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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
8
Sydney J. Harris reflects on everyday ineptitudes revealing human blind spots. He recalls bow tie struggles and common skills others perform poorly, noting the gap between expertise and simple tasks. The piece uses anecdotes about professionals and social blunders to illustrate limits in human ability.
A Tribune reader column defends a conservative label for George Wallace only if conservatism means opposition to socialism and welfare state growth. others argue Wallace’s stance rests on anti desegregation strings from Washington. The letters touch religion, public schooling, and differing notions of intelligence and liberty.
Amid an aggressive push against Abe Fortas for chief justice, Republicans face mounting Democratic defections as Senators Long and Byrd say they will oppose cloture. The fight tests Mansfield and Dirksen as pressure from the White House provokes reaction within both parties.
Wisconsin debate over civil service nonpartisanship when 25 000 to 30 000 state workers could influence politics. Attorney General Bronson La Follette questions state law validity while ruling campaign activity by public employees may be allowed in limited forms.
The La Crosse Tribune notes Defense Secretary Clark Clifford signals no quick troop withdrawals or cease fire in Vietnam. He fears Hanoi will not reduce forces or acknowledge troops in the south, easing pressure only after pacification evidence emerges. The piece argues public should face the likelihood of ongoing war and casualties.
City leaders note a worse mosquito season in La Crosse with heavy rains increasing calls. Council approves two foggers and overtime funds, staying with naled over DDT, at a total cost under four thousand dollars to improve control.
Twenty years ago 1948 reports Truman named on first ballot with Alben Barkley as running mate. President calls special session July 26 for anti inflation and housing action. Pershing dies at 87. La Crosse centennial pageant opens and Berlin blockade continues amid diplomatic push. Neco launches on Black River to cheers.
The La Crosse Tribune published by W. T. Burgess and Sanford Goltz is issued daily from La Crosse Wisconsin with AP News access. It is a Lee Enterprises publication offering local news and service news with mailing and carrier rates listed for subscribers.
Editor surveys wartime service of George Wallace and compares it with Minnesota figures Eugene McCarthy and Hubert Humphrey. Letter argues duty and sacrifice reveal character and fitness for the presidency, citing 1940s service and patriotism.
Letter argues the First Amendment allows religious presence in schools. The writer contends the Founders did not intend strict church state separation and expresses concern over current policy. The piece critiques secular emphasis and calls for religious expression within education.
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues independents shift election power, eroding formal party majorities. Gallup data show 27 percent identify as independents, with neither Republicans nor Democrats surpassing 50 percent since 1940, except 1964. Voters favor individual candidates and issue stances over party labels, driven by views on Vietnam, crime, and cost of living. The trend points to a balance of power vote where the candidate and platform matter more than party loyalty.
The verse notes the Lord's jealousy for his land and his compassion for his people as described in Joel chapter two verse eighteen.
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