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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1968
Page
8
The one day conference at La Crosse State University explored giving counties more duties and a possible full time county executive role. Advances include state aid sharing, professional tax assessments, and Tarr Task Force ideas, aimed at regional approaches to budgets, pollution, and education.
A French election gave Gaullists a large majority while splinter groups and Communists weakened. De Gaulle promised reforms amid riots and strikes. Hoffer links France's lessons to a broader Western push for a unified Europe. The piece notes a potential "middle majority" in the U S in November.
Eighteen coal companies refuse to sign the proposed contract and file unfair labor practice charges against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. White House efforts to settle the railroad strike continue without progress as tensions rise between labor and management.
A collection of satirical quips from small town papers. The quotes touch on geography learning, gender equality in driving, and education benefits with dry, witty tone. Each line showcases local newspaper humor about everyday topics.
A Tribune reader laments a Stars and Stripes item about William Gahan and a court ruling allowing graduation with long hair. The writer questions the mother's role and asks why the school paid 20 000 in damages while challenging your son’s supposed harmless growing pains and supposed need for strict rules. The letter also touches on comments about President Johnson Fortas and the Warren court legacy.
The Tribune editorial feared a risky Supreme Court choice but the Fortas nomination is argued as capable and not a breach of unity. The piece contends opposition rests on hopes for a different ideological shift, not on solid misconduct.
Letter from Harry Volker criticizing Dr Benjamin Spock being found guilty of conspiracy to evade the draft and questioning fluoridation advocates. References Dr Spock as cited by State Board of Health officials and opponents of a universal fluoridation policy. Warns against referendum for involuntary medical treatment and warns of New Authoritarianism.
Analysis of common phrases used to describe time and urgency. The piece explores precise meanings behind terms like near future upcoming and well and good with examples of how readers interpret these vague measures.
NASA plans a five step program to beat the Soviets to the moon with Apollo 7 in September testing the new fireproof cabin and three astronaut crew Don Eisele Walter Schirra and Walter Cunningham. Step 2 in November tests the full spacecraft with James McDivitt David Scott and Russell Schweickart in earth orbit. Step 3 targets early 1969 dress rehearsal with Frank Borman Michael Collins and William Anders on a longer flight. Step 4 would orbit the moon in June 1969 without landing and Step 5 would authorize the first manned lunar landing once readiness and risk assessment are approved. The space taxi to the lunar surface remains a critical element and is subject to crew selection and NASA funding. Soviet plans remain undisclosed but intelligence suggests a 1969 round the moon flight.
David Lawrence argues for a constitutional amendment to reform Supreme Court appointments. He proposes required judicial experience, two thirds Senate confirmation, mandatory retirement at 75, ethics and political activity bans, and public hearings on nominees. He criticizes court partisanship and political influence on federal and state appointments.
Dr. Max Rafferty recalls a nostalgic Fourth of July when Americans celebrated with bonfires, rockets, and communal joy. He contrasts past immigrant gratitude and unity with a 192nd Independence Day marked by waning hope, warning that growth of cynicism and lost memory threaten the nation’s spirit.
Publisher Burgess and Editor Goltz outline newspaper details including publication days, address in La Crosse Wisconsin, and AP rights. It notes La Crosse Tribune is a Lee Enterprises and Associated Press member with rate information for delivery and mail.
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