Wisconsin counties face merger plans to cut costs
A state commission proposes merging Wisconsin counties to reduce costs and improve efficiency. One plan would combine 32 counties into 15 by 1981, including Jackson with Trempealeau and Crawford with Richland. A second plan would merge eight very small counties, such as Pepin and Buffalo, into four. Officials warn services and staffing would still drive expenses. Local resistance is strong, and the effort is expected to fade within years.
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Jackson
Trempealeau
Crawford
Richland
Adams
Juneau
Pepin
Buffalo
Unified Board drops Medary School in favor of Riverfront Center
LaCros County Unified Board voted unanimously to withdraw support from the 18 year old Medary School and Workshop for the mentally retarded and contract with Riverfront Activity Center a new group planning to remodel a downtown warehouse and serve about 50 adults. District administrator Fred Hebert praised Medary’s track record and cautioned against selecting a “paper product.”
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Lacrosse County
Unified Board
Medary School and Workshop, Inc
Outfit
Riverfront
Fred Hebert
Medary
Minnesota Edges Wisconsin in State Local Tax Burden
Minnesota rises to seventh in per capita state and local taxes, edging out Wisconsin after years of leading ranks. Last year Minnesota’s tax load was 768 dollars per person while New York posted 1009, aided by state aid shifts and improved homestead and old age allowances. Wisconsin caps on local spending growth limit levy increases, yet rising property valuations push bills higher statewide.
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North Central
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York
Council rezones land for Trane Co expansion
Twenty years ago the Tribune notes that council rezoned several parcels from residential to industrial to accommodate Trane Company expansion. The report also covers editorials on Eisenhower versus Stevenson, a deadly blast in Herrin Illinois, and various political and civic items from 1956.
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Trane Co
Dwight Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Herrin
Ill
Midwest farmers swing toward Ford and Dole in debate bounce
A Midwest sentiment shift shown in Iowa and Illinois polls suggests Ford and running mate Dole are gaining among farmers. They view Dole as a Washington ally, while Ford’s farm-focused policies, grain embargo history, and Earl Butz firing weigh on opinions. Yet doubts remain if the GOP gains will reach a decisive victory for Ford over Carter.
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Ford
Iowa
Illinois
Robert Dole
Walter Mondale
Dole
White House
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Washington
Ford-Dole
Messrs
Carter
Mondale
Ames
America
Jimmy Carter
Chicago
President Ford
Earl Butz
Corn Belt
Republican Party
Senator Dole
Lincoln
Gerald Ford
Lucey and the tax pledge reshapes Wisconsin race
In Madison, the governor’s austerity stance and pledge against new taxes shape Democratic gains in marginal districts. Governors nationwide face similar pressures as party leaders resist public spending demands amid ongoing fiscal uncertainty.
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Madison
Chicago
Richard Daley
Patrick Lucey
Wisconsin Senate race hinges on jury tied Devitt case
In Madison Wisconsin Republicans seek to defend 14 Senate seats as jurors hear felony charges against GOP Sen. James Devitt of Greenfield amid widespread campaigns. Democrats hope to gain six seats while recognizing the risk of swing districts and strong candidates like Paul Offner and Milo Knutson facing tough challenges.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Wisconsin
GOP
James Devitt
Greenfield
Devitt
Lynn Adelman
New Berlin
Thomas Petri
Fond du Lac
Robert Knowles
New Richmond
Reuben la Fave
Oconto
Milo Knutson
la Crosse
Knutson
Paul Offner
Douglas Farmer
Readers debate national identity through a tree metaphor
Tribune readers comment on political overreaction and leadership. Letters cite historic parity of prophecy and action, warn against urging violence, and question representatives. Contributors include Ernie Tande of La Crosse and Burleigh Randolph with local references to Kmart.
Letter to Dr Gundersen Over Clinic Paramedic Charges
A La Crosse labor activist reports discussing clinic charges for paramedic services with Dr Adolf Gundersen at a Labor Day event. The activist promises to send names of involved patients if action is taken. The letter seeks help amid support for Congressman Baldus and notes concerns about insurer objections.
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Gundersen
William P. Hartung
22Nd St
la Crosse
U.R.W
Afl-Cio Council
Adolf Gundersen
Gundersen Clinic
Baldus
Ford's offhand test on Soviet rule sparks laughter
In a candid exchange, President Ford and an aide improvise a finger test to decide whether Eastern European nations fall under Soviet dominance. The lighthearted moment ends with both showing two fingers, signaling the answer No. United Feature Syndicate.
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Ford
Jimmy Carter
Paris
France
Europe
Henry
Africa
United Feature
Outside money in Baldus campaign questioned by voter
Curtis Beers of West Salem Wis writes that congressman Alvin Baldus should be judged by local concerns not funds from national labor unions. He notes Baldus admitted outside contributions and argues outsiders may not understand local conditions or farmers’ needs. Beers seeks a candidate free from outside obligations.
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Alvin Baldus
West Salem
Curtis Beers
Wis
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