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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1965
Page
4
Indonesian mobs attack Communist party HQs and pro Communist groups while the army purges Reds. Sukarno's hold remains uncertain but tolerated as a unifying figure. U S aid policy is seen as paying off amid shifting power dynamics.
Wisconsin legislators returned to Madison amid plans from Gov. Warren Knowles proposing highway bonding to speed Interstate work, funds for recreational land, a modest open housing law, and steps to clean Wisconsin streams and lakes. Many items likely await the 1967 session as lawmakers focus on the budget and other issues.
Editors note that the American Medical Association reports the FDA is focusing public attention on halting excess vitamin D intake to prevent injuries in infants. The discussion centers on guidance and safety measures issued to protect young children.
Readers question urban renewal costs as La Crosse Tribune reports Parrott seeks 54000 with a 20000 tax credit from Redevelopment Authority while the Civic Center project faces delays. The FDA proposes limiting vitamin D in foods and OTC preparations following AMA guidance urging milk fortification only.
Twenty years ago in 1945 the House passed a 5.3 tax cut sending the measure to the Senate as the first tax reduction since 1929. Three Yanks died and ten missing in Okinawa as a cyclone sank or damaged 127 vessels. Common Council planned grading of fairgrounds north of town for recreation, and considered replacing North Side streetcars with buses. President Truman and wife condemned artistic discrimination after Constitution Hall denial to a Negro pianist.
In London the Raymond Revuebar Club faces a High Court clash with Hugh Hefner's Playboy companies over bunny costumes. Raymond says no copyright on bunny outfits and can dress staff as he wishes. If Playboy wins, Easter dress may face strict limits next spring.
In Washington they call it research as a U S Department of Health Education and Welfare booklet titled Your Children's Feet and Footwear offers surprising facts. It notes that by school start a child may have outgrown vacation shoes and that feet perspire a lot. It advises replacing shoes when outgrown and choosing stockings that extend beyond the foot without wrinkling.
A humorous note on middle age where many tasks feel burdensome and buses, bills, and chores pile up. A medical student fails a course because his legible handwriting makes him appear too ready, illustrating irony in academic assessment.
In New York City a three week strike undermined press freedom as unions used leverage to block certain papers from publication. The piece argues government action favored unions, citing the Times and other papers, questioning federal restraint amid labor politics.
Leonid Brezhnev, now first secretary of the Soviet Communist Party, gains a government post ahead of potential dual leadership with Kosygin. The move raises questions whether he will become president or stay party chief, as Mikoyan’s retirement looms and the next party congress approaches.
Washington reports describe Rusk meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko to explore a joint nuclear umbrella for India and press for a Viet Nam cease fire, while avoiding a hard stance on halting Soviet arms to North Viet Nam. Joint Chiefs push for a blockade and harsher policy.
A Bible verse from Matthew 7 14 emphasizes that the way to life is narrow and difficult and only a few find it. The teaching contrasts the broad easy path with the challenging route that leads to life.
Sydney J. Harris argues Chicago sacrifices parks for roads and traffic over people. He warns that highway expansion erodes lakefront beauty and city life, driving higher income families to the suburbs and threatening urban vitality and finances if planning ignores zoning and slum conditions.
Wisconsin legislators show support for better highways but doubt public acceptance of higher highway taxes and state bond funding. The shift away from a highway bonding bill follows fears of dummy corporations and constitutional borrowing limits, risking a long term defeat.
A brief masthead lists W. T. Burgess as publisher and Sanford Goltz as editor. It identifies address at 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin 4602 and notes publication daily and Sunday mornings. It states AP membership and exclusive local news rights.
In the International Match hand, East overcalled with a double after a one no trump by South, West passed hoping for a spade lead to beat the contract. South won trick one in spades, diamond finesse favored 3-3, and South racked up nine tricks for a nine trick plus score of 380, giving Italy 80 International Match Points. The other table followed similar lines with West running to two clubs, South doubled, and Italy again earning 80 IMPs after the defense failed to stop the contract.
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