Federal Fund Cut Won't Delay LCU Science Addition
The Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board announced federal construction grants cut from 8.2 to 4.7 million for four year colleges and 2.5 to 1.6 million for two year schools. La Crosse State University faces a 743133 cut but its science building addition remains in final design and will be bid this spring.
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McCarthy Describes Negroes as Colonial Peoples
Sen. Eugene McCarthy drew a large Milwaukee crowd at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee as he argued that U S Negroes live as colonials and urged open housing. He linked Vietnam policy to domestic priorities and criticized the Johnson administration for abandoning traditional Democratic approaches amid campus tensions and demonstrators.
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Turkey Recognizes Greek Military Regime
In Athens Turkey became the first nation to extend diplomatic recognition to the Greek military regime. Ambassador Turan Tulay announced the move after a 45 minute talk with Greek Foreign Minister Panayiotis Pipinelis.
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LBJ Tax Surtax Dead, Mills Says
Rep. Wilbur Mills announces that President Johnson's tax proposals are dead for the current session. Despite delaying the 10 percent surtax to April 1, Mills says the new budget's $10 billion spending boost ends any chance for a tax increase this year. He told House Democrats he cannot support the measure under these conditions.
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Couple completes South Sea venture after 40 days on Wagada
Bruce Johnson and Shari Quam return to Los Angeles from Wagada Island after 40 days and nights living with minimal food, crabs and coconuts as staples. They built a palm lean-to, feared lionfish, and filmed 2,800 feet of footage. They plan a book titled Adam and Eve Crusoe. They say it was a good experience but not an ideal paradise.
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Wisconsin Governor Orders Belt Use in State Vehicles
Gov Knowles directs all state employees to wear seat belts in state owned vehicles citing high 1967 traffic fatalities. He notes accident reports show belts unused in most fatal crashes and urges personal responsibility for highway safety.
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Eartha Kitt Says She'd Do It Again Over White House Row
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson apologizes for overshadowing crime discussions by the incident at a White House luncheon. Eartha Kitt defends her protest urging closer contact between leaders and youth amid Vietnam war anger and juvenile delinquency concerns.
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Three Car Crash Kills Adams County Couple
The Adams County couple Bert R. Pease, 74, and his wife, 62, died Friday night in a three car crash on Highway 13 south of Adams. The Wisconsin highway toll rose to 39 for 1968.
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Coleman Science Building Plans Await Authority OK
The Health Science Building at Coleman Technical Institute in La Crosse plans a $1.85 million, 98 000 square foot four story plus basement facility. Architects Hackner Schroeder and Associates. bids expected June 1 with occupancy planned September 1969.
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Murphy Gift Expands State U Teaching Awards
The Eugene and Marjorie Murphy Foundation donates 2,500 dollars to double the state university teaching excellence award program. The funds, added to 2,000 dollars from the Johnson Foundation of Racine, will cover all nine campuses this year, expanding beyond four or five campuses in prior years. Murphy is La Crosse business leader and state university board president.
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Weather Forecast Looks Mild This Weekend
Continued mild conditions with Saturday not dipping below the upper 20s. Sunday expected near the mid 40s with a precipitation chance under five percent. Monday temperatures projected in the mid 20s.
UW Regent Gelatt Donates 1000 to La Crosse State
UW Regent Charles D. Gelatt, La Crosse industrialist and veteran board member, gave 1000 dollars to La Crosse State University to cover non salary costs for an instructional film. The gift was approved by the state university system board at its meeting.
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Funeral for Eagle Official A. Watson Held
Requiem Mass for Alvin A. Watson 62 of 4204 Bank Drive former state Eagles official was held at St. Pius Church. Watson died Tuesday Jan 16 in Viroqua where he conferred degrees on Viroqua Aerie of Eagles members. He had led La Crosse Eagles and Wisconsin Eagles serving as treasurer and editor of the Wisconsin Eagle. He was Eagle of the Year in 1961 and served as local Eagles Aerie 1254 treasurer. Surviving are his widow Viola son Earl Cass town Ohio daughter Irene Schreier Plainfield Ind 10 grandchildren and brother Ralph H. Watson La Crosse. Burial in Catholic Cemetery.
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Irene) Schreier
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Clifford Picked for Defense Secretary in Johnson Cabinet
President Johnson nominates Clark M. Clifford a veteran adviser to head the Defense Department replacing Robert S. McNamara. Clifford, seen as a hard liner by some, avoids labeling hawk or dove while Senate confirmation looms.
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