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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
4
Gordon Cooper was held earth bound for two hours as water contaminated the diesel engine fueling the Saturn V service tower at the Cape. Officials reported radar trouble, but the real issue was water in a critical fuel line delaying the launch of the planned 22-orbit flight.
The Kennedy administration resists risky moves in Cuba and cautions against two State Department proposals. Reinstating normal trade with Tito’s Yugoslavia and restoring full diplomatic recognition to Hungary are criticized as dangerous, weakening resolve toward Khrushchev and possibly speeding Soviet withdrawal from Cuba. State actions could backfire by emboldening the USSR and delaying a tougher stance.
George Fielding Eliot argues that over-centralization in the Department of Defense under Secretary Robert McNamara risks paralysis in peace and war. He urges restored decentralization to empower Army Navy and Air Force leaders and warns that emergency decisions would fall to a distant, inflexible system.
Davenport Daily Times reports GOP national chairman William E. Miller urged focus on principal population centers in a Des Moines fundraiser. He cited Nixon losses in Philadelphia Detroit Chicago St Louis and warned Republicans must win key cities to avoid gubernatorial losses like in 1962 Iowa.
Duncan Gregg, purchasing director at Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Co in New York, advocates sending blank checks with orders for under $1,000 to established suppliers. He says it eliminates extra correspondence and speeds payment, relying on honest suppliers. The plan is not yet advised for sensitive buyers such as dependents or family purchasing agents.
Yanks land and fight on Attu as Allied air forces pound Italy Berlin and Czechoslovakia. Draft deferment debates surface with fathers in focus while wartime rationing and price concerns stir local action. Individual notices include Seabees officer at Camp Perry and a North African casualty, with nurse candidates and prom era corsage defense stamps noted.
Doctors argue elderly patients can safely undergo surgery with modern preop care anesthesia and postoperative management. They note tranquilizers over narcotics and lighter anesthesia. Even with heart irregularities surgical risk is not higher than in adults.
Reno gambling houses have dropped bonuses for special 21 game hands. The practice started years ago to lure customers before blackjack gained popularity. An operator said players now know the game well and bet smarter, making the bonus less of an inducement.
A 1963 New York Herald Tribune analysis weighs three views legal political and moral on desegregation. It notes illegality breeds illegality questions whether the court can amend the Constitution and the fate of the Fourteenth Amendment. It cites southern skepticism about ratification and describes cautious Birmingham consultations aiming for a modus vivendi through reason and gradual voluntary change.
Madison editor notes growing efforts to exempt groups from real property taxes. He cites Milwaukee owners seeking homestead relief and lawmakers proposing index based caps for distressed areas. He warns such moves shift costs to others and undermine local revenue. The Wisconsin Municipalities League pushes a legislative advisory commission to evaluate fiscal effects of all exemptions.
CY Barrett explains multiple college loan options including federal and college fund loans. He notes forgiveness for teachers and directs readers to seek aid information from the Student Aid Bulletin and the U S Health Education and Welfare Department. He advises using near home schools to reduce costs and to research funds.
In a bridge game South reaches seven hearts and loses a small slam after an opening lead of diamonds and a spade sequence. West and East defend accurately, with a contrasting line that would have forced the jack of diamonds and allowed South to make the last two tricks if the suit locations were known. South’s play is faulted only for not knowing all cards.
La Crosse Tribune publisher and staff listings with addresses and contact info. Publication schedule, postage class, AP membership, and home delivery and mail subscription rates for La Crosse Wisconsin and surrounding areas.
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