La Crosse $13 Million Flood Plan Sees Public Hearing
A draft environmental impact statement outlines a $13 million flood control project for La Crosse with 69 acres of levees and marsh areas to protect 1,700 families and 900 businesses. Alternatives would open undeveloped floodplain east of the North Side for development but lack economic justification without a freeway. Public comment is invited before a final statement is prepared.
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Wholesale Price Jump Dominates May Inflation Report
The Labor Department reported May wholesale prices rose 2.1 percent from April, an annual rate of about 25.2 percent, led by farm products up 6.1 percent. The increase, dubbed horrendous by one economist, weighs on Nixon as claims of a midyear price cool down fade. Wal prices for fuels, metals, lumber, and processed foods also climbed, signaling broader inflation before a Phase 3 program. Wisconsin Democrats Nelson and Proxmire backed a Senate bill to impose strict oil industry fuel allocation controls.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Possible
Partly cloudy skies Thursday night into Friday with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows around 55 and highs near 75 as winds shift from west to north. Saturday remains partly cloudy with a continued small chance of showers and little temperature change.
Ex-POWs Enter New Adjustment Phase in Modern Life
Former prisoners of war navigate post captivity life adjusting to civilian routines. They confront loneliness, altered dreams, and daily choices as they rebuild routines and cope with lingering memories. Support networks and counseling aid their transition into normalcy.
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Onalaska unit trains two river crossing methods at Camp McCoy
The 32nd Engineers National Guard unit from Onalaska is practicing two river crossing techniques during training at Camp McCoy. The drills focus on maneuvering boats and pontoons to swiftly cross water obstacles, sharpening readiness for varied terrain.
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House Committee Keeps Debt Ceiling Tight
The House Ways and Means Committee votes to refuse any increase in the federal debt ceiling, aiming to cap government borrowing. The move signals potential fiscal brinkmanship as lawmakers weigh budget limits and national financing.
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Editorials and Ann Landers Highlights
A concise page summary presents editorials and Ann Landers guidance with a section on Women’s News. It notes Tri State local items, stock market brief, sports coverage, comics, movies, TV log, crossword, and personalized features by Hy Gardner.
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Nixon Cabinet Meets as Prices Rise in May
President Nixon convened a Cabinet session amid signs of a tougher anti inflation push. Economic advisers cut short a Paris trip to rush back to Washington to help craft a new plan while the Labor Department prepared further steps.
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Extra Gas In Car May Be Dangerous
Washington warns against carrying extra gasoline in car trunks as a short term remedy for fuel shortages. Federal fire chief Richard Bland says fumes could ignite from a cigarette and puncture in a crash could trap occupants in a deadly blaze.
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Laird Challenges Nixon With Candid White House View
Melvin R. Laird, newly named counselor to the president for domestic affairs, says Nixon must be protected from his own impulses and that top aides misread the president. He refused to fire officials and rejected a $300 million Penn Central loan, urging congressional oversight.
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