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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1969
Page
8
The La Crosse Tribune editors condemn James Forman and his reparations demand as blackmail. They note the movement’s gains and church funding for education, yet argue further cash penalties threaten disruption and violence, urging faith communities to resist coercive tactics.
Spectators braved humidity chill and threat of rain to watch visiting drum and bugle corps perform Sunday in La Crosse. Outfits impressed with evolving style and precision while music spanned standards Broadway tunes hymns and rock. A sprinkle occurred earlier but the big evening show went on despite forecasts with the sun emerging Monday.
Prominent notes from the era include Rt. Rev. Msgr. Gillee named administrator of La Crosse Diocese during Bishop Treacy's Rome absence. Wisconsin highway data show drivers averaged 50.7 mph across 18 points. Mrs. Vern Lamp elected as auxiliary vice president at a La Crosse County meeting. Wisconsin Savings and Loan League reports softer new home costs across cities.
A quotation essay notes man’s elusive happiness citing Thomas Fuller’s 1732 Gnomologia. Carl Riblet Jr adds a reflective line about human sadness and awareness, framing happiness as fleeting and misunderstood.
Washington dispatch notes Democrats fear a sharp left turn may alienate the broad middle and aid President Nixon. A leading campaign expert says the party risks forfeiting votes by overcorrecting toward the extreme.
Wisconsin readers are urged to send thoughtful personal letters to their state legislators rather than mass petitions or form mail. The article argues petitions are often ignored or misused, while a well argued letter from a voter gains real attention and may inspire civic engagement.
In 1969 an essay warns that U S courts could extend government control from radio and TV to newspapers if FCC license rulings or press regulations expand. It argues such actions threaten First Amendment protections and free thought, citing a Mississippi license case and legal principles.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Felber of La Crosse applaud Channel 11 Minneapolis for broadcasting the Billy Graham New York Crusade and urge more prime time Christian programming. They call for follow up by viewers and link TV evangelism to moral education and national security.
A Bible verse appears noting that what is sown perishes while what is raised is imperishable from Corinthians 15 42. The quotation frames the Christian belief on the transformation of the dead in the resurrection.
Sydney J Harris argues Broadway squanders immense talent on technically superb plays with little substantive content. He compares the scene to a paper ship through the Panama Canal and laments lack of repertory theaters, training, and support for new writers and projects.
A columnist argues youth can shape life without college, urging self development through effort. It notes most adolescents act as performers, seek instant gratification, and predicts many will fail or pursue wealth in risky paths, citing a former radical now wealthy in publishing pornography.
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