Arneson Nomination to La Crosse Aviation Board Rejected
La Crosse council rejected the nomination of Philip G. Arneson to the Aviation Board in a 12 to 6 vote. Aldermen cited residency and potential conflicts of interest while supporting candidates James Senty and Richard Shimshak, who were confirmed. Senty discussed Mississippi Valley Airlines stock transfer.
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Richard Shimshak
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Genoa
la Crosse Tribune
Senty
Mississippi Valley Airlines
la Crosse
Mississippi Valley
Shimshak
Harry Wiggert
Awards Presented As VFW Convention Opens
The 52nd annual VFW meeting in La Crosse began with a flag presentation to city officials and multiple awards. A Media Award honoring Roger LeGrande was given to WITI-TV Channel 6 Milwaukee, to be presented annually. Herbert Luer and Jean Schwandt led the event as retiring state commander and state auxiliary president.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
la Crosse
VFW
Witi-Tv
Channel 6
Milwaukee
Roger LeGrande
Wisconsin State
Broadcaster’s Association
Herbert Luer
Eau Claire
Jean Schwandt
Pell Lake
Grandson of Heileman founder Otto Mueller dies in La Crosse
Otto E. Mueller 82 died suddenly at his La Crescent home. He was Gottlob Heileman’s grandson and longtime G Heileman Brewing Co brew master before Prohibition. A Munich Beer Academy graduate, he ran a wrecking and salvage firm and is survived by widow Lois and son Robert of Melvina among other relatives. The VFW parade Saturday at 2 pm will feature 60 to 70 units with a reviewing stand at Cameron Park.
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Otto E. Mueller
la Crescent
Gottloib Heileman
G. Heileman Brewing Co
Munich Beer Academy
Munich
Germany
la Crosse Area
Mueller
VFW
Bernard Michel
S. 10Th St
Front
Pearl Streets
2Nd
Main Streets
Main
5Th Avenue
Ferry Street
Ferry
6Th Street
Market Street
Michel
Cameron Park
5Th and
King Streets
Ara Fish
R. J. West Salem
Robert C. Reinhardt
Leonard Sr
Thomas Rooney
Buttons
American Legion
VEW
6Th and Market Streets
Gund Home
la Crosse
Onalaska
Tomah
Strum
Galesville
Robert Green
Freeway Issue in La Crosse City Revived by Panel
The La Crosse Area Planning Committee agreed to explore a freeway proposal after two years of dormancy. Shelby Town Chairman Ralph Lee cited rising city traffic and warned that something must be done, noting potential surfacing could occur by five years from now.
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la Crosse
Shelby Town
Ralph Lee
Onalaska
Lee
Hixon Descendant Dies At 79 In Lake Forest
Ellen Hixon Glore 79 of Lake Forest NL, granddaughter of Gideon Hixon who built Hixon House in La Crosse, died June 27. Services in Lake Forest planned. Surviving are two sons Charles Jr and Robert and daughter Frances Beach. A La Crosse man charged with theft pleaded guilty under a plea bargain. fines set. A battery case against Ricky McCormick was dismissed after Alleged setup claim.
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Lake Forest
Charles
Ellen Hixon) Glore
Gideon Hixon
la Crosse
Asst. Dist
Mark Lukoff
Ferry J. Viner
Jamis St
Ing
Patricia A. E
Gary E. Yore
Cameron
Asst. Dist. Atty
Lukoff
Richland
Kent Houck
la Crosse County
Leonard Roraff
Ricky McCormick
George St
McCormick
Breezy Point Tavern
Breezy Point Road
La Crosse Tribune Publication Details and Rates
The La Crosse Tribune lists staff roles and contact numbers for delivery issues. It also provides subscription rates for mail and carrier service, noting two week carrier pricing and a one year mail subscription within 75 miles. Volume 69 Number 44.
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the Tribune
S. 4Th St
la Crosse
Escapee Sought In Florist Theft
La Crosse detectives seek a 31 year old escapee from Fox Lake Correctional Institution in a June 19 theft at My Florist. About $160 cash and three presigned checks were stolen. the suspect allegedly used a former employee’s key to enter. He then opened a Winona bank account, deposited two large checks, and withdrew cash after claiming a real estate deal. He has two burglary convictions and one theft conviction and escaped May 20 during a religious conference.
