notice

Missed papers contact line and publication details appear. The note lists delivery and mail subscription rates for La Crosse Tribune, including city carrier price and annual price for subscribers within 75 miles. Volume 69 Number 103.

LA Crosse Tribune the Tribune No. 3Rd St la Crosse

Opinion Requested On Partial Vetoes

The Republican Senate asks Atty. Gen. Robert W. Warren for a legal opinion on Gov. Patrick Lucey’s partial veto of the state budget. The move follows Lucey shaving $20 million from a highway bonding appropriation by removing the number 2 from the funding language.

Madison, Wis Senate GOP Robert W. Warren Patrick J. Lucey Senate Organization Committee Robert Kasten R-Brown Deer Lucey

Woman Drowns in Rum River at Anoka State Hospital

Lorraine Johnson, 46, wife of Albert Lea resident Woodrow Johnson, was found drowned in the Rum River on hospital grounds at Anoka State Hospital. She had free access to the grounds and was reported in fair spirits earlier. Separate police reports list a stolen $200 outboard motor and a stolen fishing tackle box from a boat in a yard.

Anoka, Minn Anoka State Hospital Rum Lorraine Johnson Albert Lea Minn Woodrow Johnson Ann McFarland Richard Franke Winnebago St la Crosse Arthur Litsheim Paul Place

Heat waves push Wisconsin to 100 degree mark

Highs reached 101 in Cambridge and Milwaukee's northeast side with Green Bay and others setting date records. Utilities reported peak power demand as weather eased later with a cold front expected by Wednesday, while Oak Creek faced water supply strain and Fire Department aid to feed water.

Associated Press Wisconsin National Weather Service Cambridge Milwaukee Wausau Juneau Richland Center Shawano Green Bay Pewaukee Waukesha Superior Wisconsin Electric Power Company Madison Wisconsin Power and Light Co Oak Creek Fire Department

Forces exchange fire on Golan Heights ceasefire line

In Tel Aviv the military command reported Arab and Israeli forces trading fire along the Golan Heights border. The clash began when bazooka and small arms fire hit an Israeli patrol at the southern end, with Israel returning fire. It was unclear whether regular Syrian troops or guerrillas were involved.

Tel Aviv Golan Heights Syria Golan Middle East Israel

Woman Dies As Car Rolls In Minnesota

In Montrose Wright County a Delano woman Juanita F Stanberry 39 died when a car left U S 12 and rolled over The driver Lee Dilworth 49 and a passenger Robert L Johnson 48 were hospitalized The accident raised Minnesota 1973 road toll to 567 versus 607 a year ago.

Minnesota Montrose Minn Delano U.S Wright County Juanita F. Stanberry Lee Dilworth Minneapolis Robert L. Johnson Buffalo

IRA Bomb Campaign Continues in England with New Attacks

A wave of letter bombs and incendiaries attributed to the IRA continues in England with a mail blast at the British Embassy in Washington injuring a woman. More than 30 devices have failed or caused minor damage while two serious injuries raise fears of broader attacks and possible splinter group involvement.

Washington England IRA London Stock Exchange Bank of England Aldershot Army Base London Old Bailey Criminal Court Ministry of Agriculture Ireland

Help Save Electricity NSP Urges

Northern States Power urged customers in Minnesota and neighboring states to conserve power as the system faced heavy load. With no reserves, planned purchases of about 500 megawatts were expected to push daily demand to a record 3,935 megawatts.

Minneapolis, Minn Northern States Power Co Minnesota Northern States Power NSP Elk River United Power Association East-Central Electric Braham, Minn Anoka Rural Electric Anoka

Mexican earthquake rocks Puebla Oaxaca border area

The quake measured 4.5 or higher with extensive damage near Tonazintla and the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Mexico City reported power outages and many frightened residents and tourists fled to streets and embassies seeking safety.

