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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
4
The LaCrosse Tribune lists Kenneth C. Blanchard as publisher Sanders Hook as general manager Robert S. Gallagher as editor and Sanford Goltz as opinion page editor. The paper traces its founding back to 1904.
Charles Pierce becomes the new La Crosse County Board chair bringing long experience in town and county government. He has served on the County Board since 1970 and as vice chairman under William Bush, who resigned. Pierce plans a part time approach but will devote substantial time to the role. The board has seen turnover and reforms with agendas, notice, minutes, and tighter compliance. County government roles expand while calls for a full time administrator linger.
Congress weighs a bill creating the Office of Youth Camp Safety to curb injuries at summer and winter camps. Rep ud Shuster argues current laws exist and cites high injury rates in schools. opponents call it scare tactics and criticize motive.
The page recalls a 1957 push by Wisconsin motor freight truckers for higher gross-weight limits. It notes photographer Joseph T. Markos dying after a stroke, and reports floods in St Louis and parts of Missouri and Illinois with many fatalities. It cites Eisenhower loosening Selective Service rules and draft deferments for ready reserve youths.
Lt. Gov. Martin Schreiber moves quickly to recruit top officials for the future acting governor role. He signs Donald Percy to lead the Health and Social Services bundle worth a billion dollars, signaling an image-driven, decisive administration. Manuel Carballo’s fate unfolds after a New Jersey import.
The article details Lucey era reshuffles with Schreiber advancing to a principal cabinet role and naming Dale Cattanach to lead the Transportation Department. It notes promotions for John Torphy to Administration, Virginia Hart maintaining Labor, Industry and Human Relations, and Dennis Conte staying at Revenue.
Wisconsin Republicans search for campaign issues to end eight years of Democratic rule under Governor Patrick J. Lucey. Internal concerns note apathy on personnel and veterans board scandals, while Schreiber reshapes top agency posts to bolster his stance.
The piece traces the Hatch Act battle from its 1939 origin to current efforts to repeal or amend it. It notes support from President Carter and organized labor, Senate hurdles led by Sen. Ribicoff, and historic views from Jefferson and Roosevelt. The debate centers on whether 2.8 million federal workers are unfairly barred from political activity or if safeguards remain necessary.
A veteran recalls Saipan battle scenes and mass graves at cliffs, then reflects on Japanese reconstruction after World War II. The piece contrasts war brutality with postwar resilience, noting aid effects, cultural shifts, and lingering empathy amid complex memories.
A letter from a young nature club describes a project to save whales. Members raise funds with whale pins and cookies, create posters, and collect signatures of students on a petition to stop commercial whaling by Japan, Russia, and other nations, addressed to the Whale Protection Fund.
A fundraising appeal invites readers to support whale protection by writing to The Whale Protection Fund or Protect Jonah, International Childrens Campaign, Box 476 Bolines Calif 94924. Local organizers include Kerry Davis Lori Sturgis Denise Suter Carol Noggle Sandy Lemke and Tammy Carlson of Onalaska.
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