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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1972
Page
6
The 1973 Wisconsin Legislature faces debates over how to use a state surplus. Governor Lucey may back more school aid, but a new formula could spark fights. A likely outcome is direct property tax relief funded by sales tax receipts, visible on December tax bills.
Two letters comment on teen responsibilities urging action and personal growth. A second letter questions Tribune vote tally explanations, defending poll workers and asking for direct counts from the County Clerk’s office. Both pieces reflect community concerns in La Crosse.
Bruce Biess at Washington argues the Republican Party has long poor party-building. He notes declines from 1958 to 1972, cites weak candidate quality, and praises a few proactive governors while criticizing many as indifferent to organizing for office. Nixon is faulted for not aiding efforts.
After two deadly fires in New Orleans and Atlanta, a Senate aging committee probes fire safety. Buildings complied with code yet lacked automatic sprinklers. Critics warn multi story homes for the elderly and windowless designs heighten risk and complicate access during outages.
A Townsend area rancher displays a sign reading Eat more lamb Ten million coyotes can't be wrong as a humorous response to predator trouble. The playful message markets lamb while acknowledging local wildlife challenges.
Twenty years ago Dwight Eisenhower returned to the United States after three days seeking peace in Korea. The report notes other 1952 items including Wisconsin AGC and CIO leaders, 1953 Wasps model refinements, and industry outlook at New York conventions.
Madison Mayor William Dyke dismissed questions about future ambitions saying mayors have no political future. He hinted he may consider Republican state ticket possibilities in 1974 but framed the query as a routine topic. The piece notes the fragile standing of mayors within party politics and Dyke's cautious stance.
The Ta Sha La district in Peking hosts extensive air raid shelter tunnels eight meters below ground, linking to other districts. Built since 1969 to deter Soviet attack, the network employs thousands, with massive social and economic sacrifice, while Moscow relies on early warning.
Chief Dan George laments the loss of Indigenous culture as the Twentieth Century overwhelms native life. He recalls childhood on northern reserves, the dignity of traditional living, and the hurt of assimilation, alcohol, and derision. He urges pride, waiting, and finding value in the present world as the Twenty-First Century arrives.
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