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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1975
Page
4
The opinion page features Sanders Hook as columnist and Sanford Goltz as Editor, presenting perspectives on current issues. Commentary from both reflects editorial stance and readers’ interests in local governance and public discourse.
Alderman Ferdinand Sontag leads the Finance and Purchase Committee as they draft the 1976 city budget. He notes that departments staff at triple-A levels beyond what is affordable, and the panel has cut about $140,000, aiming to align services with a double-A taxpaying ability. The impact hinges on a low-cost airport protection bid to save the fire department money.
A Gallup poll of registered voters shows Ford leading Humphrey 50 to 42. When Wallace joins as a third candidate the mix yields Ford 39, Humphrey 33, Wallace 24. It is a straw vote, offering slight encouragement to Ford and Wallace amid early campaign chatter.
Governor Lucey names a new citizen commission to study how state taxes and aids affect local government and spending. He charges members to be innovative and imaginative, focusing on replacing or relieving the local property tax. Critics question the novelty of such commissions given past blue ribbon tasks like sales tax and income tax withholding.
Twenty years ago in 1955 fifteen people were hospitalized with food poisoning after an afternoon Taylor Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting. The cause was thought to be a sandwich spread served at the gathering.
The piece recalls Colonel Oleg Penkovsky and two veteran CIA and Army intelligence officers whose covert reports and leaks influenced Kennedy to impose a naval blockade on Cuba. It credits Penkovsky with ensuring U.S. military superiority awareness and notes how leaks pressured Kennedy to act sooner.
An unnamed Madison lawyer and former politician warns against overreacting to the state legislature’s secrecy in public business. He cites minority views within Democrats and notes public apathy toward government secrecy while recounting broad experience in local government.
The 1974 campaign finance law limits money in politics and affects candidates and editors. The LA Times editorial page warns the law could justify government control over the press, suggests potential Newspaper Reform Act ideas, and notes McCarthy's independent bid in 1968.
Art Buchwald discusses Harlan Carter's NRA defense of Saturday night specials and suggests a federal gun stamp program for the poor. A family under $6,000 income would receive $200 in gun stamps, redeemable at gun stores with post office reimbursement. The plan argues it would restore dignity and ensure firearm access for all, creating jobs and bolstering industry.
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