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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1961
Page
6
The Wisconsin Senate approved a compromise tax bill by 17 to 14, finalizing the state’s first major tax overhaul since 1911. The measure funds the $62.5 million biennial budget, reduces deficits, and grants some relief to property and income taxpayers while signaling a broader tax program ahead.
Army Reserve Center seeks a name honoring past La Crosse area military service. Officials invite suggestions of deceased individuals or historic units and will announce the chosen name after review by higher authorities next spring. January 10 is the deadline, with focus on local heroes from Belleau Woods, Korea, or Wisconsin guard units.
Washington outline of a broad overhaul of the 25-year-old federal state aid system. It includes a reshaped Kennedy health plan for the aged and a revamped aid to dependent children program, to be renamed the Bureau of Family Services with a focus on rehabilitation to move people from relief to work. Abe Ribicoff, head of HEW, cites new regulations and possible extra funding to put reforms in place, aiming for long term cost savings and better administration.
A quirky round of remarks from 1936 figures at the National Press Club election eve includes Alfred Landon branding newsmen’s campaign talk as tripe while Andrew McNamara jokes about looming bloopers in Defense Supply Agency operations. John Cosgrove mocks State Department reshuffles and a Cardinal Cicognani portrait story ends with a blind home donation. Rep Bennett recounts unlocking his car with a coat hanger amid sly jokes about the Congress sign on politicians.
Review of events from 1941 notes Japanese forces landing on Wake Island and clashes in the Philippines. U.S. liner President Harrison seized by Nipponese. submarine activity off California. war council in Washington led by Churchill and Roosevelt. Front reports German moves through France toward Spain and total war stance across Europe. Leo Amundson listed among missing from La Crosse. Labor and management agree to suspend strikes for war duration. Local items include Christmas baskets, civil defense efforts, and political notes as Wisconsin faces wartime measures.
A reader letter from a mother and health writer questions Salk vaccine coverage and cites a 1948 southern state epidemic where health boards broadcast health warnings. The writer argues lifestyle measures reduced polio cases but faced corporate pushback and asks why similar persistence isn’t adopted for other illnesses.
A reflection on Christmas and family, with a plea for wellness and hope for the coming year. The piece includes poems and letters about health myths, polio prevention, and a Chihuahua remedy anecdote, plus reader notes praising health education in medical practice.
Washington notes that the U S Navy Band played The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You at John B Connallys farewell as secretary of the Navy, raising questions of military speech and free expression. The piece contrasts General Walker and military policy with civilian rights, suggesting the band treated politics with humor and that Walker faced resignation for broad political remarks.
Robert C. Ruark defends Santa Claus against critics as a victim of political and commercial battles. He argues Santa’s annual arrival contrasts with politicians’ frequent appearances, while lampooning consumerism, unions, and corporate power in a satirical 1961 column.
In a bridge column by Oswald Jacoby, South opens two clubs and, after North's three no trump, bids six no trump. He wins the heart lead and finesses clubs and spades, planning a grand slam. East reveals the king of clubs, wrecking the contract. South blames his own unsafe play, while East’s defense earns praise.
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