Does drug-pusher belong in the U N
Washington charges that the Chinese Communist government dominates opium production and illegal sales abroad. Estimates place annual opium output around 10 000 tons worth about 800 million dollars, with profits funding foreign purchases and subversive activity. Calls grow for a UN probe to decide if Beijing should join the organization.
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Wisconsin Memorial Day practice debated in opinion pages
The La Crosse Tribune argues Wisconsin should align Memorial Day observance with the federal holiday schedule. It notes Wausau veterans groups plan two parades on Saturday, while Madison and other towns follow Monday observances. The piece supports federal standard alignment without diminishing tribute to fallen service members.
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Judge Bardwell backs six member juries in civil cases
Wisconsin State Journal endorses Circuit Judge Richard W. Bardwell’s call for six member juries in civil cases to save money and still deliver justice. An estimated $50,000 yearly saving for Dane County alone could grow statewide, replacing the outdated 12 member panel. The piece argues six jurors can decide civil matters fairly while trimming expenses.
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Dane County
Why elect so many in Marathon County
A brief item notes Gov. Lucey cited Wisconsin counties average 280 elected officials per county versus a national average of 163. Marathon County lists 478 officials, the largest in acreage but not population, prompting calls for reform and citizen scrutiny by groups like the Taxpayers League and League of Women Voters.
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Krueger named Central High football coach in 1951
Twenty years ago Tribune notes Robert H. Krueger former Columbus Wis. coach signed as Central High School football coach announced by M. G. Batho superintendent. Color TV invades black and white field as color broadcasting plan gains Supreme Court approval. North Korea reports 3 000 Red prisoners captured as UN forces advance. Car dealers push Congress for broader auto credit terms. Peter Pappas re-elected La Crosse County GOP chairman at Hotel Stoddard caucus. UN admits soldiers abroad use drugs but denies major addiction problem.
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Herod and Pilate Forge Puzzling Alliance
Luke records that on a single day Herod and Pilate, once enemies, became friends. The verse notes a surprising political shift reflecting tension between rulers and authorities.
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Meaningless by Sydney J Harris on Drug Raids and Publicity
A New York newspaperman explains drug trafficking is openly visible in Manhattan and raids are mostly a publicity game. He suggests cops look the other way or are on the take, and raids raise prices and lower quality while satisfying public anxiety.
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Drug Culture Crisis and Spanish Inquisition?
A dialogue critiques U.S. drug policy, arguing raids fail to curb crime and a medical social approach is needed. It calls for clinics, rehab centers, methadone trials, addict registration, and clear drug classifications, noting politicians offer lip service but little funding. It notes a lack of a cohesive culture to cope with drugs.
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U.S
Memorial Day's enduring meaning through generations
Memorial Day, 103 years old, stands apart for its wartime context and costly sacrifices. The piece recalls Pericles and Thucydides, urging reflection on how a people honor fallen heroes as life and memory intertwine beyond stone. It links ancient funeral orations to modern tribute and humanity's shared memory.
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Readers letters express gratitude, pool cost, theater praise
A collection of letters to The Tribune covers Memorial Day appreciation for Rockland veterans, taxpayer concern over a proposed Central High School swimming pool, high school theater praise, and a critique of music and media. The writers cite community impact, budget choices, and cultural taste, urging reader engagement.
Supreme Court upholds busing to desegregate schools
Quote from Chief Justice Warren E. Burger notes that while assigning pupils near home seems fair, the system's deliberate segregation makes proximity impractical for integration. The decision underscores the ongoing tension between locality and desegregation aims in education policy.
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Supreme Court
Wild military schemes in early planning across nations
A Canadian born historian Holger H Herwig reveals Kaiser Wilhelm II backed a plan for a German sea attack on the United States. The article compares this to 1920s Canadian defense schemes targeting Winnipeg and an assault on Minneapolis and St Paul. It notes British cadred soldiers doubted American methods and contrasts German plans with a Winnipeg to Twin Cities invasion. It adds a 1971 hockey note.
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