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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1966
Page
6
The Machinists rejection of a 56 cent raise over 36 months keeps the strike alive, costing the public and economy about 200 million. The piece questions whether unions should hold the line as real wages lag inflation and costs rise, amid a broader national inflationary environment.
The Tribune welcomes Edsel Vergin as superintendent after a three year stint in Sparta and prior roles in Ellsworth. The editorial criticizes the La Crosse Board for its handling of the hiring and for not informing the public promptly, noting the closed sessions and delayed announcements.
Twenty years ago in 1946 Teachers College announced closure of rural and secondary teacher prep and some special programs due to staff and facility limits. City precincts got new voting machines and a special train of 150 attendees was planned to Milwaukee Centurama.
Sen Hartke charges the Johnson administration with an uncoordinated non policy that worsens the economy. He cites rising interest rates and inflation, warns Congress must not bear the money burden for war, and notes uneven federal outlays harming smaller states as a Muskie study forthcoming.
Sydney Harris argues headlines bias readers more than full reports in murder case coverage. He notes jurors may be swayed by dramatic leads, yet headlines omit nuances. Readers often rely on bold outlines, missing context that unfolds in later paragraphs.
A National Review editorial critiques Vice President Humphrey for linking rioting to poverty and defends the distinction between riots and slum conditions. It argues rioting stems from a disordered spirit, not merely economic lack, and warns against class demagogy that encourages public disorder.
Wisconsin political reporting veteran recalls that news conferences were meant for mutual public scrutiny. He warns that modern events are often stale stump speeches and notes the need for genuine, imaginative questioning to benefit voters.
Washington columnist argues that industry wide bargaining by labor unions violates antitrust theory by enabling wage cost fixing across competitors. He contends bans on industrywide bargaining would prevent nationwide strikes tying up industries and protect consumers from higher costs and disrupted travel plans. He cites auto industry practices and calls for separate bargaining and stricter enforcement.
A bridge hand discussion follows with West holding ten of hearts and South four spades. South must show strength and potential aces as West considers how to defeat the contract. The analysis explores the possible South holdings and the optimal play to counter a spade finesse.
A criminal courts judge says that understanding basic motives would ease verdicts. He notes extreme actions stem from vanity, ordinary from habit, and mean from fear, quoting Nietzsche.
Bridge column discusses the North South vulnerable hand after opening with 1 club and 2 spades. West leads a ten showing strength. The principal hands include K6 AKTS and Q143 for West, A QT105 for South, and AQ4 1082 for East.
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