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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

2

Indians End Siege At Wounded Knee

U S marshals and FBI agents ended the 70 day siege at Wounded Knee S D after evacuating residents and searching for weapons. About 40 Indians reportedly escaped during storms while Dennis Banks and Leonard Crow Dog were involved in earlier talks. Two militants were killed in gun battles. one federal marshal remains paralyzed and an FBI agent was wounded. Courts expect Banks to surrender in Rapid City as negotiations move toward 1898 treaty discussions with Sioux leaders.

Wounded Knee S.D FBI Asst U.S. Atty Richard Hellstein Justice Department Frizzell al Cooper American Indian Movement Dennis Banks Banks Leonard Crow Dog U.S White House AIM South Dakota Missouri River Pine Ridge Lloyd Grimm Omaha Neb Denver

Tax Relief Dominates Wisconsin Budget Debate in 1973-75

Democrats forecast Lucey plan cuts property taxes while Republicans push direct checks to taxpayers. Budget talks target nearly 550 million dollars for tax relief as two state mental institutions close and welfare costs shift to local funding. Dunn frames Lucey plan as balanced benefiting rich and poor including renters.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Patrick J. Lucey Joint Finance Committee Robert Dunn Lucey GOP Lacey Dunn

Suspected Beer Purchaser Will Consult Lawyer

A man identified as the purchaser of beer for a teen party in Onalaska had his La Crosse County Court case continued to Wednesday to consult a lawyer. Judge Leonard Roraff ordered Layton Halverson, 20, released without bond as the case proceeds. He is charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors by buying and delivering a half barrel of beer to the home. Six other adults face similar charges from sheriff deputies responding to a noisy party at the same residence.

Onalaska la Crosse Leonard Roraff Layton Halverson Asst. Dist. Atty Mark Lukoff Halverson Asst. Atty Robert C. Mardian Sirica Grand Jury Watergate G. Gordon Liddy Mardian Liddy Frederick C. LaRue Nixon LaRue E. Howard Hunt Senate Hunt Los Angeles Charles Colson State Department

UW La Crosse Symphonic Band Concert on Cartwright Center lawn

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Symphonic Band conducted by James Mendenhall will perform a 100 member program on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the Cartwright Center lawn with works by Morrissey Chabrier Ives Goldman Verdi and Wagner. If it rains the concert moves to Main Hall Auditorium.

University of Wisconsin- la Crosse James Mendenhall Cartwright Center Morrissey Chabrier Ives Goldman Verdi Wagner Main Hall

Beer Heists Hit La Crosse Speedway Cooler

Over the weekend Two break ins at the La Crosse Interstate Speedway near West Salem led to thefts of 24 cases of beer. Sheriff reports say 12 cases were taken each night Saturday and Sunday improving the total value to 93.80 dollars. The line about the Amazon River appears unrelated to the crime.

Winona C.P Royee Dakota T.W Lacrosse Lansing Prairie du Chien Dodge Neilisville Galesville la Crosse West Salem Houston Hokah Kickapoo Steuben Mississipp la Crosse Interstate Speedway

Break In Rain Forecast For La Crosse Area

A break in showers is forecast Wednesday for the La Crosse area with sun and a high near 70. NWS meteorologist James Bagnell says precipitation chances drop to 10 percent Tuesday night and 5 percent Wednesday. May rainfall reaches 2.83 inches through May, while floods loom on tributaries with several crests approaching flood stage.

la Crosse James Bagnell National Weather Service NWS Mississippi River Trempealeau Dodge Hokah Minn Steuben

Autos Collide Killing 3 Men Two Brothers Among Victims

Three men died in a Marathon County head on crash near Wausau raising Wisconsin 1973 traffic fatalities to 317. Richard Wiensch 37 and his brother James both from Wausau and Clifford Woznicki 21 of Hatley were killed. Four others injured.

Associated Press Marathon Wisconsin Richard Wiensch Wausau James Clifford Woznicki Hatley Arthur G. Ramstad South Range Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies Charles Jeffries Madison Stoughton Rosemarie Oster Menomonee Falls Waukesha County

Vandalism Blamed In Menard Fire

A warehouse fire at Menard s Cashway Lumber Yard 47 Copeland Ave April 3 was ruled vandalism not arson by Captain James Dayton head of the fire department inspection bureau Wisconsin Crime Laboratory found no accelerants in debris and a break in the warehouse was reported Firefighters noted a large stock of lumber inside.

Menard Cashway Copeland Ave James Dayton Fire Department Inspection Bureau Wisconsin Crime Laboratory Dayton

Lutheran Hospital Tours and Displays Planned During Week

Lutheran Hospital will host tours and exhibits as part of American Hospital Week. Public tours run Tuesday 1:30 to 4 p.m. and Thursday 7 to 8:30 p.m., each about 45 minutes, with lobby demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.

Lutheran Hospital

Viterbo College Students Recital Schedule

Viterbo College announces a public chamber recital Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Recital Hall Fine Arts Center. The program spans classical Baroque and contemporary works featuring Carol Stanek cello Judy A Liebl piano Edith Strong Mary L Falada Jeff Vach Jannette Minear flute Mark Heller guitar James Vach clarinet and Miss Liebl piano performing works by Handel Haydn Giuliani Hindemith Ibert.

