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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1973
Page
6
The editorial questions President Nixon’s May statement distinguishing national security from Watergate as confusing readers. It notes inconsistencies with his April telecast and outlines broader implications involving aides, the CIA FBI Justice and prior White House actions. It warns resignation could become unavoidable if disclosures widen.
Rep Lewis Mittness of Janesville argues the $2 annual surcharge on motorcycle registrations is unjust. He proposes canceling the fee and using the $400,000 on hand for state parks improvements while noting many proposed trail sites remain unresolved. He jokes about mufflers for bikes in La Crosse and city parks.
Urgent call for a full Congress review of Nixon administration food policy, domestic and foreign, as lawmakers prepare to vote on a five year farm program. The piece argues whether U.S. grain will aid Americans and the free world or bolster Soviet and Chinese influence, risking inflation and famine. It cites CIA estimates of reduced world production, Bruntthauer in Moscow, and PL 480 deals shaping future exports.
In Madison the Wisconsin Republican convention with over 1400 delegates signaled a move away from the historic endorsement rule toward an open primary system. The unusually large, informal gathering in La Crosse showed the party embracing a two party era and endorsing open primaries as the viable path forward.
Readers question bluff side home safety and city rock blasting costs. Other letters praise attorney Allan Trapp, promote mental health funding, critique population policy ideas, and discuss Wisconsin Republican endorsement rules and primary dynamics.
The article argues Nixon may have to resign if domestic scandal drains his gravitas. It cautions about international repercussions, including Soviet pressure and the Vietnam truce, and urges a timely resignation to preserve U.S. credibility and global stability.
The BESIEGED President Nixon grew irate over a Senate resolution calling for an independent investigator and prosecutor in the Watergate case. Sen. Charles Percy sponsored the measure, with support from Barry Goldwater. Nixon warned advisers that Percy and others aim for the White House, saying he would oppose such targets.
Twenty years ago in 1953, peace talks resumed in Panmunjon and recessed until June 1 awaiting top level decision on prisoner exchange. Sabre jets down 12 MIGs boosting monthly kills to 51, near the war’s single month record. Board of Health backs water supply fluoridation. Governor Kohler signs a bill for a new elementary school on French Island.
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