Badger Ordnance Works Reopens As Viet Nam War Pressure Grows
Washington confirms immediate reopening of the Badger Ordnance Works in Sauk County amid peace feelers and a shutdown at East Alton Illinois. The Pentagon cites national security concerns as tensions rise with Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. Rep Vernon Thomson calls the move an ominous sign of war trends while Taft-Hartley questions linger about government action.
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Warsaw
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Ho Chi Minh
Korea
Why There's Less Respect For Law In These United States
A Milwaukee County district attorney will not prosecute organizers of last October's city school boycott citing lack of evidence. The piece contrasts with earlier warnings to comply with truancy laws and notes parallel fines in Newark for strike contempt while NYC teachers strike with no repercussions. The author argues adults in power should be punished to teach respect for the law.
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United States
Milwaukee County
D.A
Marquette University Law School
Newark
N.J
Peace and Brotherhood Editorial Calls for Global Harmony
Editorial argues humanity seeks peace but repeats ancient errors. It cites totalitarian threats from Mao and Soviet communism, praises peacemaking by Asian and Western leaders, and urges using same tools of persuasion to promote peace over domination. It warns against militarism and calls for a worldwide commitment to harmony.
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Asia
Russia
Theater Parties as Democratic Fundraiser Push Ordered
The Johnson White House backs a $5 million theater party plan to fund the Democratic National Committee. About 70 galas nationwide are planned with 200000 attendees, featuring cabinet members and Mrs Lady Bird Johnson in a bid to boost voter education and registration and finance next year’s campaigns. Tickets range from 10 to 50 dollars and a 200 page program book will carry cabinet articles and ads.
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Allen
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Johnson
Democratic National Committee
White House
Congress
Fortune Magazine
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National Committee
Washington
Lady Bird Johnson
Bess Able
Talkative President Is Tight Lipped Now
Johnson, famed for Christmas verbosity, has become reticent amid peace feelers. Observers attribute the silence to Viet Nam issues and listening for reactions from Communist capitals, with the Harriman mission in Warsaw cited as a latest signal.
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Viet Nam
Johnson
United States
White House
Joseph Laitin
Saigon
Harriman
Warsaw
January 1 as a foolish time for a New Year
The essay argues January 1 lacks seasonal and religious significance, noting many cultures mark their new year in spring or fall. It traces calendar changes since 1752, criticizing civil revelry and drunken driving harms, and urges a thoughtful New Year aligned with nature’s rhythms.
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England
Wisconsin Anti Gambling Stance Reflects Long Lottery Prejudice
Madison editorial argues Wisconsin's anti lottery policy predates statehood and remains strong. It recalls 1838 territorial bans, 1846 1848 constitutional limits, and 1849 election wagering prohibition. The piece notes strict enforcement after 1945 and cautions against misreading the 1963 sales promotion amendment.
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John Wyngaard
Madison
Wisconsin
Territorial
Rise and Pray Leads Christ’s Disciples in Luke Verse
A Bible verse urges awakening and prayer to avoid temptation. Luke 22 46 emphasizes spiritual vigilance. The exhortation calls for vigilance and reliance on prayer before trials.
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Luke
UAW ready for industrial warfare and tax cuts in 1945
Walter Reuther argues GM must prove an ability to pay amid rising labor tension. Hitler's will revealed as he and Eva Braun chose death by action over surrender. Fifty million taxpayers greet the new year with a major tax reduction amid forecasts of a four year industrial boom if labor and management settle.
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UAW
Walter Reuther
General Motors
Army
Hitler
Eva Braun
U.S
P. T. Thomas
la Crosse
Burlington Railroad
Chicago
Free Nations Need U S Voice for World Press Freedom
The columnist argues that the United States fails to loudly protest in cases where governments curb press freedom in Poland, Cuba, and other Communist states. He cites expulsions of foreign correspondents and contrasts this with selective embargoes, warning that inaction signals weakness and emboldens autocracy.
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Washington
United States
Sam Jaffe
Moscow
American Broadcasting Company
ABC
David Halberstam
Warsaw
New York Times
A. M. Rosenthal
The
Poland
U.S. Department of State
U.S
Great Britain
Rhodesia
Viet Nam
North
Red China
Cuba
Europe
China
New York Herald Tribune Inc
La Crosse Tribune Publishing Details and Rates
La Crosse Tribune details its address 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin and notes publication schedule including afternoon and Sunday editions. It lists carrier and mail rates 55 cents per week and 0c single copy with AP news rights and Associated Press affiliation.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
la Crosse Tribune
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Associated Press
Finessing in bridge costs South two diamonds
In a North South game South wins the spade lead and runs diamonds. He loses two diamond tricks and the contract after West signals queen and East shows nine. The lesson: play the ten of diamonds on Easts nine to guard against two diamond tricks loss.
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