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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1968
Page
4
The La Crosse City District Board of Education names the Birch Street school at 28th and Birch as Hintgen School honoring JOSEPHINE HINTGEN a longtime teacher and pioneer in student guidance. Her work included guidance counseling in multiple grades and early career days connecting students with local business leaders.
A Paragould Arkansas Daily Press feature explains a "normalcy scale" by listing common habits. It notes 80 percent experience back pain, about half of adults are overweight, 74.1 percent drink alcohol, and 18 million Americans have regular headaches with aspirin use. It reassures readers they are not alone.
In Bolivia Gen Alfredo Ovando, head of the armed forces, may decide the fate of the crisis. Ovando could overthrow President Rene Barrientos or let him finish the term, with observers noting Ovando’s interest in becoming president himself. Barrientos’ government has collapsed civilian support as the cabinet resigned and the army gained influence.
Sydney J. Harris argues that children see reality adults hide behind conventionality. He recalls a drive past slums framed by highway signs and asserts money favors vehicles over people, urging redirecting funds to urban renewal and human needs.
Madison column contrasts Wisconsin nonpartisan judiciary with federal courts. It notes Wisconsin judges’ isolation and avoidance of social entanglements to preserve impartiality, while federal judges are chosen for life and closer to party politics. The piece discusses selection mechanisms and cites anecdotes about early chief justices.
A national Gallup Poll ahead of the Republican convention shows Nixon leading among rank and file Republicans 60 to 23 against Rockefeller and 7 for Reagan. Independents favor Nixon 38, Rockefeller 35, Reagan 10. Voters cite law and order concerns and perceptions of laxity toward militants as a factor benefiting Nixon and the GOP. The article notes a shift toward anti-deficit, pro-stability sentiment and accuses the Johnson era of suppressing FBI findings about conspiracies behind riots.
Prom Jribune notes the first tornado in history strikes near Maple Grove Club on Highway 14 causing trees to topple and lines down. Two lives claimed as storm spreads across the state. Ernest F Storandt announces GOP candidacy for assemblyman in 2nd La Crosse County district.
Eric Hoffer contends a global birth pang is fueling unrest. He decries a cult of violence across campuses cities and nations and argues the majority must act decisively to curb rowdy extremists and defend order amid rising radicalism and demonstrations.
Gwennan B. Branwell of Warrens Wis criticizes Dr Max Rafferty in a Tribune letter, denouncing his opinions as opinionated belittling and calling his defense of laws inconsistent with reason. She questions the basis of conscience and law and labels Rafferty hypocritical Republican rhetoric.
Quotes Quick Durant and Gerald Ford on crime and war. Durant argues 300 years of 5000 with major wars and war is normal. Ford insists crime and lawfulness are nonpartisan and color blind, not race based.
A 1968 national roster shows women industrial executives declined by 206 43 as many left careers to marry. Elisabeth Marbury quote cited with Cari Riblet Jr. report notes marriage shifts.
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