Gundersen Announces Candidacy in Wisconsin 3rd District
Dr Gunnar A Gundersen Jr of La Crosse enters the Wisconsin 3rd District race stating Rep Vernon W Thomson’s negative record as a key issue. He addresses Democrats in La Crosse after noon talks with Sen Gaylord Nelson and notes national politics’ impact on a House vote.
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Gap in Intentions on Weapons and Policy in 1968
The Tribune argues the core issue is attitude and resolve of U S leadership toward rivals. It notes Republicans plan a white paper to counter Kennedy Johnson era gains for the Soviet Union and cites expert figures, while Democrats also field capable specialists. The piece questions whether leaders seek superiority or accommodation with the Reds and promises further discussion.
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Gen MacArthur declines Senate invitation for Far East testimony
Twenty years ago Gen MacArthur refused a Senate committee summons to return for Far East testimony, preferring to wait until after the Republican national convention ends. Court delays ruling on government railroad union ban in a high stakes labor dispute. An epic battle for Jerusalem ends with surrender of last Jewish fighters at the old city. Infant's body found in a suitcase at North Western depot.
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Poverty: Job For 50 States in Washington Discussion
Congress weighs the national poverty issue as governors and local welfare systems bear primary responsibility. Secretary Freeman notes 59 counties in 11 states lack food program machinery and a CBS hunger report was challenged for errors. Administrators must localize efforts to address the poor.
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GOP White Paper Alleges U S Lags in Weapons
A Republican security task force releases a white paper accusing the Johnson Kennedy administrations of failing to advance new weapons including ICBMs bombers and space capable systems. It lists Soviet rivals and calls for campaign use in the Miami 1968 platform.
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Richard Nixon
California
Ronald Reagan
Nixon
Isn’t It The Truth Greeting exchanges in daily life
A humorous reflection on social pleasantries where people say hello with no expectation of a real answer. The line from Bert Leston Taylor contrasts polite chatter with the dullness of repetitive small talk in everyday interactions.
The Deflation and Inflation of Everyday Words
SYDNEY J. HARRIS discusses how words shift strength over time. Ovation grew from a minor Roman ceremony to a strong modern compliment while mediocre and decimate have inflated meanings. Crucial and vital broaden beyond their intense originals as awful and terrible lose force.
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Towns Chairman Aims A Dastardly Charge
Wisconsin Towns Association newsletter spurred Ben Hanneman to label this reporter citified. The piece defends rural roots, recalls life on farms and cutover land, and notes Tarr Commission proposals for uniform property tax assessments likely to become law. The author plans a country home under town board jurisdiction, rejecting the charge.
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Wisconsin Towns Association
Ben Hanneman
Wisconsin
Tarr Commission
Ho Chi Minh Used U S Aid To Build North Vietnam Power
In World War II Ho Chi Minh's underground force worked with U S military, serving as trail and coast watchers and aiding downed pilots. He received rifles and radios and used much to strengthen his grip in northern Indochina, purging rivals as he moved toward French defeat and control.
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Vietnam
South Vietnam
Most Victors Dictate Terms Why Must Israel Give Up Winnings
Eric Hoffer argues Israel alone faces universal hostility and must survive to prevent a broader holocaust. He contrasts treatment of Jews with other displaced groups and warns that victory by Arabs or their Soviet allies would threaten Western civilization. He asserts Israel is America’s decisive ally and necessity for global safety.
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Arnold Toynbee
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La Crosse Tribune Publisher and staff note
La Crosse Tribune details include W T Burgess as publisher Sanford Goltz as editor and the paper’s La Crosse Wisconsin address The paper is a member of Lee Enterprises Inc and the Associated Press with exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches The notice lists paper postal rates and mailing details.
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