The La Crosse Tribune from La Crosse, Wisconsin • Page 6

Crosse Tribune, Thursday, September 5, 1968 Gfyt WxQ.Irvz&etribune Page Of Opinion League Of Women Voters Bice Versus Knutson THE STATE SENATE district which covers La Crosse, Vernon and Crawford Counties stands to lose a good legislator unless voters who appreciate him put their ballots where their good intentions are next Tuesday. Primary turnouts usually are light, sometimes shamefully so. And the citizen satisfied with his present legislator is more inclined to pass up the primary than is the voter irked about something, whether the federal surtax or the war in Vietnam. That fact, and the name familiarity of his opponent in the Republican primary for the 32nd District nomination, could mean defeat for State Sen. Raymond C.

Bice of La Crosse. The Tribune believes the district and western Wisconsin would be the loser if it happens. MILO G. KNUTSON, La Crosse radio newsman and five-term mayor, is a familiar voice and face in the three counties. Up to this week, however, he had done nothing to tell the voters where he stands on Wisconsin or area issues.

His billboards, generously used, say only and A paid TV talk last month gave considerable time to establishing his physical fitness for the job, which we heard questioned. His second, Wednesday night, was something else: after devoting much time to the plight at home and abroad under the Democrats, he got around to campus disorders at the University of Wisconsin. the University of Wisconsin cannot control its he said. will if elected be in the forefront of the bloc in the Senate who will show them how to do He hinted at management on the campus. As to the university, Knutson said.

position is very much different than that of my opponent, Mr. Bice. I believe he has ever, or will ever, in the final analysis, say no to the university on a matter of AS IT HAPPENS, the Senate did act after the October riots. Senator Bice, chairman of the Senate Committee on Committees, helped set up a bipartisan investigating committee headed by Lt. Gov.

Jack Olson which held several days of hearings. Its final report urged firm action by the university administration and the Regents to prevent future disruptions. The Regents have moved toward tougher rules of conduct. Bice says that Republican leadership in the session will insist on further frank talks with the university brass, starting with Pres. Fred Harrington.

Nonresident enrollment has been limited. University budget and hiring policies will be under review. Bice last fall defended the use of police to restore order, and denounced Attv. Gen. Bronson La impulsive charge of He visited the hospitals, and found more policemen than students injured.

What Bice and other responsible legislators are working toward is firmer UW policies set by the administration and the Regents, where the Constitution puts the responsibility. It might be more fun to make a great school a political battleground in the legislature, but The Tribune believe the voters favor such a course. J'Jwm, JhlbimsL JitaA, Where Legislative Candidates Stand TWENTY YEARS AGO-1948 AFL and CTO planning separate patrades and picnics to mark Labor Day. Senate subcommittee, checking on government's loyalty program, demands all Communists and sympathizers be kicked out of their fed. eral jobs kept out.

Rule of The Netherlands and the Dutch empire passes to Juliana, daughter of Queen Wilhelmina, who abdicated. Polio outbreak reaches peak in the U.S.; may claim third highest toll of victims. Walter R. Daniels, with impressive musical background, named new bandmaster at Aquinas High School Dr. Frank J.

Hoeschler presented civic service award by Fraternal Order of Eagles. S. Bell. 1707 Wood Milwaukee Railroad engineer with 48 years service, retired; plans move to new home in California. THIRTY YEARS AGO-1938 High church dignitaries decree five days of solemn funeral rites for nation's Catholic millions to mourn death of Patrick Cardinal Hayes, archbishop of New York.

More than 500 special trains transport Germans to Nurn- herg as Nazi party celebrates 10th anniversary. Abductors, fearful of discovery, release Mrs. W. R. Meeks.

58, after holding her, blindfolded and bedded on hillside covered with poison oak. for 56 hours. Police hold off south end pickets attempting to stop hauling dead animals to La Crosse Rendering Works. France calls reserves to the colors to match Hitler troop Isn't It The Truth! The Wisconsin primary elections are next Tuesday to select party nominees for the Nov. 5 general election.

