Laotion Family Reunited Pending Arrival From Thailand
Toua Thao, his wife Mao, and eight relatives from Thailand are set to arrive at Rochester airport, sharing the first meeting with their child Kao Lee born May 21. Sponsorship by Rev. Donald J. Winkels and Rev. Duane Baardseth brings the family to Minnesota after fleeing as Laotian refugees last spring.
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Mao
Thailand
Thaos
Rochester
the Tribune
Toua
Nhia Yer
Thao
Kao Lee
Donald J. Winkels
Duane Baardseth
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
la Crescent
Senior Ex POW Flynn Nominated for Promotion
Ford nominates Maj. Gen. John P. Flynn the senior U S war prisoner in North Vietnam for promotion to lieutenant general. The piece also covers local Thao family sponsorship efforts by a La Crescent church including housing, furnishings, meals, and job placement for Nhia Yer and his family as they acclimate to life in America.
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Washington
Ford
John P. Flynn
U.S
North Vietnam
Thea
la Crescent
Tona
Mr. Baardseth
the Tribune
Thao
Baardseth
Theas
Nhia
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Old Hickory Orchards
Toua
Mao
Nhia Yer
la Crescent High School
Drought Threatens Cranberry Yield In Wisconsin
Drought could cut the 1976 Wisconsin cranberry crop and threaten 1977 yields. Growers report critical water shortages in marshes and reservoirs. some seek disaster area status for federal aid. Officials note a large on vine crop but frost control floods strain water supplies. mixed conditions across mills.
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Warrens
Wis
Jackson County
Patrick Lucey
Leonard Anderson
Monroe County
Anderson
Habelman
Millston
Pittsville
Death Penalty Asked In State Prison Crimes
Dist. Atty. James Mack urged Gov. Lucey to propose Wisconsin death penalties for violent inmate crimes after the July 21 Waupun State Prison uprising. He cited hostages held for 12 hours and a guard's serious injuries as supporting factors and noted investigation of potential charges.
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Juneau
Wis
James Mack
Dodge County
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Mack
Lucey
Waupun State Prison
House OKs Billion in Postal Subsidies
The House approved a $1 billion emergency subsidy for the Postal Service, barring rate increases until March and sending the measure to President Ford for signing. The bill leaves long term fixes to a study commission while maintaining current service levels and funding.
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House Oks
Washington
Ford
Postal Service
House of Representatives
Congress
Study Commission
Edward J. Derwinski
R-Nl
Bill Alexander
D-Ark
Post Office Department
Flash Flood Rips Through Desert Town in California
A Tropic Storm Kathleen flash flood sent up to 9.7 inches of rain into the desert, washing out roads and bridges and flooding Ocotillo, Palm Desert, and surrounding areas. At least four people died, with several missing, and Interstate 8 and rail lines were damaged as desert communities faced widespread evacuations and jams in Las Vegas.
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Ocotillo
Calif
Kathleen
J. Leonard Speer
Imperial County
San Diego
el Centro
Here
Yuma
Ariz
Interstate 8
National Weather Service
Mexico
San Jacinto Mountains
Chan
Palm Desert
Nevada
Arizona
Speer
Laguna Mountains
Desert
Imperial Valley
Southern Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
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Laotion
Toua Thao
Old Hickory
River Queen
Mississippi River
Eads Bridge
St. Louis
Robert Strozewski
Friday Strozewski
Gerald Volz
A. J. Karasch
Juneau County
Central
Austin
Lacrosse
California
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