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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1976
Page
6
Wisconsin lawmakers weigh a yearlong Wallace commission report proposing new taxes to fund property tax relief. The plan adds 80 million dollars to relief, shifts income and corporate taxes, and introduces a county sales tax and a statewide wheel tax, with limited property tax relief for farmers and businesses.
The article notes that top executives urge President elect Carter to pursue permanent income tax cuts, increased business investment credits, job training incentives, urban youth corps funding, and subsidized mortgages. It warns of a large deficit without a tax cut and cites Thomas Lance as a cautious choice for budget head.
Tribune notes twenty years ago in 1956 that agriculture department reports record volume of crops and livestock. The item lists broad farming gains and mentions related economic and community activity across the nation.
A column argues for continued affirmative action to expand the pool of qualified applicants and advance diversity. It defends preferring qualified women and minorities when equal, condemns quotas and reverse discrimination rulings, and urges exceptional action to address past wrongs.
The article accuses Beijing of laundering influence over U.S. lawmakers and officials through lavish all expenses paid tours. It cites Senate Majority Leader Mansfield and others, funded by the Chinese government, and calls for expanded Justice Department and congressional investigations into Beijing’s efforts to shape U.S. foreign policy and defense ties with Taiwan.
A reader questions capital punishment as Wisconsin history shows long aversion to the penalty. From 1838 to 1848 territorial times through 1853 repeal, with only a few executions and little legislative momentum, the state has repeatedly rejected capital punishment.
A writer recounts the birth of Kelly Saxer at 7:38 p.m. eight pounds, and the first moments in the hospital. He references Banks theory of birth and reflects on longing for the womb versus adulthood’s demands, ending with the baby sleeping after crying.
A reader letter cites the ongoing energy crisis from the 1970s and urges government action through advertising and conservation. It notes drivers exceeding 55 mph waste fuel and questions the appeal of speed on Losey Boulevard, pointing to a 1 to 2 minute time save at higher speeds as pointless risk.
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