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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
6
A one day flare of truck driver protests over Nixon's 55 mile per hour proposal and diesel shortages signals broader tensions as the nation contemplates curtailment of energy use. The piece notes potential overtime costs, four ten hour days, and the broad impact on labor, retail, and industry while urging collective action.
City leaders advance toward a scaled down city takeover of transit with federal capital aid and state operating help after a Monday committee meeting. The La Crosse Transit Co. signals it will not stay on indefinitely, and used buses are not being pursued. More details expected after Thursday’s finance committee session.
The Chicago Tribune notes Brezhnev warned India of a possible military explosion unless Israel and the Arabs reach an early peace. It questions the Soviet Union’s true peacemaking motives as Egypt’s army is reequipped and tensions rise between Egypt and Israel.
Tribune notes from 1953 show Jaycees sponsoring a two section caroling program to brighten the season. Also Irene Malanie receives a relief award from La Crosse Mayor Ahrens for Korea aid. Wayne Rigg promoted at Northern States Power. North Central Airlines adds a 19th 21 passenger DC-3 to its Midwest route.
Readers urge energy savings through walking or cycling instead of driving. They argue health benefits, environmental appreciation, and the beauty of La Crosse area as reasons to substitute car trips with foot or bike travel.
A La Crosse parent defends children pictured in a Sunday article, arguing they are not delinquents. She notes the OMNI PROGRAM and NYPAM focus on prevention and urges readers to finish the story.
Sydney J. Harris argues that middle management resists change as top leaders push reforms. He cites Kennedy's Cuban missile crisis as an example where delayed middle‑level action blocked White House directives. He notes corporations face similar rigidity, hindering minority hiring and policy updates.
The Netherlands face growing oil shortages after Arab states embargo shipments in protest of Dutch Israel policy. Officials fear broader impact on industry, transportation, and energy as gas and oil supplies tightening.
Oregon, facing fuel oil shortages and drought, imposes sweeping energy measures. Gov. Tom McCall cuts highway speeds, bans outdoor lighting, shuts hot water in state buildings, and reduces highway lights while coordinating with the Public Utility Commission and federal offices. Local officials urge conservation. residents call for shared sacrifice.
The American Automobile Association argues Nixon’s energy plan to set 55 mph for trucks and buses, 50 mph for cars, endangers passenger occupants. AAA treasurer Creal warns heavier vehicles need longer stopping distances and cites NTSB criticism of mixing heavy trucks with cars on highways.
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