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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1976
Page
2
Washington reports GNP growth slowed to 4.0 percent in the third quarter, with inflation at 4.4 percent and the dollar value at 1,709.7 billion. Unemployment stands at 7.8 percent, with 100000 more job seekers than year start. Inventories and investment slowed from spring to summer.
Preliminary hearings are set for 9 a m Monday in La Crosse County Court Branch II for Thomas Tobin and William Kerins on marijuana charges involving 51 2 and 74 pound packages with an estimated street value of 31 000 dollars Tobin also faces amphetamine possession charges Kerins posts 5 000 cash bond while Tobin signed a 5 000 signature bond In a related case Robert Slimmin seeks delay in a theft of valium charge and Larry McShan faces burglary and concealment charges with a 9 a m Monday preliminary hearing scheduled
Two members of the 16 member Jimmy Carter Peanut Brigade arrive in La Crosse to attend the La Crosse County Democratic Party meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Drendel's 400 Club. The brigade comprises native Georgians who tour the country in a bus to campaign for Carter.
The excess tax figure was first listed at 89,518 dollars and later reduced to 40,125 dollars after adjustments for a new Town Hall Fire Station payment and sewer project interests. Madden notes one debt did not qualify under levy limit law and was not taxed by levies. The town levied 137,726 dollars in 1975 with an authorized limit of 82,121 dollars, leaving 55,605 dollars in penalties. New rules allow prorating penalties over three years.
Snow depths ranged from one to two inches in Portage County with lighter amounts reported across Baldwin Green Bay Hilbert Spooner Rhinelander Port Edwards and other communities. Temperatures rose into the mid forties with mostly cloudy cold conditions and a chance of precip through Friday followed by fair but cold conditions Saturday.
Town board alleges a $16,000 levy for La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility bus service to the island was not used for buses and may have funded other town bills. Documents show a planned 1980 city recreation development and cancelable lease with the City of La Crosse for the Clinton Street dump. A May overpayment check of $74,356 to Harry Viner Construction Co. claims misrouted funds, with missing sewer project checks reappearing later.
Lichtie completed a year at Wisconsin La Crosse and Madison, attended Keeler Polygraph School in Chicago, worked in Trane Co advertising and a local store, joined the police department in 1951, became detective in 1957, lieutenant in 1966, and captain in 1971 before being named director of operations. He and his wife Joyce have six children.
Monroe County Jail in Sparta was evacuated Sunday night after radio operator Ken Betts received a threatening call at 10 34 p m saying a bomb was in the jail and would explode in an hour. Sheriff Harris family living nearby evacuated and thirteen prisoners were moved to the Sparta Police Department.
American Michaiah Shobek, 22, was hanged at Fox Head Prison Nassau Bahamas after confessing to three murders. He changed his name from James Michael Shoffner and was condemned for the 1974 slayings of Irwin Bornstein Paul Howell and Katie Smith. A last minute appeal failed and his burial occurred at Old Trail Cemetery amid a guarded scene with reporters present.
Washington AP The FCC confirmed citizens band radio users may buy 40-channel radios to replace 23-channel models on January 1. The agency rejected petitions from television broadcasters seeking delays and changes to its July expansion order amid urban interference concerns. The FCC blamed most interference on faulty TV sets rather than CB transmitters.
The Associated Press reports a tight White House race with Carter calling the contest up for grabs in Florida and Ford describing it as a dead heat from Washington. Polls echo the close contest as both campaigns emphasize the race's uncertainty.
Caledonia Minnesota A $200000 damage suit against the Von Arx Law Office was settled out of court last week just before trial. Arnold Kruckow sued William Von Arx and his firm in a consolidated action. settlement terms remain undisclosed by mutual agreement. The case involved parallel trespass claims by Ramon and John Gengler against Kruckow over quarry access.
An Onalaska event lineup features the Annual Hobby Show and Bazaar at Onalaska United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served. Basic round dance lessons with Norman Indvick are at Christ Episcopal Church undercroft from 8 to 10 p.m. A screening of Painters and Painting takes place at UWL Main Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Wednesday event includes Happy Twirlers Square Dance with guest caller Marshall Flippo at Concordia Hall from 8 to 8:30 p.m.
Round dancing from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. and square dancing are listed in the Coulee region. A Democratic response to National Issues forum by Al Baldus runs 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newman Center 1732 State Street with free soup. A health care series, Part I, at UWL Cartwright Center Hall of Presidents 6:45 to 10 p.m. costs $3.75, covering basics of health care, doctor and hospital considerations, and skin and venereal diseases.
Mostly cool temperatures forecast for Tuesday across the nation with mild conditions in Florida and the Pacific coast. Rain on the Atlantic coast and snow in the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Valley. Wisconsin and Minnesota expect clouds and light snow or flurries. Mississippi River forecasts for Wednesday show discharge at Dresbach Dam around 7,500 cfs and ongoing tow traffic upriver with nine barges.
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