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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1973

Page

2

Doar Heads Impeach Probe as Nixon Inquiry Opens

John M. Doar, a Republican former Justice official, is named to head the House Judiciary Committee staff conducting the impeachment inquiry into President Nixon. Rodino says a bipartisan advisory panel will guide the probe with about 30 lawyers preparing evidence for possible impeachment. The inquiry aims to finish by April with the full House voting on any articles of impeachment.

Washington John M. Doar House Judiciary Committee Nixon Doar Justice Department Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy and Johnson Peter W. Rodine D-N.j Rodino Judiciary Committee Rodine Senate

Wisconsin Assembly backs Lucey plan on shared tax revenue

The Wisconsin Assembly endorsed Gov. Patrick J. Lucey s proposal for a legislative solution to the city state controversy over shared tax revenue.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Assembly Patrick J. Lucey

Trane Offers Wage Increase Amid Ongoing Strike

Trane proposes 35 cents an hour in year one, 10.5 cents above the average 24.5 cent offer, with a 75 percent pension rise to $7 monthly per year of service by August 1975. Insurance expands full hospital coverage to 365 days and primary physician visits. A wage protection plan allows bargaining for year three or a guaranteed 27 cent raise. union views the offer as costly and recession risks loom.

Runway Closure at La Crosse Airport Over Fuel Shortage

The northeast-southwest runway at La Crosse Municipal Airport is temporarily closed due to fuel shortages. Airport Manager James Brough said the airport receives 90 percent of its 1972 fuel allocation and that the closure, approved by the FAA, targets the least used runway.

la Crosse Municipal Airport James Brough Brough Federal Aviation Administration

Minnesota Expands Elderly Aid With $760000 Grants

The Governor's Citizens Council on Aging approved $760,533 in grants to 24 projects, boosting the year's total to over $3 million and expanding council programs from 31 to 67. Most funds support nutrition, transportation, and in home services for adults 60 and older.

ST. Paul, Minn Citizens Council On Aging Cy Carpenter

Anthony Hotel Fire Sends 36 Lodgers Unaccounted

A blaze at the Anthony Hotel in downtown Minneapolis damaged the building with an estimated loss of 750000. About 84 guests were registered and 36 were unaccounted for though officials said most tenants were not in the hotel at the time. A half dozen people, including two firefighters, were treated for minor injuries.

Minneapolis, Minn Lloyd Nerburn Minneapolis The American Red Cross Nerburn General Hospital

Metzenbaum Named to Replace Saxbe in Senate

Cleveland businessman Howard Metzenbaum was chosen by Gov. John Gilligan to succeed Sen. William Saxbe who leaves the Senate to become attorney general. The governor, a Democrat, consulted with party elements and the public before making the decision. Metzenbaum had lost the 1970 Senate race to Republican Robert Taft.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland Howard Metzenbaum John J. Gilligan William B. Saxbe Senate Metzenbaum Gilligan Saxbe Democratic Party Sen Robert Taft

Injured Woman in Fair Condition After Street Collision

Grace Bolstad, 68, of Viroqua, is in fair condition at Lutheran Hospital La Crosse after being struck by a car while crossing a street. The injuries include a fractured pelvis and hip. The driver Chester Goode, 74, of Viola, hit her at the intersection of E Decker and N East Ave in Viroqua on Monday.

Viroqua Wis Grace Bolstad Lutheran Hospital la Crosse Chester Goode Viola E. Decker N. East Ave

Laird Resigns To Ford As Domestic Policy Duties Shift

Melvin R. Laird will resign as presidential counselor February 1, transferring congressional liaison and domestic policy duties to Vice President Gerald R. Ford. Bryce Harlow also plans to leave White House duties next year. Laird cites Watergate fallout and urges House vote on impeachment within 60 days. He will join Readers Digest as an executive, travel, write, and speak on security and detente from Washington.

Washington Melvin R. Laird Gerald R. Ford Nixon Bryce Harlow White House Laird H.R. Haldeman John D. Ehrlichman Defense House Ford Readers Digest Association

Darin Dies After Heart Surgery at 37 in Los Angeles

Rock singer Darin known for Mack the Knife and Splish Splash died in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after open heart surgery. He rose from Bronx childhood and rheumatic fever to stardom with two million selling Mack the Knife and a peak in Vegas contracts and TV appearances.

