Rationed fuel plan debated by experts and editorials
The editors discuss a new mandatory alloca tion system for fuel oils and propane at wholesale levels with state or regional allocation, likely via Wisconsin Public Service Commission. They warn shortages may persist, urge reduced consumption, and note price controls push fuels overseas. real relief hinges on lower use and increased production.
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Washington
Upper Midwest
Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
White House
Wisconsin Drops Random Vehicle Safety Checks
Wisconsin motorists lost the state run safety check program when the budget failed. Random inspections halted in August leaving only dealer sold used cars require checks. Drivers are urged to fix obvious defects promptly but many still drive with missing lights worn tires and other hazards.
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Wisconsin
Strange allies on spending ceiling
The Wisconsin budget fight pits Democrats and Governor Lucey for a one year expenditure ceiling while Republicans demand repeal. Local leaders warn that state limits threaten home rule and may backfire, as Knutson and Gibson push tougher or opposing bills.
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Paul Offner
Lucey
City of
la Crosse
Jerome Klos
Madison
Milo Knutson
Lawrence Gibson
Knutson
Legislative Reference Bureau
Gibson
Wisconsin
Spending Reform Bill Faces Hurdle in Congress
Nation’s Business Magazine notes progress on a spending reform bill but warns lawmakers fear it could block pet programs. An aide says some congressmen realize it will work and taxpayers, who vote, want it to succeed.
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Nation’s Business
Congress
Capitol
Growing rifts with allies in Korea threaten UN unity
Twenty years ago in Tribune files, tensions between the United States and its allies over Korea risk fracturing their united front in the United Nations Assembly. The era also notes upcoming strike talk in local dry cleaning plants and dock labor hearings, plus Lt Commander James Verdin setting a world speed record.
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United States
Korea
United Front
United Nations Assembly
U.S
James Verdin
Citizens debate bicycle rights and city takeovers
Readers from La Crosse voice strong opinions on bike safety responsibilities, city takeover of the Country Club, and labor welfare policy. They urge signaling, courteous driving, and abiding rules. defend club membership costs and tax implications. and critique a Tribune editorial on food stamps and unions.
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Kenneth L. Covey
Hyde Ave
la Crosse
Share the rides during gasoline shortage urges pooling trips
Mary Nielsen of Lacrosse argues that amid a gasoline shortage people should stop idling engines and share rides, walk or bicycle, recalling how communities pooled transportation in the past for less traffic and lower fuel use.
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Mary Nielsen
Redbird Ct
Lacrosse
Watergate Prosecution Staff Could Reshape Years Ahead
Washington reports that Archibald Cox has built a large, ambitious Watergate team with a 2.8 million dollar first-year budget and up to 90 staff. Five task forces cover the break in plumbers campaign financing political espionage and ITT case with a large computer system to manage testimony and documents. Cox asserts independence from the attorney general and signals aggressive use of sweeping powers.
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Senate
White House
Archibald Cox
Cox
Justice Department
Kennedy Justice Department
Kennedy
Teapot Dome
ITT
Watergate Special Prosecution Force
Congress
Elliott Richardson
Spiro T. Agnew
U.S
Maryland
Agnew
Teamsters Pres
James R. Hoffa
Neal
Korea
Jim Neal
Watergate
Thomas F. McBride
Richard Ben-Veniste
Ben-Veniste
Special Prosecutions Force
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