Surplus Funds Prompt Bond and School Bond Reconsideration
The opinion page notes a nearly $500000 surplus in improvement and building funds, mainly from three underbudgeted projects. It suggests two thirds of St Pius X school costs could be financed from this, while a city bond issue might be skipped. The piece urges prudent borrowing and praises the school board for reviewing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Madison
St. Pius X
Gilbertson
Wisconsin library system expands free services
Wisconsin votes to widen free library service across La Crosse Jackson and Juneau counties with state aid of 818000, enabling residents to use 15 libraries regardless of residence. City residents gain access to county and city library services, while shut ins and handicapped readers benefit from broader selections and talking books.
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Wisconsin
la Crosse
Jackson
Juneau
LA Crosse County
Shutins
First Glimpse of an American Stirring Chinese Crowds
In Chungking, Joseph Alsop recalls how Prime Minister Chou En-lai invited him and his wife to Yunnan and Szechwan, drawing thousands of curious locals. He describes joyous, welcoming crowds, the challenges of navigating enthusiastic receptions, and reflections on foreign perceptions amid China’s evolving cultural climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alsop
Chungking
China
Chou En-lai
China Watchers
Hong Kong
Yunnan Province
Szechwan
Paris
Bernard Berenson
Yu Hsi
Yunnan
Harsh condemnation of Soviet psychiatry abuse report
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee details say hundreds of dissidents are confined in political psychiatric hospitals and colonies across the Soviet Union. Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Dr. Alexander Yesenin-Volpin testify to forced drug treatments and coercive confinement, urging U.S. public pressure and warnings on cooperation with Moscow.
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Paul Scott Washington
Nixon
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
Soviet Union
Kremlin
U.S
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Russia
Alexander Yesenin- Volpin
Congress
Yesenin-Volpin
Gruiev
Pyotr Alexeyevich Lysak
Ussr
Lysak
Leningrad
Sychiovka
Senate Subcommittee
Senate Internal Security
New
U.S. Capitol
Washington
D.C
Milwaukee Power Co to phase out appliance sales
Wisconsin Power and Light Co of Madison says it will stop selling appliances and shift advertising toward power conservation. Officials note more appliances from other dealers and that environmental concerns would not have changed the decision. The move reflects growing national power shortages and a push to conserve electricity and other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Madison
Mayor Ahrens seeks re election in spring vote
Twenty years ago the Tribune notes Mayor Henry Ahrens announces candidacy for re election at the spring election on April 7. It covers county board salary decisions and sale of county property, plus wartime and local civic items from 1952 entries.
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Henry Ahrens
Board of Supervisors
United Nations
Decorah
Calmar
Cresco
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Reader Letter Urges Kindness After Dog Hit by Car
A reader laments a dog named Spotty, 13, struck by a passing car that did not stop. The letter pleads for empathy, noting the dog’s arthritis and wish to share one more Christmas with its family, urging accountability for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Westerfield
S. 33Rd St., la Crosse
Taxpayers vent at Wisconsin taxes and jobs in Capitol
Readers from La Crosse share strong views on high taxes and welfare, urging job creation and rethinking state spending. A separate letter supports a new Interstate tourist information center near the Mississippi River, urging a westbound West Dane location and better directions for visitors.
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Wisconsin
Rockland
Sparta
Great River Road
Sonie la Crosse
Mississippi River
Campbell
Minnesota
Dresbach Dam
la Crosse Area
State Highway Department
la Crosse
Curtis J. Storck
Milson Court
Who Needs Joys of Parenthood Opinion Piece
A reader challenges an article that claimed material joys of life without children. The letter praises parenthood, celebrating a baby’s first smile, steps, and kiss, and argues joy comes from nurturing others. Sheila Wieser of La Crescent Minn. argues for the value and fulfillment of raising children.
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The
Sunday Tribune
Sheila Wieser
la Crescent
Minn
Holdovers Sabotaging Nixon, Aides Say In Washington
A Washington report argues a small group of holdovers from the Kennedy era remain in key posts and secretly oppose President Nixon’s programs. It notes obstruction by civil servants, agency officials, and White House staffers who slow reforms, despite Nixon’s attempts to replace them.
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Ray Cromley
Washington
Kennedy
Nixon
White House
Johnson
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Fountain City
Topeka
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