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La Crosse Tribune in La Crosse, Wisconsin

25 Oct 1976

Page 9

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La Crosse Tribune

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La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1976

Page

9

Ferry collision kills many on Mississippi crossing

George Prince ferry carrying 96 passengers was struck by the Norwegian tanker Frosta near midstream. 78 drowned, 18 survived as the vessel capsized and sank, with several vehicles thrown into the river amid a tense rescue and Coast Guard inquiry. Capt. Kjell Slatten testified. The incident occurred early morning as crews recover bodies and assess blame.

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Loling George Lingo George Prince Lingo Mississippi River Frosta Baton Rouge Kjell Slatten N.S. Columbo Slatten Coast Guard New Orleans Columbo Luling Ferry Mississippi
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Baldus Pushes Railroad Purchase Favor at ICC Hearing

Rep Alvin Baldus urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve Burlington Northern Railroad's plan to buy the Green Bay and Western Railroad. He testified in Green Bay that the B and N offer preserves economic viability for Trempealeau and Jackson counties, opposing a rival three railroad consortium bid that he warned could degrade service in western Wisconsin.

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Alvin Baldus Menomonie Interstate Commerce Commission Burlington and Northern Railroad Green Bay and Western Railroad Baldus ICC Green Bay B&n Trempealeau Jackson Counties Wisconsin
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