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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1976
Page
4
The La Crosse Common Council considers raising Losey Boulevard speed limit from 25 to 35 mph. A compromise of 30 mph with enforcement of 35 mph is proposed amid concerns for children and residents leaving driveways.
Refuse Disposal Service, Inc. and the city renewed their four year bid with an extra year through next October and a $2,500 monthly raise. The rapid deal followed a one day strike and keeps drivers paid at $149.50 and helpers $129.50, with costs moderate for a city of its size.
In Japan the Liberal Democrats lost seats after a year of Lockheed corruption fallout. Prime Minister Takeo Miki led prosecutions and cleanup, boosting demand for reform while keeping support from voters, who rejected radical parties and backed leaders who pursued accountability. Kakuei Tanaka won re election to his House seat despite indictment.
Twenty years ago dredging work finished on the small boat harbor at Pettibone Island with a 35000 cost. State Indians at Neopit reservation planned to enter the tourist industry, with long held exclusive hunting fishing and trapping rights noted. Enrollment in city public schools rose by 289 students to 7821 per a survey. Unemployment rose seasonally in November per Norman E Schulze state employment manager.
President Ford and Carter favor indirect pressure on Moscow while allowing Yugoslavia to chart its own course. Tito’s break from Soviet dictates sustains Yugoslavia’s defense posture and demonstrates self reliance with Western support, contrasting limited Western intervention in Eastern Europe.
A humorous overheard dialogue tracks shifting favors in the Carter administration with names like Jordan Winkler Stromberg Powell Kleinberg Bromide Vance Knopf and Cronkite appearing as power players versus others who fall out. The piece ends with Cronkite reportedly in and Walters out as lunch plans shift.
Lawmakers weigh mandatory sentences to curb rising prison crowding as corrections chief Sielaff seeks a 32 percent budget hike for two years. Proposed staff increases include 1 060 probation and parole jobs and 744 in institutions. Republicans and Democrats express frustration over criminals on probation and parole.
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate column warns of legalizing gambling and Atlantic City’s potential boom. It proposes a NO-GYP to reveal odds in games and argues federal and state protections are needed against misleading gambling practices and rackets.
Daniel T. Flaherty argues residents must choose a freeway plan or accept banning all on street parking on major streets. He urges a comprehensive study by traffic experts, a public discussion, and a referendum, noting past piecemeal opposition to parking bans.
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