Resigning chief colors future of La Crosse police
The La Crosse police chief announces resignation amid a planned $16,666 departmental study funded by the Wisconsin Council on Criminal Justice. The study, led by Arthur Young and Co. of Milwaukee, will review department organization, policies, personnel and equipment over the next four months, while the search for a permanent chief proceeds and an interim chief remains unresolved. Wold stresses a low profile and pride in the department’s record.
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Arthur Young and Co
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Council On Criminal Justice
la Crosse
Robert Hackner
Police and Fire Commission
Hackner
Wold
Commission
Rex Ritchie
Mondale Set to Close Campaign in Minneapolis Auditorium
Democratic vice presidential hopeful Walter Mondale will wind up his campaign in Minneapolis at a 7 p.m. rally in the Minneapolis Auditorium. Also on the program is Sen. Hubert Humphrey seeking a fifth term. it was unclear if Humphrey would speak in person or by telephone after his recent bladder operation for cancer.
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Minneapolis
Walter F. Mondale
Minnesota
Mondale
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Senate
Humphrey
Correction in La Crosse wedding license notice
A La Crosse Tribune correction fixes a misidentified groom. Eugene W. Horstman of La Crosse was listed as Eugene M. Horstman. Horstman will marry Roberta K. Kenyon of Holmen on October 16 in Onalaska.
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la Crosse
Flu Deaths Probed Amid Vaccine Concerns
The CDC investigated a Pittsburgh vaccine death cluster with samples sent to Rockville for testing. Dr. Millar warned halting the program if links persist, while Dr. Sencer stressed no evidence yet that vaccines caused the deaths and called for a full inquiry into the unusual cluster.
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Pittsburgh
Bureau of Biologics
Rockville
J. Donald Millar
Bureau of State Services
Millar
David Sencer
Mrs June Student Dies in City
Mrs. June Student of 1207 South 4th Street died Monday October 11 not Tuesday October 12 as the Tribune stated. The obituary notes her surviving family and prior residence in the city.
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June
S. 4Th St
Tuesday Tribune
Commission OKs Construction At UWL
The State Building Commission approved a 113000 project for the East Avenue campus entrance at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. The plan widens the north south service road and builds a cul de sac north of Main Hall and Cartwright Center, with future parking and access routes envisioned two to three blocks north serving Main Hall Wittich Hall the textbook library and Cartwright Center. Campus planner Lawrence E Rice said work could start in spring with completion by summer if design proceeds.
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Wis
State Building Commission
East Avenue
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Main Hall
Cartwright Center
Wittich
Lawrence
Sheriff Auctions La Follette Lots In Madison Wisconsin
A sheriff auction sold three vacant lots in La Follette's name for 25000 as proceeds. Bronson La Follette and a partner owed over 40000 on the property. A friend of La Follette purchased the parcels at the sale.
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la Follette
Madison, Wis
Bronson la Follette
Wold Resignation Triggers Mixed Reactions In City Hall
A week’s notice by Chief Wold toward Oct 20 draws mixed reactions from city officials. Zielke notes two weeks is normal. critics cite low police morale, Wold’s weight, and lack of initiative. Kaufmann and Gilbertson complain about unlisted phone access while some aldermen praise his record amid ongoing tensions.
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Wold
Sontag
Kaufmann
Gilbertson
Curtis Storck
Dist
Wold Resigns as La Crosse Police Chief Moves to Gateway Foods
Ron Wold leaves the La Crosse police chief post amid local talk over department issues. Aldermen Swanson and Foley offer mixed views on his decision and the department’s state. Wold says the Gateway Foods security director role is a promotion with better pay and benefits.
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Harold ‘Deak’ Swanson
Wald
Department
Gateway Foods Inc
St. James St
Nix denies ex aides’ charging claims as untrue
District Attorney Edmund A. Nix rejected accusations from former assistants Thomas Fitzpatrick and Michael Hoerl that his charging policies produced inequities. He challenged three cited cases, defending decisions as lawful and justified amid contention over attempted murder, burglary, and mis demeanor theft charges.
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Edmund A. Nix
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Michael Hoerl
Nix
Fitzpatrick
Michael Mulroy
David Layland
la Crosse
Layland
Viking 2 to Analyze Mars Soil Beneath Rock
In Pasadena AP reports Viking 2 prepares to analyze a scoopful of soil scraped from under a Martian rock nicknamed Mr Badger. Scientists expect to study organic molecules as photos show the robotic arm displacing the rock and exposing protected soil.
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Calif
Badger
Viking 2
Lander
Mars
Medical Assistants Meeting and Local Events Roundup
The American Association of Medical Assistants will meet at Lutheran Hospital Inser vice classroom followed by a 7:30 p.m. film. Paul Offner of the Democratic Party leads a State Issues forum at Newman Center from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cataract United Methodist Church offers supper and bazaar 5 to 6 45 p.m. Career Day at UWL Cartwright Center runs 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. with no charge.
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American Association of Medical Assistants
Lutheran Hospital
Soup Kitchen
Paul Offner
Democratic Party
Newman Center
State Street
Cataract United Methodist Church
Uwl
Cartwright Center
UW L Homecoming Begins With Snake Dance at Memorial Field
In the coulee region Homecoming starts with the Snake Dance at Memorial Field as UW L aims to beat a Guinness World Record. Public participation invited with L lighting and queen candidates introduced at 8 p.m. Also scheduled are the Harvest Dinner at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Whitehall from 4 to 8 p.m. and the Area Community Theater production Natalie Needs a Nightie at Building 1255 Ft. McCoy Sparta at 8 p.m.
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UWL
Memorial Field
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Whitehall
Natalie
Building 1255
Ft. McCoy
Sparta
Cooler In Most Of Nation With Southeast Mild Weather
Weather overview notes milder conditions in the Southeast while much of the nation turns cooler. Pacific Northwest expected showers and St Lawrence Valley snow flurries. Wisconsin clears and cools tonight with Thursday partly cloudy. Minnesota sees clear and mild tonight, increasing clouds north with possible rain. northeast Thursday rain. Iowa partly cloudy tonight and warmer Thursday. Mississippi River forecasts show river levels at multiple cities with discharge data and ongoing barge traffic on the Mississippi.
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Pacific Northwest
St. Lawrence Valley
Minnesota
Weather Summary Snapshot with Extremes and Sun Times
Weather data shows yesterday low 55 high 75 today low 5. Rainfall not reported. Total 316 days. Last year 360 normal 27. Record high 81 in 1956 record low 19 in 1917 Sunrise tomorrow 7 18 a m. Sunset tomorrow 6 24 p m.
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