Knutson Pledges Voters City Government Change
In 1955 Milo Knutson campaigned on reorganizing La Crosse government calling it inefficient and costly. After his 1955 election he pledged to study forms of government, favoring city manager but promising consideration of all forms. Across 1956 to 1959 vetoes and referendums followed with limited success.
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La Crosse Public School Enrollments by School Feb 1963
Enrollment figures for La Crosse Public School district show actual enrollments by grade and school as reported to the Board of Education at its March 1963 meeting. Data reflects totals at the end of February 1963 from the Edwards report.
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Tax Paid Help On A Part Time Wisconsin Lt Governor
The article argues the Wisconsin lieutenant governor’s role is largely a backstop and presiding over the Senate during sessions, making the job mostly part time. It notes Lt. Gov. Jack Olson will gain an assistant with a monthly pay of 428 to 538 dollars and questions the need for the position given the office’s limited duties.
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Readers Speak on School Bus Ruling and Local Editorials
Letter writers condemn the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on free bus rides for Christian school children as unjust and accuse critics of atheistic influence. They cite other states offering free rides and text resources, while another writer calls for the Tribune to remain neutral and praises Mayor Knutson’s leadership amid tax and industry concerns.
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Four Milwaukee Democrats push state tax on soft drinks
Four Milwaukee Democrats introduce an Assembly bill to tax soft drinks, estimating annual revenue of 7 to 8 million dollars. A quarter cent on seven ounce bottles and a half cent on 12 ounce bottles would likely be passed to someone other than the consumer. Larger sizes face higher taxes, risking upset over economy bottles and prompting protests.
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Local Campaign Highlights School Zone Speed Limits
Nationwide efforts emphasize strict adherence to school zone speed limits to safeguard children and reduce traffic incidents. Officials note widespread awareness campaigns, police patrols, and fines as deterrents in multiple states.
Ten Classrooms Lost Two Found Advanced Courses and More Cuts
Central High School faces a 1,350 student projection next year down from past peaks as the district adds or expands science and language offerings. Ten rooms were repurposed or lost while two spaces were reclaimed, shifting from nine 42-minute periods to six 55-minute ones and increasing elective load.
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Quote of the Week and Convention Cash Grabs
Washington Notebook notes a quote from Rep Emanuel Celler on newspapers versus government. It covers Florida Governor Farris Bryant and San Francisco Mayor George Christopher vying for the 1964 GOP national convention with cash bids and fringe benefits, plus a jab about Fuller Warren and a Washington tycoons’ business chat tied to John Kennedy’s stance.
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Communists Will Break Any Pledge Says Khrushchev Relative
David Lawrence reports Nikita Khrushchev's son in law Alexei Adzhubei, editor of a government paper, declares atheists may break promises. The piece casts doubt on Soviet reliability, cites Vatican talks, and cites Cuba withdrawal pledges as untrustworthy. It decries atheism as immoral and links it to Kremlin strategy and global east‑west tensions.
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Wisconsin College Enrollment Boom Shapes Budget Fight
A Wisconsin commentary notes escalating state college enrollments from about 10,000 at Madison years ago to 30,000 now with projections near 50,000 by decade's end. Oshkosh and other campuses surge, prompting debate over funding, campus growth, and possible shifts of undergraduate load to state colleges. Educational leaders seek budget action as pressures test tax policies and political will.
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Wyngaard
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la Crosse
Opening lead figures in Stayman bid debate in bridge column
North opens oneNT as South overcalls with Stayman style bids. A long discussion compares two diamonds and three diamonds responses as strong or weak hands. The piece ends with an ad for Jacoby's bridge guide and a mail order offer.
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Rockefeller woos Midwest conservatives in unity drive
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller maneuvers toward a presidential bid by courting GOP conservatives in Wisconsin and neighboring states. He advocates cutting the top corporate tax to 47 percent, slashing individual rates by 7.5 billion, and freezing federal spending to balance the 1965 budget, while urging party unity and steering clear of an overt nomination claim.
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Milwaukee
La Crosse Tribune Masthead and circulation notes
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