Judge Orders New Remap By July 31 in County Redistricting
Federal Judge James E. Doyle ruled the 1971 La Crosse County reapportionment unconstitutional and gave the county board until July 1 to adopt a constitutional plan. If not, he may order the spring 1974 election to follow a plan specified by the court.
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James E. Doyle
la Crosse County
U.S
Doyle
Donald Harman
11Th Dist
Harman
Merrill Farr
Eau Claire
8Th Circuit Court
John G. Batholomew
Esther Domke
la Crosse
Jerome R. Rosso
Gordon Feinberg
L. John Sagen
Daniel T. Flaherty
James P. Grenisen
Thomas R. Larkin
Robert A. Johnson
Weather alert: heavy snow with up to four inches by Wednesday
A heavy snow warning remains in effect with forecast accumulation up to four inches by Wednesday morning. Temperatures dip to the low 20s tonight, with colder conditions and northeasterly winds of 12 to 25 mph likely Tuesday into Wednesday.
In dian’s Quest for Dignity Explored in Jones Essay
An article in Jenkin Lloyd Jones presents a meditation on an Indian’s pursuit of dignity, offering reflections on cultural respect and identity. The piece invites readers to pause and consider broader social themes.
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Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Whitehall Packing Co. eyes Sioux Falls slaughtering plant
The owner said the firm has reached a tentative agreement to buy a slaughtering plant in Sioux Falls South Dakota signaling an uncertain future for Whitehall Packing Co. The announcement appears on page 6.
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Whitehall Packing Co
Sioux Falls
S. D
GOP governors hear on Nixon re election committee tale
Page 17 reports GOP governors receive a critical briefing on how managers of the Nixon re election committee are handling the party's national committee leadership.
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Richard Nixon
Sniper Shot By British In Belfast
In Belfast early today British troops killed a sniper after two opened fire on an armored car in Andersonstown. A separate series of bomb blasts in Cookstown caused structural damage but no casualties. The death toll in Northern Ireland rose to 651 amid three years of conflict.
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Cookstown
Northern Ireland
Andersonstown
Irish Republican Army
Judge Restricts Pickets at UOP Norplex Plant
Circuit Court Judge Peter Pappas issued a temporary restraining order barring violence and limiting to two pickets at UOP Norplex plant entrances. The order follows a company complaint of blocked exits, property damage, obscene acts, threats, and interference with suppliers. A hearing is slated for Thursday night as guards and police prepare notices for union officers and pickets.
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Peter Pappas
UOP Norplex
United Auto Workers Local 1263
Local 1263
Donald Poes
S. 30Th St
la Crosse
Onalaska Woman Killed After Being Struck by Truck
An 80 year old Onalaska woman died after a northbound truck struck her on Highway 53 near John Street. Mary E Haag 440 N 2nd Ave was hit while crossing the highway from west to east in snow. The driver Price Hilton 70 Galesville said the victim was in a crouched position and he did not see her until near collision. Witnesses varied on whether Haag ran or walked into the street. No citation issued. Smith Funeral Home Galesville handles arrangements. Haag was the county s tenth traffic fatality of 1972 and county coroner ruled death accidental. The Wis toll rose to 1 076 with two Chicago men killed in Kenosha County on Interstate 94.
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Onalaska
la Crosse
Mary E. Haag
2Nd Ave
Price
Hilton
Galesville
John Street
Heavy Snow Warnings For Tri-State Area Forecast
The Tri-State Area faces heavy snow warnings with up to four inches or more by Wednesday morning. Southeast Wisconsin may see freezing drizzle. Meteorologist James Bagwell of the National Weather Service in La Crosse says temperatures stay in the low 20s overnight and snow continues Wednesday with northeasterly winds.
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Wisconsin
James Bagwell
National Weather Service
la Crosse
Minnesota
Iowa
Minnesota Highway Department
South Dakota
Wisconsin State Patrol
Lake Michigan
New Mexico
Rumsfeld Nominated As NATO Ambassador
The Florida White House announced Donald Rumsfeld will be nominated by President Nixon to be the U.S. ambassador to NATO. Weather across the Midwest includes heavy snow warnings in Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota with icy roads and cold temps. Navigation season closing set for December 10.
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Florida White House
Donald Rumsfeld
Cost of Living Council
Nixon
U.S
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
River Ice Closes Merrimac Ferry for Season
A Merrimac Wisconsin report says ice on the Wisconsin River forced the Merrimac Ferry to halt operations for the season. The state Transportation Department notes the ferry set a new annual vehicle record, surpassing 184,316 in 1971, with 1972 final figures pending. The ferry has run since 1844 as the last of about 500 state owned ferries.
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Merrimac
Wis
Wisconsin
State Transportation Department
Minnesota Opens I-90 Eastern Gateway With Ribbon Ceremonies
Minnesota formally opened a 37.7 mile eastward section of Interstate 90 from the Dresbach area to St. Charles amid a snowstorm. Mayors and officials cut multiple ribbons, noting reduced travel time and enhanced river-area growth concerns. Estimated cost around 30.3 million dollars with 112 miles remaining under construction.
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Highway 13
Albert Lea
Dresbach
St. Charles
John Kolb
Chanticleer
Rochester
Winona and
Rochester Chambers of Commerce
McDonald
la Crosse
Worthington
Twin Cities
Des Moines
Iowa
Duluth
Minnesota Highway Department
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