The Tribune is printing the replies by state Assembly candidates from La Crosse County and by candidates for the state Senate from the 32nd District (La Crosse, Crawford and Vernon Counties) to questionnaires sent them by the La Crosse League of Women Voters. The League, a nonpartisan organization, does not endorse candidates. By such devices as questions to candidates and by year-around studies of current problems, it seeks to inform and to stimulate voter interest in issues. Two candidates, 1st District Assembly candidate Gerald Greider, and Senate candidate Milo Knutson, did not reply. Both are Repubh- buiid-up facing Maginot line.

FORTY YEARS Walter J. Kohler, seeking first public office, wins Republican nomination over Gov. Zimmerman and Joseph D. Beck, La Follette candidate; winner pledges if elected. Sen.

Robert M. La Follette wins nomination by big majority over George W. Mead, Wisconsin Rapids; Merlin Hull, Black River Falls, wins nomination for Congress. Sixteen reported dead when Milwaukee Railroad freight train derails near Mauston. President Coolidge, trapshooting on vacation in Northern Wisconsin, breaks 29 out of 37 with press corps as audience.

FIFTY YEARS AGO-1918 Four killed as gangsters bomb entrance to Federal Building in Chicago effort to Judge Landis; nine arrested, one of whom may be the leader. Germans retreat before Americans at Vesle River, pursued across plateau to the Aisne. Mayor Bentley outlines plans for immediate use of Pettibone Island as soon as President Wilson signs bill making it part of Wisconsin. German military writer says faces gravest test, but the scales of success are gradually turning in our sees no further German withdrawal. (BiblsL AA sl They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for base gain what they have no right to 1:11.

Trophies Of War There is a report going around that Zsa Zsa Gabor was moved to display to a Hollywood reporter her collection of jeweled trophies: 17 solitaires. 11 pendants, 56 pairs of earrings, 19 bracelets and two an- nice mound of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, gold and platinum that, at a guess, weighed in at about 13 pounds. Vr vV I learned about women from Kipling in By Carl Pib'et Jr. cans. STATE SENATE 32nd District Republican RAYMOND C.

BICE, 72, 2406 State La Crosse. A. La Crosse Elementary and High School, University of Wisconsin Extension Division. B. Devoting full time to office of state senator.

C. I have served as Chairman of the La Crosse Vocational School Board: Chairman of the County T.B. Sanatorium Board; Vice chairman of the La Crosse County Board; member of the State Assembly for 3 terms and am serving a 4th term in the State Senate. I served on the State Building Commission and am presently on the Legislative Council. 1.

By constitutional provision the legislature is required to reapportion every 10 years at the first session following each federal census. The Constitution also requires that both houses be apportioned and districted according to the number of inhabitants. 2. The Tarr task force has heard countless hours of testimony in recent months and will spend the next months preparing a series of recommendations for the 1969 legislature. It would be premature for me to propose legislation at this time until the recommendations are fully explored.

My philosophy remains today as it has been during my legislative career: the state should assist responsible local units of government as fully as possible within the present taxing limits of the state. I recently announced that I will seek passage of a filing fee for property transfers. All monies collected would be retained by the county wherein the transfer occurred. This would give counties added revenue and retain a record of property transfer valuations, which has proved a valuable tool for area assessors in reviewing market values. 3.

A special legislative committee investigating applications of the Kerner Report to Wisconsin has recently conducted a series of public hearings. This committee has heard of existing inequities in fields of employment, housing. and education. The committee has also heard local government bodies, in many cases, held the key to clearing the path for resolving inequities. The committee is expected to present recommendations to the legislative Council in areas where state law can be enforced.

However, in the field of employment. the private sector of the community can offer equal opportunities; in education, local school boards set policies that govern quality and availability of education as well as budget requirements. These are local areas of responsibility; the state was a leader in adoption of an open housing law, local officials many have adopted their own open housing codes. Each citizen must insure the letter of the law be upheld and local housing inspectors are responsible for insuring that buildings are tenable. The state will continue to prod governmental bodies, but the task of improving equality of opportunity in Wisconsin falls in the hands of each resident.

