Barn Collapses During Wisconsin Storm Near Tomah
Merle Zellmer Sr of Milwaukee recalls watching a barn across the road vanish as a violent wind and rainstorm struck the Coulee Region near Tomah. He and his wife sheltered in the basement while Charmaine and others fled to safety as the roof broke apart. TheGary Sommerfield home in Ridgeville was the scene of destruction during the night’s weather event.
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Merle Zellmer Sr
Milwaukee
Gary Sommerfield
Ridgeville
Tomah
Coulee
Gary
Charmaine Sommerfield
Zellmer
Zellmers
Merle Jr
George Sommerfield
Flag Day Storm Ravages Wisconsin Towns And Homes
A strong gusty storm struck Ridgeville and surrounding areas near La Crosse causing extensive damage. Homes barns and sheds were destroyed or damaged while debris scattered over half a mile. No serious injuries were reported though power outages affected Monroe Jackson La Crosse Trempealeau counties. Local officials described the storm as powerful straight wind with sporadic tornado reports but no confirmed touchdowns. The La Crosse parks department worked overnight to clear damage and restore services as crews from Eau Claire aided in power restoration.
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Monroe
Jackson
la Crosse
Trempealeau
Ridgeville
George Schleicher
Tomah
Dave Kortbein
Doug Fries
Eugene Fry
la Crosse County
William “Bill” Black
Fry
James Kremer
Kremer
Joseph H. Schreier
Northern States Power
de Soto
Fountain City
Schreier
West Salem
Sparta
Eau Claire
Court Nixes Boston Busing Review Ruling
The Supreme Court refused to review the Boston school busing plan under Garrity's order for 21,000 pupils to desegregate. Boston officials and the Home and School Association urged alternatives, while the Justice Department opted not to curb federal court power. The decision upheld a program tied to ongoing tensions and violence, with parallel provisions on Black to white faculty ratios and curriculum details.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Boston
U.S
W. Arthur Garrity Jr
Kevin H. White
Boston School Committee
Boston Home and School Association
High Court
U.S. Circuit Court
Garrity
Justice Department
Atty. Gen
Edward H. Levi
South Boston High School
White
Home and School Association
Boston Teachers Union
Eskimo boy enjoys water and flamenco tour in Wisconsin
12 year old Eskimo Raymond Andrew, visiting La Crosse on a Alaska Talented Youth program, swims on a hot day and explores McDonalds, TV, a farm near Cannon Falls, and a Minnesota Twins game. He stays with Michael Hauser and wife in Minneapolis. The Hausers, tied to Trio Flamenco, host lessons and concerts around Wisconsin.
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Mississippi River
Alagaq
Alaska
Raymond Andrew
la Crosse
Michael Hauser
Suzanne
Minneapolis
Hauser
Tony
Wynona Murray
Cameron Ave
Hausers
Alaska State Arts Council
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Thomas Annett
Fine Arts Center
Togiak
Raymond
Togiak Bay
Bering Sea
Robert Mullally
R. J. Onalaska
McDonald’s
Cannon Falls
Minn
Minnesota Twins
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Bernard Herzog
2Nd Ave. S
Onalaska
John Ellenbecker
Tribune
Charmaine
Martha May
Wriver
Steve Noffke
Vicksburg
Miss
Putman’s Ridge
Wilbert Martin
Allen Seekamp
Cataract
Oakdale
Ft. McCoy
Holmen
Gordon Stelter
Monroe Couty Department of Emergency
Medary and
Maple Grove Country Club
Ruth Ranney
Robert Jeanis
Neshonoc Lakeside Camp
R.1
Senate
Madison
Rich Jungen
Golf Pro
Heartline
Ann Landers
Cribune
Wisconsin
Court
W. Dale Nelson
Alagagg
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