South Studies Two Candidates in Shifting Southern Outlook
Samuel Lubell notes both parties face tough asks in the South as President Johnson loses some Democratic support over the civil rights bill. Goldwater faces a similar test not promising repeal of 1964 laws, while Southerners weigh federal aid, defense spending and state control against entrenched views on race.
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Inter-State Fair enters 74th year with expanding exhibits
The Inter-State Fair at West Salem marks its 74th year featuring more exhibits from three states. It runs Tuesday through Sunday amid hopes for better weather after storms last year. Children’s Day Thursday highlights attractions for youngsters as 4-H clubs and homemaking entries grow in popularity.
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Gays Mills
Reds test U.S. resolve after Viet Nam naval attack
The column notes a PT boat attack by North Viet Nam and Red China against the USS Maddox, yielding no U.S. casualties while American forces crippled one boat and damaged two others. It argues the Red bloc seeks to probe U.S. intentions and risks broader war, amid ongoing Saigon bombings and escalating ground fighting. The piece weighs potential responses and warns the world watches America’s reaction.
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Tribune Readers Speak on Violence in Politics
Readers attack violent and intolerant rhetoric in the 1964 presidential race. Letters critique hate campaigns targeting Goldwater and others, warning against prejudice shaping voter decisions. George C. Will of La Crosse questions free enterprise and growing bureaucratic socialism urging caution.
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Review of News in Years Past 1944
A retrospective column details World War II events with early 1944 gains near Nantes and St Nazaire, Myitkyina falls in Burma, and Florence expected as Rome reports Nazis retreat. Obituaries note Perry M. Brown of Rose Street and Purple Heart recipient Sgt. Radtke. An exhibit features the last German Zeppelin, marking wartime milestones.
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Hokah, Minn
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Barry Carries 'Fighter' Image in Southern Swing to Goldwater
Public opinion writer Samuel Lubell details how civil rights law affected President Johnson's standing in the South. He notes a shift toward Goldwater seen as the underdog, with Dixie's militancy and expectations of less federal push on desegregation.
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Mansfield as Johnsons VP pick in Catholic vote gamble
Washington political analysis notes President Johnson weighing a switch from Hubert Humphrey to Montana Senator Mike Mansfield as running mate amid Kennedy supporters pushing for Robert Kennedy. Mansfield, a veteran lawmaker with military service and academic background, would fit Johnsons criteria for foreign and domestic experience and public service.
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La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Staff Notice
Publication guidance lists W T Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor. It notes La Crosse Tribune offices at 4th and Cass Streets and aging AP and Lee Enterprises affiliation. Also details postage status and weekly carrier rates for La Crosse Wisconsin readership.
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Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
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AP News
Parachute Jumping Grows from a Quiet Sport to Nationwide Trend
Cy Barrett explains parachuting as a growing sport with 50 000 active parachutists nationwide, 10 000 of them club members. The piece covers free fall versus general parachuting, equipment costs, and club training fees, noting rising interest since the 1950s and the World Championships in St Yan France.
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Finn
U.S.A
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Fred Mason
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Religion and Politics Shape Wisconsin Voter Attitudes
Wisconsin voters show growing candor about religious affiliation in politics. The piece notes Catholics and Episcopalians holding office, Reynolds as a Catholic governor, and Catholic and Protestant figures on party tickets, underscoring limited public concern over faith in elections.
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John W. Reynolds
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
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Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Senate
Wilbur Renk
Expert South Could Save Contract In Diamond Opening
Bridge notes analyze a four spade contract after a diamond opening. South ruffs the first club and faces three doomed heart tricks due to bad luck. An avoidance play, discarding a diamond on the king of clubs, could let South ruff into dummy and shed a heart or two to make the contract.
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Trump
West
South
East
Parable of the Lost Sheep Verse Highlight
Luke 15 7 emphasizes joy in heaven over one sinner who repents rather than ninety nine righteous. The line underscores salvation and mercy themes in Christian teaching.
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