4. Wisconsin residents have nothing to be ashamed of on of We can be proud of the spirit of the people of this state. The handful of radicals who would have us believe that we have been wrong since birth are only able to express themselves so noisily because of the tradition that we have worked to maintain for them. As living grows more complex, there are those who will say the of our people is not what it was. This is hard to believe when viewed through the eyes of a young American dedicated to defending his nation in Vietnam even though he has been educated to love all men.

I am not saying there is not room for improvement THAT there always has been. Rather I am saying let us not be negative. Democrat DAVID L. BRYE, 30. R.

1, Ccon Valley. Wis. A. Rural schools, La Crosse County; Sturgeon Bay High School; St. Olaf College, B.A.

1960; Harvard University, M.A. 1961, Ph.D. nearly completed. B. Assistant professor of history, Luther College, Decorah.

Iowa. C. My training as a social scientist and historian will help me deal with the problems of government on the state level. This will be especially true because my special area of research has been Wisconsin politics and government. My involvement in the field of education and close contact with college age young people will aid me in dealing with two of the most pressing areas in our country and state and the alienation of young people.

1. The legislature should be reapportioned on a strict population basis as soon as possible after the census. If the legislature is unable to avoid political considerations, it may be necessary to set up a nonpartisan commission. 2. Specific suggestions will have to await the full report of the Tarr Commission.

However, it is clear that there will have to be a better distribution of shared taxes in Wisconsin. Taxation should be based on the ability to pay; wealthy suburbs and communities containing public utilities should not be allowed to escape property taxes for their schools. Suburban areas should help pay for services from which they benefit but which they presently do not The League's Questions This is the form sent to candidates by the League of Women Voters. The A-B-C are for candidate background; the four numbered questions bear on issues the League feels may face the 1969 Wisconsin Legislature. replies will use only the letters and numbers.

A. Education: B. Occupation: C. What particular training and experience have you had that would qualify you for this office? 1. When and how should the Legislature be apportioned following the 1970 census? 2.

What kinds of legislation do you believe might bring solutions to the problems being investigated by the Task Force on Governmental Organization, Finance, and Tax Distribution? Note; This is popularly known as the Tarr Committee.) 3. What additional state legislation is needed to improve equality of opportunity in Wisconsin? 4. Increasing concern has been expressed about the quality of our society. What kind of legislation do you favor to improve it? I I Wl- Domino theory pay for. Some reorganization of local governmental units will be necessary; action in this area must carefully avoid increasing the distance between the citizen and his government.

3. I favor a state open housing law which meets standards of the federal law and which will give some degree of uniformity throughout the state. I also favor state aid to encourage the ending of de facto school segregation. assist in human-relations training for police and others who serve in public roles, and to encourage the teaching of Negro history and culture in Wisconsin schools. 4.

This must be done by improving the conditions of the society in which we live. Two things are necessary: a basic standard of living for those at the bottom of the economic ladder and programs which allow human beings to show their concern for each other. Programs should be set up at the state level (or at least encouraged) to complement such federal programs as VISTA, Foster Grandparents, etc. Greater involvement of young people in the decisions we are making about their future is also necessary. An 18- year-old voting age in Wisconsin is one means of moving toward this.

STATE ASSEMBLY 1st La Crosse District Republican RUSSELL WARTIN- BEE, 64. 1444 Wood St, La Crosse, Wis. A. La Crosse public elementary schools. La Crosse Central High School, Graduate, La Crosse Normal School, Bachelor's degree (1934), University of Wisconsin, degree, Univ.

of Minnesota (1948). B. Teacher of American History and of American Government in the La Crosse Central High School. C. 1 work, Univ.

of Wis. Law School; 8 consecutive years (4 terms) as member of the Assembly; 26 years teaching American Government, La Crosse Central. 1. I believe that the legislature should be apportioned entirely on the basis of population in accordance with the man, one principle enunciated by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Such apportionment on this principle was made by the legislature of which I was a member several years ago, and a readjustment of present districts will need to be made again following census of 1970. 2. The so-called Tarr committee may possibly recommend some changes in the present laws relating to the sharing of taxes by the state with the local governments, but in respect to such tax- sharing, Wisconsin has the best record in the nation. Wisconsin gives back to the local governments a larger percentage of its tax income than any other state. How can this record be improved? Some communities will always argue that their shares are not fair to them, nor sufficient, and I hope that this committee will have adequate time to study this problem and come up with an equitable solution.