Viterbo College Viterbo Fine Arts Center George Frederick Handel Carol Stanek Judy A. Liebl Joseph Haydn Edith Strong Mary L. Falada Jeff Vach Jannette Minear Mark Heller Mauro Giuliani Jacques Ibert Paul Hindemith James Vach Miss Liebl

Dinner To Honor Sheriff Black At UW La Crosse

An appreciation dinner, sponsored by the La Crosse County Democratic Party and the Youth Caucus, honors Sheriff William Black in the Valhalla Room at UWL. The event begins with 5:30 p.m. refreshments, a 7 p.m. dinner, and features the Aquinas High School Triple Trio and Ricky Martinez. Tickets are at Quinn's Sport Shop Labor Temple or Wittenberg's Cigar Store or from Randy Larson.

la Crosse County Democratic Party William Bill) Black Valhalla Cartwright Center University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Newman Center Uwl Aquinas High School Ricky Martinez Quinn Labor Temple Wittenberg’s Randy Larson

Watergate testimony moves toward immunity and hearings

Senate investigators weigh granting immunity to John Dean to allow public testimony on the Watergate break in and coverup. Proceedings target the June 17 burglary, campaign finances, and alleged sabotage as White House aides face grand jury questions and new prosecutions loom.

Baker Watergate Dean Democratic National Senate Justice Department U.S. Dist John J. Sirica White House Nixon Gerald L. Warren Florida White House Elliot L. Richardson Richardson

State Urges Closing Property Tax Loophole in Wisconsin

Lawmakers were urged to end a 1955 plat law loophole that lets real estate developers slash assessments by 80 percent, pushing neighboring land values and taxes up. Critics say it hurts farmers while aiding wealthy investors. advocates propose a two year limit or repeal with safeguards for legitimate development.

Madison Wis Senate Governmental and Veterans Affairs Committee Charles Fox The People of Wisconsin United For Tax Reform la Follette Glenn Holmes Revenue Department Holmes Fox

Floods threaten Mississippi crest as repairs lag and relief expands

Mississippi River floods push toward crest with most waterways closed to navigation. Corps officials warn locks upstream from St Louis may stay shut a week or more. Federal disaster loans and aid expand across seven states while homeless residents resist returning home. Colorado predicts up to 50 million in flood damage as the Platte surges through Denver. 3,500 evacuated. Governor Love pilots over flood zones and may seek a presidential disaster declaration.

Mississippi Corps of Engineers St. Louis Colorado Platte River Denver

Probation Ordered For Vehicle Theft In La Crosse

Irvin B. Campbell 20 of 914 Clinton Street received two years probation after pleading guilty to stealing a van from Ever sole Dodge on March. Judge Leonard Roraff withheld sentence and ordered reimbursement of his lawyer fees as a probation condition.

la Crosse Leonard Roraff Irvin B. Campbell Clinton St John Drew Drew Asst. Dist. Atty Mark Lukoff Campbell Lukoff Eversole Dodge N. 3Rd St James Brieske

Three People Bitten by Injured Dog

A dog struck by a car at Highway 53 and West George Street bit three people who were helping it. The dog received treatment at Van Wyke's Small Animal Hospital and was held for observation. Victims included Lloyd Lambert, Alex La Mere, and city dogcatcher Larry Smith. Lambert was treated at Lutheran Hospital, others at St. Francis Hospital.

Highway 53 West George Street van Wyke Small Animal Hospital Lloyd Lambert N. 3Rd Ave Onalaska Alex la Mere R. 2 Larry Smith Lambert Lutheran Hospital St. Francis Hospital

Walk Pledges Top $9 820 for Cerebral Palsy Drive

Pledges in the Saturday walkathon for United Cerebral Palsy of the Coulee Region total 9 820, with 400 junior high and high school students from La Crosse and Onalaska taking part. The 20 mile event started and ended in Riverside Park. The Hintgen School PTO schedules its last meeting of the year for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Parents will judge student art and select art pins for winners. Officers will be elected at the meeting.

United Cerebral Palsy Coulee Terry Felt Walkathon Felt Riverside Park la Crosse Onalaska Hintgen PTO

Central Furfano Fights Site Rezoning and Conservation

Community members clash over preserving the Central Furfano site at 1611 Madison St. Swanson warns against devaluing the property and taxpayer risk if the city buys from the school district. Sontag suggests keeping the site for athletic use, while Alderman Imes pushes funding to purchase to avoid delays and further procrastination. Weather briefs note mixed skies across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa with showers in the northeast and warming trend in parts.

Furfano Madison St Swanson

La Crosse Tribune contact and delivery notice

Sanford Goltz editor Sanders Hook operations Wallace Hutzler etc. We hope your carrier service is prompt and courteous Please call 782-8040 for delivery issues until 7 p.m. or 8 to 10 on Sunday The Tribune published daily and Sunday morning at 435 S 4th St La Crosse WI 54601 Volume 68 Number 353 circulation rates listed and staff names included

la Crosse Tribune IGA Sanford Goltz Sanders Hook Wallace Hutzler Edward Keefe Lawrence le Jeune Fred Ristow Kenneth Teachout John Vik Richard Westerfield the Tribune S. 4Th St. la Crosse

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