Retirement Brings End For LCU Leader Dr Mitchell
Dr Rexford Mitchell longtime president of La Crosse State University retires next February after 26 years guiding growth from a teachers college to a state university. He oversaw enrollment rise to about 4000 while fostering closer town gown ties and civic service through Rotary Family Service Chamber of Commerce and Community Chest. His successor faces space faculty and housing needs but benefits from his planning and stewardship.
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Debating defense readiness under McNamara and Vietnam costs
The Allen-Scott report sparked Senate Armed Services comments on defense readiness under Robert McNamara. President Johnson seeks 1.7 billion for Vietnam materiel, with hearings likely to reveal what his computers ordered and what remains unaddressed.
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Tribune reader questions music criticism tone and quality
Norris Pynn of La Crosse Wisconsin writes to The Tribune criticizing the paper’s music reviews. He argues critics should share honest opinions without condescension and questions earned degrees as a measure of musical understanding.
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Fine Music But Too Few Children
A Coulee Region Symphony concert for youth drew a small audience of children and parents, with the writer lamenting that thousands of La Crosse youngsters missed the chance to hear enduring classical music amid the rise of rock and roll in August 1965.
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Reviews Wearisome Cliche in The Tribune Music Picks
A reader laments The Tribune music reviews filled with soporific clichés. The piece notes repeated praise phrases and predictable judgments, calling the tone tedious and overfamiliar.
Black Hawk Corps Were Good Guests
The Tribune-We notes the Black Hawk Drum and Bugle Corps of La Crosse hosted 70 youths and chaperones during the American Legion Convention. The editorial lauds their courtesy and responsibility, urging a public thank you and expressing willingness to host them again.
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Reader letter praises coverage on alcohol and public safety
Paul R Brown of La Crescent Minnesota commends The Tribune for reporting on alcohol related accidents and tavern policy in La Crosse. He cites the Alcohol Test On Victim series showing alcohol in the defendant’s body and argues such reporting helps the public understand factors behind tragedies and improve social policy.
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Johnson presseds Senate action to repeal right to work law
President Johnson demanded quick passage of Section 14(b) repeal in a White House meeting with Democratic leaders. He rejected delays, aiming to pass the bill this session, with Mansfield citing a favorable committee majority. The piece highlights the political urgency and outlines the proposed housing and urban development bill's wide federal grant provisions including $7.5 billion in aid and a $1.1 billion public works program.
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How Do I Spend My Day From 7:18 A.M.
Essay discussing the elusive question of daily creative routine inspired by Erik Satie. The piece cites a 1965 Paris magazine description detailing a day’s schedule from waking at 7 18 to sleep, including meals, activities, and idiosyncratic habits.
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No one can serve two masters says Matthew verse
A Bible verse from Matthew 6 25 warns that a person cannot serve both God and wealth. It highlights the conflict between devotion to spiritual and material pursuits and emphasizes prioritizing faith over money.
La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Editor Credits
The La Crosse Tribune lists W. T. Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor. The paper circulates in La Crosse Wisconsin and is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press. AP retains exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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Day of Infamy as Voting Bill Passes in 1965
A New York Herald Tribune analysis argues the 1965 voting rights law oversteps states rights, labeling it palpably unconstitutional for federal suspension of tests and a ban on literacy requirements. It notes poll taxes remain at low levels in Virginia and warns of broader federal power.
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Governor Knowles Nets Broad Legislative Wins
Madison notes a relief mood at the capitol as Gov. Warren Knowles secures major enactments after a grim budget stalemate. Key gains include highway safety measures, a statewide reorganization of higher education and vocational programs, and non partisan policy moves likely to endure.
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Review Of The News Twenty Years Ago 1945 Highlights
Russia declares war on Japan and Truman announces at a harsh news conference. Atomic destruction expected on Tokyo or another major city with surrender likely soon. Censorship limits Hiroshima details while Japan admits heavy damage. Tokyo Rose earns Navy citation for morale aid. Maj. Richard Bong, top American ace, killed in test flight near Burbank after downing 40 Japanese planes.
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We were fixed by luck and opponents
In a bridge hand South tries for a personal high score after partner opens a new suit. North jumps to four spades, South pursues aces and a slam, but East and West suffer a bad result through unlucky defense. The article explains the phrase we were fixed to mean a foul of luck on one side.
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