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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1966
Page
4
On this Independence Day Americans are reminded of the long wars in Korea and Vietnam and the costly devotion of manpower and money. The piece weighs the 1953 armistice in Korea and the unsettled fate of Vietnam while noting recent bombings as a potential hopeful sign and urging reflection on sacrifice and national resolve.
Peter Peppetta argues real Africa revolution lies in self discipline not coups or violence. He warns against daydreaming that overthrowing governments cures corruption and urges citizens to self reflect on taxes bribery and honesty to restore stability progress and unity.
Encyclopaedia Britannica recounts that fifty six men signed the Declaration, but only John Hancock’s signature appeared on the document initially. Most signers added names on August 2, with further signings later. the signers were mainly of British stock with diverse origins and varied religious beliefs. Many rose to prominence, including Adams and Jefferson, while others died or faced hardship in the years that followed.
Sydney J. Harris defends The Sound of Music while criticizing its moralizing theme. He argues the Oscar should honor a film with stature and bold handling of mature topics rather than a popular but preachy musical. He notes wholesome entertainment can mislead if it distorts history and questions the role of art in conveying truth.
Six percent increase in freight rates from outside Wisconsin to La Crosse takes effect. R H Heiecamp of the La Crosse Winona Traffic Bureau cites higher costs and wages. OPA debate begins on 20 day stop gap revival amid fears of price running away. Some La Crosse landlords raise rents 25 percent while the state remains largely unaffected. Donald Spears, 17, drowns while swimming in a slough below orphanage. City zoning board approves veterans housing at Teachers College to relieve quarters shortage.
Washington argues that a minority of Congress seeks surrender while the United States rests on offensive action against the enemy. The piece supports continued bombing against oil supply lines, claims Thant misreads the situation, and predicts an end to the war with strengthened U.S. resolve.
Wisconsin lawmakers learned that federal subsidies for state programs have risen to about 200 million dollars annually, doubling over five years. The article notes the risk of Wisconsin missing funds if it does not claim its share, with debates over creating a bureau to track federal aid.
President Johnson faces a decision on starting a second generation Poseidon armed submarine fleet. Navy seeks doubling of subs over ten years, while McNamara opposes huge funding and urges refitting Polaris fleet with longer range missiles. Poseidon development sparks White House and Congress debate.
La Crosse Tribune publisher W T Burgess and editor Sanford Goltz oversee a daily and Sunday paper from 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin 54607. The paper is a Lee Enterprises Inc and Associated Press member with AP rights to local and dispatched news.
The fragment shows a bridge deal with North South vulnerable. West opens three hearts after a pass sequence, a double is shown, and auction proceeds with Pass Pass and a final contract. The cards include AKJ6542 in West and WAQ in East with South holding AAKQIS4 and other suits.
Bridge column discusses West North South bidding and play as West tries to show a hand with a five club contract while South opens with spades and signals confusion. North misreads the jack of hearts as a suit preference and North-South exchange ruffs reveal improvisation and reasoning in the endgame.
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