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Lichtie
Fox Lake Institution
Watergate Hearings Reach Crisis as McCord Testimony Looms
Senate Watergate hearings press on as Dean ties White House to cover up and Ehrlichman relays Nixon directing to link any prior knowledge to the president. Kleindienst warns of risks if McCord or others testify. Ervin questions Nixon's appearance. weather notes follow.
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Dean
White House
Ehrlichman
Ehrl
U.S
John Sirica
McCord
Weicker
Internal Revenue
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Hamilton
Ohio
Ervin
Gerald L. Warren
J. Fred Buzhardt
Buzhardt
Senate
Mitchell
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Daniel K. Inouye
D-Hawaii
Inouye
Westby Nursing Home Endorsed While Gale Proposal Rejected
The Western Wisconsin Health Planning Organization committee endorsed a 60-bed Westby nursing home by Continental Manors of Sioux City, Iowa, but rejected a similar 60-bed plan for Galesville costing about 678000. A moratorium motion failed 11 to 8 despite calls to review all future proposals.
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Physical Health Services Advisory Committee
Western Wisconsin Health Planning Organization
WWHPO
Galesville
Continental Manors Corporation
Sioux City
Iowa
Francis D. Papenfuss
Papenfuss
Russell Hansen
Vernon County
Congress conference package aims at debt ceiling and pay raises
Congress leadership moves a single package with a five month extension of the $465 billion debt limit and a Social Security increase raising a retiree from 161 to 170 dollars monthly. Nixon warns he would veto any plan cutting Cambodian funds. Also moving bills to open more frequent pay raises for Congress, plus public works and crime grants.
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House
Nixon
Treasury
Congressional
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Congress
Schlesinger Approved As Defense Secretary
The Senate confirmed President Nixon's nomination of James R. Schlesinger as secretary of Defense today.
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Schlesinger
Defense
Washington
Senate
Nixon
James R. Schlesinger
Smith says a good day means three hundred dollars
The firm described shifting from federal contracts to new clients including the Jack Winter Co of Milwaukee as a result of scarce federal work. The La Crosse Garment case showed a one day revenue of twelve hundred dollars, while employees praised Gilbertson’s efforts. Offers to buy La Crosse Garment assets were withdrawn amid liquidation fears and uncertainty. Separately, Senate testimony touched on Schlesinger’s potential future bombing stance, with colleagues offering cautious interpretations of his remarks and possible implications for his cabinet role.
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Smith
la Crosse Garment
Gilbertson
Lillian Kampschroerer
Woman Sues to Bar Deputies In Wisconsin Case
Philippine McBain a 30 year old seamstress filed a Richland County suit alleging sex discrimination in the appointment of three men as deputy sheriffs. Judge Kent Houk issued a temporary injunction blocking the three appointments pending the case.
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Richland Center
Wis
Philippine McBain
Richland County
Nixon Faith in White House Dips in Harris Poll
Harris survey shows 24 percent express confidence in Nixon personally in the White House down from 32 percent in May. Negative views rise to 65 percent from 57 percent, with 11 percent unsure. A June finding shows 63 percent doubt Nixon knew nothing of Watergate planning, up from 54 percent in May.
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Nixon
Harris
White House
Ex Dean of UM Medical School Dies at 81 in Minnesota
Harold S. Diehl longtime dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School and former chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society died at a St. Paul hospital at age 81. He led the medical school from 1935 to 1958 and authored more than 200 scientific papers and several books including Healthful Living. A memorial service is set for 4 p.m. Friday at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. Survivors include a son a daughter a sister two brothers and seven grandchildren.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Harold S. Diehl
University of Minnesota Medical School
American Cancer Society
St. Paul
Minnesota Medical School
ACS
Nittany, Pa
U.S
Plymouth Congregational Church
Minneapolis
Antoni M
Kansas City
Annabelle Diehl Bush
James Perkins
Baltimore
Norman
Wilmington
Del
William
Hagerstown
All Patrolmen To Be On Duty In Wisconsin
Dist 5 of the State Highway Patrol will have all officers on duty over the next two weekends to cut accidents and aid tourists. Capt Howard Goetsch says National Guard units will assist motorists in trouble and the Friend in the Sky patrol will cover this Wisconsin area to help stranded motorists or accident victims.
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Tomah
Wis
Dist. 5
State Highway Patrol
Howard Goetsch
Dist.’5
National Guard
Friend In the Sky Patrol
Wisconsin
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