Harborview Harbor Plans Face Market Study Proposal
La Crosse leaders push for an outside market study on Harborview Plaza as a path to unlock a hotel convention center and retail space. Mayor and Aldermen weigh a $17,500 survey funded partly by Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium Board, with 11,000 dollars pledged, needing Common Council approval on Nov. 11.
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Wisconsin races heat up as Democrats seek balance
An unusually lively election season in Wisconsin features several key legislative battles. Incumbents like Milo Knutson and Virgil Roberts face strong challenges, with races in the 32nd, 95th, 94th, 96th and 92nd districts shaping a possible shift in a now Democrat-controlled legislature. Voters weigh spending and taxes as party lines blur and bipartisan balance becomes a question.
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R-Viroqua
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Sparta
Kevin Clark
Treaty restores Saar to Germany amid postwar realignment
Tribune notes from 1956 report France and Germany sign a treaty returning the rich Saar Valley to German control as part of a broader postwar realignment. Also items on absentee ballots in La Crosse topping 1,300 and a Wisconsin teacher shortage cited by the Parent Teachers Association.
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General Brown Flags Israel as a Burden on U S Security
Washington report notes Gen George S Brown warned that U S arms aid to Israel ties to global strategy, fueling Pentagon fears of Soviet strength. Ford reportedly avoids punishment to prevent military revolt as Joint Chiefs press to reveal the full danger, including Cuba’s Soviet base and its impact on NATO and Latin America.
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Voters weigh change versus continuity in Nixon era era
Washington opinion poll analysis shows the presidential race narrowing as voters weigh whether eight years of Republican leadership should end and whether Ford or Carter offers better leadership. Voters emphasize personal appeal and confidence in foreign affairs, with Carter gaining domestic edge and party loyalty shaping choices for Carter among some Democrats.
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Hillview residents press for care preservation
Readers urge protecting Hillview nursing home in La Crosse County, noting it serves over 170 residents and the proposed buyers seek profits. They warn staff cuts could harm care and raise taxpayer costs, stressing residents deserve the best possible nursing care and a stable home.
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Classroom tribute letter from Coon Valley School staff
The fifth and sixth grade classes of Coon Valley School thank the La Crosse Tribune for daily delivery. The note praises study of the paper’s structure and staff responsibilities and mentions booklets made from collected articles.
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Onalaska teachers thank coverage of growing community
Onalaska teaching staff express gratitude for the coverage of their growing community. They acknowledge the support and request continued fair reporting as the town expands.
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Weather Forecasters and the Five Percent Hedge
A humorous critique of weather predictions and the futility of odds given for rain. The author mocks 5 percent forecasts and notes how predictions shift as reports come in. He jokes about weather offices and satellite help, suggesting forecasts rarely meet expectations and readers may doubt meteorology.
Political quips on Carter Ford era campaign antics
Art Buchwald offers satirical jabs on the 1976 election, listing humorous predictions and quips about Ford Carter and others. items touch on debates, Middle East arms, farm subsidies, pardons, public figures, and campaign gaffes with a mocking tone.
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