Kennedy family fights authorized Death of a President book
Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy seeks to halt William Manchester’s authorized biography and serialize excerpts next month. The Kennedys, backed by the family and other sources, push for one version, while critics warn that true history comes from many hands and censorship backfires.
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William Manchester
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Lyndon Johnson
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Manchester
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United States
Mrs. Kennedy
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David Lawrence
Robert F. Kennedy
An Army Of Pros or Mercenaries Debate in Defense
Army staffing faces a clash between a professional volunteer force and a revived draft. Lt. Gen. Hershey warns against mercenaries while stressing a large rifle unit and civilian reserve as essential, arguing the draft remains necessary until global peace is assured.
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Louis B. Hershey
Selective Service
U.S
Gov Eugene Talmadge dies in Atlanta
From Bygone Years TWENTY YEARS AGO 1946 Gov Eugene Talmadge four term head of State in Georgia dies in Atlanta. Quake and tidal wave ravage Japan. List 500 dead and 28 000 homes totally wrecked. Light snowfall blanket area as winter officially arrives tomorrow. CIO union opens fight to collect 347 million in back portal pay. Gallup Poll finds most wanted items for Christmas are automobiles and new houses.
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Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Atlanta
Japan
CIO Union
Detroit
Gallup
Marie Hoff
la Crosse
St. Louis City Hospital
George Holtzhammer
Brownsville
Winona Parcel Post
Wallis Simpson
Edward
Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Parents Keep Making The Same Old Noises
Sydney Harris notes that parents utter repetitive irrational questions to vent anger and disappointment. Children tune them out, while the line between parental demand and genuine inquiry blurs. He suggests kids hear these "noise" questions as radio static, making them ignore real guidance.
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Sydney J. Harris
Batman
State Democrats Seek Scapegoat for 66 Defeats
Wisconsin Democrats face internal finger pointing after a crushing 1966 election. Critics blame weak fund raising and poor campaign organization while Gov. Knowles led a GOP shift to the middle, eroding labor and university vote loyalties. A review suggests deeper factors drove the losses.
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Sen
Nelson
Wisconsin
Dane County
Death of Camelot Fades as Kennedy Myth Grows Real
Washington reacts to Mrs. Kennedy's suit to block Manchester's The Death of a President. Legal battles clash with history as editors weigh publishing risk while public sympathy and political weight push toward accepting the Kennedy legend against the factual record. Bobby and Jacqueline Kennedy face a shifting narrative.
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Jacqueline Kennedy
Camelot
Bobby
Kennedy
Manchester
Common Law Protects Famous Men's Papers
David Lawrence explains that legal rights over letters and manuscripts from presidents or their families often block publication. The article cites cases where widows and publishers faced court actions to restrain release of letters even when content concerns public events. It discusses property rights in letters, consent, and how courts decide disputes based on sworn testimony.
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Kennedy
On Bridge by Oswald and James Jacoby 21
A bridge column by Oswald and James Jacoby provides insights on bidding and play. The piece discusses strategy tips and practical examples from recent hands to illustrate common choices and pitfalls.
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BY Oswald
James Jacoby
Passes and bids in a bridge crime debate
Oswald and Jim discuss a bridge hand where South passes with 14 high card points and two and a half quick tricks. They debate the ethics of pass and two no trump, and whether a diamond jump would have forced a better contract.
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Oswald
Jim
South
North
West
Holiday Eve closings for clerks across La Crosse
Readers urge editor to close stores by 3 p m on Christmas Eve. They argue clerks need time with family after busy season and note some stores already stay open evenings or Sundays. Letters signed by L A Gollnick urge humane holiday gesture.
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L. A. Gollnick
Caledonia St
la Crosse
Snowstorm Surprises City Snow Removal Again
A sharp January storm catches the city’s snow removal department off guard as crews scramble to clear streets while homeowners deal with unexpected visits from neighbors.
If a man keep his trap shut Franklin Pierce Adams
A quoted quip attributed to Franklin Pierce Adams notes that vocal and visual gimmicks by radio and television may cancel each other out as audiences are drawn in. The line suggests restraint can influence public attention.
La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Editorial Staff Notes
La Crosse Tribune owner and editor credits. Publication details list address, affiliation with Lee Enterprises and AP, and newspaper postage and rate information.
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Sanford Goltz
la Crosse Tribune
Ath and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Oaovl
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Associated Press
le Crosse
Deliver me O Lord from lying lips
A biblical verse exclaims for deliverance from deceitful speech. The plea from Psalms 120 2 emphasizes seeking protection from falsehood and fraud in words.
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