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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1975
Page
4
The piece notes a 35 percent rate increase by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin as contracts renew. It cites inflation higher pay and hospital costs, overbuilt beds, and malpractice fears driving charges. The article warns regulation may expand if providers cannot curb costs.
The piece argues that Earl Butz and Henry Kissinger overestimated Soviet appetite for long term grain deals in exchange for discounted oil. Kremlin negotiators seek money and principle, preferring grain, and may avoid future one shot purchases. Washington and farmers should demand full market wheat and corn prices and binding market stabilization.
The La Crosse budget shows a projected surplus that could lower tax demands as the 1976 mill rate is set against higher property assessments. A new airport security contract saves money, but state population cuts may reduce city funds next year. If census counts adjust the figure, funds may rebound, yielding comparatively better outcomes than many Wisconsin communities.
Twenty years ago the County Board of Supervisors voted five hundred dollars for a study of juvenile delinquency in the city. The state Board of Regents planned to spend ninety thousand dollars to purchase fairgrounds property for La Crosse State College expansion. Police in Chicago continued their search for the killer of three young boys.
King Features Syndicate comments that the Sinai accord relies on a hollow American commitment, with 200 technicians as a fig leaf and Congress and Kissinger creating vague understandings. It argues Israel gains military delivery while the US weakens its stance, raises questions about oil support, and warns of broader risks if future crises arise.
Ray Goetz of Montello Wisconsin argues that AB 1082 creates state land use districts with broad controls that undermine private property rights. He says the measure requires back tax repayments and lets state boards override local decisions, nullifying taxpayer protections.
The text argues the NAEP findings show men lead in most fields and that girls' achievement drops after age nine. It posits cultural expectations depress female progress and suggests encouraging girls with career role models to counteract the trend.
Wisconsin Democrats face a dilemma over open or closed presidential primaries. They fear cross over voting by independents and Republicans could undermine ballot integrity and risk losing national convention seats. The issue echoes La Follette era debates on who may vote.
Washington breakfast interview portrays Hubert Humphrey at 64 as a vigorous force in the Senate and a potential compromise candidate for Democrats. He defends past programs, envisions expanded national health insurance and welfare plans, and criticizes new critics while noting government growth from 44 grant programs to 1,009.
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