Midweek opening eases duck hunting pressure across two states
Wisconsin and Minnesota hunters reported a calmer opening day midweek in a shared season. Ducks showed in limited numbers amid thick vegetation as crews with and without dogs pursued teal and mallard on the Upper Mississippi. Minnesota allows 4 paces, with a 4 p.m. close and a point based limit. Wisconsin net loss of 1,195 dairy herds reported by the state Agriculture Dept despite milk production rising to 19.4 billion pounds in 1974.
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W.T. Grant Co. Pursues Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
W T Grant Co the New York based retailer with over 1000 stores in 42 states filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US District Court seeking to operate while creditors are reorganized. Major creditors include 27 banks with 640 million in loans while assets were reported at 711 million. The company has faced three years of losses and insolvency.
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Wholesale Prices Continue Rise Amid Mixed September Data
The September rise in wholesale prices lagged August, aided by a 4.3 percent farm product gain and a 0.7 percent industrial goods uptick led by fuels and metals. Despite higher farm and industrial prices, the overall index stayed below August’s pace due to seasonal adjustments. Unemployment claims and insurance data suggested slight improvement, with economists cautioning against single-month inflation readings.
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La Crosse seeks Ford visit to celebrate No 1 small city
Mayor Patrick Zielke aims to invite President Ford to La Crosse after the city was ranked No 1 in a national quality of life survey. Talks in Skokie with Ford yielded cautious optimism, with potential events and a $35 000 line of credit requested for entertainment.
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