Opinion on minimum wage politics and youth employment
The piece argues that raising the minimum wage helps some workers but risks automating or crowding out youths and unskilled workers. It accuses senators Nelson and Proxmire of opposing youth wage reductions to curry union support, noting their past stance on opening jobs to the young.
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France detonates atmospheric nuke drawing global protest
The article argues France tested another atmospheric device, rejected ICJ calls to halt, and accuses Western bias. It compares to a recent Chinese nuclear test, noting detectable radiation over the Pacific and questioning double standards in world morality.
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Postal workers vote on generous contract deal in Chicago
Bank and file postal workers vote on a new contract described as generous with an unlimited cost-of-living clause. Some locals push to extend the voting deadline while thousands of ballots are reportedly lost in the mail.
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Rising food costs push living price index to new high in 1953 May June
Tribune notes twenty years ago in 1953 government officials reported rising food prices lifting the cost of living to a new high between May and June. Senate votes aimed at exiting the synthetic rubber business, with amendments restricting sale of 29 government plants, and new tighter auto financing rules issued by the State Banking Department.
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Minimum wage debate harms vulnerable workers, Will argues
George Will argues in the Washington Post that rising minimum wage harms black teenagers and marginal workers, while organized labor seeks higher standards. He notes a conflict between humanitarian aims and job loss, urging caution and criticizing both Senate and House positions.
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Tax West Allis to aid La Crosse?
Madison coverage argues that the proposed state property tax relief shifts costs from wealthy districts to others, notably West Allis, as part of broader school funding equalization. It critiques reliance on state control and notes rising totals for local schools despite new tax-sharing.
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FDR may have started White House secret tape practice
The article cites former White House mailroom chief le ROT Smith claiming Franklin D. Roosevelt kept a hidden record of conversations. He describes a ventilator cage and a stenographer who took down talks in a basement room, noting the security concerns and later context of Nixon and Johnson tape methods.
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Patrons Praise La Crosse Oklahoma! Cast But Criticizes Some Performances
A Tribune reader defends the La Crosse Community Theater Viterbo College Oklahoma! production praising the musical direction and Sharon Astoor as Ado Annie while criticizing Mr. Zenker for slighting Pauline Mabian and Ramon Gon.
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Thoughts on fashion, theatre, and higher education
A collage of opinions on being fashionable versus genuine, theatre reviews noting performances by John Viars and Sue Oremond, and a letter from Merrick Wing urging Governor to oppose a state budget user fee harming university arts and activities.
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