Sea Fighting For Survival AMC Seeks a Partner to Turn Car Sales
Wisconsin readers see American Motors Corp. push to reverse a $12 million loss as it battles public confidence. Board chairman Robert Evans says AMC is sound and seeking a partner, amid merger chatter with Litton Industries and a rebound in December sales.
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Evans
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American Motors
UW Budget Sparks Grilling Over $14 Million Computer Purchase
Gov Knowles pressed UW officials at a budget hearing about a $14 million computer order not yet funded. The university cited priority status and potential federal grants, while critics warn the budget grows faster than enrollment and urge tighter control.
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University of Wisconsin
Warren Knowles
Christmas Week News Highlights From La Crosse
Twenty years ago reports note President Truman’s Missouri holiday pause and tax plans by Gov. Goodland while W C Fields dies in California and a local church burns. UAW strike against J I Case extends to two years as Japan quake toll rises to 3650.
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Union Station
William Jennings Bryan
Welfare Budget Hit 424 Million For State Aid
Wisconsin State Welfare Director Wilbur Schmidt told Governor Knowles the department seeks 424 million dollars to fund welfare services and benefits over the next two years. Federal funds add to the total, awaiting legislative appropriation. Schmidt notes rising costs amid prosperity and public questions about continued increases.
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Nasser Moves Soviet Missiles and Middle East Tension
U.S. intelligence warns Nasser plans a New Year missile push signaling a broader Soviet arms buildup in the Middle East. Egypt may host over 30 SAM bases with 2,000 Egyptians and 500 Soviet technicians, plus IRBMs of 900 to 1,200 miles.
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Arabian Gulf
Bible Verse You can Lose Your Shirt by Putting Too Much on the Cuff
A cryptic Bible verse warns that overextending finances can lead to ruin. The line cautions readers about risky spending and debt when managing clothing or other wearables.
U.N. Blame Overlooked as China and Soviet Union Back Vietnam War
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues that the Soviet Union and Red China fund and supply North Vietnam, enabling the war while the United States debates embargoes. He accuses the UN and U.S. policy of indifference and calls for action against these regimes.
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Doctor Faces Confusion of Changing Times in Medicine
A surgeon laments shifting medical standards amid a sexual revolution. He cites rising contraceptive use among college girls, teen pregnancies, justified parity with abortion laws, and doctors’ moral tensions. He notes physicians grapple with responsibilities as ethics and law clash with public conduct.
Romney sees himself as GOP front runner in 1968 primary
In Colorado Springs discussions Romney is called the moderates' strongest prospect with No 1 polling among Republicans. Critics note Vietnam stance and slow 1968 plans, but aides insist his public image remains stronger than among political insiders. Primary challenges lie in New Hampshire and Oregon with momentum likely from continued campaigning.
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Richard Nixon
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Charles Percy
Illinois
Repairs strengthen Blarney Stone foundation in Ireland
Workmen finish repairs at Blarney Castle to support the famed Blarney Stone, believed to grant eloquence to those who kiss it. The prose notes Irish language charm and cites John Millington Synge on Irish quieting as part of the scene.
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La Crosse Tribune Publisher and staff notes
The notice lists N J Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor for the La Crosse Tribune with address and affiliations. It states the newspaper is part of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press and outlines exclusive AP use for local news. It lists postage and rate information for copies and mail delivery.
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Discards Show Effective Lead in Bridge Play
In a bridge hand West chooses spades after observing opponents signals. North could have bid differently, but West's leads and a key discard by East steer the play away from clubs and diamonds, yielding two spade tricks and a swing despite North and South's complaints.
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