Council approves new Oktoberfest format and ponders parade ordinance
La Crosse Common Council Committee-of-the-Whole backed a later Oktoberfest start and increased police presence. Debate on a parade control ordinance stalled as officials considered redraft to cover spontaneous parades with a $10 permit and private security, while Police Chief Wold questioned the need for such a law.
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John K. Flanagan
Wold
W. Peter Gilbertson
Thomas Roellich
James Shoger
Judiciary Committee
Preliminary hearings set for two amid drug raid arrests
In La Crosse County Court on March 16 preliminaries were set for Timothy Zarling and Henry Jason, two of eight arrested in a drug raid at Jason's home. Judge Peter Pappas allowed amending the complaint to reinstate a sold drugs charge after defense concerns. The case includes hashish and marijuana with intent to deliver allegations. A civil defense information meeting was scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the County Courthouse.
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Timothy Zarling
Liberty St
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Sheboygan
Henry Jason
N. 20Th St
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Doyle
Pappas
Asst. Dist. Atty
Mark Lukoff
la Crosse County
Civil Defense
Ex-Viroqua Pastor Eldon L. Farmer Dies at 64
VIROQUA Wis Rev Eldon L Farmer 64 of Viroqua died Sunday March 4 in Washington D C while visiting a son He served as pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Viroqua for five years He later moved to Menomonie retired last spring and returned to Viroqua Services are at 1 p m Friday at Viroqua First United Methodist Church with Rev John Wreford and Rev Robert Paulson officiating Friends may call Thursday afternoon and evening and Friday at the church Masonic rites will be held at 8 p m Thursday in the church He is survived by his widow Leota two sons E Lewis of Washington D C and David of St Paul two daughters Elizabeth Aberg Beaver Dam and Jack Deters Viroqua nine grandchildren and one sister Mrs Cecil Speck Kokomo Ind Jacobson Vance Funeral Home is in charge The family requests no flowers
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Washington, D.C
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Menomonie
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Wisconsin
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E. Lewis
David
St. Paul
Elizabeth Aberg
Beaver Dam
Jack Deters
Cecil Speck
Kokomo
Ind
Jacobson-Vance Funeral Home
Youth Found Dead in Caledonia Home
Michael D. Dunn, 21, was found dead in his Caledonia residence about 6 p.m. Tuesday March 6. An autopsy is pending. Services set for Friday at Seffen Funeral Home and St. John's Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. He was born January 31, 1952, in Hannibal, Missouri, and attended Caledonia High School. He is survived by his parents James and two sisters and a brother.
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St. Paul
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Typhoid Quarantine Ties Two Boys to Immokalee Camp
Two boys from a relocated family hospitalized with typhoid. nine more family members placed in quarantine at the Immokalee camp in Collier County. Health director says limited spread likely among the 10,000 farmworkers nearby. Dade County reports 55 cases at the South Dade Labor Camp with 133 hospitalized, the largest outbreak in 17 years.
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Gunnard Antell
Dade County
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La Crescent Homes Entered and Looted
La Crescent police investigated two break ins in the afternoon. At Peter Cobb residence 708 Hillcrest Ave thieves took mink store camera equipment goatskin rugs and small items worth about 1500. At Earl Crowley 321 S Hill St thieves stole 45 in cash two radios liquor and a card game was noted.
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Hillcrest Ave
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S. Hill St
Abraham Named 1973 74 United Fund Campaign Vice Chairman
Freddie's Market owner Fred Abraham of 1107 Liberty St. is appointed by Joseph Schreier as United Fund of The La Crosse Area campaign vice chairman for 1973 74. He has chaired divisions, served on past campaigns, and held leadership roles with the Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Eagles Elks and Salvation Army board. He and his wife Carla reside at 427 N Losey Blvd with four children.
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Seniors Host Week of Euchre and Club Meetings
The Southside Seniors schedule a euchre tournament and bridge games for 1:30 p.m. at 1220 Denton St with a special prize from 2 to 4 p.m. Other events include a rock club at 7 p.m., Happy-Go-Lucky Club at 7 p.m., Friday dance by Harley and Roy 8 p.m. to midnight, Hiawatha Deaf Club 7 p.m. Saturday, Progressive 500 at 7:30 p.m., Sun day program with Andy Anderson’s Banjo Band, executive board 4:30 p.m., PAC meeting 1:30 p.m. Monday, arts and crafts tray favors for St Francis Hospital on Tuesday March 13, Webster Homemakers at 2 p.m., euchre at 7:30 p.m., chair caning class 10 a.m. and both euchre and bridge at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday March 14.