Flat aids for schools should be increased, but I believe the equalized aids are reasonable and sufficiently generous. 3. Wisconsin already has (Ernmir ariluntr BURGESS. anford GOLTZ. Editor Published afternoon and Sundr 1 'rorning in the La Crosse Tribune Bldg and Cass Sts La Crosse, Wis.

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Where carrier service not available, mall rates will be given upon application. laws which provide for equality in employment and in the enjoyment of civil rights. Equal opportunities for all persons insofar as laws can provide for them, are available to all persons. We have an Equal Opportunity division attached to our Industrial Commission. 4.

The most striking deficiency in our social system is the w-idespread lack of respect for law and order. Riots, demonstrations, and lack of respect for government authority have been in evidence in Wisconsin as well as in other states. We do not need any more laws to correct this need only better and stricter enforcement of the laws we already have. The remedy here lies with the executive branch. The courts, by faster and stricter application of penalties, can do much to correct this situation.

LLOYD E. WHITE, 59, 1108 S. 13th La Crosse. A. High school graduate.

B. Factory worker. C. I have political chairman of the La Crosse Trane Lodge No. 21 for 10 years, going to state and national conventions representing 2,000 union members on laws that affect the union movement.

I count among my friends the late President Kennedy, Vice President Humphrey, U.S. Senators Nelson and Proxmire. 1. It should be apportioned according to population. 2.

The Labor Boards in Madison should be equally represented by labor and management, not by management alone as at the present time. 3. Raise the personal tax exemption from $10 to $15 and take all the loopholes out of the tax laws so everybody pays their equal share. This should be American way of keeping everything equal, 4. Make riots impossible through strict legislation.

Make speeding at excess speeds a prison offense. I am for a veterans bonus for World War II and Korean War veterans. I am against a right to work law. I am for a minimum wage law for men for the state of Wisconsin. Democrat DONALD L.

MEDINGER, 42, 1016 Redfield La Crosse. A. Holy Trinity Grade School, attended Aquinas High School graduate), studied at the University of Illinois while with the United States Navy, and took various courses at Coleman Tech. Inst. B.

Tool and die maker with Allis-Chalmers. C. I am presently serving my second term as alderman. representing the 18th Ward: I served two years on the Highways Committee, and the last three and a half years on the Judiciary and Administration Committee. I am also a director of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of La Crosse.

This is the committee responsible for development of the Civic Center project and redevelopment of the Harborview project. I am also a director of the North Side Senior Citizens Center, and active in other civic projects. I am extremely interested in the needs of people and this is why I feel I am most qualified for this office. 1. As soon as possible, according to the man one principle and according to population.

This can probably be done best by a nonpartisan commission recommendation to the Legislature. 2. As to governmental organization. it is time that local government not be restricted by the artificial line of towns, villages, cities, and counties. I hope that this task force comes up with an answer which will allow for an efficient regrouping of local government without sacrificing the voice of local government.

I will be happy to work toward such a solution. Our present system of tax distribution is based upon returning income to the area of the wealthy and other taxes to the areas which have utility plants rather than on population and need. I stand for sharing of state revenues where needed so as to relieve the burden of taxes on the local property taxpayer. 3. There must be greater state assistance for the local school districts.

Here, too, the overworked local property taxpayer must be relieved by state assistance. Without this, children in the poor areas of the state will never have educational opportunities equal to their more fortunate cousins. This same formula must be applied in vocational school training. 4. This question is so broad that it is impossible to answer it properly.

STATE ASSEMBLY 2nd La Crosse District Republican NORBERT NUTTELMAN, 57, R. 1, West Salem. A. Educated in La Crosse area schools; West Salem School. B.

Farmer since 1926. C. I have been a member of the Wisconsin Assembly for four terms. Having represented the La Crosse area for eight years. I have had the opportunity to serve on most of the important committees, including Agriculture.

