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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1973
Page
5
In a year end review the La Crosse area reports a generally bright business picture for 1972 with rising employment and steady wholesale growth. Cautions cite rising costs potential labor troubles and U.S. trade concerns as the new year begins.
The article notes repeated government spending excesses from the Nixon era including lavish dinners and free programs. It predicts a costly 600000 conference for 1500 law enforcement officials and criticizes chaos in Wisconsin grant funding.
The piece recalls Charles Atlas 97 pound weakling ads and a proposed muscleman course priced at 30 dollars cash or 35 on credit. It notes parental skepticism, farmyard workouts, and the missed chance to join a Packers Linebackers Club. a nostalgic commentary on athletic self-improvement.
Tribune notes twenty years ago in 1953 the Republicans unanimously backed Robert A. Taft for floor leader as the new Congress convened. Also covered are St Frances School of Nursing Snow Ball plans Nancy Baum and Mary Gapa chairs, Wisconsin dairy and tourism float wins second in Pasadena Rose Bowl, and Lie accusing State Department of delaying information on ousting disloyal Americans.
Poem-like prayer asking for daily mercy and wisdom to serve humanity. The speaker seeks a brimful cup of humble nourishment and the wine of knowledge to spread love and aid troubled people and the race of man.
A Sparta reader supports the Wisvet Outreach program citing Vietnam veterans as effective counselors for returnees. The letter urges personal, buddy-style help to ease reintegration and praises counselor Robert Pinter. A second reader endorses Sara Sherkow for Wisconsin state superintendent, detailing her education, work history, and qualifications. Kathleen Senn signs.
The La Crosse Jaycees express gratitude to hundreds of donors and supporters who made the 1972 Toys for Tots program a success. Special thanks go to Kentucky Fried Chicken WIZM Naval Reserve Center Chamber of Commerce and several local firms and volunteers for donations facilities scheduling and transportation.
The article argues Nixon’s 24 hour warning to Moscow and Beijing before resuming air attacks on North Vietnam let Hanoi prepare. It cites heavy anti aircraft fire, six B 52s shot down, and questions whether the political aim justified the American losses. It attributes disagreement to the Joint Chiefs and endorses General Lavelle, who warned that pausing bombing only strengthened North Vietnam defenses.
Thoughts on freedom from ignorance, the paradox of progress, and the limits of science. The piece critiques war rhetoric, notes Calvin Coolidge on armaments, questions the philosopher king, and argues for better times with seasons guiding the year. It ends with a view on unity among foes.
Bruce Biossat notes Ted Kennedy’s restrained approach after Nixon’s victory, arguing the senator chose prudence over partisan battles. Kennedy aims to acknowledge the voters’ verdict, emulate John F. Kennedy’s calm postwar stance, and prioritize unity while leaving room for future critique.
Madison reports reveal Wisconsin faces a billion-dollar state education request amid rising costs and a shifting enrollment trend. Deputy superintendent Archie Buchmiller warns declines in student numbers won't curb spending as vocational training and area facilities drive demand. The education labor force emerges as a powerful lobbying force in state policy debates.
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