League of Women Voters backs general Wisconsin sales tax
Wisconsin editorial argues the League of Women Voters has shifted to support a state sales tax after long opposition. The piece discusses Gov. Reynolds's reaction, public perception, and the broader fiscal question facing Wisconsin about tax structure and affordability. It notes the sale tax as the remaining major untapped revenue source and declares the League’s choice inevitable, not celebratory.
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State League
Wisconsin
League
John Reynolds
Madison
Wyngaard
Capitol
Reynolds
Managed justice in the Perez Jiminez asylum case
The piece questions whether the United States is practicing managed justice by detaining ex-dictator Perez Jiminez in a Florida jail after Venezuela sought his extradition for embezzlement. It notes Betancourt’s influence, high legal costs, and calls for speedy hearings and constitutional guarantees for asylum seekers. The author asks if an unpopular political refugee is being unfairly kept jailed.
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Washington
Perez Jiminez
Venezuela
United States
Jiminez
South
U. S
Miami
Federal District Court of
Florida
Betancourt
Dean Acheson
Kennedys
Tax fears and eminent domain in urban renewal row
Readers question federal funds and private use under urban renewal and a Viterbo College project in La Crosse. Letters cite tax burdens, tax-free property, and potential industrial exodus as public debate grows over government powers and civil rights protections.
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the Tribune
U.S
Viterbo College
Till Lund
S. 8Th St
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Alabama
Iowa
California
Massachusetts
Missouri
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Linker
Review of the News in Years Past Twenty Years Ago 1943
A summary of events from 1943 including British advances at Mareth Line and Maknassy, US progress near Rommel’s route, FDR urging coal mine work, Miners union wage stance, Coast Guard icebreaker refit, a Burr Oak farm house fire, and other notes from 30, 40, and 50 years prior such as 1933 to 1913 developments across Wisconsin, Milwaukee, La Crosse, and surrounding areas.
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Maknassy
Rommel
FDR
John L. Lewis
Del
Coast Guard
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Hugh Smith
Burr Oak
Roosevelt
Congress
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Chicago
John Cashman
Denmark
John Callahan
Enrollment trends in La Crosse city district schools
Enrollment data show steady annual gains of about 177 students over 13 years totaling 2834. Two-year losses occurred in 1950 and 1959 totaling 177. The largest yearly increases, 377, occurred in 1951 and 1962 due to pupil transfers from parochial schools unable to accommodate rising enrollments.
Enrollment trends in city schools rise steadily since 1947
Public school enrollment has increased by an average of 177 students per year from 1947 to 1962, with the 1962-63 figures showing ongoing growth. The 1962 total for all grades was 8,237, rising to 8,412 by February while the senior high group reached 1,883 in February, above 1962 levels.
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Conan S. Edwards
Central
Logan
Kennedy jokes about dinner expenses during Washington talk
In Washington RFK joked to a business audience about federal expense rules for dinner, saying Mortimer Caplin told him one can spend freely as long as it ends with a toast to the President. Roswell Gilpatric postponed a Spain trip after Franco talks, learning his hosts planned a hunting trip with Fran Co and quipping Tennis yes hunting no.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Advertising Council
Kennedy
Mortimer Caplin
Internal Revenue
United States
Roswell Gilpatric
Defense
Spain
Francisco Franco
U.S
Franco
Rome
Gilpatric
Fran Co
Mr. Martin
Mr. Gross
Central
South American
Cuba
US vows to halt Cuban subversion amid rising export claim
The McCone testimony to Congress asserts Castro is exporting communism to Latin America through guerrilla training, funding, and diplomatic missions. It cites Cuba's support for revolutionary movements in Venezuela, Brazil, and Peru, with 200 Venezuelans trained in 1962 and ongoing Cuban financing of subversive operations. Congress members question the authenticity and impact of these reports.
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United States
Central
South America
John A. McCone
Lawrence
Central Intelligence Agency
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Cuba
Kennedy
McCone
House
Latin America
Hemisphere
Fidel Castro
Venezuela
Brazil
Peru
Mexico
Argentina
Uruguay
U.S.S.R
Bolivia
Chile
Edwin M. Martin
Inter-American Affairs
U.S
Punta del Este
H. R. Gross
Alowa
Mr. Martin
Americans talk too much about Soviet espionage risks
Inez Robb laments rampant leaks and chatter in the United States as the Kremlin reportedly spends vast sums on spying. Generals and lawmakers flag public talk as fueling espionage, while officials insist on cautious policy toward Cuba and Latin America.
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Kremlin
United States
U.S
Lauris Norstad
Senate
Europe
Norstad
Cuba
CIA
FBI
Congress
Wisconsin Republicans Face Two Paths In Budget Fight
Legislators weigh retrenchment to current revenue levels or pushing budget increases financed by a sales tax. Governor Reynolds opposes any sales tax, widening the rift as Republicans seek discipline amid pressure from teachers, alumni and welfare groups. A split vote could force a veto contest and shape the session’s outcome.
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Assembly
Welfare Societies
Social Workers
County Boards Association
School Boards Association
Reynolds
Bridge column by Oswald Jacoby on defense and play
North opens with a heart lead and the defense analyzes how to beat the contract. The author describes choosing the diamond lead after an initial heart ace and jack mishap, leading to a successful diamond continuation and setting up the defense.
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Dummy
South
Oswald Jacoby
P.O
Dept. A
Radio City
New York
N.Y
La Crosse Tribune Publishing Details and Rates
The La Crosse Tribune notes its publication schedule, contact info, AP affiliation rights, delivery and subscription options, plus regional rates for La Crosse area and extended mail service within 75 to 150 miles. Prices include weekly, monthly, and yearly plans with advance payment requirements.
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LaCrescent
LaCrosse Sunday Tribune
Carrier Bay
la Crosse
Sunday Tribune
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