U.S. Jobless Rate Edges Down in September
The Labor Department reported the national unemployment rate declined from 8.4 percent to 8.3 percent in September, with about 7.8 million unemployed and 85.4 million employed, while the labor force rose slightly to just under 93.2 million. Adults men and household heads showed higher rates, while teens and some groups improved. Prices and inflation remained a concern but not explosive, with forecasts of gradual unemployment improvement.
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Harassing Tax Probes Stopped Now IRS Chief Testifies
IRS chief Donald Alexander told the Senate intelligence panel that probes targeted political extremists and spread to groups and individuals including church groups actors politicians and writers. He noted last year 29 520 returns were turned over to other agencies and 465 442 persons were fed into a computer system.
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Volunteers Step In For Teachers At Homecoming
Winona High School homecoming in Winona Minnesota will rely on volunteers, administrators, and some teachers to run ticketing for the Winona Austin football game tonight while about 15 teachers refuse duties in support of the local teachers association in stalled negotiations.
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Winona High School
Winona Education Association
City Bus Employees Weigh Binding Arbitration
City bus workers from Local 519 of the Amalgamated Transit Union may pursue binding arbitration as contract talks drag since May. The Finance and Purchase Committee, led by Alderman Joseph Addis, delayed a bus purchase while the transit group seeks raises and benefits, with talks noting no major financial items agreed and a potential shakedown to arbitration if talks fail.
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Jerome Rusch
Joseph Addis
Common Council
Chase Committee
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Busch
Finance Committee
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Ferdinand Sontag
Addis
Harold (Deak
Police Force Boosted to Preserve Fest Order
During Oktoberfest week, Mayor declares marshal law to mobilize officers. Police Chief Ronald Wold says outside agencies loaned to handle parade and traffic duties, freeing officers for patrols and enforcement of public consumption. Public drinking in public spaces carries fines up to 200 dollars, typically 35 dollars. cases heard in Municipal Court. County Court Judge notes ongoing proceedings.
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Ronald Wold
Maple Leaf Parade sets route for pre Oktoberfest events
The Maple Leaf Parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday with a route from Rose and Windsor to 4th Street then disperses in Cameron Park about two hours and 45 minutes later. A handicapped viewing area is in front of Pittsburg Plate Glass and Plywood Minnesota. parking access behind Plywood Minnesota. Judge Loward F. Roraff notes few special court sessions planned for Oktoberfest weekend. if any, they will not be overtime.
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Windsor Streets
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Loward F. Roraff
Mrs. Leona Amundson Crowned Mrs. Oktoberfest
Leona Amundson, 46, of La Crosse and Village Bake Shop clerk, was crowned Mrs. Oktoberfest before about 250 spectators at the Holiday Inn. The ceremony honored the new festival royalty with Festmaster Sam Hagerman and Miss La Crosse Debra Nerby present, as Amundson joined her husband Dick and their three daughters in the royal lineup.
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