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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1976
Page
4
Tonight in Williamsburg Virginia the candidates face off in a pivotal debate eleven days before the vote. Carter seeks a stronger performance after the first debate while Ford recovers from a noted gaffe and misstatement on Soviet satellites. The setting evokes colonial Williamsburg with historic flair amid a campaign praised for style over substance.
Wisconsin right turn on red works sometimes yet fails in La Crosse due to pavement markings. Inside lane left turns and curb lane rules push right turners into the outside lane, causing delays. Traffic engineer Ronald Oleson notes markings vary by street width and situation and plans case by case fixes.
Wisconsin dairy farmers reject mandatory two cent deductions for a cheese promotion fund. About two-thirds of the dairymen returned ballots, with nearly 70 percent voting against the proposal in all 15 districts, signaling strong independence from compulsory campaigns and reflecting pocketbook concerns.
Henry J. Hoelzer a room foreman at the La Crosse Tribune retires after 49 years of service. The notice mentions long tenure and reflects on his career with the newspaper.
Ford strategists say the race is a virtual deadlock and undecided voters about 10 percent will tilt to Ford at the polls. They expect McCarthy to siphon votes from Carter, while a large nonvoting share could aid Ford if labor boosts turnout. Final debate tonight in Williamsburg and a push through 10 big industrial states form the closing strategy.
Wisconsin voters witness a near silent statewide race as Sen William Proxmire claims no funds and Stanley York budgets about fifty thousand dollars. Both acknowledge limited publicity and awareness while reforms set ceilings now undermined by a recent Supreme Court ruling.
U.S. intelligence officials warn of a real 50 50 chance civil war erupts in Communist China by year end amid power struggles after Mao Ts e tung death Arrests of Chiang Ching and Chang Chou chiao signal Hua Kuo feng move to consolidate power Factional loyalties linger in Sinkiang with nuclear links and missile facilities raising regional tensions Experts warn that military leaders could join sides before any civil war escalates in Peking
Michael W. Smith of La Crosse argues Milwaukee County’s planned freeway wastes tax dollars and harms communities. He warns against bypasses, noise, property devaluation, and dangerous speeds, urging careful, well planned construction to avoid a repeat of past mistakes.
In San Francisco the Ford Carter debate surprised Arab diplomats by Ford’s reversal on antiboycott legislation and a gaffe about Soviet domination. Critics labeled the remarks untrue or distorted while the American Jewish Committee voiced approval. Arab observers warned of dire implications for Middle East policy if either candidate wins.
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