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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1969

Page

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Tiny Tim Marries Victoria May Budinger On TV Night

The wedding occurred Wednesday night in an unconventional ceremony seen by millions on Johnny Carson's Tonight show. Tiny Tim wore a Victorian cape as he married Victoria May Budinger, then performed The Wedding Song for Miss Vicky.

New York Tiny Tim Victoria May Budinger Johnny Carson Vicky William Glenesk Brooklyn Spencer Memorial Church Carson Holland Miss Budinger Alan Budinger Haddonfield N.J Herbert Buckingham Khaury Bahamas Tobias Philadelphia

U S Attorney Told To Quit Or Be Fired

U S Attorney Robert Morgenthau defies Nixon ultimatum to resign as Republicans split over ousting the Democrat. Nixon names Whitney North Seymour Jr. as replacement for New York Southern District. Morgenthau weighs effect on his effectiveness before deciding on resignation.

U.S New York Robert M. Morgenthau Nixon Morgenthau Whitney North Seymour Jr Jacob K. Javits Charles E. Goodell

Senator Accuses Midwest Utilities of Antitrust Acts

Washington Senator Lee Metcalf alleges nine private utilities from Illinois to Montana conspired to monopolize power, undermine community-owned systems, and improperly shift costs. He will seek antitrust action from the Attorney General and audits by the Federal Power Commission, citing documents from the Congressional Record showing 1966 1967 1968 meetings.

Washington Lee Metcalf D-Mont Midwest Metcalf Congressional Illinois Montana John N. Mitchell Federal Power Commission FPC Minneapolis Hopkins, Minn Joesees Northern States Power Minn N.D S.D Otter Tail

Ten Negroes suspended at Whitewater U

Ten Negro students at Whitewater State University are suspended after clashes that campus and city officials describe as racial tension. Police plan civil charges, with warrants for disorderly conduct, trespass, and property damage. The campus and town see heightened police presence as 10 Milwaukee students and others faced the turmoil linked to a white fraternity house incident and earlier intra mural scuffles.

Whitewater Wis Whitewater State University Charles Stelter Ronald A. de Maagd William L. Carter Madison University of Wisconsin Milwaukee DeMaagd

Max Conrad Reaches Brisbane In Pole-to-Pole Flight

Flying grandfather Max Conrad lands in Brisbane ten days behind schedule on the second around the world attempt. He left Winona Minnesota November 30, faced engine trouble forcing a stop at Espiritu Santo. Plans Brisbane three days then New Zealand and McMurdo Sound en route to South Pole Byrd Station and North Pole.

Brisbane Australia Max Conrad Winona Minn Espiritu Santo New Hebrides New Zealand McMurdo Sound Antarctic South Pole Byrd Station North Pole Conrad Equator Adelaide Island

Pay Hike Okay But Work Rule Change Rejected

Nation wide railroad wage talks stall after four AFL CIO shopcraft unions reject a proposed 1970 pay rise. Shultz laments the settlement collapse as unions threaten walkouts post holiday. CRU forms with leaders Dennis Luna Crotty seeking 12 to 15 percent raises for 1970.

J. W. O’brien Afl-Cio Aflcio John P. Hiltz Hiltz William W. Winpisinger Junions C. L. Dennis Aflcio Brotherhood of Railway and Charles Luna United Transportation Union Harold Crotty Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way The Congress of Railway Unions CRU Dennis, Luna and Lee Railroad

Air and water pollution drive Badger Ordnance action

Representative Vernon W. Thomson announced government plans to curb emissions at the Badger Ordnance Works in Baraboo Wisconsin. The proposal includes a 25 acre lake to impound polluted water, a $950000 request for air pollution restraints, and a natural gas conversion of fuel operations.

Badger Ordnance Washington Defense Department Badger Ordnance Works Baraboo Wis Wisconsin Vernon W. Thomson Rwis Congress Thomson Pentagon Department

Tax Bill Likely Drops Several Provisions in Conference

Conferees near completion on a $6.5 billion package of tax reform provisions with nine Senate items likely removed. The personal exemption to $800 appears retained, though possibly in reduced form. Other cuts include college expense credit, medical deductions for seniors, disability work costs, and some investment credits. President Nixon opposes some measures and veto risk looms.

Edmond Lebreton Washington House- Senate House Senate Nixon Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Mills

Uniform welfare policy urged by Milwaukee meeting

Milwaukee County officials convened a gathering urging county welfare agencies to draft a uniform policy for aid to the needy. Ralph L. Tabor of the National Association of Counties warned that local taxpayers cannot expect major relief from revenue sharing, while calling for expanded federal help. About 30 county representatives from across the state attended, with other counties listed among participants. The group pressed for a mechanism to unify views and greater federal support, noting Nixon's proposed $1,600 basic yearly benefit as inadequate.

Milwaukee Ralph L. Tabor National Association of Counties Tabor Rudolph L. Pohl Milwaukee County Board Rock County Lowell D. Trewartha Nixon Racine Kenosha Waukesha Fond du Lac Douglas Marinette Sheboygan Jefferson Vernon Green Lake Ozaukee Dane Outagamie

Douglas Given New Pacemaker Batteries

Justice William C. Douglas spent five days in the hospital last month having the batteries of his heart pacemaker replaced, a spokesman says.

Washington William C. Douglas

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By Larry Simonberg NBC Manhattan Merv Griffin CBS ABC Robert M. Whitney N. Morgenthau Seymour Jr Midwest Utilities Justice Department Otter Tail Power Co Minnesota Dakotas Ben Wsks By Neil Gilbride AP Labor George P. Shultz Bridgette Lyons Chicago Russell B. Long D-La Teaae Nimon Mutey Chaisyas
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