Local welfare policy criticism voices concern over state control
The La Crosse Tribune argues against Governor Luceys plan to fund and plan county welfare services from the state level. It warns that a state controlled system could leave programs at the whim of state administrators and weaken local guidance clinics. The piece notes precedents of federal aid supporting local outpatient services and criticizes restructuring of the Health and Social Services department.
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la Crosse County
Lucey
Edward Orman
State Department of Health and Social Services
Wisconsin probate reform faces difficult Senate path
Reform supporters seek unsupervised estate administration to cut lawyer fees and red tape while protecting creditors and heirs. Senate amendments added more technical requirements and barred county registers from advising lay administrators, prompting concerns that gains could be washed out. A conference committee must craft a reasonable measure, with constituents urged to monitor outcomes.
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Assembly
Senate
Conference Committee
Watergate probe urged to trace power shifts and backers
Washington report argues Sen. Ervin should probe how the Watergate scandal may reflect a Republican power struggle led by Rockefeller allies. It cites Nixon aides Haig and Garment, Kissinger influence, and the possibility of a prewar White House reshuffle affecting the 1976 ticket. The piece highlights questions over the bugging, leaks, and succession dynamics.
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Paul Scott Washington
Senate
Sam J. Ervin
U.S
Republican Party
White House
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Nixon
John Tower
R-Tex
Defense
Elliot L. Richardson
Rockefeller
Richardson
Leonard Garment
Garment
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Alexander Haig Jr
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Haig
Peking
Moscow
William Rogers
Rogers
Congress
Kenneth Rush
Bryce Harlow
Eisenhower
H.R. Haldeman
Bush
Harlow
General Haig
House
Agnew
Erwin Committee
Democratic National
Grand Jury
Jack Anderson
Sen
George McGovern
Thomas Eagleton
Mr. Nixon
Republic
Paul A. Marcotte
Coate Hall
Uw-La Crosse
Lucey pushes for Wisconsin money in politics inquiry
Madison report notes Gov Patrick Lucey backs a comprehensive legislative package to curb campaign finance abuses. He taps David Adamany to lead the investigation, amid questions about objectivity and the influence of party funding on politics.
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John Wyngaard
Madison
Patrick Lucey
Wisconsin Democratic Party
Wisconsin
David Adamany
University of Wisconsin Political Science
Adamany
Kennedy Circle
Lucey
Washington
Elliot Richardson
Wisconsin Selective Service praised by Hershey in 1953 speech
Tribune notes Louis B. Hershey national director lauds Wisconsin draft administration as outstanding and intelligently run during his visit. Memorial Hospital wing in Viroqua is dedicated for National Hospital Day. Legislature delays state television network construction for one year amid debates. Tourism grows along the Mississippi valley inland between Hastings and La Crosse. Memorial Day transport for disabled by Southside Association announced.
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Wisconsin
Louis B. Hershey
Viroqua
New Memorial Hospital
Hiawatha
Mississippi River
Hastings
Minn
la Crosse
Triple A
Southside Business Men's Association
Gordon Feinberg
Readers respond to Watergate fallout in Tribune letters
Tribune readers criticize Nixon aides and stay skeptical of leadership while debating Eagleton and Watergate fallout. Others defend local schools and advocate using smaller, rural facilities for kindergarten, urging better safety and outdoor space. Letters from Fred Frisbie and Joanne Schmid weigh national crisis and local education needs.
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Washington Valley View
la Crosse
West Salem
Joanne Schmid
History of Israel a story of faith
William R. Wineke argues that Old Testament historians would frame Israel’s history as God-driven, not leader-driven. He traces a pattern of flawed leaders, divine purpose, exile and perseverance, concluding modern Israel’s survival rests on faith rather than human achievement.
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William R. Wineke
State Journal
United States
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Israel
God
Abraham
Egypt
David
Solomon
Joseph
Jacob
Moses
Joshua
Jericho
Jeremiah
Golda Meir
New York
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Sen. Ervin
Cambodia
Taray
Tribune
Roosevelt
Churchill
War Council
Europe
Pacific
Jurgen von Arnim
Tunisia
War Production Board
North Western Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Camp McCoy
Episcopal Diocese of
Milwaukee
Episcopal
Presbyterian
Arthur Christenson
Northern States Power Co
South Pacific
Rio de Janeiro
Natal
Twentieth Century Club
Cargill House
France
Kohler
Jesse E. Higbee
la Crosse Telephone Corp
Mississippi
Eau Claire Normal School
National Guard
Lake Geneva
Janesville
Jacob Verhulst
S. 21St St
Bridge
Ollie Streicher
Louis Meier
Dorothy Krammerer
Rick and
Wolfe
Webber
Nixon and McGovern
Russell
Janelle Venderwort
Wounded Knee Reservation
Russell Means
AIM
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Washington, D.C
Cass Lake
AIM Movement
Fred B. Frisbie
21St St
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