President Nixon's five point ceasefire plan outlined
The La Crosse Tribune notes President Nixon's five point ceasefire proposal for Indochina as presented to the nation, urging a halt to hostilities. Hanoi rejects it as trickery while the Viet Cong demand U S withdrawal and the overthrow of Saigon's government. The Paris talks show no guaranteed withdrawal and no easy path to peace. The president warns of difficulties in a guerrilla war yet stresses the aim to end the killing through an unconventional truce.
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Egypt the Kremlin's problem now
In a political dream essay John P. Roche argues the Soviet Union faces instability in Egypt after Nasser, noting CIA roots and Moscow’s move into the Mediterranean. He warns Moscow must fix its Egyptian ties while Washington risks upheaval in the Arab world, inviting a front-row view of shifting power.
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Miles Copeland
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Southeast Asia
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Alexi Kosygin
Glassboro
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Writer Critiques Prolix Prose and Profanity in Novels
Sydney J. Harris argues that modern fiction overuses vulgar language, hindering storytelling. He cites Dostoyevski and Tolstoy as examples of craft without explicit obscenity, contending that filth signals weakness in both speaker and author.
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Karamazov
Tolstoy
October's show of colors signals new fall season in La Crosse
La Crosse community prepares for a busy performing arts year with La Crosse Community Theater opening its 1970 71 season with Gypsy next week. university and college drama departments contribute, while the Symphony and Concert group round out winter performances. Financial support remains essential as arts groups push for season tickets and patron backing.
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Unconfirmed Korea Reports and Midwest notices in 1950
Unconfirmed reports claim U.S. patrols crossed the 38th parallel in Korea amid material shortages not affecting contractors. Le Crosse residents begin new houses at a record pace as Red Koreans mount resistance. Justice Department explores wiretap legalization for federal crime detection. Milwaukee Cab Co plans 279 cabs powered by propane.
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Korea
le Crosse
South Korea
Wonsan
Department of Justice
Congress
Milwaukee Cab Co
Boumedienne Emerges as Key Arab Leader in U.S. View
Algerian President Boumedienne, seen as Moscow’s ally and rising Arab world figure, edges toward Nasser’s legacy. He blends Muslim piety with Marxist ties, hosting leaders and expanding influence in North Africa and the Mediterranean, while fostering pan Islam and anti Israel solidarity.
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Middle East
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Tian
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Cairo
Kremlin
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U.S
Mediterranean
Egypt
Algeria
Sudan
Jaafar Al-Numairi
Libya
Muammar Kabafi
Tunisia
Habib Bourguiba
Yakubu Gowon
Nigeria
Black Africa
Letters defend Father Boehrer faith and personal meaning
Rosemary Burke and Pamela McNerney write that a college theology class should honor Father Boehrer by recognizing personal creative paths to meeting God. They argue daily life and relationships can express faith as valid as hourly worship, citing Oktoberfest as a social blessing.
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Rosemary Burke
Pamela McNerney
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Un-American Activities Hearings Cite Church Infiltration
The Tribune presents a clipping noting Richard Arens of the Committee on Un-American Activities speaking on February 25 1960 about over a thousand leadership figures in the National Council of Churches of America tied to Communist fronts or causes. Congressman Donald L Jackson on March 3 1960 warned of pervasive infiltration across national life and clergy.
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Richard Arens
National Council of Churches of America
Donald L. Jackson
California
Congress
National Council of Churches
Thomas Granger
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Wisconsin Property Tax Relief Debate Stirs Elderly Fear
The piece argues against broad tax relief for homeowners in Wisconsin, noting elected officials’ failure to cut costs, while highlighting the elderly facing rising burdens. It discusses political realities, urban spending, and the potential use of existing aged relief programs in the new legislature.
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Henry Maier
Milwaukee
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