Good appointments to La Crosse airport board
The La Crosse Common Council approved two qualified new members Richard Shimshak and James Senty for the airport board and rejected Philip G. Arneson. With a majority now, the board can seek a successor for airport manager James Cote as the Mayors appointments face scrutiny to ensure qualified leadership.
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W. Peter Gilbertson
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Arneson
James Cote
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Government waste noted in general services letter to banks
A Form Letter from the General Services Administration thanks banks and credit unions for promoting the Carson City Silver Dollar Sale. The agency sent certificates of appreciation to all on its mailing list, regardless of actual participation, prompting accusations of mockery and waste.
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GSA
Carson City
Press Still Free in America Despite Supreme Court Rulings
The Watergate coverage continues with daily disclosures, showing no chill on reporters. Journals press on after grand jury subpoenas, proving a free press remains despite Supreme Court questions.
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Okla
Tribune
U.S. Supreme Court
Niagara Falls
Washington
Supreme Court
County board revives park question on Highway 33
Twenty years ago the county board reopened debate on establishing a roadside park overlooking Garbers' Coulee on Highway 33. Also noted: Dr Henry Jegi retiring at 80 after 56 years in Galesville.
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Henry Jegi
Galesville
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Laird’s White House role eases Wisconsin politics
Melvin Laird accepts a White House counselor post, easing GOP pressure in Wisconsin. The move reduces talk of Laird running for governor or Senate, boosts Gov. Lucey and Sen. Nelson’s re election plans, and leaves Warren optimistic about the 1974 gubernatorial race. Column notes Laird’s long career and potential 1976 presidential bid amid Watergate fallout.
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Arthur L. Srb
Madison
Wis
Robert Warren
Melvin Laird
White House
Nixon
Wisconsin
Lucey
Nelson
Laird
Washington
Warren
Secretary of Defense
GOP
Pentagon
Political spending needs to be curbed
Madison report surveys rising concern about financing political campaigns from presidency to state legislature. It notes editorial, academic, and public reaction post Watergate, the shift in influence between parties, and the need for reform as ordinary citizens demand accountability and officials feel pressure to act for their own survival.
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John Wyngaard
Madison
Winning energy vs dead end jobs keeps fatigue at bay
The piece argues fatigue stems from dead end work not exertion. Boring, repetitive tasks drain morale unless progress and purpose exist. Motivation comes from wins, goals, and meaningful feedback, not mere labor saving devices.
Traffic rules spark reader questions in La Crosse
A reader questions the two lane to two lane flow and right turn only signage at West Avenue on Highway 14 and asks for clear pavement marking guidance. A second letter protests a witchcraft article, defending the religion and calling for major editorial change and clarity.
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Highway 14
West Avenue
Jackson Street
Wayne Jurgensen
Gays Mills
U.S
la Crosse State University
Lady Cybele
Church of the Wyccan Rede
Madison
Wis
Watergate witness disputes over Nixon cover up truth
Senate Watergate investigators press the conflict between John W. Dean III and President Nixon as to who knew of the cover up. Dean claims Nixon was aware last September while White House spokesmen echo Nixon’s denials. The panel seeks more witnesses to resolve the competing accounts.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Senate
Nixon
John W. Dean III
White House
Dean
Edward J. Gurney
R-Fla
Joseph M. Montoya
D-N.m
Watergate
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