La Crosse 1976 Budget Maintains No Property Tax Increase
The tentative 1976 city budget shows a mill rate of 34.0, down from 35.06, with no salary increases budgeted. Total assessed valuation rises about 13 percent to $492,048,380, pushing tax revenues higher while non tax income drops. City officials expect no rate increase despite a larger overall levy, as expenses rise slightly and revenues fall.
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la Crosse
Western Wisconsin Technical Institute
Sherman C. Stellpflug
Stelpflug
Stellpflug
Common Council Finance and Purchase Committee
Stellaflug
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Isle la Plume
Ford Closes Grain Exports To Russians
Ford keeps U.S. grain markets closed to the Soviet Union while discussing a long term sale pact. An embargo on Poland is lifted and talks with Moscow continue with optimism. USDA reports record corn and rising wheat harvests. Butz says grain embargo remains until a final agreement is set.
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Don Kendall
Associated Press
Washington
Ford
U.S
Soviet Union
Detroit
Poland
Moscow
Charles Robinson
Robinson
Paris
Sheremetyevo
Earl L. Butz
Russia
Butz
Warsaw
Eugeniusz Gajewski
Ministry of Agriculture
Five Escaped Convicts Hunted Across Illinois Dragnet
Five inmates escaped from a federal prison and sparked a massive search across Marion Illinois and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Authorities warned residents to evacuate and arm themselves though officials later denied the advisory. Fugitives include Arthur Mankins Dennis Hunter Edward Roche Henry Gargano and Morris Philion with Mankins serving a life term.
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Marion, Ill
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Jimmy
DuQuoin State
Edward P. Roche
Katonah
N.Y
Arthur T. Mankins
Germantown
N.C
Dennis Hunter
Salem
Ohio
Henry M. Gargano
Chicago
Morris J. Philion
Oakland
Calif
Mankins
Norwegian King Olav Begins Midwest Visit in Minnesota
King Olav V of Norway arrives in Minneapolis for four days of ceremonies marking 150 years of Norwegian immigration. He will attend a Minnesota Orchestra centennial celebration tonight at Orchestra Hall and be greeted by an Augsburg College Band ensemble at the airport.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Olav V
Norway
Minnesota Orchestra
Orchestra Hall
Augsburg College
Olav
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Bus Fare For Elderly May Be Cut To 15 Cents
La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility Board approved a 15 cent fare for elderly and handicapped riders during off peak hours with 30 cent adult and 25 cent youth rates. The plan needs Common Council and state approvals and would start January 1 if cleared. The board also authorized a salt purchase contract with Diamond Crystal Co. at 10.90 per ton for winter streets.
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Board of Public Works
Diamond Crystal Co
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The
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Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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Public Works
Bob Schroeder
Schroeder
Mississippi
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Ferry Streets
Auf Wiedersehen
South Side Festgrounds
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