Congress Rebuffs Johnson on Federal Unemployment Plan
The House Ways and Means Committee rejected a federal unemployment compensation plan in favor of a milder measure that expands coverage to about 3.5 million workers while preserving state control. Wisconsin gains from its experience rating, keeping lower rates for steady firms and higher ones for seasonal operators. Supporters argue for uniform benefits, while opponents warn of abuse and erosion of work incentives under federal control.
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Wisconsin Assembly Takes Action To End Bingo and Sweepstakes
Correcting an error Tuesday the Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill to ban bingo and play money games in supermarkets taverns and other businesses. Senate action is awaited. The games arose from a 1965 referendum enabling national drawings. vague wording allowed unintended expansion.
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Humphrey Jokess Holt Over Viet Nam Pickets in Australia
Vice President Hubert Humphrey laughed at Vietnik pickets during a stop in Australia and teased Prime Minister Harold Holt about the protests. He recounted meeting a Brooklyn-born Fulbright scholar leading the group and urged keeping in mind how the present becomes past.
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Rickover presses Congress to assert defense role
Admiral Hyman Rickover urges Congress to reclaim constitutional control over defense policy as he supports an all nuclear Navy. He warns that without Congress backing, no nuclear surface fleet will emerge and defense contractors may be forced to fulfill wartime orders under the 1950 Defense Production Act.
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Readers defend draft card as symbol of free expression
Letter from Jack Curtis of La Crosse argues that the Selective Service certificate is a symbol, and individuals should be free to treat it as they wish without harming others, noting that draft eligibility exists even without the card. He warns that public fuss spreads ideas.
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Review of the News in Years Past Twenty Years Ago
Nationwide railroad strike ends as Brotherhood of Engineers and Trainmen orders 250000 strikers back to work. Walter H. Bigelow resigns as La Crosse County price control chairman. Mayor Verchota returns to office after Mayo Clinic checkup.
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La Crosse progress praised on Paul Harvey program
Gunnar L Olson of Lewiston Maine praises La Crosse progress highlighted by Paul Harvey. He notes personal excitement to visit summer and commends local efforts that brought the city into national spotlight.
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Birthday twins for Gonzales family in New Mexico
On March 8 Mrs Isauro O Gonzales gave birth to a boy, which also marked her 24th birthday. Earlier, on March 5, 1961, she gave birth to a girl, matching her husband’s birthday.
Bible Verse Inspired Reflection Post
A brief devotional note cites Job 7 6 about life passing swiftly and without hope inviting readers to consider mortality and endurance.
Knowles Economy Pledge Quietly Shifts in Office
Madison editors frame Gov. Warren P Knowles campaign as promising fiscal restraint while in office he faces pressure from Democrats to justify a larger budget. The piece notes why Knowles may have moderated pledges after election and the political risks for both parties in contrasting campaign vows with governance. It highlights legislative spending dynamics and party control.
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To Solve One Problem Attack All Its Parts
Essay argues crime education peace sex and poverty are root sociological issues. It contends legal or economic fixes fail without family, moral, and societal changes and stresses interdisciplinary, overlapping solutions within the whole human organism. 1966 Publishers Newspaper Syndicate.
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Decisions On Viet War Are Political Not Military
Washington commentary argues U.S. strategy in Viet Nam is driven by policy aims rather than military plan. Harold Brown defends limited force to protect South Vietnam's future, while Joint Chiefs reports of intensified bombing are not discussed. Debate grows on whether the goal is victory or containment, with casualties mounting.
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La Crosse Tribune Publisher and Editor Credits
The La Crosse Tribune publishes as the daily and Sunday morning paper from 4th and Cass Streets in La Crosse Wisconsin 54601. It states affiliation with Lee Enterprises Inc and the Associated Press with AP rights.
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Bridge Hand Summary from North East West South
On Bridge North a and K73 and Q108 in the north hand with 49652 in spades Q1073 J74 62 in hearts West has 4QJ10 and J84 in clubs Q832 J754 in diamonds.
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Play Reveals Souths Skill in Bridge Analysis
Oswald explains a bridge hand where Souths play secured three diamond tricks and a slam. Jim notes the diamond sequence from dummy and a spade win, while discussing the no trump contract and Norths bold four no trump bid.
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