McNamara proposes universal service at ASNE meeting
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara urged a form of universal service for all young Americans, including women, counting Peace Corps and social work as duty. Editors noted the proposal resembled Eleanor Roosevelt’s 1940s plan and questioned feasibility. Washington later signaled limits on alternative service within 1-A draft.
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Montreal
McNamara
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Viet Nam
The
Chicago Tribune
Eleanor Roosevelt
Peace Corps
Washington
Pentagon
Peru
Defense
Department
Universal Service Plan
Mr. McNamara
Board Reorganizes La Crosse County Committees for Better Oversight
The La Crosse County Board approved a plan cutting 23 committees to 11 and limiting members to at most two panels. A single institutions unit and a merged finance and personnel committee replace fragmented groups, while a new law enforcement committee oversees sheriff's department, traffic police, and civil defense.
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la Crosse
Sheriff's Department
Cleric notes urban growth patterns from air at symposium
Washington observers report a panelist described changing growth in major cities with growth fanning from central cores seen from planes. A jokester pressed for proof while others quipped reverent contacts. Goldwater commented on Vice President Humphrey’s rapid speaking style amid laughter.
Review of the News in Years Past 1946
Century old wrap up lists major events from 1946 including a crippling railroad strike, mail embargo, airmail push, and a million dollar dairy loan. It notes a Prairie du Chien costume ball, Villa Louis opening, and a $3 million loan to Dairyland Power Co op.
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Villa Louis
Prairie du Chien
Dairyland Power Co-op
Readers propose fund drive to send Miss La Crosse yearly
Letters urge community backing for a Miss La Crosse entrant via tag days and chicken fries to raise funds. They argue publicity has already benefited the city and propose the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsor a perennial contestant.
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the Tribune
Chamber of Commerce
la Crosse
Mature Films Deserve Oscar Consideration
Film critic urges separating children’s cinema from adult fare at the Oscars. He cites The Sound of Music’s popularity versus artistic merit and argues Hollywood should reward maturity and artistic quality over mere commercial success. The Pawnbroker is proposed as a serious adult alternative.
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Sydney J. Harris
Hollywood
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Proverbs and John Verses Highlight near help and timely work
A pair of biblical lines urges value of nearby support in a time of trouble and the urgency to perform deeds while possible. Proverbs 27 10 contrasts a close neighbor with a distant brother, while John 9 4 stresses doing the works of him who sent me before night falls.
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John
La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Editor Credits
The La Crosse Tribune in La Crosse Wisconsin lists W. J. Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor. It notes publication every afternoon and Sunday morning and affiliation with Lee Enterprises and the Associated Press. Rates show 60 cents per week by carrier and 0 cents for single copies.
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la Crosse Tribune
4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wis
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Associated Press
AP News
Wisconsin
Johnson seeks extra 1.6 billion for Viet Nam war funding
President Johnson plans a new supplemental appropriation of 1.6 billion dollars to finance the Viet Nam conflict, bringing total supplemental requests to 15.5 billion. He aims for congressional approval of ongoing military buildup, with action anticipated in June after the defense budget debate.
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Johnson
Congress
Viet Nam
White House
House
Senate
John Stennis
D-Miss
Stennis
U.S
Defense Department
Europe
Army
Navy
Air Force
Joint Chiefs of Staff
NATO Members Face Rising Nuclear Threat
Washington warns of a grim outlook as NATO debates a nuclear dominated defense in Europe. De Gaulle’s NATO withdrawal, shifts toward Brussels as HQ, and calls for controlled proliferation shape a cautious world stance. President Eisenhower suggests limited nuclear sales under NATO oversight amid talks in Geneva.
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Washington
Europe
America
de Gaulle
Western
Eisenhower
NATO Organization
France
White House
Congress
Geneva
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Dugal Reverses View On Highway 12 Funding After Drive
Peter Dugal of Cadott Wisconsin spoke on the Highway Advisory Committee about accelerating highway funding. He opposed the bill but changed his mind after driving Highway 12 to Madison, calling for action on aging roads and noting the need to replace Highway 141 and other routes. The outlook for the compromise plan is dim as legislators seek tangible gains for their districts while opponents push fund transfers or tax shifts.
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Madison
Peter Dugal
Cadett
Wisconsin
Dugal
Democratic Party
Knowles
Tomah
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Sheboygan
Fox River Valley
Rock County
Milwaukee
Reynolds
Assemblyman
Nikolay
Assembly
Bridge hand dataset excerpt with four hands
West holds a a 832 Q7 K 1086 and a small long spade sequence while North shows Q I7 K at balance. East carries AKQIZT 1054 and 5106, South has WK98532 942 53 with 436 492. The deal outlines a standard bridge hand distribution.
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NORTH
Bidding Skill in Diamonds Leads to Five Diamond Contract
The article analyzes a bidding sequence by Jack Blair and Byron Greenberg of Tulsa. It details how careful bidding, distribution, and suit control can steer the partnership toward a five diamond contract, highlighting key decisions and the logic behind each bid.
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Jack Blair
Byron Greenberg
Tulsa
Jack
Byron
West
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J. N. Cribben
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Paris
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
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Gloria
Majestic Theater
Miss la Crosse
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