Local Debaters Favor Ford Carter Winner In AP Poll
Ten area and local debate students said President Gerald Ford's foreign relations experience gave him the edge in last night's televised debate. They estimated Ford swayed more voters than Carter, though margins varied. Debaters from Onalaska High School UW La Crosse and others viewed the debate at the La Crosse Tribune and praised Ford's handling of issues and demeanor, while noting Carter's attacks and weaker direct answers.
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Balts Considered for New Job as CESA Coordinator
La Crosse Area School Superintendent Eugene Balts, in office since January 1971, is being interviewed for the CESA 6 coordinator post based in Chippewa Falls. The job pays about 5,000 to 6,000 dollars less than his current 29,000 salary and would place him as liaison with public school districts across Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, and Clark counties.
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Debates Narrow Undecided Voters As Support Grows
After each debate, candidate support solidified among viewers and the share of undecided voters declined. The pattern shows competing candidates gaining traction with watching audiences while uncertainty diminishes after each event.
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Debate format still poor says UW professor
Lloyd Bitzer, a communications professor at the University of Wisconsin, says the second Carter Ford debate shows as yet limited use of television. He argues a true debate requires more time and criticizes the format for lacking polish and impact on the election. He notes Carter landed more punches and Ford failed to counter fully on foreign policy and Chile.
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Campbell Seeks $62,000 in Referendum for Town Budget
Campbell's board approved a resolution to seek about 62000 in excess property taxes via a November referendum. The plan would set a 162943 levy, 142943 for town operations and 20000 for Campbell Utility District obligations, with details to be shared at an Oct. 30 Summit School meeting.
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Kids battle City Hall to keep crossing guard
In Dallas, 77 year old crossing guard Matthew Sanders faces forced retirement after a city rule set 75 as the retirement age. Students from St. Rita Elementary urged the City Council to grant an exception, arguing Sanders remains healthy and dependable. The council agreed to study the matter and consider an exception.
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Family Weekly Joins Tribune On Sunday
The La Crosse Tribune expands its service with Family Weekly adding as a magazine supplement to the La Crosse Sunday Tribune. Nationally circulated, it covers Betty Ford Rosa Lynn Carter Willie Nelson music sports cooking politics health theater and a People Quiz feature. Starts Sunday Oct 10.
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