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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1970
Page
6
La Crosse County employment improved slightly in September with 34,600 of 37,300 workers employed. The unemployment rate stood at 6.9 percent, down from 4.1 percent in September 1969 when 37,200 were in the labor force.
The report notes La Crosse County September unemployment at 7.3 percent with 981 residents filing unemployment claims during the week of Sept 19. Manufacturing and construction layoffs occurred while state government and retail added jobs. La Crosse State University supplied many new workers and earnings rose to 124.87 dollars weekly for production staff.
La Crosse area taxpayers association urged the school board to trim the operating budget to offset a 1.27 per thousand tax rate increase for 1971. They noted an 8.3 percent levy rise, debated restorations such as in city bus service for distant students and adding six kindergarten teachers, and questioned a $31,985 supplemental athletics salary account.
Wisconsin governor hopeful Patrick Lucey told a 150 plus Democratic gathering that annual state budgets should replace biennial ones due to inflation and expanding needs. He criticized zero budgeting, urged a fresh review of expenditures, and suggested raising taxes on corporations and higher earners while seeking more federal school funding. Nelson forecast Democratic gains and a Proxmire victory.
A burglary convict who fled La Crosse before sentencing has been captured in Portland Oregon. Sheriff James McHugh said two deputies will return him to La Crosse. Alan L. Steege 21 waived extradition and will go back to face sentencing. He was found guilty in June of burglary and possession of stolen property and had been released on bond to appear for sentencing set for July 13.
G Heileman Brewing Co took out a $60 000 permit for an addition to its 925 S 3rd St office and computer complex. The new wing will be east of the current building and should be finished in early December. Ebner Construction Co is the general contractor.
Janesville man Edward V. Hoff aged 55 sustained a broken leg Thursday afternoon while duck hunting on Lake Ona laska. He stepped into a hole while wading, fell, and was assisted by other hunters to Brice Prairie public landing. A county ambulance transported him to Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse for treatment.
Holiday On Ice returns to Mary E Sawyer Auditorium for a four performance run from November 8 to 10. Jane McCutcheon, former star turned publicity chief, headlines a 100 member cast with 75 skaters and 25 crew. The production requires three to four engineers and 14 portable refrigeration units, costing about 1.5 million dollars annually for staging and touring.
The La Crosse Area United Fund campaign extended its deadline as of Friday only 40 percent or 144 000 dollars has been raised toward the 359 760 dollar goal. Campaign chairman Alex Skover urged solicitors and contributors to complete pledges and turn them in, hoping to reach 100 percent once the vandal repaired sign allows progress. Honor Roll firms include Kmart Foods Hoerner Waldorf Eversole Motors St Francis Hospital Herberger's Fantle's Batavian National Bank and many others.
United Auto Workers members in La Crosse will offer free car transportation to residents who wish to vote on Tuesday. Call 782-6292 or 782-5193 between 8 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. for a ride.
Army Specialist 4 Raymond R. Berger, son of Ray Berger of Crystal Lake near Plymouth Wisconsin, was killed in action in Vietnam, announced by the Defense Department on Thursday.
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