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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1973
Page
4
An opinion piece notes seniors living alone face high food costs and access barriers. It suggests La Crosse County adopt a federal meals program offering one hot meal daily, delivered or served at a central point, possibly linked to school lunch programs.
Wisconsin counties and cities face 1974 levy increases after Madison set limits that clash with local budgets. La Crosse County could raise about 214000 and La Crosse City about 242000, while wage requests total 900000. Officials blame state budget meddling and late deadlines for strained finances and mounting resentment.
This season featured a Great River Symphony concert at Viterbo and a cinema buffet at Hotel Stoddard closing the festival. The run included rock outdoors, an art fair, a downtown rap session, ballet and recitals, with classes for gifted youths. Attendance was uneven, affecting morale and local enjoyment.
Washington Post wire reports that rising Arab influence pushes U S policy toward oil conservation. A five cent gasoline tax could cut consumption about six percent, reducing reliance on Saudi oil and keeping U S policy independent from Middle East pressures.
Arab leaders in talks with Saudi Arabia Kuwait Iraq Egypt Libya and Algeria plan a freeze on new oil exports to the United States until U.S. Middle East policy shifts. King Faisal is seen as taking the lead with Aramco expansion to 10 million bpd by 1974 and possibly 20 million bpd by 1980, risking a new energy crisis.
TWENTY YEARS AGO La Crosse County Board adopts a new zoning ordinance regulating buildings as towns object. Louis F. Robinson Sr. and Lincoln Halvorsen named to the La Crosse County Park Commission by county board chairman Christopherson. Wisconsin Truckers Safety Roadeo staged at Manston with a parade and a $1 million safety equipment display. Russia nears U S in atomic aims. AP’s John Hightower reports from Washington.
Letters reflect anger at WKBT for not airing Joseph Papp’s Sticks and Bones and defend viewer choice. Readers debate sociology’s scope on abortion, media censorship, and the impact of televised drama, praising or lamenting the station’s decision and urging more diverse programming.
Dr. James Kimmey, administrator of the Wisconsin Division of Health Policy and Planning, refutes WWHPO claims that Gov. Lucey blocked action on nursing home construction. He notes WWHPO authority remains voluntary and cites legal limits and attorney general opinions as barriers to rapid state action. Harold Ristow criticizes the shift in the governor’s health planning stance.
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