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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1976
Page
4
A brief opinion page header lists Sanders as General Manager Gallagher as Editor and Sanford Goltz alongside as Opinion Page Editor, indicating the paper’s leadership and editorial oversight. The line reflects standard masthead formatting from the era.
Columnist David Broder sums up the presidential race between Ford and Carter. He notes Carter’s energy and reform plans versus Ford’s steady, predictable approach and questions about long-term vision. The choice hinges on which qualities voters prize for the next four years.
The swine flu vaccination program drew many seniors at City Hall and the South Side Senior Citizens Center on Denton Street. High turnout exceeded waiting room capacity with some patients waiting up to 90 minutes, reflecting strong public interest despite concerns about side effects and the program’s precautionary nature.
Tribune recalls actions from 1956 when Mayor Knutson urged the Public Service Commission to order a reduction in Northern States Power Co rates. The item notes broader historical context across decades with other local political and civic happenings.
The piece presents a stark choice between Carter and Ford for the 1976 race. Ford offers stability and safety but limited leadership while Carter promises stronger direction but greater risk. Voters face a tradeoff between nonabusive governance and real political vision. The author notes Ford’s cautious presidency and questions his ability to lead beyond crisis management.
The piece argues Carter shows strong leadership and energy yet triggers voter doubt over his hunger for power and temperament. It notes his intense personal style, religious and regional appeal, and potential for friction with Congress and bureaucracy. Voters weigh his activist approach against fears of an enemies list and overreach. The analysis references Ford’s performance and Carter's past remarks.
Tribune readers discuss Dr. Adolf Gundersen's record breaking fundraising in Wisconsin’s 3rd District race against Baldus. Letters complain of sign vandalism and bias in election coverage, and argue for more view of third party candidates like the American Party.
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