80 Per Cent State's Corn Now Planted
Madison Wis The warmer temperatures last week helped farmers finish large parts of corn planting and boost early crops Across Wisconsin over 80 percent of corn has been planted with the north central and northeast regions lagging about two thirds Growers report good oat and hay prospects while soybeans await full corn finish and soil moisture remains adequate except in the northwest where rain is welcome
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FCC Chairman Says Free TV Not Threatened
FCC chief Rosel Hyde says pay television will be yanked where it harms free TV but denies free programming is doomed. He notes about 150 letters opposing pay TV, rules take effect June 12, and court appeals delay implementation. Hyde signals possible license reviews and tighter rules if loopholes appear.
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Rosel H. Hyde
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Returning GI Among Claimants For Two Wives
Army Sgt. Kenneth R. Gregory, freed from a Viet Cong prison, reunited with his mother and grandmother at Fort Sill as two women contend they are his wives. One claimant, Eva Gregory of California, plans to travel to Oklahoma but says the Red Cross canceled support. The Army recognizes Gregory’s former wife as next of kin, while a question remains over divorce status. Gregory has lost about 10 pounds since capture.
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Colorado
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California
Car fall kills Eugene Reimer in Johnson Creek
Eugene Reimer, 27, died at home in Johnson Creek when a car slipped off a jack during repairs to replace a spring. He suffered a skull fracture, Jefferson County coroner's aide Mike Highlandmier said.
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Wis
Eugene Reimer
Mike Highlandmier
Jefferson County
Said Reimer
Milk cows make up one eighth of global beef cattle
The article notes that about one eighth of all beef cattle are milk cows with Europe home to most, while New Zealand leads in per capita milk production.
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Europe
New Zealand
Spraying Set for Market to Zeisler Streets
Weather and city crews plan spraying Wednesday night along Market Street to Zeisler Street from the east city limit to the west.
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Zeisler Streets
Weather Summary for La Crosse and Nearby Regions
Variable cloudiness with north-northwest winds. Tonight a low near zero noted with Thursday highs around 70. Wisconsin and Minnesota show showers possible in eastern areas and northwest regions with warmer Thursday. Iowa partial showery chances tonight and Thursday. Five day temps near normal with a 1/10 inch precipitation potential Friday or Saturday. Sunrise 5 24 a.m. Sunset 8 43 p.m. Moon Last Quarter June 7. Record highs and lows listed for June 4 from 1934 and 1945. Degree days total 7573 versus 7050 last year and 7533 normal.
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Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
la Crosse
Lawrence Students Occupy Wilson House In Mild Demonstration
About 35 to 40 Lawrence University students occupied Wilson House, the administration building, after a midnight meeting. Police described the protest as mild and said no attempt was made to remove them during the night. Students complained about campus dormitory rules.
Senators Back Burger for Chief Justice Post
Two ranking senators endorse Warren Burger as chief justice material and urge a successor with similar background for the next Supreme Court vacancy. The Judiciary Committee swiftly approved Burger’s nomination after limited review, with Mansfield signaling no opposition and a likely Senate confirmation next week.
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R-Il
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