Here Puebla-Oaxaca State Line U.S Mexico City

Burglars Steal Stamp Albums From Robert Sanders Home

Police report burglary at 1803 Rublee St La Crosse. Entry by breaking front door glass. Burglars bypassed higher value property to take stamp albums whose total value is undetermined. Incident occurred Sunday. details released Monday morning.

Robert Sanders Rublee St la Crosse

Police drill into vault ceiling to reach gunmen in siege

In Stockholm, police widened holes in a downtown bank vault ceiling to pressure two convicts, Jan Erik Olsson and Clark Olofsson, holding five hostages for six days. An officer was wounded as a shot from a new hole hit a policeman, marking the siege’s second casualty. authorities refused to confirm reports about hostages’ status.

Stockholm Jan-Erik Olsson Clark Olofsson Olsson Birgitta Lundblad Kurt Lindroth Olofsson Aake Aakesson Kreditbanken Aakesson

Chamber Official to Leave Post After Long Service

Petruccelli announced his resignation from the chamber amid plans for strong replacements. The article notes his role in starting Oktoberfest and lists his community positions and honors while detailing an unrelated hostage vault incident with Olsson and Olofsson, including police actions and demands.

Ex Madison Man Killed In Minne Cycle Accident

Two Minnesota traffic crashes claim two lives early today. Frederick E. Draper, 24, formerly of Madison, died in a Brainerd area motorcycle crash on U.S. 371. Passenger Richard Rofidal, 32, Brainerd, is in critical condition with head injuries. Thomas Schneider, 36, of Pine City, died after his car left Minnesota 361 and struck guard rails and a bridge near Pine City.

Associated Press Minnesota Brainerd U.S Frederick E. Draper Highway Patrol Draper Madison Wis Richard Rofidal

AF Officer Completes Weapons Controller Course

Panama City Florida Air Force 2nd Lt. Henry C. Funk Jr son of Mr and Mrs Henry Funk of La Crosse Wisconsin has graduated from a weapons controller course at Tyndall AFB He will be assigned to Eglin AFB Florida for duty with a Tactical Air Command unit He was commissioned in 1973 after Officer Training School at Lackland AFB He is a 1968 Aquinas High School graduate and earned a 1972 BA from St Johns University Collegeville Minnesota

Petruccelli Chamber of Commerce of the United States Wisconsin State Chamber American Chamber of Commerce la Crosse Jaycees American Chamber of Commerce Executives St. Francis Hospital Western Wisconsin Technical Institute Red Cross Blood Bank St. Thomas More Catholic School Coulee Camp McCoy Wonderful Wisconsin Week Oktoberfest Great Lakes Industrial Council la Crosse Improvement Corp Citizens Improvement Copr University of Wisconsin-La Crosse St. Thomas Catholic Church Council Sioux City Iowa Chamber Rice Lake Bettendorf Marianne Losey Blvd John Karen Laura Gregory Tony UWL Panama City Fla Air Force Henry C. Funk Jr Henry Funk 26Th Place la Crosse Tyndall Afb Funk Eglin Afb Florida Tactical Air Command Lackland Afb Tex Aquinas High School St. John’s University Collegeville Minn

Burglars Loot Griffin Tire Co For Coins And Cigarettes

Burglars stole coins from a coin machine and an undetermined amount of cigarettes in a weekend burglary at Griffin Tire Co located at 2605 Coulee Ave. The theft involved forcing a window and prying open the vending machines, according to La Crosse County sheriff's office reports filed Monday.

Griffin Tire Co Coulee Ave la Crosse County Sheriff's Office

Weather Flood Stage at La Crosse Station Report

Weather data shows station La Crosse with stage 12 percent today. Records include high 97 in 1955 and low 39 in 1891 with sunrise at 6 24 a m and sunset at 7 47 p m.

LA Crosse

Seaman Recruit Hosch Begins Duty at Pensacola

Navy Seaman Recruit Douglas I. Hosch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Hosch of La Crosse, starts duty at the Naval Communications Training Center in Pensacola Florida.

Pensacola Fla Navy Douglas I. Hosch Harold L. Hosch Hyde Ave la Crosse Naval Communications Training Center

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