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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
4
Robert S. Gallagher serves as Editor while Sanford Goltz handles the Opinion Page. The page outlines editorial perspectives and the policy directions for the section.
Congress edges back to life for the Kickapoo River dam with a compromise to fund another study. Sen. Gaylord Nelson arranged the measure as the Corps of Engineers and contractors prepare new analyses, while Sen. William Proxmire blocks more cost, delaying progress and boosting costs. The reprieve is not a full victory for area residents.
Growing doubts about 18 as full adult status spread to Minnesota where a 19 raise is debated. Wisconsin already allowed 18 year olds to drink beer, prompting border issues. The move follows a broader trend toward 18 as adulthood. Minnesota lawmakers consider 19 and the House may take up the bill next year.
The piece argues Congress seeks frank U.S. involvement details from Kissinger and the White House, warning that a closed Soviet system can subvert without public debate. It notes Angola's strategic position near vital sea lanes and oil routes, urging clear commitments and lessons from Vietnam.
Tribune notes two decades ago Gov. Kohler says the State Building Commission which finances state construction is broke due to a mistake or oversight. The report also covers Algerian terror toll and local school site plans.
In Madison the legislature blocks Gov Patrick Luceys sweeping transportation bill. Opposition from Republicans and lukewarm Democrats, amid talk of scaling back the plan, underscored the tension between austerity messaging and a bold tax and financing overhaul. Local tax relief arguments surfaced as road user costs shift toward property tax payers.
Fred Harris and Jimmy Carter emerge as strong Democratic contenders as the nominating process shifts to time spent on the road. The two have built elite delegate networks by campaigning full time, while many delegates are drawn from highly educated, well‑paid segments with ample leisure to devote to caucus work.
Tribune readers weigh in on who should lead health programs across 17 counties. A new 30 member board option proposed by Dr. Jerome Gundersen is praised as efficient but debated against a larger 75 member council. Comments also address school staff pay and superintendent pay amid budget concerns.
Secretary of State Kissinger warns Moscow is testing Western resolve by arming Angola's MPLA. He flies from Brussels to London to urge steps to prevent a Soviet backed takeover as U.S. officials say Washington favors an African solution and avoids a war by proxy. Reports note possible U.S. aid to FNLA and UNITA via Zaire, while Gulf Oil links to MPLA revenue are contested.
A lighthearted column notes students now bring dogs home for holidays, from Shakespeare the 200 pound Labrador to Neptune the white German shepherd, causing housebreaking and rug cleaning woes while comparing campus culture with past days and pondering future pets.
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