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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1966

Page

8

Probing Causes of Riots and Call For Congressional Inquiry

Ohio Democrat Len Lausche urges two congressional committees to uncover whether riots in northern cities stem from spontaneous protests or organized lawlessness. The piece condemns violence and notes church groups like the World Council of Churches recommending violent action as a means to social change. It highlights the impact on residents, especially Negroes, and questions moral authority amid rising unrest.

Congress Judiciary House Committee On Un-American Activities Len Frank Lausche Ohio Chicago Cleveland World Council of Churches Church and Society Geneva Switzerland U.S World Council Viet Nam

Tribune Reader Questions CORE Ambition in Cambo dia

Marcella M Davidson of Sparta Wisconsin questions Floyd McKissick CORE leader and his private committee America Wants to Know. She notes Roy Inus a New York CORE lieutenant and critic of integration echoes SNCC founder Stokely Carmichael from the West Indies.

the Tribune Floyd McKissick CORE Cambodia New York Roy Inus Inus SNCC Stokely Carmichael Mr. Carmichael West Indies Marcella M. Davidson Sparta Wis

Verse about loving one another among disciples

The quoted line from John 13 35 emphasizes that all will know followers of Jesus by their love for each other. It underscores communal love as the mark of discipleship and unity within Christian fellowship.

John

Spelling Frustration and Odd Limyericks on Language

A discussion on English spelling woes notes reforms have failed, referencing Bernard Shaw’s will being declared invalid. It features humorous limericks about mispronunciations and spelling oddities, including a one legged colonel and a braided choir voice incident.

Bernard Shaw

Review of the News in Years Past Mid Century Highlights

A compilation of notable items from past decades. 1946 covers La Crosse travel to Milwaukee, Gov Goodland attacks opponents, Ralph Immell challenges, Veterans Administration renovation at Tomah, 18 buildings at $300000. 1936 notes the Cass Street Mississippi River Bridge 2530 feet, Spanish Civil War news, Kiwanis convention prep, a Douglas County forest fire, rising tourist trade. 1926 profiles Elliot Gaskill murder case, Blanche Chamberlain resignation, new harvester strategy for Wisconsin farms, electricity value talks. 1916 Red Cross drive, local heat deaths, Chamber of Commerce formalized, 1000+ membership, Zeppelin raid over London.

la Crosse Centurama Milwaukee Goodland Madison Ralph Immell Gov. Goodland Veterans Administration Tomah Cass Street Elliot Red Cross Deutschland Baltimore Chaseburg Chamber of Commerce High School Germany London

Douglas Faces Tough Endorsement Clash in Illinois Senate Race

Chicago report notes Sen. Paul Douglas 74 faces a tight contest against Charles Percy as the Vietnam War strains weigh on voters. Douglas backs Johnson policies and hopes favorable polls in Chicago suburbs and a mixed ballot ticket help him past the energetic Percy who attacks U.S. overcommitment and calls for a broader Asian conference without U.S. participation.

Chicago Paul Douglas Charles Percy U.S. Senate Douglas Camp Douglas Percy Viet Nam Johnson Hawks Doves Illinois

La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Editor Credits

La Crosse Tribune details its publisher W. T. Burgess and editor Sanford Goltz. It notes The Associated Press rights and circulation info including address in La Crosse Wisconsin and mailing rates.

W. T. Burgess Sanford Goltz la Crosse Tribune 4Th Cass Sts la Crosse Wis Lee Enterprises, Inc Associated Press AP News Wisconsin

Auto Gets Off Lightly in Era of Rising Taxes

Madison editorial argues that motor vehicles are taxed lightly relative to other property. It notes $18 registration fee, a $2 increase, funds highway improvements, and contrasts vehicle taxes with higher general taxes and sales taxes.

Madison League of Wisconsin Municipalities League

Congress Probes Riots Ties to Outside Groups

House Judiciary and Un-American Activities committees move to investigate rioters in Cleveland Brooklyn Chicago and other cities. Probes seek links to pro Castro groups militant civil rights advocates and RAM figures with possible Communist ties amid national unrest.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Congress Cleveland House White House Brooklyn Chicago House Committee On Un-American Activities John McCormack Johnson House Committee On UN- American Activities Robert Stanford Revolutionary Armed Movement RAM Stanford Robert Williams Havana Peking U.S Hall Syndicate, Inc

Is Compulsory Arbitration the Public’s Shield or Shackle

A 1966 editorial discusses airline strike fallout, calling for compulsory arbitration to curb public service disruptions. It argues government action failed to protect the public and suggests a binding tribunal to resolve wage and price disputes affecting utilities and national economy. It notes opposition from both sides and ties the issue to public utility rate policy.

Johnson Congress Bheen New York Times Publishers Newspaper Syndicate

Debutante Wedding Costs Spark Elopement Joke

A New York debutante’s father laments the fuss and expense of her cathedral wedding and hotel reception. He quips that without presents an elopement would be preferable, echoing George Ade’s humorous line.

New York George Ade Cari Riblet Jr. Syndicate

Jacoby on Bridge: South opens and bids reach four clubs

In a Nor th hand game analysis Oswald and James Jacoby interpret a bridge deal where West opens the bidding and the sequence ends with four spades after a 2 and 3d overcall. The opening lead is given but the hand details show a 19 percent result for the final contract.

Time Doesn’t Spoil Aces In Bridge Play

North faced rebid pressure and chose to force game after partner’s two club response. South misread finesses and East ruffed, leading to a sequence that left South with a diamond and club problems. West misplayed ace of hearts, enabling South to ruff, draw trumps, and claim remaining tricks.

North South West East

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