Safe Halloween Advice From La Crosse Officials
La Crosse Police Chief Ray Lichtie warns parents and drivers about halloween hazards as children head out Sunday for treats. Mayor Patrick Zielke urges 3 to 8 pm trick or treat hours and keeping outdoor lights on, plus supervision and safety checks of costumes and treats. He emphasizes adult accompaniment and quick home checks before eating any sweets. Lichtie urges visible costumes and use of flashlights, and careful driving as many youngsters cross streets in crowded areas.
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Lichtie
Teamsters Reorganize Board of Pension Fund
The Teamsters Union restructured the Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund board, cutting members to 10 while keeping six holdovers. Government sources say reforms may be cosmetic amid a federal probe into questionable loans tied to organized crime associates. Rep. J J Pickle calls for congressional hearings to reveal the truth. The fund, with $1.4 billion in assets, is funded by trucking industry contributions for 450,000 members and retirees.
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D-Tex
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Bridgeview
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Indianapolis
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Knoxville
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Omaha
Neb
National Automobile Transporters Labor Council
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Woman Charged In Traffic Death Near Markle Road
A 45 year old La Crosse woman Beverly Connolly was charged with homicide by intoxicated use of an automobile and homicide by reckless conduct for the July 8 death of Ernest G. Roesler on US Highway 14 south of Markle Road. Witnesses said she accelerated crossed the center line and struck Roesler’s car. Connolly stated she had been drinking. Bond set at $1000 signature. Preliminary hearing to be scheduled.
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Beverly J. Connolly
39Th St
Leonard Roraff
Ernest G. Roesler
Shelby
Markle Road
Connolly
Roesler
Home For Retarded In PDC Must Move
Prairie du Chien Wis The Lori Knapp Home housing eight mentally retarded adults in Meadowlane Addition must relocate by January 31 1977 an injunction by Circuit Judge Richard Orton of Lancaster filed in Crawford County Court records says the land sale included a restrictive covenant limiting Meadowlane to single family residential use The Knapps receive rental of 7500 annually per facility and net cash from rentals about 90 monthly after expenses The court found the Meadowlane use is commercial not single family and that occupants are not a single family Neighbors sued after a March hearing with the judge noting the Knapps were aware the use violated covenants The defendants said they may appeal and seek a stay Orton ruled the findings were not discriminatory Also included a fatal deer strike near West Salem.
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Lori Knapp
Meadowlane
Richard Orton
Lancaster
Crawford County
Orton
Donald F. Knapp
Betty
Lori Knapp, Inc
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Donald Knapp
Donald Knapp Jr
Donald
Betty Knapp
Stoddard Lions Club Eyeglasses Drive and Events
Stoddard Wis The Stoddard Lions Club collected 108 used eyeglasses sent to Wausau Lions for distribution The group plans two November events including a recognition night for Junior Football players and parents on Tue Nov 9 at the Stoddard American Legion Hall and a zone meeting Mon Nov 15 at the Sylvan Glen Supper Club joining Cashton Coon Valley Chaseburg Westby and Stoddard Lions Clubs
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Medary Talks Include Mayor Seek Official Proxy
La Crosse Mayor Patrick Zielke calls for a Town of Medary committee with limited official capacity to discuss sewer service compromises. Town Board members, led by Chairman Stanley Peterson, insist the town board remains the official body and ready to meet with the mayor and Common Council. A November 16 referendum asks voters whether to authorize up to 1.1 million dollars in bonds for a sanitary sewer system and treatment facilities serving the town and a Dayton Hudson project.
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Patrick Zielke
Medary Seeks Sewer Compromise Ahead of Bond Vote
In Medary the annexation issue pits town and city interests over possible sewer ties. Zielke urges a formal committee to discuss compromises as the Nov 16 bond issue aims to finance a $700,000 to $1.1 million sewer system and treatment facilities. Peterson notes town residents will decide via referendum or petition.
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Rain Across Regions With Clouds and Flood Watch
The National Weather Service forecasts rain from central Florida to New England and in the Pacific Northwest with possible Midwest rain. Wisconsin shows partly to mostly cloudy skies with rain chances, Minnesota cool and partly cloudy, Iowa clearing northwest with rain ending southeast tonight, and river flood flow at Dresbach Lock dropping as barges move on the Mississippi River.
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Backyard telescope spots possible minor planet near Pisces
SIOUX CENTER Iowa AP astronomy professor Richard Hodgson of Dordt College reports using a 16 inch telescope to observe a fast moving object near Pisces just before midnight Thursday. He estimates a diameter under one kilometer, about halfway to the Moon, and fainter than naked eye visibility. Hodgson notified Dr Brian Marsten of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
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No national elections in India for at least a year says government
In New Delhi AP says Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government will delay elections for at least another year. Law Minister H R Gokhale told parliament the time is not ripe and disruptive forces remain a threat to security. The postponement does not cancel elections, says the government amid opposition pressure. News from Tokyo reports three of four radical coup plotters lose Shanghai posts as Hua Kuo Feng tightens control.
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Hua
China
Chang Chun-chiao
Wang Hung-wen
Yao Wen-yuan
Communist Party Central Committee
Portugal Socialists Meet in Lisbon Amid Divisions
Portugal's ruling Socialist party opens a three day national congress amid reported splits between leftists and moderates. Premier Mario Soares warns unity while reform themes push land reform and education in the effort to stabilize after 1974 upheaval.
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Caledonia Charities Drive Falls Short of Goal
Caledonia Minn door to door canvass for the annual charity drive raised about 4 000 dollars under the 8 500 dollar target. High school students Commercial Club Lions and Fire Department volunteers helped. Donations may be sent to Bill Dorival or Marie Ellestad. Meals On Wheels funded locally for first time in 1963?
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Lions and Fire Department
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Caledonia Post Office
Marie Ellestad
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Pistols'n Petticoats Square Dance Club Meets Saturday
Pistols'n Petticoats Square Dance Club will meet Saturday at First Presbyterian Church 233 West Av S., with the session continuing into evening. Members are invited to attend and join the caller for a lively square dance program.
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First Presbyterian Church
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Dancing lessons and square dancing featured in Tribune notice
In the Coulee region evening program reports lessons from 6 30 to 8 30 p m and square and round dancing from 8 30 to 11 p m followed by a potluck dinner as noted in Thursday Tribune.
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