Nasser death stirs Middle East tension and uncertain future
In the Ha Crosse Tribune opinion page, Gamal Abdel Nasser's death reshapes the Middle East crisis as Egypt faces a potential leadership vacuum. The piece weighs risks of renewed conflict with Israel, Syria's role, and whether new rulers will seek progress and peace over crusades. It notes his mixed legacy and scarce focus on domestic needs amid military buildup.
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Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Middle East
Nasser
U.S
Free World
Farouk
Syria
United Arab Republic
Ray Cromley
Congress must curb spending to fight inflation now
Business urges Congress to cut federal spending to curb rising inflation. It notes the dollar’s decline, deficits widening from $10 to $15 billion with potential $23 billion in 1972, and argues tax increases alone won’t suffice. Readers urged to pressure representatives to restrain spending.
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Congress
Congressional
Washington
GM price hikes scrutinized by Wall Street Journal editorial
The Journal noted GM posted the largest increases among the Big Three and questioned if the move was strategic. The piece argued for forbearance on prices to win public approval and strengthen bargaining with the UAW while noting rising costs and looming labor costs.
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The
Wall Street Journal
General Motors
Congress
UAW
Community Chest launches second annual drive goal 149500
Tribune notes the 1950 feature of a community campaign aimed at raising 149500 for 15 participating agencies as part of the annual drive.
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Community Chest
Frank Hoeschler
8Th and
Cass Streets
Vollenweider
la Crescent
James McCord
la Crosse
War Veterans’ Allied Council
Most fears are taught by Sydney Harris
The essay argues that most mature fears are learned rather than inherited. It cites experiments with infants and snakes to show babies fear less when shielded from parental anxiety, and suggests fears about sex cause many ruined marriages. It critiques sex education and urges parents to model calm, realistic attitudes.
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Harris
Johns Hopkins
John B. Watson
No new war risk after Nasser, Sadat to lead Egypt
NEA Washington correspondent Ray Gromley argues that post Nasser Egypt will seek peace under Sadat, with Egyptians across political, military, business, and academic circles favoring progress over war. He notes Arab leadership may shift, but Egypt remains pivotal. missteps could heighten conflict if moderates fail to emerge.
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Washington
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Nasser
Lebanon
Jordan
Syria
Israel
Hussein
Cairo
Palestine
Tunisia
Algeria
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Closing of St Josephs Home Prompts Reader Letter
A reader from La Crosse laments the closing of St. Josephs Home for the elderly citing mounting deficits and praising the Sisters for care. The letter argues Holy Cross Seminary also provides valuable education and warns against closing religious schools. The writer urges broad charity and community support for Catholic institutions.
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the Tribune
Elaine Addis
St. Joseph’s
la Crosse
St. Joseph’s Home
Aquinas High School
Holy Cross Seminary
Holy Cross
St. Joe’s
Gerald Sheehy
S. 28Th St
Torchlight parade honors participants and crowd calm
The Tribune thanks participants spectators and workers for a fine Torchlight Parade in Onalaska Wis The route had spectators along the curb and behind chairs with many standing giving a clear view Large crowds kept to the sidewalks no floats threw items into the crowd and units had space Congratulations are extended to all involved by Sidney R Kopp.
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the Tribune
Sidney R. Kopp
Onalaska
Wis
Lindbergh Journals Stir Debate on Anti Semitism and Policy
The Wartime Journals of Charles A. Lindbergh rekindle arguments over his stance in 1941 America First critiques. The diary is read as political innocence rather than pure malice, noting his focus on aircraft testing and aviation prowess while acknowledging missteps in public diplomacy.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Harcourt, Brace & Jovanovich
America First Committee
Lindbergh
United States
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Edouard Daladier
Canada
Henry Wallace
Kolyma
Wallace
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University of Wisconsin Homecoming
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Wisconsin Highway Commission
State Hotel Association
Viola
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Cass Street
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George Goethals
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