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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1964
Page
4
The column mocks ex ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge as he volunteers for a political comeback amid Vietnam turmoil. It notes Saigon upheavals, Diem era violence, and alleged graft while questioning whether Lodge can salvage the Republican image and party prospects.
The piece argues Social Security is used as an election-year tool. It notes a five percent benefit increase approved for nearly 20 million retirees and widows, critiques Liberal reforms by Rep. Laird to raise benefits and earnings thresholds, and contrasts with Rep. Byrnes proposed pensions. It contends Social Security is a tax rather than insurance, run for political aims.
Washington bureau argues government rewards to Horace D. Godfrey amid Estes case records of mismanagement and favoritism. It highlights testifier N Battle Hales, Otepka, and LeMay, criticizing loyalty over accountability in federal service. The piece warns of a chilling climate discouraging whistleblowing.
A biblical verse from Mark 12 33 emphasizes loving God with heart soul mind and strength and loving neighbor as oneself as superior to offerings and sacrifices in moral priority. The passage situates ethical devotion above ritual sacrifice.
A compact chronicle recalls World War II and earlier events with place names La Crosse Camp McCoy Cherbourg and Saipan and figures like the 76th Division. It notes Roosevelt enactments and local civic notes alongside bank robberies and tornado tolls, plus social events and postmaster retirements.
A New York Herald Tribune report notes Minnesota and Michigan fundraisers tied to President Johnson drew about 375000 from ticketed dinners and receptions. It discusses the federal corrupt practices act and potential violations by corporations or unions, while noting enforcement has been inconsistent across administrations.
A reader asks about a dull summer job and earning money while staying busy. Cy Barrett advises using assignments for growth, staying proactive, and marketing effort as “Available AL.” Also included are notes on returning items and USDA publications for homemaking and a Miss America query with context on the nonprofit pageant’s history and scholarships.
Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic national convention pledge neutrality on the running mate choice and defer to President Johnson. The stance appears linked to whispers that Attorney General Kennedy may be the preferred second on the ticket, with local figures hinting at anti Kennedy undercurrents. Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson will coordinate Johnson’s Wisconsin campaign, replacing Pat Lucey, amid tensions over Kennedy support and Johnson alignment.
James Marlow analyzes how President Johnson and Attorney General Kennedy framed federal power to protect civil rights workers in Mississippi. He notes the vague jurisdiction and recalls past uses of federal intervention as a precaution, even when no specific law had been violated yet.
Edgar Kaplan's Winning Bridge Complete hand shows bid ding and play ideas. West ducks a diamond, East gains with the king, South wins with the ace and makes nine tricks. Different lines could set the hand. Tomorrow's article promises the answer.
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