La Crosse Executive to Review 1968 Budget Veto Tonight
Mayor Warren Loveland calls a special Common Council session at 7 p.m. to consider his veto of the 1968 budget and seek a $49.50 per thousand tax rate. The council previously approved $50, with a 16 to 4 vote, and five votes needed to sustain any veto.
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Viet Cong mauled in deadly U S artillery post clash
Viet Cong units suffered heavy losses after a dawn assault on an American artillery post 50 miles north of Saigon. U S and South Vietnamese counts put enemy deaths over 1,200 across major actions in a week as 124 bodies were found after a two hour battle. One American killed and 31 wounded.
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Indian quake kills 65 in western India near Koyna
A powerful earthquake struck western India before dawn killing 65 people in the Koyna area. Government reports say 1,000 injured and 5,000 homeless as many perished in collapsing homes. Power outages affected Bombay’s 4.5 million residents while Khopoli hydro plant shut down. Tremors spanned from Sura to Goa and Pune.
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Tornadoes sweep Florida Panhandle造成 heavy damage
A series of tornadoes struck ten Florida Panhandle cities causing more than seven million dollars in damage. Two people were killed and over 200 injured as 220 Fort Walton Beach homes were wrecked and a Tyndall Air Force Base housing area suffered major damage. National Guardsmen patrolled to prevent looting and aid cleanup.
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Otis Redding Feared Dead In Madison Plane Crash
In foggy conditions a twin engine Beechcraft carrying Otis Redding and four Bar-Kays members crashed into Lake Monona near Madison. One survivor, Ben Cauley, 20, was rescued in good condition. two bodies recovered, and five others remained missing. The group had performed in Cleveland and were en route to The Factory club, Madison. The wreck was found near mid lake. authorities described a violent impact and missing crew members Caldwell Cunningham Kelly Jones Caldwell. Redding, 26, famed for Respect and Mr Pitiful, had recent European success with Stax Records.
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Yale decorations aflame fire at Penn fraternity house kills three
A pre Christmas Delta Tau Delta party at the University of Pennsylvania ended in a deadly blaze. Three students died on the second floor as flames trapped them after decorations and a snow motif covered the house. Nine others were injured and five firemen slightly hurt. Fire officials cited a cigarette spark as the likely starter. Names include Lance Kollmer, Joseph Growchowski, Kent Smith, and Susan Sagendorph.
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Milwaukee crime up 35 percent in first nine months 1967
FBI crime data show national increase of 16 percent while Milwaukee rises 35 percent. Robberies surged 185 percent from 142 to 405, forcible rapes 48 percent, burglaries 40 percent, auto theft 34 percent. Madison also up 25 percent. Police Chief Breier cites disregard for law and daily demonstrations drawing officers from beats.
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FBI: Crime rise 14 percent for citizens in U S
The FBI reports a 60 percent jump in bank robberies and a 15 percent rise in violent crime for the first nine months of the year. Citizens faced a 14 percent higher risk of becoming crime victims, with robberies up 27 percent and murders up 16 percent nationally. Suburban areas led with a 17 percent increase. Regional gains ranged from 14 to 18 percent.
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