County Board Redistricting Weighs Fairness in Wisconsin
La Crosse County investigates how to apportion 15 county board seats amid long standing inequality. The Legislature failed to act, while a Milwaukee court case tests one man one vote as county lines face scrutiny.
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Babe Weigent Night Highlights Local Sports Legend
A 50 year sports reunion honors Walter Babe Weigent at Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium in La Crosse. The former Central High football star, coach from 1933 to 1950 and long time athletic director, inspired 400 attendees and many more via tribute letters from former players and friends.
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Babe Weigent
Walter Weigent
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Central Grid
Central High School
Roosevelt approves French Island airport project
Review of the news from years past notes President Roosevelt approving a French Island airport project and La Crosse construction for a new network of aviation centers. Reports on Allied advances in Europe and Italian battles, plus obituaries and local notices from 1944.
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Robert A. Albrecht
Madison
Heileman Brewery
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Thomas H. Pittman
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Mother Cabrini Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Stanley J. Lunde
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Italy
Herbert J. Lunde
Bangor
Bangor Creamery
Knights Templar
Clinton L. Peterson
Henry W. Kreuzer
Henry Westal
E. J. Pynn
E. L. Spicer
E. S. Case
Robert L. Whiting Jr
Harry Marshall
John Pappas
Central Hi-Y Club
Walton Nustad
John Coleman
Robert Besch
C. E. Evans
California’s close primaries shift GOP odds in national races
The Rochester Post-Bulletin notes California’s tight results with Goldwater 1,089,133 to Rockefeller 1,030,180 in the Republican presidential primary and Salinger 1,193,383 to Cranston 1,050,571 in the Democratic Senate race. It suggests the state’s split may still allow an upset for a hard campaigning Republican. Nixon won California in 1960 and Eisenhower carried it in 1952 and 1956. Roosevelt and Truman carried it in five prior campaigns.
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Rockefeller
Salinger
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Truman
Waukesha Votes to Seek Federal Grant for Sewage Plant
The Waukesha common council approved applying for a federal grant to fund a 1.3 million dollar addition to the city’s sewage disposal plant. A columnist contrasts requests for aid with calls for local responsibility and independence.
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Janesville Gazette
Waukesha
Waukesha Freeman
Board of Public Works
Home study nursing diploma questioned by reader
Cy Barrett comments on a 45 year old woman who bought a home study practical nursing course that failed to qualify her for state board exams. He urges pursuing state-approved training, warns against scam courses, and notes potential lifelong employment in nursing. He suggests contacting hospitals and the National Association for Practical Nurse Education.
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Mary
State Board of Nursing
National Association For Practical Nurse Education and Service
Riverside Drive
New York City
Faith and Creation Verse Shaped by God’s Word
A Bible verse from Hebrews 11:3 emphasizes that the world was created by the word of God, making visible things from what is unseen, illustrating faith and divine power.
Liberals Should Be Rejoicing Over Goldwater's Candidacy
Washington column argues Democratic liberals and independents fear Goldwater may win, noting surprising grassroots support and shifting views on civil rights. It suggests cross over votes could boost Goldwater and widen Republican appeal before the November election.
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Washington
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater Lawrence
Goldwater
Arizona
California
Union
Johnson
Nuclear power debated against coal in early atomic age
In the 1950s view, Bernard McGarva argues that thermal power at scale could remain cheaper than nuclear. He notes large mine-mouth plants and high voltage lines boost coal efficiency and suggests future wireless or laser transmission might reduce reliance on long wires from Labrador.
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Bernard McGarva
Babson
Manicouagan
Montreal
Hamilton River
Labrador
Russia
Chicago
New York
Richmond
Florida
North
Appalachia
Initiative moves in Wisconsin face mixed support
Milwaukee women’s civic group pushes popular initiative as a state lawmaking method. The piece notes limited political backing, historical absence in Wisconsin, and risks of hastily enacted laws amid strong legislative checks.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Midwest
Wyngaard
Republican Party
Democratic Party of
Old
Progressive Party
Milwaukee Women’s Club
La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Staff Details
La Crosse Tribune publishers and editors are listed with contact and publishing details. The paper is a member of Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press. circulation terms include 10 cent single copies and 55 cent weekly carrier delivery with mail rates on request.
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Sanford Goltz
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Cass Sts
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Wisconsin
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Critics Pin Blame After Poor Five Hearts Slam
A Schenectady reader recounts a bridge hand from Jacoby on Bridge. North should not have bid his three card clubs and should have rebid diamonds or support hearts. South’s response with four no trump was overly optimistic, leaving the slam doomed despite a favorable five hearts bid.
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