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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1976
Page
5
Kenneth C. Blanchard as publisher and Sanders Hook as general manager oversee the editorial team with Robert S. Gallagher serving as editor and Sanford Goltz as opinion page editor. The byline reflects the paper’s leadership lineup and staff roles.
La Crosse Redevelopment Authority voted 5-1 to give developers two more months to advance Harborview site housing plans. The decision sparks questions about whether new units will be condos or rentals, the price range, and whether buyers or tenants are lined up. Local investors support involvement but fear indefinite delays and stalled alternatives.
The Supreme Court reversed a Wisconsin high court ruling, upholding the dismissal of striking Hortonville teachers without a hearing. The decision frames job rights for strikers after contract violations and state law, noting Wisconsin restricts public employee strikes. The ruling may curb bargaining and reduce strikes in the state.
Frank Fitzsimmons led a Las Vegas Teamsters convention scene amid pension fund loans to casinos and a 25 percent salary rise for top officials. The gathering echoed past corruption and calls for reform as dues doubled, with broader accusations of unearned commissions and a California pension fund scandal lingering from prior eras.
Twenty years ago Paul H J Wiemerslage was elected commander of the Roy L Wingers American Legion Post succeeding James J Simpson. Also notes include the Satorys returning from Europe after Dr Satory joined surgeons at an International College of Surgeons meeting in Nantes France.
Carter outlines a 1976 campaign blueprint emphasizing openness, compassion, and efficiency. He proposes new federal divisions, a Department of Education, a Consumer Protection Agency, and expanded health, social security, housing, and education programs while advocating open government and campaign finance reform.
The piece rails against the People’s Bicentennial Commission as anti American and pro revolutionary, noting New Left leadership and Madison Avenue tactics. It links PBC to demonstrations planned for July 4 in Washington and Philadelphia and criticizes their anti American rhetoric and Philadelphian leftist coalitions.
A summer flare of scandal on Capitol Hill triggers media fury over private conduct while questioning the larger issues of power abuse. The piece argues reform is needed but warns against selective outrage and calls for scrutiny of Congress’ broader, ongoing misuses of authority.
Kathleen Senn questions implications of Rep. Paul Offner and his work days project. She defends politicians’ hands on exposure and hopes for Offner’s quick recovery, noting she ran for the 95th District Assembly in 1972.
Art Buchwald recalls a visitor in Washington seeking scandal and romance amid the Bicentennial aura. The exchange reveals locals’ ambivalence about GOP and media coverage, with Ralph hunting tastier stories and Buchwald noting the city’s quieter reality beyond rumors. Newcastle
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