Lucey Proposes Gas Tax Hike and Vehicle Fees
Gov. Patrick J. Lucey unveils a 67.3 million transportation package calling for a two cent per gallon gas tax rise to nine cents and auto registration fees recalibrated by weight. The plan, to be introduced in a Dec. 9 special session, preserves a flat $18.15 for existing autos while new cars face a progressive schedule up to 36 a year for vehicles over 4,000 pounds. Rural Wisconsin is cited as most at risk if action is delayed.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
Trans
PSC
Viroqua Girl 4 Dies in Home Fire
A four year old girl Barbara Harmes died from smoke inhalation in a Sunday morning fire at the Harmes home in Viroqua Wisconsin. Her mother Catherine Harmes and two other children escaped unharmed after the blaze was discovered at 10 15 am. Firefighters remained on scene for about ninety minutes to extinguish the flames at 1015 De.
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Viroqua
Wis
Barbara Harmes
Catherine Harmes
Harmes
Freese St
Barbara
Dale
Robert Dale
Peter Joseph
Brenda Kay
May Pedretti
Alan McLees
Peter Harmes
Hanover
Ill
Fire damages Freese St and un determined cause
A Freese Street fire caused extensive damage with investigators unable to determine a cause. Community members reported the incident as emergency crews responded to the blaze early.
Ford Gains Cautious Welcome in Beijing Visit
President Ford and Chinese Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping opened a five day trip aimed at boosting Sino American ties. The arrival featured a restrained ceremony at Peking airport with Teng greeting Ford and the First Lady as Chou En Lai was ill and Mao Tse tung awaited.
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Peking
Soviet Union
Ford
Teng Hsiao-ping
Susan
Henry A. Kissinger
Peking Airport
Air Force One
Teng
Chou En-lai
Chou
Mao Tse-tung
Mrs. Ford
Heileman Eyes Acquisition of Grain Belt Brands
Grain Belt Breweries of Minneapolis negotiates sale of brands and assets to G Heileman Brewing of La Crosse. Russell G Cleary says talks have lasted about two months and require Antitrust Division approval. If approved, DOJ response typically takes about 60 days. Heileman sees brand as helpful in ten states including Montana North Dakota and South Dakota.
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Grain Belt Breweries, Inc
Minneapolis
Grain Belt
G. Heileman Brewing Co., Inc
la Crosse
Russell G. Cleary
Heileman
Cleary
Irwin L. Jacobs
Antitrust Division
Department of Justice
Justice Department
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Lucey unveils major revenue provisions for transport plan
Gov. Patrick J. Lucey frames a 67.3 million transportation package with a two cent per gallon gas tax hike. Car fees begin February 1 with 24 dollars for new cars up to 3000 pounds and tiered scales up to 36 dollars for heavy cars. Truck weights from 5,000 to 73,000 pounds face 14 categories. Dealer plates set at 75 dollars plus 5 dollars per extra set.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Five Shoplifters Explain Motives and Escapes
Five shoplifters recount why they steal and how they carried merchandise from stores. One says she hid clothes in a dressing room to save money, another describes a jacket theft, and a young man admits shoplifting to appear slick. He doubts ever getting charged and notes progression from petty items to larger thefts.
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Cindy
Lori
Dave
Mark
Shoplifting Tales From The Young And The Persistent
A collage of interviews traces shoplifting behavior from ages five to nineteen. Subjects describe motives from need and challenge to thrill and peer influence, noting tactics in dressing rooms and bags, and reflecting on past arrests and deterrents.
Inside Auction raises funds for La Crosse sister city clinic
An auction event in La Crosse, held to support a medical clinic in the city’s Nicaraguan sister city, raised about $900. Organizers touted community turnout and targeted aid for healthcare services and equipment. The fundraiser drew local residents, volunteers, and partnering groups from the La Crosse area.
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la Crosse
Nicaragua
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