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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1975
Page
6
A Minnesota state senate subcommittee plans hearings on January 12 to explore a 1974 privacy law amended in 1975 that police say may shield arrest data from newsmen. Senator Tennessen believes police misinterpret the act and will invite newspaper, police, and legal officials to discuss open records questions and possible changes.
Governor Lucey signed a law boosting Wisconsin’s weekly workers compensation by 68 dollars. The maximum payment rises to 176 dollars a week for injured workers or survivors of deceased workers, effective after January 1. The measure, approved during a special session, is praised as among the best in the country.
Rep. Robert Kasten says Wisconsin’s presidential primary will be pivotal in the Ford versus Reagan race for the 1976 GOP nomination. He predicts Reagan will perform better in New Hampshire and lead in Florida and notes Illinois and Wisconsin are crucial. He adds neither candidate is backed yet.
Wisconsin officials clash with federal law over bingo notices in print media. Robert Hoskins of the Bingo Control Board says newspapers may risk mailing privileges by publishing bingo publicity, while Rep. Aspin seeks legislation to allow nonprofit groups to announce bingo and lottery events.
State Sen. David Berger defended private facilities for state government conferences. He argued such meetings offer relaxed atmospheres that boost participation and educational opportunities, countering Sen. Timothy Cullen who urged an audit of $120,000 in funds for private venues outside Madison in fiscal 1975.
In Judge Leonard Roraff's County Court a defendant nods as questions are asked. Tribune reporter Robert Gehl notes court reporter Eugene Feuerhelm recording proceedings. Amateur and professional photographers may submit images for the 1977 Wisconsin Calendar by Feb 2. The 1976 calendar is on sale at the La Crosse Tribune for $2.99 in person or $3.39 mailed.
Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota prairie schooners unite in La Crosse April 19 to begin the Great Lakes segment of the Bicentennial Wagon Train pilgrimage to Pennsylvania. Host Tourist Activities Corp seeks volunteers from bands singing groups schools and riding clubs to provide outriders and mounted escorts. Contact Donald Westpfahl or Mrs. Lou Smith.
Mrs. Dorothy Aberg escaped a serious head injury after a fall when her German shepherd Heidi freed from a chain moved into the street. Randy Jensen, 14, led Heidi home then alerted his father, who helped summon an ambulance. Aberg recovered at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
Notes on Army Pvt. Dennis L. Rhodabeck 20 of Sparta and Sgt Bradley Turner of La Crosse. Rhodabeck took part in Exercise REFORGER and NATO drills with the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley before airlift to Germany with about 10 000 U.S. troops. Turner, son of Galen and, will become a Marine second lieutenant after platoon leader class and will head to Quantico for basic officer training in January. Readers may submit items to the metro editor for The Column.
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