Builders Seek White House Action Over Runaway Wages
Construction industry asks President Nixon to curb union wage demands seen fueling rising building costs. The White House pledges oversight while industry leaders push for temporary compulsory settlements to slow inflation, citing large regional strikes and a 4 percent average wage rise across construction.
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Neil Gilbride
Washington
Nixon
White House
Council of Economic Advisers
Carl M. Halvorson
Associated General Contractors of America
Halvorson
Philadelphia
Racial feud at San Quentin costs four inmates
Warden Louis Nelson blames a Ku Klux mentality on both sides for a Negro white clash at San Quentin that has killed four inmates this year. He ordered most convicts locked in their cells through the weekend after seven whites were stabbed and three Negroes killed earlier.
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San Quentin
Calif
Louis Nelson
Nelson
San Francisco Bay
New Plant Nears Completion at Dairyland Power
Gen. Mgr. John P. Madgett announced at Dairyland Power Cooperative’s 28th annual meeting that the $50 million Genoa steam generating station will be completed this summer, meeting expanded needs of 27 member systems and supporting 10-state power pooling. He noted Genoa’s nuclear site progress and outlined costs, employment growth beyond 500, and planned office expansion in La Crosse. Treasurer Jerrett highlighted 1968 finances with assets at $138 million, $15 million in energy sales, and $2.8 million net margins amid higher costs and a reduced kilowatt demand charge.
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Dairyland Power Cooperative
Mgr
John P. Madgett
Dairyland Power
Genoa
Cooperative Power Association
Minnesota
Chicago
Twin Cities
Madgett
la Crosse
Atomic Energy Commission
Dairyland
John Olson
Chetek
Clarence Jerrett
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Jerrett
Federal
Minister To Speak On Come And Hear
Rev E G Hertler will address Come and Hear at 10 30 a m Sunday services at Im manuel Lutheran Church rural La Crescent Minnesota A noon dinner follows prepared by the church women Rev Roger Dallmann of First Lutheran La Crescent will speak at 2 p m
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LA Crescent
Minn
E. G. Hertler
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Births and Adoption Notices from Wisconsin Hospitals
Grandview Hospital reports on June 11 a daughter for Anthony and wife in Onalaska named Stephanie Jane. Homer Minnesota sees a June 11 son for John C. Calhoun and spouse Rosaria B. Larson. Arca dia records a June 11 daughter for Anthony C Floyd and wife Ann Marie Kloncki. Kenosha lists a June 6 adoption, Linda Karen, born April 2 to Roderick Murray and spouse with address provided.
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Lacrosse Grandview Hospital
Stephanie Jane
Anthony Kramer
R. J
Onalaska
Jane Staats
John C. Calhoun
Homer
Minn
Rosaria B. Larson
Anthony C. Floyd
Arcadia
Ann Marie Kloncki
Kenosha
Wis
Linda Karen
Roderick Murray
61St Ave
Phillis Trakowski
Murray
la, Crosse
Reveal Cosmetic Promises Quick Wrinkle Removal
An ad touts REVEAL a cosmetic that claims to erase forehead eye area and neck wrinkles in 3 minutes with effects lasting up to 8 hours. It offers a money back guarantee and instructs returning the package to the druggist or ordering by mail from Major Rexall Drug Store.
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Rexall Drug
Iowa Soldier Killed in Vietnam Identified in Postville
Pfc. Mark Dreier 19 son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Dreier of rural Postville was killed in action June 2 in Vietnam. He served with the 1st Cavalry Division and had just returned to duty after recovery from wounds. Survived by parents grandparents and three sisters. Services pending at Schutte Funeral Home Postville.
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Postville
Iowa
Mark Dreier
Herbert Dreier
Vietnam
Dreier
1St Cavalry Division
Allamakee County
Schutte
Neillsville Man Killed in Vietnam
Neillsville, Wis. Pfc. Jerome Dale Morneau son of Mr and Mrs Alfred A Morneau was killed in Vietnam on June 9. The family learned of his death from Sgt John Lawson of Tomah National Guard adviser. A brother Richard is serving with the Army Engineers in Germany.
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Neillsville
Wis
Jerome Dale Morneau
Alfred A. Morneau
Vietnam
John Lawson
Tomah
National Guard
Richard
Army Engineers
Germany
Church to Screen Apollo Flight Films
Christ Episcopal Church at 9th and Main Sts will show NASA produced films of Apollo 7 Apollo 8 and Apollo 9 in the basement at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on Sunday. The screenings are open to the public.
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NASA
Christ Episcopal Church
Main Sts
Pay-As-You-Go Plan For Sidewalks Okayed
The Common Council approved installment payments for sidewalk assessments over 100 dollars and endorsed raising city assessment interest from 5 to 6 percent effective Jan 1, 1970. Three annual payments will be allowed for higher than 100 dollar sidewalk charges.
