Voting Rights Debate In Nixon Plan Draws Fire
The NAACP opposes John Mitchells proposal to end state residence and literacy requirements for presidential elections. The administration argues the measure fulfills a 1968 promise to end regional discrimination, while critics warn it could dilute protections and favor certain regions.
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Seaway's Tenth Birthday Prompts Port Boss Move
As Seaway marks its 10th anniversary President Nixon announces a Duluth port director will head the system. The article recalls decades of debate over the project and notes mixed outcomes including growth for the Midwest but limited defense and U.S. flag usage. Wisconsin figures like Sen Alexander Wiley and Rep Henry Reuss aided its passage and toll control.
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Frederick W. Wagner dies in Grandad Bluff crash
Twenty years ago Frederick W. Wagner 40 a Doerflingers furniture and interior decorating consultant was fatally injured in a Grandad Bluff crash. State Supreme Court over turns perjury conviction of Harold R. Christoffel former labor union official. William Joseph Kraft 18 admitted to US Naval Academy. Mayor Ahrens and city discuss bus fare with Public Service Commission. State Senate rejects Taft Hartley injunctions vote. Judge Albert Twesme dies at Maple Grove Country Club. Wisconsin Assembly passes 50 percent income tax surtax to fund education welfare and building.
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Hughes a Dark Horse for 1972 Democratic Ticket
Iowa Senator Harold Hughes emerges as a potential dark horse for the 1972 Democratic presidential race. He has built a power base in the Senate, earned praise from leader Mike Mansfield, and attracted backers of McCarthy while emphasizing a reformist, broader base for the party.
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Verse of the Golden Rule from Matthew 7 12
A Bible verse from Matthew 7 12 states that one should treat others as they wish to be treated, describing it as the law and the prophets guiding moral conduct. The quotation is commonly cited in religious and ethical discussions applying the golden rule to daily behavior.
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Choice Of Labor Union Must Be By Secret Ballot
Supreme Court ruling ends requirement for secret-ballot elections to determine union bargaining rights. Authorization cards showing majority may compel employers to bargain, despite potential coercion and pressure on workers. The decision shifts power away from private ballots toward card signatures and board actions.
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Reaching 83 and numbers that please the crowd
Sydney J. Harris argues that society applauds longevity and numeric feats, equating age and offspring counts with value. He cites Rousseau and a music sponsor anecdote to critique how audiences praise quantity over true merit, noting great work often precedes age 40 and orchestral ensembles favor larger groups despite sameness in quality.
Editor responds to Harris on free smut peddling
A Tribune reader letter critiques Sydney J Harris for minimizing pornographic material and its reach. The writer cites mailing lists and minor access, cites Wertham, and argues porn harms youths and fuels crime, urging caution about free sale.
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Private talks may stretch Vietnam war into years
Washington reports key government sources see a settlement likely only in two to three years, perhaps longer. Private talks between South Vietnam and the Viet Cong hold more promise than Paris talks, with American optimism grounded in Vietnamese pragmatism and patience. Officials expect further troop withdrawals, about 25 000 at a time, to buy time for secret negotiations.
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Combat Duty Voluntary How To Silence War Critics
William Buckley Jr argues for making combat duty in Vietnam voluntary to reduce American casualties and shift defense responsibility to the South Vietnamese government. He contends feasible reclassification could limit actual combat troops and edge toward Vietnamese self defense with American material support.
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Develop Young Bodies As Lifetime Home
Clifford R. Venne, a physical education instructor at Central High School in La Crosse, argues that youth fitness affects lifelong health and career readiness. He urges better gym facilities and nationwide fitness testing, blaming taxpayers for neglect and linking it to delinquency and unemployment.
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