Packers Pickers Miss by One in Tribune Contest
No winner in The La Crosse Tribune Pack er Picker contest on November 10 as many chose Packers to beat the Saints but margin varied. Prize for No 11 rises to 50 dollars with Green Bay at Washington. five entrants came within one point of the predicted 28 to 7 score. Participants include Diane Hanson Greg Tolvstad Greg Olson Orval Casper and Kevin Burke. Family participation encouraged and free. rules on page 19.
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Surtax to Stay If War Pace Slows Byrnes Says
Washington AP reports Rep. John W. Byrnes of Wisconsin, top Republican on Ways and Means, says the 10 percent income surtax would continue unless the Vietnam war pace quickens. He notes abolition could be possible if the shooting war ends within three months.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Byrnes
Nixon
Vietnam
Arkansas Democrat
Mills
Wisconsin Weekend Traffic Toll Tops One Thousand
The Associated Press reports ten deaths across Wisconsin in weekend accidents boosting 1968 highway toll to 1,023, with victims including Judith Thurow of Neosho, Gerald M. Klopp of West Allis, and others from Dodge, Manitowoc, Grant, Buffalo, Racine, Walworth, La Crosse counties. Also notes political debate on surtax fate with Nixon campaign and Byrnes shifting stance amid fiscal pressures and Mills warning against rapid tax cuts.
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Judith Thurow
Neosho
Dodge County
Hustisford
West Allis
Gerald M. Klopp
Watertown
Interstate 94
Johnson Creek
Alumni Empty Classical High School in Massive Teardown
More than 5,000 Classical High School alumni stripped desks chairs lights and clocks from the Providence building. They collected souvenirs well beyond the expected 500 attendees as the structure is set for demolition. One youth triggered a fire alarm box prompting firefighters to stay on site amid the event.
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R.I
Plane hits Wisconsin TV tower kills three Michigan men
Three Michigan hunters died when their private plane struck a 1,712 foot TV tower near Starks Wisconsin. Station employees were injured as the tower collapsed onto the transmitting building. O Konski owned station with office near the tower.
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Michigan
Starks
Alvin E. O’konski
R-Wis
Oneida County
Court to hear Powell challenge in clash with Congress
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Adam Clayton Powell's claim that his 1967 House exclusion was unconstitutional. The case could spark a historic clash with Congress over who may judge a member's qualifications. Powell, a Harlem Democrat veteran and former Education and Labor chair, was barred after a 307 116 vote and findings of gross misconduct.
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Supreme Court
Adam Clayton Powell
House
Congress
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Vance
Long Island
Education and Labor Committee
New York
New York Democrat
Allied Parachute Hits Viet Cong in Seven Mountains Area
A weekend operation in the Seven Mountains area of South Vietnam saw allied parachute assaults strike Viet Cong positions. Government troops also carried out another sweep about 15 miles south of Da Nang.
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Seven Mountains Area
South Vietnam
da Nang
Supreme Court upholds full crew rail laws nationwide
The Supreme Court by 7 to 1 rules states may require larger train crews than railroads argue. Justice Black says disputes over crew roles belong to legislatures and bargaining, not courts. Arkansas' half century old full crew laws remain valid for freight and switch trains amid safety and feather bedding debates.
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Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Black
Brotherhoods
Strike Authorized By Workers At AMC
MILWAUKEE AP Spokesman for Local 75 United Auto Workers said members authorized union officials to call a walkout if grievances with American Motors Corp go unsettled. About 93 percent of 1,500 members voting indicated readiness to strike. Officials seek meetings with management on employee performance standards and work pace.
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United Auto Workers
American Motors Corp
Heaviest Fighting in Three Months Near Da Nang
Allied forces reported 416 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed in coastal lowlands below Da Nang marking the opening of the winter offensive. Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Lam said major ground attacks were unlikely on large cities, with rocket and terror attacks expected instead. Prisoners spoke of the kickoff, and Da Nang imposed a curfew as security forces pursued Viet Cong elements.
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George Esper
Saigon
da Nang
Hoang Xuan Lam
Hue
Quang Tri
Quang Ngai
Hoi An
Tam Ky
Lam
U.S
Hanoi
Ben Hai River
Dmz
Qang Tri
Thua Thien
Snow and WInds Forecast Near Thirty In La Crosse
A dull gray Monday opens November's third week as melting snow drapes the valley while ridges report a three inch blanket. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph may raise highway headaches and deer hunting pleasure tonight with chances of more snow.
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la Crosse
Nixon seeks aggressive GOP drive for 1970 gains
President elect Nixon weighs a tightened push to expand Republican strength in Congress in 1970. A new GOP chairman could steer the effort as Nixon shapes cabinet picks and his inaugural address during a Florida retreat. Humphrey declines to discuss possible administration job. Researchers note the party typically loses in off year elections, while black inclusion and racial tensions are debated by leaders from Urban League, CORE, and NAACP. Herbert Klein signals interest in a policy role.
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Key Biscayne
Fla
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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