CB radio boom forecast for 1976 reaches 10 million units
John D. McClain reports the electronics industry predicts 1976 CB radio sales will top 10 million sets and over 2 billion dollars in retail sales as FCC expands to 40 channels. Nearly 20 million CBs in use, 7.5 million licenses issued, with growth tied to publicity and new features despite a late-season slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. McClain
Washington
John Sodolski
Electronics Industries Association
Sodolski
Federal Communications Commission
Cbs
FCC
Heileman Expands Aging Tanks at La Crosse Brewery
G. Heileman Brewing Co will add 26 aging tanks to increase storage to nine million gallons at its La Crosse plant. The 70 by 160 foot insulated structure will age Old Style, Special Export and Blatz brands, with Light beer to follow, boosting annual capacity from 2.5 to three million barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Heileman Brewing Co
3Rd
4Th
Mississippi Street
la Crosse
Heileman
Blatz
Businessmen Gamble On Reviving Atlantic City
Atlantic City enters a casino era with optimism despite a decaying resort past. Investors like Albert Marks Jr and firms such as Resorts International and Playboy plan large hotels and casino operations, airline access expands, and a 30 story hotel near Convention Hall moves toward groundbreaking while crime concerns surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N.J
Albert A. Marks Jr
New Jersey
Marks
Howard Johnson’s Regency
National
Eastern
Northwest Orient Airlines
Allegheny Airlines
Here
Philadelphia
Resorts International Inc
Bahamas
Boardwalk
Chalfonte-Haddon
Exel Inn Opens In La Crosse Adding Budget Rooms
Exel Inn at 2150 Rose St La Crosse opened Tuesday adding 45 of 103 units boosting city lodging by 10 percent. The completed 1 129 room capacity positions the budget motel chain among nine in Wisconsin. Rates start at 11.50 for single, with 14.50 for two and 17.50 for two to four guests. features include 24 hour service free color TV and free local calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exel Inn
la Crosse
Rose St
Jon Riley
Peter Chapman
City Convention Center
Riley
Chapman
Exel
Bismarck
N.D
Michael R. Burkart
U.S. Geological Survey
North Dakota
Burkart
Central High School
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Peace Corps
Ghana
Africa
Northern Illinois University
University of Iowa
Frances M. Burkart
S. 10Th St
Clayton Burkart
Judith
Local Business Notes Highlight Regional Jobs and Lectures
Richland Center plans a Thursday 7 p.m. security seminar led by George S. Katsekes of Milwaukee and a Thursday night shorthand class for adults at Richland Center High School. The era includes appointments, retirements, and grants across La Crosse and surrounding areas, with a focus on banking, real estate, and insurance careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Center
Wis
Southwest Wisconsin Vocational-Technical Institute
George S. Katsekes
Marine National Exchange Bank
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Richland Center High School
James J. Ablan
Southfield
Mich
la Crosse
Michigan
Prudential Insurance Co
John J. Ablan
22Nd St
Araduate
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Central High School
Wisconsin Legislators At Nevada Meeting
Rep Bernard Lewison and 11 Wisconsin lawmakers attend the three day annual meeting of the Council on State Governments in Lake Tahoe Nevada. Discussions cover public employee pension systems Court rulings on capital punishment and the Medicaid Medicare program. Trip cost is indefinite pending voucher filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Bernard Lewison
R-Viroqua
Wisconsin
Lake Tahoe
Nevada
Council On State Governments
Council On State
Lewison
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Heileman Beer
Playboy
Britain
FBI
Miami
Meyer Lansky
William Whitner
Charleston, S.C
Convention Hall
Inn
Eau Claire
Wausau
Appleton
Minneapolis
Rockford
Ill
David Stauffacher
Bridgeview II Plaza
New Exel Inn
Times
Tri-State
LA Crescent
Minn
Robert W. Bunke
Rushford
Ace Telephone Association
American Legion
Bunke
Houston
Thomas Dunham
Thomas
Dan
Dunham
Mankato, Minn
Walt Hammond Buick
Copeland Ave
Aquinas High School
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Candace
Eric Cox
Winnebago St
Lutheran Brotherhood
Cox
Robert Brinkman
Cass St
la Crosse Public Library
Chicago
Aaron Bohrod
Marion Pastor
Greater la Crosse
Johnson Controls
Walter D. Williams
Johnson Controls Inc
S. 8Th St
Williams
US Air Force
Sharon
N. 3Rd St
Badger Corrugating Co
West Ave. S
Friedrich Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Co
San Antonio
Tex
Badger
Minnesota
Nothern
Iowa
Robert S. Sexauer
MABEL
Landin
Melvin Landin
Mike Cook
Waukon
Leonard T. Ford
Skelly Oil Bulk Dealer
Cook
Mable
Ford
Williamsburg
Allan W. Forde
Credit Union
Donald “Chick” Meinert
Bership
la Crosse County
Helen Johnson
Joaquin Carbonell
Viterbo College
Cuba
Carbonell
Monsie
Viterbo
Loewi & Co
Wxow-Tv
Marion
Jim White
Tribune State Bureau
Rouse Simmons
Lake Michigan
Tomah
Usemco Inc
First Bank of Tomah
Chase Manhattan Bank of New York
R.G. Rezin
Usemco Prsident
Rezin
Farmers Home Administration
Donald M. Johnson
Hudson
Coulee State Bank
Losey
Blvd. S
M.A. Heimerman
Johnson
State Bank of Hudson
FDIC
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Elizabeth
7Th Street
Polaroid
6Th & King
Main ST
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