UF Goal Reached for La Crosse Area United Fund
The United Fund of the La Crosse Area announces a 1973 74 goal attainment of 390 960 dollars. Chairman Joseph Schreier praises early wrap up and staff support while Allen Jandt notes aims to shorten the campaign and meet pledges. The fund supports 25 local agencies in youth, family services, emergency aid, handicapped and aged assistance.
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Gunman Holds Swiss Jet At Geneva Airport
A mentally deranged Swiss man tried to hijack a Swissair plane from Zurich to Abidjan but let all 145 passengers exit as the jet landed in Geneva. He remained aboard with the pilot an hour later, with officials hopeful he could be talked into surrendering.
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Jordan must represent Palestinians in peace talks
King Hussein called for Arab consensus that Jordan represents Palestinians in the occupied territories and for a free vote on their future before Jordan joins Middle East peace talks. He urged Egypt and Syria to commit to the demand for total Israeli withdrawal from all occupied lands.
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Garment Co Wins 7.5 Million Government Contract
La Crosse Garment Co recovering from bankruptcy wins a federal contract worth 7.56 million dollars to produce 203 732 sleeping bags. Receiver Terry Gillette announced the award and said production will start on the North Side next week with workers excited.
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Wisconsin Fuel Oil Supplies Fall to 71 Percent
A Wisconsin energy briefing says December fuel oil stocks may be 71 percent of last year’s usage. York warns thermostat cuts of at least 6.5 degrees are needed to offset tighter supplies. About 15 of 28 major suppliers reported. penalties exist for nonreporting.
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Gas Rationing Talks Move Toward Oil Price Hikes
Washington insiders say Nixon and the Energy Emergency Action group will draft rationing plans with decisions possible by Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Shultz opposed completing gasoline rationing plans. White House urged coal use for power plants, but Charleston coal executives report little to no available coal for new customers.
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Senate Votes to Increase Social Security Benefits 11 Percent
The Senate approved an 11 percent across the board boost for Social Security with a 66 to 8 vote sending the measure to conference with the House. The plan would raise payments for about 30 million recipients and include work bonus provisions for low income families with children.
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Schroeder Brothers on Boston Police Force Faced Killer Robberies
Three Schroeder brothers served as Boston police officers. Det. John D. Schroeder was shot dead during a Friday holdup at the Suffolk Loan Office. Patrolman Walter Schroeder was killed in a bank robbery three years earlier. Francis Schroeder remains as deputy superintendent while three suspects were charged with murder and two others sought for questioning. Robbers escaped with $25 000 to $36 000 in rings checks and cash.
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Weather Outlook: Partly Cloudy to Warmer Weekend
Partly cloudy and warmer Saturday with a low near 33. Sunday brings increasing clouds and a high near 50 with a slight afternoon shower chance. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Monday stays cloudy and mild with a chance of rain or snow and a low around 30 and high near 40.
Ben-Gurion dies at 87 in Tel Aviv after stroke
Israel mourns founding father David Ben-Gurion who died at 87 in Tel Aviv two weeks after a paralyzing cerebral hemorrhage. He guided Israel through 1948 and 1956 wars, led as premier and defense minister, retired in 1970, and spent final years writing his history of the state's early years.
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