Opinion: meddlers in labor disputes drawn into rhetoric
The piece critiques the public meddling by politicians and officials in the Norplex UAW strike and restraining orders. It notes Judge Pappas orders, Knutson attacks on the union, city leaders rallying against management, and calls for a strike moratorium as rallies provoke emotions but rarely resolve the dispute.
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Peter Pappas
Milo Knutson
R-La Crosse
Wild Men
United Auto Workers
UAW
Norplex
Pappas
Knutson
la Crosse
W. Peter Gilbertson
Virgil Roberts
D-Holmen
the Tribune
Spring Arrives With Golfers Returning Outside
The piece notes spring arrival and warm weather as golfers return to driving ranges, while reflecting on lower fuel bills and house taxes. It paints a rustic, seasonal scene with Mississippi greens and renewed outdoor activity after winter.
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Mississippi
Metropolitan Sewer Board seeks two day EPA PCA conference
The Metropolitan Sewer Board requests a two day meeting with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the U S Environmental Protection Agency to discuss tougher sewage treatment standards. The board warns the higher costs could reach 51 4 million, a sum comparable to stadium spending for the Minnesota Vikings.
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Winona Daily News
Metropolitan Sewer Board
Twin Cities
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Twin City
PCA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Minnesota Vikings
Eisenhower nominates Bohlen ambassador to Moscow amid Senate opposition
Twenty years ago President Eisenhower appointed Charles E Bohlen as ambassador to Moscow despite opposition from Senator McCarthy and other lawmakers. The lengthy dispute over the appointment ended with Bohlen taking the post in Washington's diplomacy efforts.
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Third-term Nixon gag sparks constitutional repeal talk
The piece notes a humorously unlikely push to repeal the 22nd Amendment and allow a Nixon third term. It cites Wall Street Journal, National Review, and Kevin Phillips, suggesting a dubious committee or a real fund-raiser. it questions sources, motives, and the political odds for such an amendment.
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Stanley Cohen
Postage Names in Wisconsin Assembly Caper Raises Questions
In Wisconsin the Assembly faced scrutiny over a postage allowance switch from 700 to 2700 per term. The move, pushed by the Democratic majority, aimed to expand constituent outreach but drew charges of self serving aims and increased costs. Rep. John Shabaz exposed the plan, provoking floor debate and calls for records. The piece notes Senate budgeting gaps and links to historical critiques of legislative mailing practices.
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Harborview redevelopment sparks civic debate in La Crosse
A letter expresses concern that Harborview development signals ongoing urban renewal by the Redevelopment Authority. It cites statements by executive director Parrott about shifting from federally assisted renewal to special revenue sharing and questions whether Harborview marks the end or continuation of authority projects. It urges elected officials to consider long term impacts on private property and taxpayer costs. The piece also memorializes Olga Sauber and lauds women’s civic contributions in La Crosse.
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the Tribune
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Keigh D. Ellison
15Th St
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G. W. Lueck
Leona Reinhard
Josephine Hintgen
Lillie M. E. Borresen
Esther Domke
Mary Hebberd
Betty Wiley
Dora Marshall
Olga Sauber
Olga
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K. Jean Solberg
King St., la Crosse
Olga Mahlum Sauber A Lifelong Civic Educator
Olga Mahlum Sauber long promoted women’s lib values as a senior high school teacher, urging practical learning for citizenship. As wife to David A Sauber she supported his enterprises and contributed to La Crosse civic life from early widowhood through illness.
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David A
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Reading a must supports youths and reading habits
Shirley Whitehead from La Crosse argues that today’s youths lack access to entertaining junk literature at libraries, which harms fantasy and real living interests. She recalls childhood joy from Nancy Drew and Oz books and credits two librarians for sparking a lifelong reading appetite, urging early reading aloud to children.
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Sydney J. Harris
Mr. Harris
Shirley Whitehead
Ferry St
la Crosse
Symbols over substance in anthem debate sparks city clash
A reader cites New York City protests over postponing then reinstating the national anthem at sports events. The columnist argues pledges are ritual, not proof of Patriotism, criticizing crowd behavior and likening it to Pharisaic display.
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St. Louis
New York City
Jesus
Two per cent serve time in Chicago crime survey
The Chicago Crime Commission reports sharp gaps from crime to punishment in 1972 armed robberies and rapes. Of 11 029 robberies 319 were sentenced, 2 2 268 rapes 71 sentences. Critics say arrests indictments and convictions are often skipped.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Crime Commission
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