Prairie du Chien Town Debate Over Welcoming the Handicapped
A complaint by Robert Vogelbaugh of the Rock Island County Association for Retarded Citizens alleges Prairie du Chien did not welcome handicapped visitors during a Oct 16 trip to Villa Louis and local shops. City officials planned a Jan 9 meeting to address concerns.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Robert Vogelbaugh
Rock Island County
Moline
Ill
Jack McPhee
Villa Louis
Vogelbaugh
Salt use on winter roads trims cost and pollution
La Crosse County and City of La Crosse say salt use rose to save money but environmental concerns push reductions elsewhere. Wisconsin cuts night salting and shifts to pure salt on icy highways to reduce repeat plowing and save fuel. States nationwide discuss lower totals, alternative mixes, and costs, with Maine Ohio Vermont and others reporting cuts and goals to curb pollution.
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la Crosse County
City of
la Crosse
State of
Wisconsin
Midwest
Roland P. Gullickson
Bob D. Schroeder
Schroeder
Vermont
Highway Department
Robert Fraser
Illinois
Edward J. Kale
Kale
New Hampshire
Robert Hogan
Massachusetts
Ohio
Kansas
Mayor Criticized Over Harborview Store Talks
Zielke accused Harborview Authority members of briefing lower echelon Penney officials about possible Penney and Pranges locations. He urged talking with top management and said Pranges showed no interest in Harborview.
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Zielke
Authority
Penney
Penney and Pranges Department Stores
Harborview
Pranges
Lee Foley Sr
8Th Dist
Foley
City Woman Arrested In Destruction Case
A 20 year old La Crosse woman was arrested early Saturday for destruction of property after hammering windows in the downtown area and smashing a coin box in a Le Cue Club phone booth. She demanded a ride home and was advised to take a taxi.
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la Crosse
le Cue Club
S. 4Th St
Elderly Get Bigger Tax Break On Home Sales
In St Paul Minnesota seniors over 65 can save more on home sales by delaying closing into 1977. The federal exemption rises from 20000 to 35000 dollars of tax free profit if the owner lived in the home five of the past eight years. One spouse must be 65 in a joint ownership.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Paul R. Hasbargen
University of Minnesota
Investigation Ordered Before Sentencing in Koenig Case
A presentence investigation was ordered Friday in La Crosse County Court for Paul Koenig 24 charged with obstructing an officer. Sentencing set for Jan 10. Police noted a $4595 value in items from his apartment after he reported theft and questioned an insurance fraud angle. Koenig pleaded guilty to obstructing an officer. In a second matter Judge Leonhard Roraff set Dec 20 for Thomas Swertfeger 27 on charges including possessing marijuana and amphetamines and contributing to the delinquency of two juveniles.
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la Crosse County
la Crosse
Paul Koenig
Vine St
Koenig
Leonard Roraff
Thomas Swertfeger
R.1
Coon Valley
Swertfeger
Dairy Student Attends National 4 H Meeting
Alma Center Wisconsin resident Larry Capaul son of Mr and Mrs Robert Capaul attended the 55th National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago as one of 38 state delegates. A dairy science student at the University of Wisconsin Madison he completed 4 H club work after 10 years and reached graduation age.
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Alma Center
Wis
Larry Capaul
Robert Capaul
Chicago
Capaul
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Prairie du Chien City Council Holds Inactive Licenses
The council labels three licenses inoperative with two tied to closed venues Knotty Pine Tavern and Fort Crawford Hotel. It approved a Class B beer license but denied liquor to Pizza Hut while Pizza Hut withdrew after a committee vote. Gary Bunders seeks Skyway Motel Coffee Shop liquor in two weeks.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Pirates Cove
Knotty Pine Tavern
Fort Crawford Hotel
Pizza Hut
Gary Bunders
Skyway
Downtown talks hinge on Harborview plan and delays
The downtown group weighs Development Control Corp plan for Harbor view with merchant partners and monthly costs of 3000 to 5000 for up to 18 months. Aldermen debate Authority reforms and potential city takeover of land to push urban renewal amid resignations and new leadership.
