This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
4
An experiment in La Crosse tests residents in 1400 households by collecting bundled accumulated newspapers for recycling. A second collection is scheduled in two weeks with no tax money involved, funded by service clubs and local groups.
Washington state faces electric brownouts as Columbia River flow falters and EPA limits curb plants. Boeing trims lights at Kent, Pacific Science Center shuts fountains early, and Trojan reactor near Rainier awaits rules. A pilot coal-to-rock wool plant near Tacoma seeks cleaner fuels amid air concerns.
Washington columnist David Broder outlines a dramatic plan to resolve the Nixon era crisis by having all four leaders step aside. Governors would choose Nelson Rockefeller as a temporary president, with Congress electing Rockefeller as Speaker and he would ascend as President while Nixon and Agnew resign. The idea aims for a swift, clean transfer, but it relies on unlikely steps and party dynamics.
Tribune reports from 1953 noting Trygve Lie first UN secretary general gives a talk. It highlights local events including Hamilton Mothers Club program kickoff and PEO Sisterhoods first meeting at Mrs J W Bibbys. Western Wisconsin Educators' meeting expected over 1 000 attendees with ASA award for safety.
Daylight graffiti in Frankfurt described as among the war’s heaviest. German reinforcements moving through the Brenner Pass blasted by aerial attack, cutting rail links with Italy. Also includes brief historical notes from 1933 and 1923 on local residents, finance, crime, and public figures.
Tribune readers argue for bringing back the horoscope and broader public information. They defend religiously neutral content while praising openness, criticise censorship, note ad profits on entertainment pages, and cite examples of balanced media and public service.
A longtime summer visitor from Minnesota criticizes the educational TV tower project on the river’s Minnesota side near La Crosse’s airport. He cites air navigation concerns and praises the city’s fine small airport while urging careful consideration of the tower’s impact.
A commentary warns against overreliance on welfare and deficit spending. It argues future generations bear the burden of current policies and calls for responsibility, recognizing the tension between social services, legal defense, and citizens' rights. It likens unchecked spending to fattening a dangerous goose.
Sydney J. Harris reflects on parenting discipline and deceit, marriages born from misery, and tastes in literature. He argues most seek education for high earning potential, while true happiness or truth is often found unrelated to effort. He questions virtuous circles and the psychology of gambling and life choices.
Barbara Thompson argues for restored confidence in public education through competence restoration and constructive collaboration among all education stakeholders. She emphasizes finding common ground over adversarial divides and notes broad shared concerns across groups.
A columnist argues that Arab-Israeli conflict rhetoric shapes U.S. policy and public perception. He cites Western media narratives, Nixon era diplomacy, and calls for public involvement in education, praising Barbara Thompson as the first woman state superintendent.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.