Helmetless Rally Draws 9 000 To Madison Parade
Cyclists plan a helmetless parade from Warner Park to Capitol Square in Madison to protest Wisconsin helmet laws. Police estimate 9 000 to 15 000 motorcycles and 20 000 riders. organizers expect the largest rally yet with no violence or damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Capitol Square
Vic Hess
Dick Smith
The
Better Bikers Association
Hess
Warner Park
Capitol
Smith
Ownership dispute over North Tomah School site in Tomah
The Tomah School District and Mrs. Phyllis Rice claim ownership of the North Tomah School site after overlapping deeds. Allen Rosenthal noted a for sale sign on land the district bought in 1959, while Rice purchased adjacent land in 1962 and both deeds exist. A court or official ruling is anticipated as district officials meet with attorney Jay Carmichael. The district plans to use part of the land for kindergarten classes this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomah
Wis
North Tomah
Phyllis Rice
Allen Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Orville
Nellie Thompson
Missouri
Campbell taxes debated as state reviews 1975 levy
Town of Campbell officials defend a 5.4 mill total levy aimed at funding a new town hall and other services while state revenue monitors review possible overcharges in 1975 taxes. Officials say records are at Town Hall and await findings from the Department of Revenue inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Benson
Lehmeier
Stauber
Department of Revenue
Bureau of Local Fiscal Information and Analysis
Taylor
Wisconsin
House approves 1.9 million for La Crosse Fish Lab
The House authorized 1.9 million dollars for the National Fishery Research Laboratory in La Crosse by a 295 to 1 vote. Senators were to consider the bill as amendments aimed to include the funds in the 1977 budget. Representatives Baldus and Senator Proxmire urged early funding to avoid inflation driven cost increases and ensure continued construction at French Island project begun in 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
House
National Fishery Research Laboratory
la Crosse
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Dist
Alvin Baldus
D-Menomonie
U.S
William Proxmire
D-Wis
French Island
Baldus
House Appropriations Committee
Proxmire
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
la Crosse Laboratory
Carswell Charged With Misdemeanor Battery
Former Supreme Court nominee G Harrold Carswell, 56, was arrested Thursday night outside a men s room in Tallahassee and charged with misdemeanor battery. State officials declined to provide details as Carswell remained hospitalized and unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
Senate
Carswell
Harry Morrison
Morrison
Mayors Gather in Milwaukee as Urban Budget Worries Rise
U S mayors meet in Milwaukee to discuss city money problems while Abe Beame stays home over New York City budget and labor decisions. About 300 mayors attend a six day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Abe Beame
Beame
New York City
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Victor Gotbaum
B1 Bomber Wins Reprieve in Defense Fight
A Senate House conference committee approved production of the B1 supersonic bomber as part of a $32.5 billion weapons package. Opponents say the battle will resume when the measure returns to both chambers and in the defense appropriation debate funding $960 million for three planes of a 24 aircraft fleet. The House backed initial orders for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Pentagon
Canadian air strike shuts down flights worldwide
The World Ottawa reports nearly 19 000 airline workers laid off as pilots strike over use of French in air traffic control suspends most Canada air traffic. Talks recessed with no near agreement. resumption planned. U S ATC group backs quarantine of Canadian airspace amid uncertainty. many U S airlines cancel Canada bound flights. In Warsaw Polish workers pressure government after protests and rail blockades force no price hikes above 1970 levels for steak and other foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Washington
U.S
Warsaw
Poland
Treasure Island Play by Wisconsin Touring Theatre Co
The Wisconsin Touring Theatre Company presents Treasure Island at the UWL Fine Arts Building Toland Theatre at 1 30 p m admission 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasure Island
Wisconsin Touring Theatre Co
Uwl Fine Arts
Toland Theatre
UWL Fine Arts Building
The Boyfriend at Toland Theatre Opens Tonight
In the Coulee Region Toland Theatre presents The Boyfriend at 8 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and 75 cents for children under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulee Region
Rain Forecast Extends Across Eastern U S
Rain is forecast today for most of the eastern half of the country. Rain showers also will occur in parts of Montana Wyoming Idaho Oregon California and Nevada. Much of the remainder of the nation should have fair weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
California
Nevada
Weather Outlook and River Traffic at Dresbach Lock and Dam
Wisconsin and Minnesota forecast mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms through Sunday. AOV A windy warm spell with possible severe storms, showers to ease and cooler by Sunday. Dresbach Lock and Dam river traffic reports 15 800 cubic feet per second flow and a convoy pattern with upriver towboat and barges and multiple downriver tows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dresbach Lock & Dam
Fiow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hogan School
Lisi Wenger
Donald Wenger
Mississippi St
Stefy Moe
John Moe
Winnegbago St
Viroqua
Waupun State Prison
Circuit Court
Peter G. Pappas
Sylvester T Garrity
Garrity
Garrity Scar
Gloria Chell
Minneapolis
la Crosse Tribune
Larry D. Olson
James E Sel
A. Westerfield Advertising
Jack Grosskopt
Aaron W. Frisbie
le Jeune Photocomp
Roger G. Parmenter
Lee Enterprises, Inc
N. 3Rd St
John Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Russell Schramm
Kenneth Vodak
Moose
la Crosse Moose Lodge
West Ave. S
Vodak
la Crosse Lodge
Henrys
Navy
Naval Flight
NFO
North Broadway
Cal
Klos
Madden-to- Lehmeier
House UK
Fish Lab
Hiawatha Coaches
Mackinac Island & N. Shore
Lake Superior
Hiawatha Depot
6Th & Cass
High Court
Airlines
Tri-State
Dresbach
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!