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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
6
Allen Scott argues Johnson may need a temporary tax boost in January if Congress won’t back a broader budget plan. With deficits looming and spending rising, the administration faces pressure to act despite election-year caution. A tax increase could become necessary to curb deficits and fund existing programs.
The piece notes the 1965 Christmas and Tet pauses in Vietnam failed to halt fighting. Violations by the Viet Cong led to 12 American and 50 Vietnamese deaths, 16 villagers killed, despite a 30 hour and a 78 hour cease-fire. It argues such truces were exploited to move troops and supplies and should not be repeated.
Washington reports forceful GOP opposition delaying Johnson's tax rise proposal amid bipartisan budget talks at the Texas ranch. Dirksen and Ford oppose hikes, suggesting spending cuts instead while warning of possible price and wage controls if revenue falls short. Fowler, Proxmire, Hartke favor restraint and deficit funding to finance Vietnam costs.
Sydney J Harris argues how people justify actions by reframing them. He lampoons gendered desires, courtship, science promises, and social norms, noting contradictions in consent, finance, and language. He warns that temperament shapes thought more than intellect.
President Johnson signed a law allowing citizens to decide if federal funds may pay campaign expenses. The measure poses constitutional questions and potential future taxpayer stipulations. Critics note lack of study and enforcement while arguing for clearer limits on public funds and private contributions.
In 1946 the Republican Congress backs President Truman as John L. Lewis faces pressure over a looming coal strike. With over a million workers idle the economy suffers while talk of throttling the mine union leader grows.
In a reader letter John O Ellenbecker from La Crosse blames prank screams by teens for alarming neighbors and cites a Milwaukee case of a girl murdered after ignored cries. Another letter from Mrs Lillian Naas of Onalaska denounces neighborhood dogs running loose, defecating, shredding, and damaging plants, urging owners to take responsibility.
A biblical quotation from First Corinthians 15 55 proclaims death’s sting and grave’s victory reversed by faith. The verse emphasizes triumph over death through resurrection and divine power.
Madison reports that the Knowles led Kellett Commission fails to deliver real reform as factions resist change. The piece notes slow progress, bid to avoid election impact, and hints at a new layer of control over natural resources programs despite a 1965 consolidation vote.
A 19th century line notes census takers count more unmarried women than unmarried men. The verse by Harry Braisted suggests women have agency in choosing a partner rather than being passive picks.
In a notrump auction at West North East South Oswald and Jacoby show a 2NT opening with three passes. The lead is a club from North and the cards show a complex distribution with North holding A J 6 4 and K Q 7 4 3 while East has five cards including Q 10 8 1 and South holds 9 10 9 3 K 5.
A story about Fred Kaplan a skilled lawyer and keen bridge player who uses the element of surprise in a no trump bid and a heart lead to turn a likely down one into a game by guessing the opponent s distribution and winning with a king on a heart lead.
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