Civic Center and Harborview Plaza Redevelopment Plans Advance
La Crosse moves forward with urban renewal in two downtown zones the Civic Center complex and Harborview Plaza seek federal clearance funding and developer picks. Core plans include clearing derelict blocks between 4th and 7th streets and State to La Crosse, preserving key buildings, and possibly creating a mall through new federal structures.
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Donald W. Affolter
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la Crosse
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Harborview Plaza
Common Council
Andon Harborview Plaza
4Th
7Th
State
la Crosse Streets
Mary E. Sawyer
Coleman Vocational School
Hixon House
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Ivy
Federal
6Th
Vine Streets
Vine
7Th and Vine
Riverfront Redevelopment Plans Grow From 1965 Flood
Chicago leaders push a redevelopment project for Front Street riverfront following the 17.9 foot 1965 flood crest. City planning consultants propose options from commercial to industrial uses with parks, while an economic study evaluates future damages and building acquisitions. Some businessmen resist, but most see potential gains in riverfront redevelopment despite possible court challenges.
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E River
Front Street
Johnson
Peter Martin
Candeub, Fleissig, Adley and Associates
Mao Survives Rumors as Ill Health Suppresses Power
AP dispatch notes persistent death rumors about Mao Zedong in 1946. Despite photographs with Albanian Premier Mehmet Shehu and reports of health issues, Western officials question Mao’s grip on power. Mao has largely ceded day to day control since 1959, with Chou En-lai running affairs while campaigns purge dissent and tighten party control.
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John Roderick
Tokyo
Mao Tze-tung
Communist Party
Mao
Mehmet Shehu
China
U.S
Washington
Liu Shao-chi
Chou En-lai
Peking
West Lake
Hangchow
Soviet Communist Party
Scouts to Take Part in History Event in Prairie du Chien
More than 600 reservations have been made by Boy Scout troops in the Gateway area for a Councilwide Camporee linked to Prairie du Chien’s Cavalcade of History June 10 to 12. Explorer Posts will join, with plans including a canoe derby, landings reenactment, and a parade.
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Gateway Area
Villa Louis
Museum of Medical Progress
Explorer Posts
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Mississippi River
Villa Louis Grounds
Boy Scouts
Prairie du Chien
Boy Scout
Gateway Area Council
la Crosse
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Today in History Highlights Major Milestones
On this date 1917 the Selective Service Act was passed and signed by President Wilson. In 1804 Napoleon proclaimed emperor. 1863 Grant began the Vicksburg siege. 1914 Panama Canal opened to barges. 1951 UN moved to New York. 1954 Brown v Board ruled school segregation unconstitutional. Ten years ago Adlai Stevenson defeated Kefauver in Oregon primary. Five years ago southern bid for federal funds for segregated schools faced Senate opposition. One year ago Johnson urged repeal of Taft Hartley Act section 14B.
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Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Napoleon
France
Ulysses Grant
Vicksburg
Panama Canal
United Nations
New York City
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Johnson
Student Re-Elected at Southern Illinois University Senate
C. Loveland son of Mayor Warren Loveland at 137 S 13th St is re-elected as a senator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale representing 5 000 to 6 000 students.
Want Ads Promote Fast Household Item Sales in La Crosse
The La Crosse Tribune urges readers to check their home and call 782-8040 to place a buyer getting ad for quick sale of unused items.
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