Los Angeles Bobby Darin David Gershenson Darin Cedards of Lebanon Hospital Sandra Dee Bronx New York Walden Robert Cassotto Catskills Donnie Kirschner Decca Kurt Weill Louis Armstrong George Burns Las Vegas

Manila permits scavenging to curb unemployment

Manila city council passes a local law allowing scavenging in streets and dumps from 7 to 11 pm to ease joblessness. Excludes the tourist belt and commercial zones. Only males 18 or older may scavenge, who gather bottles cans and papers for sale to shops or factories.

Nixon Orders Release of Health Funds

President Nixon ordered the release of 1.1 billion dollars in impounded health and education funds to end uncertainty for grant recipients including school districts and hospitals. The action signals a shift but does not promise future releases of other funds.

Nixon Washington White House Gerald L. Warren Congress Warren

UW Green Bay to cut campus thermostats to 60 or 62

UW administrative vice president Robert Winter said Green Bay may set thermostats at 60 or 62 degrees when students return from winter break. Green Bay uses fuel oil for heat, unlike other UW campuses. Federal guidelines call for a 10 degree reduction in fuel oil heated classrooms, Winter said.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay Robert Winter Winter

Boyle Sentenced But May Face More Charges

Federal judge orders Boyle to prison for illegal union political contributions and schedules a second hearing on Pennsylvania’s request to arraign him on murder charges tied to the 1969 Yablonski killings. Boyle, 72, remains hospitalized after a suicide attempt and could face extradition questions as Pennsylvania seeks arraignment before any state custody transfer.

Boyle Washington Pennsylvania United Mine Workers W. A Tony Charles Richey Federal Springfield Richey Washington County Common Pleas Court UMW Joseph A Jock’’ Yablonski Yablonski George Washington University Hospital Justice Department Phillip Wilens Charles Moses District of Columbia

Wisconsin officer killed in line of duty near Brown County

Sgt. Truttman was killed in what authorities described as a shooting incident. His wife Donna and four children ages 7 to 15 survive. He and his brother, not a policeman, did most of the skin diving work for the county sheriff's department. It is unclear if officers were shot with their own gun or if return fire occurred. No warrant had been issued as of late morning. Van Straten, who had stomach surgery, had recently returned to work. This comes a week after Ronald Reagan, an off duty Milwaukee patrolman, was killed during an attempted holdup at a Milwaukee tavern.

Sgt Truttman Donna Brown County Sheriff's Department Wisconsin Ronald Reagan Milwaukee van Straten

Capital Closer To Home Rule In House Vote

Washington D C residents near self government as House passes a compromise home rule bill 272 to 74 leaving Congress control over budget and local affairs. Senate approval and a referendum remain.

Washington D.C House Senate Congress

Explosion kills Spain's Premier Carrero Blanco in Madrid

An explosion in Carrero Blanco's car killed the Spanish premier and his chauffeur and bodyguard in Madrid. A police source said a bomb caused the blast as he drove to work. His death sparks emergency cabinet meeting and widespread shock in Franco’s regime.

Madrid Spain Luis Carrero Blanco Francisco Franco Carrero Blanco Franco Henry A. Kissinger U.S Torcuato Fernandez Miranda

Israel Egypt Talks Move Toward Substantive Negotiations

The Geneva peace conference opens Friday with Egypt confirming attendance despite Syria boycott. Cairo hopes Syria may join if progress toward an Israeli settlement is made. Jordan will participate. Palestinians may join in January. UN says US and USSR co chair and Kurt Waldheim to preside. Abba Eban to lead Israel delegation.

Barry Schweid Associated Press Geneva Israel Egypt Syria Cairo Shimon Peres Jordan United Nations United States Soviet Union U.N Kurt Waldheim Abba Eban

La Crosse Tribune Public Notice Rates and Contact

The La Crosse Tribune lists missed paper phone number 782 8040 and publishes daily and Sunday editions. It states city carrier price 1 dollar 60 cents biweekly and mail subscriptions within 75 miles cost 30 dollars per year.

LA Crosse Tribune the Tribune No. 3Rd St la Crosse

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