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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1968
Page
5
In Uppsala Sweden young Christians at the World Council of Churches assembly urged elders to abandon the status quo and seek nonviolent social change. The resolution stated Christians cannot condemn liberation movements that use violence only as a last resort against oppressive systems.
Most Rev Lakhasa de Mel urged Christianity to be indigenous, discarding the "potted plant" approach. He called for roots to grow in local soil and for churches to foster nonviolence with church leaders responsible for local adaptation and mission. The World Council of Churches elected nine Catholic theologians to the Faith and Order Commission, expanding Catholic representation.
A 95 acre Waukesha County farm was selected by the State Board for a $6 million Waukesha County Technical Institute. The board named Nicolet College and Technical Institute for Rhinelander and approved associate programs in inhalation therapy in Milwaukee and fashion merchandising in Appleton.
Five wards 2 3 11 13 and 21 will shift polling locations. Ward 2 Stoffel Hall 1509 King St west entrance Ward 3 Marian Hall Viterbo College 8th St between Market and Winnebago west entrance Ward 11 Mitchell Hall La Crosse State University 1820 Pine St main corridor Ward 13 Stoffel Court 333 S 7th St Ward 21 new Central High School east entrance of parking lot behind school.
Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson urged the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association to curb sex and violence in broadcasts saying an aroused public may push for action. Governor Warren Knowles countered that positive government actions deserve more attention. Both warned against government content regulation while noting broader cultural factors and the need for constructive coverage.
Duplicate bridge results show North-South pairs Ella Hagen with Dick Sartz and Esther Hines with Irene Merchlewitz scoring 121 and 121 percent respectively. East-West teams Betty Sartz with Bonnie Merchlewitz posted 13412 with others 126 125 and 11442. The remark about the Apostles Creed is noted as not found in the Bible.
Mayor Sam Yorty apologized to France's consul general for bad manners by parts of the Los Angeles City Council in denying 316 dollars for a French flag-raising. The ceremony planned for French Independence Day was canceled after a 6-6 council vote, while critics seized on U S de Gaulle remarks as anti American.
Madison AP reports Joseph Fagan secretary of the state Department of Industry Labor and Human Relations noted a sentence in a formal report that reads She also alleged that she did not deny that she accepted or denied the work that the employer offered to her. The wording sparked bemused commentary on bureaucratic language.
In a San Francisco based policy position released after a bout with grippe, Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey called for wider contacts with mainland China and a modernized U S China relationship to boost economic growth and reduce conflict. He urged more exchanges among scholars journalists and artists and a reduction of armed forces in Europe. Senator Eugene McCarthy and Rockefeller criticized the administration on hunger and domestic policy while Reagan denied a presidential bid report.
Milwaukee Democratic leader William Riggins argues the state convention should choose the next Wisconsin Democratic chairman rather than the administrative committee. He notes the convention meets July 19 in Milwaukee and warns against a head start for the top post. Cudahy has resigned to run for attorney general, with La Follette backing Carley and Nikolay also seeking the committeeman post.
La Crosse Common Council approved closing an alley between Madison and Ferry streets east of 13th Street for a new Catholic grade school site. St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church plan a combined 60000? no wait 600000 dollar school with bids to be opened later.
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