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Common Council
James Shoger
6Th Ward
Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples in Wisconsin
Multiple couples listed for upcoming weddings in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Names include Oren L Brown and Paulette M Potaracke in La Crosse. Steven L Dobrunz and Lynn A Olson in Rockland. Cecil F Dayton and Nancy L Getter. Thomas R Schaller and Deborah A Meyers. Harvey T Kneifl and Julie A Johnson. James E Nissalke and Mavis J Schwartzhoff. Danny W Dahle and Cheryl L Deml. Donald W Luce and Edyth A Moret. James R Krueger and Mary A Komiskey. Richard G Hawkins Jr and Nancy I Norcross. Weddings set across June to July in La Crosse and surrounding areas.
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Oren L. Brown
Hagar St
Paulette M. Potaracke
Jackson St
la Crosse
Steven L. Dobrunz
Dakota
Minn
Lynn A. Olson
Division St
Rockland
Wis
Cecil F. Dayton
Sumners St
Nancy L. Getter
Caledonia St
Thomas
S. 4Th St
Danny W. Dahle
Sperbeck Drive
Cheryl L. Deml
Vine St
Donald W. Luce
Main St
la Crescent
Edyth A. Moret
S. 7Th St
James R. Krueger
R. J. la Crosse
Mary A. Komiskey
Tomah
Richard G. Hawkins Jr
S. 21St Place
Nancy I. Norcross
La Crosse Proclaims Rotary Day Marking 50th Year
May Warren Loveland issues proclamation designating Saturday as Rotary Day in La Crosse. The event celebrates the La Crosse Rotary Club's 50th anniversary and its links to Rotary clubs across 126 counties promoting international understanding and ethical standards in business and professions.
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Rotary Club
la Crosse
Warren Loveland
Sandy's Gets Permit To Build Drive In
Sandy's of La Crosse received a building permit from the La Crosse Inspection Department to construct a drive in restaurant at 4009 Mormon Coulee Road Robinsdale Addition. Peter Nelson and Son will handle general construction on the estimated $65 000 project.
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Sandy’s of
la Crosse
Guard Units Training Schedule At Wisconsin Camps
The 32nd National Guard Infantry Brigade with units in 34 Wisconsin communities arrives at Camp McCoy for two weeks of summer training starting Saturday June 14. Other units train at Camp Williams and McCoy between July 5 and July 26, with SRF units undergoing intensified training. Governor Warren Knowles will visit, and Governor's Day review is set for July 19 at Camp McCoy.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
32Nd National Guard Infantry Brigade
Wisconsin
32Nd Engineer Company of
Onalaska
Camp Williams
Camp Douglas
105Th Light
Sparta and
Viroqua
107Th
Madison
732Nd
Mauston and
Tomah
106Th Supply
Black River Falls
Neillsville
Mauston
229Th Engineer
Platteville and
Prairie du Chien
SRF
273Rd
Warren Knowles
Wisconsin National Guard
Lightning sets Viroqua area barn blaze
A barn on Harold Christianson farm north of Viroqua burned in an early Thursday fire caused by lightning. The Viroqua Fire Department arrived at 12 45 a.m. but could not save the barn milk house silo and equipment. Some young livestock were saved and total damage was about 20000 dollars. A second call at 2 45 a.m. warned the house but it was saved.
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Viroqua
Wis
Harold Christianson
Christianson
Seven Charged After Sparta Drug Raid
Sparta police raided a residence at 611 Stelting Street at 9 p.m. Wednesday, arresting four adults and three juveniles and seizing LSD marijuana and other drugs. Individuals include 19-year-olds David Graham and Robert Wolfe Jr with bonds set at 5000 each, Patricia Hinderer held on cohabitation charges, and Michael Schott charged with contributing to a delinquency of a child.
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Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
James W. Rice
David Bruce Graham
Robert Lee Wolfe Jr
Stelting St
Patricia Ann Hinderer
St. Louis
Wolfe
Graham
Michael H. Schot
Miss Hinderer
Schotten
Rice
Gerald Donovan
Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Madison
Asst. Dist
Ralph Osborne
Donovan
Nor Ma’s La Jolie Wig Salon Public Notice
A local business named Nor Ma’s La Jolie Wig Salon appears in a public notice. The item alerts customers and readers to information affecting the salon’s operations or advertising.
Wisconsin Senate OKs Private College Student Aid Rise
The Wisconsin Senate approved a plan to double state aid for private college students on a voice vote. The new schedule offers up to 400 dollars per semester for families under 5 000 dollars annually and 150 to 350 dollars for those under 10 000. Total program cost would rise from 3.8 million to about 5.6 million.
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Madison
Wisconsin Senate
Pln
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