We Salute William Hansen for Lifelong Youth Work
William Hansen a 40 year old senior at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and longtime La Crosse County 4 H leader is recognized for two decades of youth work. He mentors Big Brothers and leads urban 4 H clubs while balancing studies and a full time job. Readers may nominate others for a We Salute recognition by contacting Sanford Goltz at the La Crosse Tribune.
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Bill” Hansen
Bill Hansen
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Funmakers
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William Hansen
Sanford Goltz
La Crosse ceremonies mark Mary Sawyer auditorium dedication
Tribune notes 19 000 spectators at hour and a half parade concluding the dedication of Mary E Saw yer auditorium in La Crosse. Eisenhower on satisfactory heart attack recovery. J C C leader Hugh McKenna visits.
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la Crosse
Mary E. Sawyer
Hugh McKenna
Omaha, Neb
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Arms sales lessons from Vietnam and Saudi commitment
Special to the Los Angeles Times notes that secret plans for Saudi Arabia’s 10 year military buildup and multibillion dollar Corps of Engineers projects risk entrenching U S support for the regime. It calls for Congress to require annual foreign military sales budgets and strengthen the Case amendment to improve oversight and debate.
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Desert Kingdom
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Alhambra
Calif
Corps of Engineers
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Senate
Les Aspin
Wisconsin
Meany and AFL–CIO neutrality in 1972 politics
The piece argues that AFL–CIO policy under Meany did not force unions to back a candidate. It explains the structure of the federation, noting member unions retain political independence while COPE and the executive council set nonbinding national policy.
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Meany
McGovern
New York Times
al Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
Labor Movement
Labor
Cesar Chavez
Robert Kennedy
Chavez
United States
Canada
Lane Kirkland
al Barkan
Committee On Political Education
COPE
Kirkland
Barkan
Aflcio
Executive Council
Nixon
United Steel Workers
National Cope
Readers debate costs and policy on Oktoberfest buttons
Letters from readers counter CBS coverage and Gun rights while criticizing Oktoberfest button pricing. They urge keeping La Crosse competitive and argue against raising prices. A Stanford lecturer blasts HEW growth, calling for reform as programs multiply and costs soar.
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la Crosse
Vera Bloss
Rose St
John M. Seidl
Stanford Business School
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Editorial on city police and fire strikes and public safety
A local columnist mocks a TV editor who advocates against city police and fire strikes. The piece stresses low pay and danger for sworn defenders, arguing workers deserve fair pay and acknowledging public need for emergency services during a strike. It questions the columnist’s stance and emphasizes personal risk to responders.
Campaign finance debate on the 1974 law and reforms
Wisconsin congressman William A. Steiger argues the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 narrows independent voices, distorts public funding, and caps spending. He urges stronger disclosure and fairer limits, noting ongoing Supreme Court challenges and urging better constitutional balance.
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Bob’ la Follette
Wisconsin
Henry Jackson
Hubert Humphrey
Milwaukee Journal
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Cons-N.y
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Dminn
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American Conservative Union
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