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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
6
Governor Knowles vetoed a 1965 Wisconsin bill on agency shop for public employees. The measure would require initiation fees and dues even without union membership, shifting bargaining dynamics and prompting claims it benefits unions without proving public service gains.
A letter from Onalaska asks why good will fades at Christmas and suggests a quick cure: observe children and the Christ child during holiday moments. Simple acts like thanking clerks and helping others can restore warmth, easing the busy, crowded feel of the season.
In Paris NATO talks the United States warns Western allies that Red China may threaten the free world within a decade. The piece argues Europe should boost troops and aid to NATO and rethink defense burdens shouldered by the U.S. since World War II.
A reader laments cold behavior during the Christmas season. She recalls a pregnant woman’s fall on ice in a downtown store and a cousin’s fall in a revolv ing door at the post office where strangers ignored her until an ambulance was called. She urges giving and good will.
A man asks whether to uncover his wife’s affair, and Sydney Harris argues against pursuing forbidden knowledge. He suggests focusing on self understanding and the relationship rather than secret confirmation, warning that truth without readiness to act only harms. Wisdom guards against unmanageable insights.
Secretary of State Rusk publicly lauded the CIA at a White House conference amid internal criticism from administration allies. He stressed CIA policy roles, warned of covert international pressure, and praised its competence in handling tough global struggles for freedom.
Ray Cromley reports a Christmas message praising U S soldiers in South Viet Nam. He notes global reactions, including Latin Americans and French observers, shifting to support the U S effort as Vietnamese civilians and regional allies emphasize the soldiers' resolve and courage.
Secretary of State Rusk and Secretary of Defense McNamara urged NATO to share the burden of Vietnam, warning that a Communist victory in Asia could threaten Europe. They cautioned Europe’s aloofness risks pushing the U.S. to withdraw from Asia and leave the continent undefended. The pair stressed the need for stronger alliance action beyond token aid.
Readings from John 6 12 and I Chronicles 1629 urge gathering leftovers to honor God. The passages emphasize preserving resources and offering worship with reverence in holy attire.
In a local decision, Salter and First Methodist congregations vote to merge, aiming to strengthen church work and community outreach. City officials note the consolidation will affect worship schedules and building use in the near term.
Madison obituary notes the passing of State Sen. Jess Miller of Richland Center. A rural conservative and influential voice since 1939, Miller shaped policy on highway funding and rural welfare while earning respect for loyalty, wit, and deliberate leadership. He hosted off the record talks with reporters and defended rural interests throughout a long career.
Augusta Cantor recalls a rubber bridge hand where a conservative one club opening led to a surprising four spades response. She ultimately forged five clubs by sacrificing, using careful card play to secure a diamond discard and a spade ruff. Her defense and timing kept the contract within reach despite 3-3 hearts.
La Crosse Tribune lists W. T. Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor. The paper operates from 4th and Cass Streets in La Crosse Wisconsin and is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press.
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