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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
4
An editorial piece weighs 1973 turmoil from Watergate to price shocks and asks if 1974 will bring relief. It cites Lyndon Johnson’s widow Lady Bird Johnson on coping with trouble, urges perspective, and closes with a lyrical meditation on human frailty and faith.
A Washington sequence features a White House claim that public reaction to Nixon's finances was overwhelmingly favorable. Rockefeller denies a fourth presidential run while quitting as New York governor. GOP leaders say 45 minutes with Nixon touched on 1974 politics but not Watergate.
In 1953 the President directs a reduction of U S forces in Korea while warning that any new aggression will be met with greater force. The article notes his selection as Man of the Year and other contemporaneous events across the nation.
William S. White reflects on World War II and Watergate era parallels. He recalls the 1943 D-Day planning and invasion amid London’s ruins and blackouts, then compares it to 1973’s political turmoil. He ends with Churchill’s line never giving up as a beacon for 1974.
In letters from Sparta and La Crosse, Wisconsin readers urge energy conservation and criticize Sunday gasoline bans, oil politics, and media bias. They call for closing hours, support coal use, and question Watergate coverage while defending the U.S. democracy and presidential leadership.
Democrats in Wisconsin allege that the GOP fundraising letters to doctors and lawyers use Watergate rhetoric to trade policy influence for contributions. They cite about 10 500 letters inviting a January 26 rally in Appleton and criticize two Republican lawmakers for backing such appeals.
IRS ruling cuts tax on large stock gifts to Nixon committees, allowing split corporate style reporting. Rep. Reuss cites GAO figures showing $18-$20 million contributed in 1972, with taxes on about $3.39 million, due to multiple committees and lower rates.
Milwaukee area patrols noted light traffic and fewer speeding tickets as Wisconsin enforces a 55 mph speed limit for all vehicles. Fuel shortages and planned station closures Monday and Tuesday reduced travel and observed enforcement. Northern resorts reported strong weekend business despite shortages.
NATO ministers voiced suspicion over Soviet detente moves amid oil weapon fears and rising military power. Kissinger warned against underestimating Moscow while Britain and France challenged a pan European summit and Geneva talks. Luns warned pacifism could invite a repeat of Nazi Germany’s fate.
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