York Promises Uphill Fight for Wisconsin Senate Seat
After winning GOP endorsement, Stanley York argues against William Proxmire in Wisconsin as the veteran senator known for attacking government spending faces a renewed challenge. York touts his public and private experience while Proxmire’s long record and media presence keep him prominent in state politics.
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Stanley York
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Senate
York
Proxmire
State Assembly
Madison
John Erickson
Milwaukee Bucks
Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Viterbo College completes five year development program
Rev. J Thomas Finucan says the five year development program at Viterbo College marks significant growth in multiple areas. The school retires its $1.3 million debt for the Fine Arts Center during a recession era, a notable achievement credited to Finucan and the college.
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Viterbo College
J. Thomas Finucan
Viterbo
Finucan
la Crosse
Klan offers reward to a black man for helping capture criminals
The Ku Klux Klan announces a $1,000 reward to a Florida man who aided in capturing a gang of robbers and rapists, a claim met with skepticism about the group’s prior stance on African Americans. The remarks suggest irony about any claimed shift in values.
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Ku Klux Klan
Florida
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Reagan
Ford
Elizabeth Ray
Beelzebub
Bridey Murphy
Lynn A. McMillen
Oklahoma Christian College
U.S.A
McMillen
May Receipts Highlight Mary Sawyer Auditorium Event
Tribune notes May receipts for Mary Sawyer Auditorium total 4719 dollars. Walter Mabee reports Mary MacAulay of 2514 State St as a national essay contest winner. President Eisenhower suffers illness, taken by ambulance to Walter Reed as precaution. Drowning tragedy at Bank Slough near La Crosse involves 10 year old Charles Berg.
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Mary E. Sawyer
Walter Mabee
Mary MacAulay
State St
Westminster Fellowship National Council
Eisenhower
White House
Walter Reed Hospital
Charles Berg
John Berg
S. 22
Bank Slough
la Crosse
Vet school veto stirs Wisconsin debate in Madison
Governor Patrick Lucey vetoes a 35 million dollar proposal for a new University of Wisconsin veterinary medicine school. He argues funding should target rural animal health needs and subsidies to keep graduates in state. Legislators weigh rural votes and university system priorities amid the clash.
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Madison
Patrick Lucey
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Preservation debate sparks La Crosse heritage clash
Tribune readers discuss the old post office preservation, questioning heritage value and civic action. Letters urge forming an official heritage committee, warn of suburban the city’s loss of roots, and highlight fires and public safety concerns. The piece also praises DAV Auxiliary driver Roy Schiefer for aiding a fallen comrade.
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la Crosse
Cargill House
America
Mr. Carter
Roy Schieffer
la Crosse Jaycees
Carter
Mr. Schieffer
Tom Carter
DAV
Elnora Friz
Muriel Blackdeer
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Marines training reform debate over boot camp methods
A column argues Marine Corps training faces scrutiny after deaths and injuries at boot camps. It praises the Corps while criticizing other branches and urges reform of training practices to protect recruits and uphold military duty.
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Parris Island
S.C
Marine Corps
Corps
California
Marine
U.S
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