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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1975
Page
6
Citizens including farmers and small business operators voiced tax and paperwork complaints at a hearing led by Sen. Gaylord Nelson with Sen. John Culver and Rep. Alvin Baldus. They urged action on inheritance taxes and excessive federal rules affecting small enterprises.
The Humphrey proposal would create an Emergency Intergovernmental Assistance Board to certify cities or states lacking private credit and have the federal treasury guarantee their general obligation bonds. States must approve, pledge three-year plans, and face loss of federally shared revenue if they fail. It risks abdication of local responsibility and could entice investors to back risky bonds.
Marlene Skaar is crowned queen of La Crosse State College football homecoming as part of the TWENTY YEARS AGO list. Eisenhower leaves bed for first time in hospital during his fourth week. Local notices reflect era events in 1955.
The article warns that rising interest on the federal debt and expanding pension obligations threaten a financial crisis if Congress does not cut spending to match any tax cut. It cites a projected $45 billion in interest next year and unfunded liabilities in Civil Service, military pensions, and Social Security, with inflation driving costs higher.
Washington analysis notes that presidential primaries are a voluntary, low turnout, reform driven process. It highlights turnout gaps between November and primaries, the activist electorate, and Samuel Lubell's view that primaries reflect rumpus room politics and allow voters to make strong but limited statements.
A Madison public review discusses how full time legislatures expand committee investigations into prison administration and rulemaking. Senator Monroe Swan probes Waupun prison conditions with a witness among inmates, amid broader debates on executive versus legislative authority and presidential primary dynamics.
A reader from Whitehall Wisconsin praises Woodstock Illinois for saving and refurbishing old structures. They note a new courthouse while repurposing the old post office, urging local officials to visit for ideas.
A historical quote reflects a debate on forgiving Japan after World War II. The speaker recalls opinions on using the slur Nip and references John Wayne's stance as a turning point in postwar sentiment. The piece explores shifts in language and attitudes toward Japan among Americans.
The Eau Claire vote against a throwaway beverage container ordinance dampens hopes to curb litter and material waste. Statewide deposit plans face lobbying opposition, with fears of cross-border shopping and limited chance for federal action. Wayne and Japan reference appears in a personal aside within the column.
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