Bus restore plan to aid La Crosse Transit debated
La Crosse school board weighs restoring in city bus service for students living over two miles from school as a partial fix. The move would buy time for the La Crosse Transit Co. but likely not prevent a shutdown or city subsidy in months. Costs, likely fare hikes, and potential elimination of night and Sunday service are under consideration while state aids offset part of the $44,000 annual busing bill.
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Knowles' remark destabilizes Olson in Madison confrontation
Governor Knowles faced a statehouse reporter and floated a forecast of a half billion dollar budget rise for the coming biennium, undercutting Olson's vow to hold spending to the current tax base. The remark sparked shock in Olson HQ and offered Lucey supporters fresh ammunition in the Wisconsin governor race.
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Court ruling flags 18 vote as weaker law
A three judge federal court recently upheld denying the vote to those under 21, arguing the 14th Amendment does not compel equal protection for youth voter qualifications. The piece cautions states retain power to set age limits and notes forthcoming Supreme Court arguments on vote at 18 under the Voting Rights Act.
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Equalized valuation up six million La Crosse County
Twenty years ago La Crosse County reports equalized value of real and personal property rising to 156.989 million, up 6.545 million from the prior year. John E. Flanagan named county Democrats chair at Stoddard Hotel. Col Ralph J. Olson named adjutant general by Gov Rennebohm. Wisconsin Central Airlines seeks authority for stops at La Crosse Beloit Janesville and Madison. Local educators host first Business Education Day with 486 teachers from 28 firms. Civic choir season opens with C Bernard McGhee directing. Army drafts down 48.5 percent of men examined in August.
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Gore fights to hold Senate seat against Brock in Tennessee
NEA Washington correspondent reports Sen Albert Gore in Memphis, as he battles a sizable lead by GOP challenger Rep William E Brock III. Gore declares he votes Democrat and fights Democratic battles, taking on Nixon era strategy while insisting he will win on the floor.
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Readers complain about proposed statues and election notes
Letters express frustration over city plans for controversial statues in City Park and call for aldermen to share sketches before approval. Readers urge accountability and warn against spending tax dollars without scrutiny. Also included is discussion of NFO farm bargaining, and political commentary on Tennessee Senate races and Gore versus Brock.
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Fear of truth keeps us from knowing our own feelings
The essay argues that people fear uncomfortable truths more than they desire facts. It cites a man avoiding cancer tests to escape bad news, notes Freud showed reason can serve passions, and links truth to spiritual freedom. The writer concludes with intent to seek medical tests despite fear.
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Laird and Chuikov meeting sparks Cuba base speculation
Secret talks between Melvin Laird and Soviet Marshal Chuikov reportedly preceded Soviet surveying of Cienfuegos harbor and Cuba base construction for Yankee-class submarines. U.S. analysts say Laird did not oppose the Cuban presence, hinting at broader Cold War signaling and influence on policy.
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