A Shabby Performance on Tax Exemptions Debate
The La Crosse Tribune argues the Senate vote lifting personal exemptions to 700 dollars next year and 800 in 1971 is a pious fraud. It warns the House and Senate may cut the 800 figure or face a presidential veto, accusing lawmakers of courting 1970 voters while ignoring long term budget consequences.
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Senate
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Nixon
Congress
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Santa Claus
Resignation prompts board shift to fiscally conservative appointee
Dr. Bernard Young leaves the local board of education after backing the 1970 budget and part of a $500,000 cut restoration. Mayor Loveland appoints Arthur L. Christensen, a business-savvy, fiscally cautious successor. The Tribune notes Young’s expertise is now unavailable to the board.
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Bernard Young
Board of Education
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Common Council
Loveland
Arthur L. Christensen
Tribune
Tribune Readers Praise Helpful Youth After Accident
Letters from Mrs. Martha McCarthy of La Crosse and Mrs. Josephine Hallock of Rockland defend community values. They hail Henry Rotering of 1926 State St as considerate after a pedestrian collision and argue about church and state issues amid calls for religious freedom and anti-Christian sentiment.
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Henry Rotering
State St
Martha McCarthy
Cass St
la Crosse
Madalyn Murray
Josephine Hallock
Rockland
Wis
Looking For Word On Early Settlers
Local genealogist seeks kin and descendants of Peter Sheerman Moore and Cynthia from Vinton County Ohio who lived in Vernon or La Crosse County Wisconsin. Peter died in the Civil War. Cynthia later remarried to a man named Barge or Harge. Children listed include George LaFayette Mary E Jemima Eliza Sarah and Lilly. Maria Moore married William Longwood. both families connected to Vernon County area. Margie Ellis Howell invites contact and offers family information.
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Peter Sheerman Moore
Cynthia
Barge
Harge
Vernon
la Crosse County
Peter
Vinton County
Ohio
George
LaFayette
Mary E
Jemima E
Eliza J
Sarah C
Lilly F
Maria Moore
William Longwood
Vernon County
Moore
Longwood
Margie Ellis Howell
Charlotte
Kansas City
Editor Letter on Religion and Evolution Concerns
The Tribune publishes readers voicing perplexity and concern over the position of citizens in a Christian nation. They question evolution as a form of religion and warn that nations rose with God’s guidance but faltered when they defied Him. They urge steadfast faith and moral direction.
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God
Why Not Let Them Work
Sydney J. Harris argues jails imprison too many and cites New York State at Rikers Island starting a work release program to restore inmate incentive. He views the system as obsolete and costly, urging radical reform and broader employer participation to reintegrate offenders into civilian life.
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Rikers Island Prison
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Rikers Island
New York
George McGrath
Christmas in the Air program highlights La Crosse choirs
Fourteen La Crosse church choirs participate in the Jaycee sponsored Christmas in the Air event. Letter carriers report about dog attacks with ten bitten annually and Cocker spaniels named among public enemies. Inflation warnings appear in Washington though economists see no immediate danger. Now Our Redeemer Lutheran Church elects Milan Skundberg president Alvin Saterbak vice president and Harold Ruud secretary treasurer.
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la Crosse
John L. Lewis
Wisconsin Cio Council
Redeemer Lutheran Church Congregation
Milan Skundberg
Alvin Saterbak
Harold Ruud
Better Police Reform Aimed at Wisconsin Crime
John Wyngaard notes Wisconsin's shift from past skepticism to current push for stronger law enforcement. He cites expanded training, a police standards board, a state police training academy, and a central criminal records bureau with FBI network cooperation as key steps to modernize policing and reduce unsolved homicides.
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Madison
John Doe
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Bureau of Criminal Records and
FBI
Quotes on draft boards and acting advice in concise remarks
James W. Davis of Washington University notes Wisconsin draft boards include 26 percent over 70, highlighting absence of young workers and minorities. Noel Coward counsels speaking clearly and avoiding collisions to succeed as an actor.
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James W. Davis
Washington University
Wisconsin
Noel Coward
Foreign Aid Aims Aligned With U S Peace Policy
In 1969 foreign aid faces criticism as critics exaggerate its size. Secretary Rogers argues the program pays for itself many times over and remains a small fraction of GNP. He says aid supports U S foreign policy, counters Soviet influence, and helps Latin America Africa and Asia prevent war by fostering development and stability.
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Washington
America
United States
William Rogers
Congress
House
Senate
Rogers
U.S
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
Africa
Cuba
Latin America
Asia
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
McGinniss Missed The Point Nixon Image On TV Critique
A review argues Joe McGinniss book The Selling of the President 1968 reveals image making in Nixon campaign. It notes McGinniss relies on insider drama rather than policy and contrasts with Nixon advisers who knew him well. Ralph de Toledano’s One Man Alone offers a clearer Nixon portrait.
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Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
McGinnis
Nixon
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
McGinniss
Philadelphia
Ralph de Toledano
Temptations Explained in Luke Verse Warning
A Bible verse from Luke 17 1 warns disciples that temptations to sin are certain and that the one who causes them will face woe. The message emphasizes accountability and the seriousness of leading others astray.
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