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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1969
Page
8
Madison report notes Republican lawmakers face ire over record state budget increases and taxes. The piece examines constituent views on spending habits and Knowles era financial policy, highlighting a tension between voter expectations and governing decisions.
ERIC HOFFER argues Asia’s civilizations stalled and failed to sustain growth while Europe developed steadily. he contrasts Asia’s nature-dominated cities with Western humanism, citing recurrent clashes between man and nature and the orient influence on Europe through Christianity. The piece shifts to state politics, noting Minnesota budget debates with Knowles’ plan, rising general funds to 1.555 billion, a 30 million gap from the governor’s earlier 1.585 billion recommendation, and public pushback on taxes and welfare cuts amid a cautious legislature.
The essay argues fashion signals masculinity and romance as men embrace bright shirts and bold ties. It notes men once hid individuality behind uniformity and laments loss of adventure, linking sartorial choices to gender roles and equal rights.
Former U N Ambassador Arthur Goldberg withdraws from 1970 New York politics amid intense Democratic infighting and a hostile lunch meeting of party leaders led by Averell Harriman. The episode underscores pressures to field a strong ticket against Rockefeller or Goodell as party insiders debate strategy and potential candidacies.
The La Crosse Tribune surveys how Congress considers long term plans to aid farmers, noting moves to reduce government controls, the no limit subsidy stance, and large payments to big producers. It cites Sen Eastland, the Farm Bureau and the 1965 farm law as context for ongoing patchwork changes.
Local theater group staged a lively children's musical adaptation of Wind in the Willows. The production invites both adults and kids to explore the classic tale, likely boosting interest in Kenneth Grahame's work at libraries and bookstores.
Prominent 1949 items note U S Steel raises the price by four dollars a ton with other producers expected to follow. Central High School hosts a holiday party for alumni in Hixon Gym as Dun and Bradstreet reports show retail trade improving but below last year. Norman Bakkum of Yahr Lange Drug Co is elected president of the La Crosse Business Men's Club.
Joseph S. Wright of Zenith Radio Corp. tells a House subcommittee that STV depends on public patronage in a free market. He warns that if the public rejects STV it will fail while urging government to allow viewer choice as the 20th year of pay TV deliberations continues.
Rivoli Theater manager David Limberg notes record low attendance for family films with only two families and three children present as he plans to screen more popular titles and Disney’s 101 Dalmatians opening Christmas Day.
Letter from Chester McCumber in Viola Wisconsin asserts prohibition opponents have won and liquor and other evils threaten the nation, accusing the liquor element of trafficking for money and predicting ruin.
A succinct pairing of verses notes humility in service and the limits of youth. Luke 17 10 reminds believers to acknowledge their duties as mere service. Isaiah 40 30 warns that even young people tire and falter in strength.
Washington argues that banning cigarette advertising on radio and TV will not solve the cigarette problem. The piece compares bans on liquor, calls for education over prohibition, and questions the credibility of Surgeon General data. It advocates further study and moderation education rather than broad bans or heavy regulation.
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