Congress Faces Scrutiny As Scandals Erode Trust
The piece notes rising concern over congressional conduct amid tapes and payroll perks. It highlights Rep. Wayne Hays and Senate leader Hugh Scott, urging honest members to expose abuses to restore public respect.
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Wisconsin veterinary college bill sparks veto standoff
Gov Lucey vetoes a Madison veterinary college plan arguing it would fund training for pet hospitals. Assembly overrides veto granting planning funds while Senate blocks funds and building authority, keeping the idea alive to please the governor but leaving farmers and students awaiting action.
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Dulles Attacks Russian Chiefs as Stalin Collaborators
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles labels Soviet leaders collaborators of Stalin while addressing Kiwanis. La Crosse and Eau Claire Teachers Colleges report discrimination and urgent need for expanded classrooms. Donald E. Rice elected president of the La Crosse Business Men's club with Gordon Feinberg as VP. Ethiopian riot targets U.S. legation. Italian occupation of Addis Ababa noted.
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Carter Faces Prime Advantage As He Heads Toward Convention
The piece assesses Jimmy Carter's strong hold on the Democratic nomination without a kingmaker, comparing his position to Roosevelt and Eisenhower. It notes potential risks if Ford and Reagan unite or split the GOP, and discusses the upcoming choices for vice president, policy stances, and the State Department succession replacing Kissinger.
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Moynihan Faces Harsh Scrutiny in New York Senate Bid
The piece argues Pat Moynihan entering the Democratic Senate race in New York will face strong ad hominem attacks over alleged racism and insensitivity to the poor. It notes his cautious, appointive political background and compares his possible entrée to a perilous shark-filled plunge.
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Readers Voice Political Grievances and Moynihan Memo Opinions
Tribune readers air frustration with Kennedy coverage and demand taxpaying representation for Wisconsin. The letter references Joe Kennedy, Senator Proxmire, and Washington politics, while an analysis debates Moynihan, Abzug, and NYC political aims alongside a West Side outreach.
Platform folly at Wisconsin Democratic convention noted
A Milwaukee weekend Democratic state delegate convention showcased idealistic yet impractical planks. Observers note many legislators stayed away, wary of broad proposals like repealing the sales tax and extending civil rights for personal sexual activity, which are unlikely to pass.
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Trash to Heat and Power Drives Northeastern Waste Plan
The Northeast embraces refuse combustion to boost energy and reduce landfills. Connecticut's CRRA contracts a $40 million plant to convert 1800 tons daily into powdered fuel for UI Bridgeport boilers, aiming for 1978 completion. concerns exist about boiler corrosion and air pollution.
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