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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1973
Page
5
The Tribune argues against an unwritten guarantee of trouble and supports the new Oktoberfest format. It notes a $10,000 overtime fund for crowd control and outside help if needed, urging firm enforcement and showing who’s boss while hoping extra overtime suffices.
The article discusses Spiro Agnew amid accusations of kickbacks and bribes from Maryland era, with party leaders urging him toward vindication. It weighs grand jury testimony versus court routes and urges a swift verdict of innocence to restore trust and his political future.
Rep Gardner Withrow of La Crosse announces approval of a $500000 flood control dam on the west fork of the Kickapoo River in Vernon County with work to extend five years. Community Chest campaign training sessions set. YWCA invites women to join winter classes.
At the National Federation of Republican Women convention in Los Angeles Ronald Reagan and John Connally seek the vice presidential inheritance as Spiro Agnew faces kickback charges. Reagan wins the crowd with a national themes speech while Connally stumbles in style and focus. Holmes Tuttle backs Reagan's tax initiative as a central issue likely to shape a national bid.
Readers respond to editorial on Wisconsin unemployment compensation for teachers and summer eligibility. Carmen Stout challenges the mischaracterizations and calls for fair treatment of teachers. Myron C. Hougom supports a rezoning vote. George (Ernie) Althoff argues Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth cannot be fairly compared due to era differences.
The Washington Post notes inflation is driven by two forces. World prices and demand push inflation internationally, including American goods like food. Domestic tax increases next winter would be too late and will not significantly curb these global drivers.
John P. Roche argues the Agnew case tests due process and grand jury limits. He notes indictments may not equal guilt, cites Berrigans and Lansky as precedents, and discusses impeachment, resignation rumors, and civil liberties concerns amid Watergate.
Wisconsin legislators plan to amend or repeal laws from the January through July session. Key targets include a salary hike for lawmakers from 9900 to 15618 dollars, a 100 percent rise in nonresident hunting and fishing fees, and an instant parole provision for felons. Democratic Governor Lucey prioritizes seat belts hospital and nursing home certification and fuel oil oversight.
Sydney J. Harris argues the term mandate is misused in American elections. He notes presidents like FDR and Eisenhower secured true mandates, while others won by voters choosing the lesser of two evils. He proposes a four option ballot to reveal real public support and curb arrogance.
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