State bonds hit record high debt level in 1976
Madison reports 1976 bonded indebtedness at 65 percent of a year’s outlay and total debt of 320 million dollars. The state exceeds 41 percent of its 1.61 billion cumulative debt limit, though Gov. Lucey says triple A rating remains unlikely jeopardized. The State Building Commission set bids for a 74 million bond issue for 1977.
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Madison
Wis
Joel G. Pittelman
State Building Commission
Patrick J. Lucey
Pittelman
Zielke Names 7 Members To Redevelopment Panel
Mayor Patrick Zielke announced seven appointees to the La Crosse Redevelopment Authority as part of Harborview Plaza redevelopment plans. The appointments expand local oversight of new construction and funding decisions for the project.
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Zielke
Harborview Plaza
Patrick Zielke
la Crosse
Redevelopment Authority
Argo Merchant Breakup Triggers Historic Oil Spill at Sea
A Liberian tanker Argo Merchant split in heavy seas near Nantucket unleashing 75 percent of its 7.6 million gallons of crude oil. Winds up to 50 mph hinder Coast Guard efforts to sink the bow section as oil coats birds and threatens Georges Bank fisheries. Massachusetts seeks federal aid while officials monitor the disaster era as EPA head calls it the biggest spill on the American coast.
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Nantucket
Mass
Coast Guard
Argo
Georges Bank
Massachusetts
Washington, D.C
Argo Merchant
Russell Train
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Blackhawks Outlast Aquinas For 69 62 Victory
The Blackhawks defeated Aquinas 69 to 62 in a hard fought basketball game noted on page 16. The win highlighted comeback play and key late baskets to seal the result. The report emphasizes team resilience and scoring balance across players.
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Blackhawks
Aquinas
District buys seven acre Smith Valley site for 32500
La Crosse Area Public School District votes to purchase seven acres in Eastbrook Addition near Smith Valley Road for 32500 stressing that the action does not guarantee a new school. Superintendent Balts says construction decisions rest with the Fiscal Control Board. Some directors warn residents may view the purchase as a pledge.
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la Crosse Area
Board of Education
Eastbrook Addition
Eastbrook
B-Smith Valley Road
Smith Valley
Louise Claflin
Linda Goodwin
Eugene Balts
Fiscal Control Board
la Crosse
Richard McLain
Kids Skip Gift Exchange To Donate To United Way
In La Crescent a third grade class chose not to exchange gifts this year. Instead they collected 18.45 dollars for United Way, selecting the local charity to support. Teachers say the act fosters giving among students and reflects a community focus.
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United Way
la Crescent Elementary
LA Crescent
Minn
James Pake
Allen Jandt
Pake
Bryan Johnson
Walnut Place
Nicole McArthur
R.1
Heart Fund
Jerry Lewis
American Cancer Society
Ottis Adamson
Janett
Adamson
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Atlantic Ocean
Common Council
John Schubert
State St
Trane Co
Thomas Hancock
S. 20Th St
Gateway Transportation Co
John A. Murphy
14Th St
Duane W. King
N. 24Th St
First National Bank of la Crosse
Samuel Fellows
King St
William Doerflinger Co
Doerflinger's
Clayton (Red) Johnson
S. 35Th St
Donald F Gilles
Birch St
State Bureau of Municipal Audit
Charles Parrott
The
Authority
Colorado
Duane W. Ring
Clayton Johnson
Donald F. Gilles
Carter
Daley
Santa
the Mirror
Santa Claus
Phc
Heartline
Perri Rirt
Edward Huebner
Tribune
Board Oks Medary School
Sandy Murphy
Redwood West
David Berg
N. 3Rd St
City of
Onalaska
Jandt
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