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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1963

Page

4

Wisconsin Set For Special Session On Superhighways

Wisconsin legislators return to Madison for a special session called by the governor to press an accelerated highway program. A proposed dummy debt authority could borrow 267 million to finish interstate mileage by 1967, with a one cent gas tax raising about 150 million over ten years for 300 miles more. Republicans oppose a major borrowing and extra taxes, fearing debt limits and voter reaction, suggesting only a stepped up divided road plan is likely.

Madison Reynolds Wisconsin John Wyngaard Tribune Nelson U.S. Supreme Court Vernon W. Thomson

Fourth Traffic Fatality Tells La Crosse Worsening Road Safety

La Crosse records its fourth traffic fatality of the year and third in eight days, all near the Burlington switch engine overpass on Lang Drive. The city lacks automatic signals at the rail street intersection, with engineers warning of poor sight lines and rising overpass. Officials plan to push for warnings and a back signal, while motorists are urged to extra care as holidays bring crowds and worsening weather.

LA Crosse Burlington George Street Lang Drive Governnor

Profitable Sidelines in Sports Film Ventures

Don Canham of the University of Michigan built a sideline business by producing 16 mm film loops on athletic techniques. His companies Champions on Film and Wolverine Sports market to schools, printing catalogs and employing 12 staff to reach over 700,000 in 1963 revenue. He aims to fund his track program while expanding into other sports.

Jim Davies Jim Don Canham University of Michigan Germany Ann Arbor Don United States Champions On Film Wolverine Sports Schoolmaster Science

Boy Scouts Sons Reunited After Anxiety at Nogales Home

A worried mother reported her two sons ages 10 and 14 missing after a Boy Scout meeting. Police found them in the back yard tucked in sleeping bags to reassure their mother at Nogales residence.

Nogales, Ariz

Greenville Council Passes Sidewalk Blocking Fine

Greenville police tagged several cars parked on a sidewalk and found no law against it. The town council then enacted a ordinance imposing a 1 to 10 dollar fine for blocking a sidewalk.

Greenville

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Review of the News in Years Past 1943 and 1933

A summary of past events across 1943 and 1933 highlights major World War II battles with Clark's Fifth Army advances and Allied actions, Red Army gains near Kiev, and Roosevelt’s policies. Also noted are local incidents, political notes, and social items including moonshine concerns, car crashes, and community events.

Clark 5Th Army Via Casilina Mignano Roosevelt Malta Red Army Znamenka Dnieper River Kiev Stalin McNutt

Readers react to Kennedy assassination and national awe

Letters from readers in La Crosse reflect shock and pride after President Kennedy's assassination. Anne Nelson praises Jackie and John Jr. while criticizing a caption for its tone. Eva Dickinson denounces cruel wording and defends the board of education board members.

the Tribune Kennedy John Kennedy Jacqueline Tiny John Jr Anne Nelson la Crosse Board of Education Eva Dickinson S. 10Th St Associated Press News Washington Johnson John F. Kennedy

No Appreciation of School Board Service

Letter to the editor from The Tribune criticizing Friday's issue caption “Board Members Ousted” and questioning the public's tolerance for disrespect toward three La Crosse school board members.

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Papers Go Through KISSIMMEE Route By Walking

Jim Johnson, a 70s Black man, took over his wife Carrie’s Orlando Sentinel route in Kissimmee Florida. He walked the 17 mile route on dirt streets to ensure customers received their papers after learning he could not drive.

Kissimmee Fla Jim Johnson Carrie

Not A Fussy Eater Belgrade Advertisement

A Belgrade newspaper ad reads for sale a German Shepherd described as a beautiful example that eats everything and especially likes children. The line is noted as an advertisement snippet from the AP report.

Belgrade

Barber in Nogales Posts Bold Shop Sign

A Nogales barber displayed a sign reading We can use your head in our business prompting attention. The graphic message sparked local curiosity about the shop and its advertising style.

Nogales, Ariz Nogales

Johnson's early stance mirrors Kennedy on major programs

AP analysis notes two weeks into his presidency Johnson seeks civil rights and tax cuts while maintaining Kennedy's agenda. He aims to trim spending and boost jobs, but faces congressional opposition similar to Kennedy. Budget timing could slow progress but civil rights momentum remains crucial for 1964 prospects.

Congress Kennedy Johnson

Men In Presidential Succession Should Be Elected

David Lawrence argues that presidential succession plans rely on an elected chief executive. He notes the 1947 law leaves cabinet officials ahead of the Speaker and president pro tem in line of succession, though cabinet members are not elected. He emphasizes the vice president is the only elected official in the succession line.

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Governor Reynolds Faces Question On Emergency Session

Madison Wisconsin commentary assesses whether Reynolds emergency highway plan justifies a special legislative call. It traces historical uses of extraordinary sessions, notes political risks, succession issues, and the need for clear line of succession beyond the Speaker and Senate president pro tem.

Legislative Library

Trump lead dilemma on opponents slam in bridge analysis

An Arizona reader asks if a singleton trump lead is ever wise. The card play shows West’s heart lead cost a potential cross ruff against South to reach seven or eight trumps, with declarer exploiting club and heart breaks to reach a slam.

Arizona Declarer South North West East Dummy

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