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Development Control Corp
Northfield, Ill
Harborview
Thomas Barrett
Zielke
Ferdinand Sontag
Sontag
HUD
Couple To Be Tried On Forgery Charge
A rural Brownsville Minnesota couple, Betty Olson and Delaine Olson, were bound over for trial in La Crosse County Circuit Court on a check forgery scheme. The case centers on a $341 stolen check from Judith Peden and a request by Martha Tolstad to cash it at Super Valu. Both Olsons face circuit court appearances at 9 a.m. Monday.
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Brownsville
Minn
la Crosse County
la Crosse County Court
Leonard Roraff
Betty Olson
R.J
Delaine
Martha Tolstad
Wood St
Judith Peden
SBA to Offer Business Start Up Advice in La Crosse
A Small Business Administration representative will offer financial and management guidance to prospective entrepreneurs on Thursday. Reservations can be made through the Greater La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce at 710 Main Street.
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Campbell LA Crosse County
Wisconsin
Campbell
LA Crosse County
Small Business Administration
Greater la Crosse Area
Navy Faces Record Desertions Prompting Study Group
The Navy reports its highest desertion rate on record for fiscal 1976 and forms a special study group to find causes and actions. The Army shows best results in 10 years, Marines remain high, Air Force nearly zero desertions. overall trend tied to postwar shift to an all volunteer force.
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Washington
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Air Force
Pentagon
Stuck Barge Freed At Soo Locks In Major Jam
The Cliffs Victory ran aground on the St Marys River below the Soo Locks causing a backlog of nearly 60 ships. The ore carrier was floated off rocks and traffic was set to resume near noon. No crew injuries were reported and the hull sustained only dents.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
St. Mary’s River
Coast Guard
Soo Locks
Cliffs Victory
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co
Soo
Cleveland Cliffs
Carter Plans Weekend Home in Plains for Cabinet Talks
President elect Carter spends the weekend in Plains Ga while continuing telephone interviews with prospective Cabinet appointees. He returned Friday night from four days in Atlanta and Washington where he met with potential officials and will work locally over the weekend.
Kissinger Won't Meet Smith Again Over Rhodesia Plan
Secretary of State Kissinger said he will not meet with Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith to clarify the Kissinger plan for settling the Rhodesia conflict. Smith rejects the plan as the transition basis. Black delegates at Geneva rejected key items, including white control of security forces. Smith accused the talks of a false pretense.
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London
Henry A. Kissinger
Ian Smith
Smith
Geneva
Rhodesia
Sage to headline Vernon County youth dance at Viroqua gym
The group Sage will perform at a dance sponsored by Vernon County Youth Association for Retarded Citizens in the Viroqua High School gymnasium at 8 p.m. The event is a community social hosted by Sacrament Catholic group.
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Sage
Vernon County Youth Association For
Viroqua High School
Polka Mass Dinner and Dance Planned in Coulee Region
In the Coulee region Church Losey Blvd King St hosts a polka Mass at 5 15 p m followed by a dinner at 6 30 p m in the school cafeteria priced 4 per person and a dance in the school gymnasium at 3 per person or 5 per couple Proceeds support church activities.
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Losey Blvd
King St
Snow Forecast Hits Northern Plains With Snow Near Lakes
Snow is forecast for the northern Plains Saturday with cold temperatures nationwide. A band of rain covers the southern states with showers for Florida. Wisconsin expects mostly cloudy skies with flurries and heavier snow near Lake Superior, while Minnesota and Iowa show mixed clouds, flurries, and cooling trends through Sunday. Flood stage data and river flow at Dresbach Lock & Dam noted.
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Northern Plains
Florida
Wisconsin
Lake Superior
Minnesota
Weather data snapshot shows record highs and lows
A historical weather entry lists last year value 1 861 and normal 1 86 with record high 56 in 1949 and record low 11 in 1936. It also notes sunrise at 7 30 a m and sunset at 4 27 p m.
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Welsch
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Louis O’brien
Maine
Martin C. Rissel
Utah
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R.A. Westerfield
Jack Grosskopt
Ralph W. Frisbie
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Lee Enterprises, Inc
N. 3Rd St
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