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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
6
Opinion column mocks Wisconsin officials in Madison for basing state aid on three curbstone style figures while disputing La Crosse population change. It argues against relying on unverified counts and questions reliance on non census data for policy.
Melvin Greenberg argues a Madison break in at offices housing his and others claims a conspiracy with substantial government misconduct. He links it to Watergate era burglaries, but police see only a random burglary with Armstrong files untouched and modest cash stolen. Paranoia and defense tactics surface as they push for dismissal.
St Petersburg Times questions the White House request for 17 presidential helicopters at 37 million dollars amid calls for restraint in federal spending. The paper urges President Nixon to trim the purchase and for Congress to act to curb excess procurement.
Wisconsin items report a Korean prison camp release for Ralph H. Krueger of Black River Falls and U.S. prisoners recount beatings and starvation. Trempealeau County youths prepared for state fair talent displays in housekeeping and dressmaking, while others planned garden judging and a labor union probe. Basil Dahl and wife returned abroad to Vienna with the Commerce post.
Letters discuss pornography legality and its societal effects with references to Denmark and cinema, then urge engagement with Watergate hearings. Peter Hafner, Holmen, Wis., and Mrs. Peg Umhoefer, La Crosse, Wis., express views on freedom, culture, and civic participation in a period readers’ exchange.
Wisconsin Governor Patrick Lucey signs a budget bill emphasizing a stricter ethics code for legislators while striking a $700,000 pension scheme aimed at boosting lawmakers' retirement credits. He warns public confidence in government has eroded, calling for open hearings and debate.
The piece argues cars dominate city travel and mass transit is inadequate for urban needs. It urges funding shifts to develop experimental urban mobility like people movers and dial-a-ride, with dual mode systems, while highlighting metropolitan governance as a major barrier. It cites Ford's efforts and ends with a quip about President Harding.
Rep. Robert F. Drinan introduces a resolution to impeach President Nixon for high crimes and misdemeanors. The piece argues Nixon should seek a quick House vote, potentially risking resignation or Senate trial, to end the Watergate stalemate and restore national policy focus. It notes low public will for impeachment and calls for decisive action to avoid a prolonged political siege.
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a credit measure praised by the Wisconsin Women’s Political Caucus for promoting gender equality in lending. It allows women to qualify for loans on merit and protects against sex based discrimination in housing and other economic matters, aiding women’s economic independence.
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