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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1968
Page
8
The piece outlines Charles de Gaulle facing possible removal as strikes and street battles rock France. Student protests close factories and suspend rail and air services, threatening fuel shortages and bank instability. It notes French prioritizing order and paychecks, and suggests American views on street unrest may shift after France’s ordeal.
Washington faces a growing terror as robberies and unrest surge. Bus drivers fear night shifts after a deadly robbery, with 234 fare thefts this year. Park and Shop leaders urge swift deterrence, demanding visible police and possible troop deployment to protect streets and deter violence.
Amid looting and arson, officials argue for larger police and federal troop presence. Citing 1968 unrest after MLK assassination, critics say current forces are insufficient for a city of 800,000 with 3,000 police. Proposals urge banning demonstrations until adequate protection is available.
Eric Hoffer argues that urban life, not nature, holds promise for human achievement and that America's destiny hinges on building viable cities. He critiques nature worship and laments romantic views of the outdoors while praising urban civilization and the potential to heal the continent through city-based progress.
The La Crosse City Council backs an open housing rule with no exemptions except for owner-occupied duplex rentals proceeding to County Board action. The administration committee led by Supervisor Gordon Feinberg urges a county meeting to discuss the identical measure for unincorporated areas and nearby villages.
A Barnard College student faculty committee urges denying Linda LeClair access to the cafeteria after she moved off campus with a Columbia student. The recommendation could spark new debates among students about cafeteria meals and parental letters home.
Twenty years ago 1948 heavy labor action closed the Heileman brewery plant. 420 workers were idled while La Crosse Breweries with 80 workers faced no disruption. Jaycees began arriving for the state convention. Congress slowed draft and aircraft carrier plans. A violent windstorm at Tomah Airport damaged hangar and five planes. Livestock losses rose due to packinghouse strikes.
Dr Ramiro Manalich argues Cuba under Castro is a police state with 100000 political prisoners 300000 militia members and widespread indoctrination and shortages. He contrasts Eaton’s praise of Castro with the reality of repression and lack of freedom in Cuba.
An essay contrasts drug users and chemists, noting vast drug development progress outpacing safety evaluation. It argues that modern narcotics owe their availability to scientists who wrestle with reality, while users enjoy the fruits without contributing to their creation.
La Crosse Tribune details publisher T Burgess editor Sanford Goltz and staff. It indicates association with The Associated Press and distribution terms for La Crosse Wisconsin, including local rates and postage.
Madison reports a fierce internal dispute within Wisconsin Democrats over selecting delegates to the national convention. Sen. Eugene McCarthy demands vetted, campaign-approved delegates, while old-timer party regulars resist new blood, risking a split that could hurt fall tickets. State Chairman Richard Cudahy is praised for calm handling amid the friction.
The quotation notes that humans endure harsh weather in crowded regions and adapt through necessity and determination. Attributed to Ferdinand Wrangell in 1820, the reflection highlights climate as a driver of resilience and adaptation.
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