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Weather outlook across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Wisconsin sees cloudy skies with light rain or snow in the north and diminishing winds at night while the south stays partly cloudy and colder. Minnesota reports partly cloudy conditions in the west and north with light snow flurries in the northeast and little temperature change Thursday. Iowa remains clear and locally cooler tonight with increasing clouds to the west and mostly sunny conditions in the east on Thursday. Shippers should protect perishables within 150 miles of La Crosse with minimum temperatures forecast up to 6 p.m.
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Blind Teacher Rejected As Graduation Speaker
Alma Center Wisconsin boards reject Richard Fischer 38 of Merrillan as 1973 commencement speaker after he sued for reinstatement his dismissal in March 1972 followed by arbitration orders. Fischer plans training in the optagon device at Stanford if approved with costs covered by state rehabilitation services.
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Flood Control Dike Plans Focus Beyond North Side
Planning officials, after a Tuesday hearing, push a dike system protecting North Side Causeway and French Island while weighing costs and environmental impacts. Residents raise concerns about marsh preservation, expressway inclusion, and property protections amid levee proposals tied to the 1965 flood data.
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Chicago North Western Railroad
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S. 26Th St
La Crosse Tribune Staff and Delivery Information
The La Crosse Tribune lists staff including James E Burgess publisher and city editor Kenneth Teachout and offers delivery help. Readers may call 782-8040 for missed copies or delivery issues by 7 pm weeknights or 8 to 10 on Sunday. The paper is published daily afternoon and Sunday morning at 435 S 4th St La Crosse Wisconsin 54601 with city carrier pricing at 1.60 per two weeks.
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Seasonal Road Ban Enforced in La Crosse County Highways
La Crosse County Highway Department began enforcing a seasonal ban on a 14,000 lb gross weight for trucks on highways H G PI X I and part of Q. The rule aims to protect road surfaces during seasonal thaw and traffic.
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Nixon Bordens Price Controls On Oil Industry
The Nixon administration reimposes price controls on the oil sector, capping increases at 1 percent for most petroleum products for 23 leading companies. Exceptions up to 1.5 percent require justification. profits above 1.5 percent face limits. John Dunlop says this aims to curb inflation while keeping supply steady.
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Sudanese leader orders crackdown on Palestinian guerrillas in Sudan
President Jaafar Numairi ordered a roundup of Sudanese suspected of terrorist contacts after the attack on the Saudi embassy. Eight Palestinian guerrillas who surrendered face military trials alongside destructors and paid agents. Lawyers doubt execution for the Belgian death.
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Thompson Wins Campaign Bid For State Senate Seat
In last year’s election Race, Dr. Thompson a Brookfield educator led in La Crosse with 2355 votes to Korpela 1101 while other candidates trailed. The contest featured education policy focus and union outreach alongside a field including Sherkow Anderson Barnes Scamman Brittelli Rogers Dickson Vranich Elson Kniskern Wollenburg Kalinke and Clements.
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Sears advertising supplement inserts in La Crosse Tribune
The La Crosse Tribune announces a Sears advertising supplement and instructs readers to call their carrier if the supplement is missing, promising delivery of a complete paper to the home.
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Pearl Buck to be buried in Bucks County Pennsylvania
Nobel Prize author Pearl Buck dies at 80 in Danby Vermont after a gall bladder operation. Private funeral set for Friday at 10 a.m. at her Perkasie Pennsylvania home. Burial expected on Bucks County farm.
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River Readings Flood Stage Update at La Crosse Station
Flood stage readings at La Crosse station show 24 hour stage up 0.2 feet as river levels trend higher. Officials monitor for minor crest risk and potential impacts on nearby low-lying areas.
Lindsay Will Not Run Again
A political figure announces they will not seek another term, citing reasons for stepping back from public office and leaving open future opportunities. The statement signals a transition period for their party and supporters.
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Lindsay
Lindsay quits bid for third NYC mayor term
New York Mayor John V. Lindsay announced he will not seek re election to a third term calling the job the second toughest in the nation. He cited personal considerations and said the decision is final after a City Hall news conference.
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Two Arrests After Sunday Incident on Pearl Street
Danny Schweitzer, 21, Dover Minnesota, and Darryl Volkman, 19, Winona Minnesota, were arrested early Sunday. Schweitzer faced disorderly conduct charges after grabbing someone and fighting on Pearl Street. Volkman was charged with interfering with an officer after jumping on the patrolman. Both posted 205 bonds for Thursday Municipal Court appearances and release from County Jail.
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