Legislature confronts Lucey rush act on fuel and tax debate
The Tribune argues the special Wisconsin session rushed by Governor Lucey aims to push through fuel shortage measures and a shared tax formula. Critics say public hearings are needed and that the move could extend into 1975, with legislators warned not to be rushed into hasty decisions.
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City considers La Crosse Country Club takeover
The La Crosse Common Council tabled action on a city takeover of the private La Crosse Country Club. No motion was made for new cost figures or to acquire the property. The debate centers on public golf supply and the impact of city ownership versus private operation.
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Economic crisis drives Nixon impeachment pressure says Newsday
Eliot Janeway argues government paralysis and economic trouble push impeachment momentum faster than legal actions. He blames energy shortages on a government failing to control oil and Logan Act violations while Arab and Soviet powers maneuver around Washington.
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Economics Crisis and Nixon Era Reflections
A reader letter and column excerpts discuss energy and pollution causes, economic disorder, and stock market turmoil. The text links Mead's studies to cultural values and critiques Nixon era policy, forecasting recession, inflation, and a caretaker government with Ford and Laird suggested as remedies.
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Melvin Laird
Wilbur Mills
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Newsweek
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Fuel priorities not panic in energy crisis
In a frank column, John P. Roche argues against hysteria over the energy crisis and urges rational planning. He critiques government messaging, questions measures from Nixon's administration, and proposes concrete ideas like higher gas taxes for inefficient vehicles, targeted rationing, and better prioritization to avoid panic.
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Wauwatosa bans front yard vegetable gardens
The Milwaukee suburb adopts an ordinance prohibiting front yard plantings of turnips beans or squash citing a neat home image The piece notes the oddity and tension with gardeners who invest in lawns and the potential appeal of crops like soybeans given high prices, highlighting community debate.
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Wauwatosa
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Common Council Votes 43-Mill Tax Rate for 1954
The Tribune reports the La Crosse Common Council approved a 43 mill tax rate for 1954, up one mill from last year, and made critical cuts to reduce the figure from 49 mills. Clark Van Galder applies for Green Bay Packers coaching post. Prairie du Chien harbor project gains state support with $210,000 hoped from federal funds. C Max Peters elected president of La Crosse Business Men's Club. Council rejects salary hike by 10 to 8.
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Cashton bypass costs and highway plans noted
A reader letter cites Tribune reports by Kenneth Brown and later notes from 1971 on Highway 27 bypass costs. The writer challenges figures for the Cashton bypass and Highway 33, arguing actual costs may reach about 1.5 million due to labor and material inflation.
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Kenneth Brown
Mississippi River
Cashton
The 50 Meter Jungle Debunks Olympic Amaterurism
A critic laments fading sporting ideals and reviews Sherman Chavoor and Bill Davidson’s The 50 Meter Jungle How Olympic Gold Medal Swimmers are Made Mark Spitz writes a preface. The book exposes amateurism hypocrisy, elite gatekeeping, coach and parent pressures, and a cut throat sport culture.
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