Airline taxes spark call for log records and tighter limits
Editor's Outlook argues states seek income taxes on air crews for time spent over their ground. It imagines tax gradients changing flight paths from New York to San Francisco to exploit lower rates. The piece suggests lie detector checks and stronger border controls to restore boundary dignity.
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Reader letter criticizes Tribune editorial on Johnson FCC
Walter Thoresen of La Crosse objects to implied criticisms in a Tribune editorial about President Johnson and the FCC. He urges direct, fact based reporting and accuses the editor of innuendo in contrasting U.S. News coverage.
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La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Editor Credits
La Crosse Tribune is published daily in La Crosse Wisconsin by W T Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor. The paper is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Haystack Prayer Meeting sparked foreign missions drive
In 1806 at Williams College Massachusetts five freshmen led by John Mills sought shelter from a thunder shower and discussed curing the plight of non Christians. Their prayer and resolve formed in the haystack led to the 1810 founding of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions now part of the United Church Board for World Ministries. A monument now marks the haystack site.
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Review of the News in Years Past Joseph K Kidder
A chronicle of world events from 1944 and local notices, recalling battles near Paris and in Poland, the Japanese stance, and Roosevelts Mississippi River visit. It also notes local political petitions, a wedding prep, dance regulation proposals, and a 1924 tornado aftermath with regional relief efforts.
Boeing studies water recycling for long space flights
Boeing scientists estimate astronauts need about a gallon of water daily on extended missions and current launches cost about $2000 per gallon. They explore recovering and recycling water in capsules though it won't be like home. The piece contrasts U.S. daily water use with space needs and hints at future Moon funding.
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Why Not A Year Of The Sea
Editors discuss the sea as a frontier for minerals water supply and food. A two year Indian Ocean survey by twelve nations aims to boost harvests and study living resources. A coordinated world wide study could launch a “year of the sea” spanning mineral wealth fishing and waste disposal.
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Russia
Donovan B. Finn
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Indian Ocean
Wisconsin Democrats Still Favor Kennedy Despite Johnson Veto
Wisconsin Democrats show mixed signals after President Johnson ruled out Robert F. Kennedy as a vice presidential candidate. Kennedy’s influence remains strong though, as state leaders credit him with campaign strategy and fundraising tactics that reshaped local party organization.
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Ruark on Harding Letters Privacy and Public Curiosity
Robert Ruark defends Warren G Harding’s privacy amid scandalous 250 love letters, arguing the private romance should stay hidden and calling exposure ghoulish. He mocks critics, notes human frailty, and chides public prurience while maintaining a humorous tone about writers and lovers.
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Not Race but Encroachment An Early Look at Segregation Backlash
NEA Washington Correspondent examines urban fear of integration, noting immigrant groups viewing home ownership as independence and freedom. Chicago study highlights ethnic fortresses resisting neighborhood change while minorities oppose renewal, fearing displacement of Negroes and newcomers. The piece ends with a biblical reflection.
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Augusta Cantor's daring six over six in sectional play
The note recounts Augusta Cantor of New York attempting six on a diamond lead in a sectional tournament. She ducked clubs to force West off the king and, after several maneuvers, made two overtricks. She laments the six would have been possible at all four tables if West led diamonds differently, noting a five for her side’s result.
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