Rules, State Affairs, Labor and Welfare. I am presently the Wisconsin member of the Interstate Cooperation Commission, Wisconsin representative to the Mid-Western Council of State Governments, and serve on the Wisconsin-Minnesota Boundary Commission. I feel this on-the-job training over a period of years, together with an unceasing search for new approaches to some of our most persistent problems, has meant effective representation for all citizens of the La Crosse area. 1. The Wisconsin Constitution in Article IV, Sec.

3 requires the legislature to and redistrict" the Senate and the Assembly at the first legislative session after each United States census. The Constitution further provides that legislators be chosen from single member districts, which districts may not cross county lines. I believe the Constitution is clear. The legislature is bound to act in accordance with these provisions. 2.

I think the Tarr task force is doing an excellent job in getting opinions of Wisconsin citizens on this most important problem. We in the legislature have adopted the method of holding hearings throughout the state in order to get the opinions of the people on important issues. Consideration must be given to municipal consolidation, highway aids formulas, utility tax distribution, and other problems of a local nature. We should wait to get the report of the Tarr task force, see what kind of legislation it recommends. When we have the facts before us we can make the necessary decisions.

3. I feel Wisconsin Has made tremendous advances in the area of equal opportunity for all its citizens. We have programs such as the grants, scholarships, and low interest loans available to post-high school students, who must qualify by showing need and ability to succeed in school. A great deal of money was appropriated this session to finance new efforts in the Milwaukee problem area. The state is presently working with employers in an effort to employ and retrain those who have had trouble keeping or finding a job.

There is no cure-all to the problems of the poor and the disadvantaged. While continued efforts by all of us are needed, we must recognize that we can only help others when they are willing to help themselves. 4. I was raised in a religious home and believe that man is basically good. I believe there is nothing fundamentally wrong with our society, but recognize that we must work to continue to improve this society and to meet the changing needs of our people.

The strength of our society rests in the opportunities for success (and for failure) which it provides. Ben Franklin said that our country a good climate, fertile soil, wholesome air, free government, wise laws, and liberty." Legislation to assure these qualities and to afford opportunities will improve the quality of our society. PATRICK ZIELKE, 36. 2919 James La Crosse. A.

High school, courses at Coleman Vocational, and tended Wisconsin University at La Crosse. B. Research and Testing Laboratory, Trane Co. C. Born and raised on a farm, former part owner and operator of a business, member of labor union, homeowner, taxpayer, with children going to school who will someday live in the world we make.

Alderman for the City of La Crosse. This makes me aware and concerned and familiar with problems we live with and how to deal with them. 1. One man one vote, as soon as practical. 2.

Maintain our local government; removing any portion would be getting too far from the people. Empire building costs more and eventually serves the people less. Less studies and common sense decisions on what is needed, not w'hat someone thinks we should have. Keeping our dollars that are collected here. Our taxes are used to bail out other areas when they should be told to stand on their feet and solve their problems.

3. I believe with our expanded vocational schools, every person will be able to learn a trade and with some effort he can have opportunity. 4. Enforcing the we now have and putting some teeth into them will restore respect for society. Stop pampering the criminal and start protecting the people and their property.

Democrat VIRGIL ROBERTS, 46, Holmen. A. Mindoro High School; Winona State College, two years; several trade and vocational subjects. B. Train Dispatcher.

C. Courses in social science and a study of government affairs. Six years as school board clerk and a full understanding of the formula for shared taxes and aids; participation in many civic clubs and projects. Combination of rural background, wage-earner and urban residence provides an insight to the many current problems. Duties of train dispatcher are primarily decision-making.

As in government they involve the lives and property of others; they are long- range decisions in many cases; the consequences for inaction or error are much more drastic than any accorded an inept legislator. 1. It should be completed before the next general election after 1970, on a one-man. one-vote basis. 2.

Government organization: Reorganization of the executive branch as outlined by the Kellett Committee must be given a reasonable trial period; it provides for continued reorganization within the departments. I have only seen sketches of the Tarr force proposals so cannot give a good opinion. Finance: I do not feel that we should rely on the regressive property tax and therefore we will have to explore all possible means of revenue. I favor progressive income tax. Tax distribution: Lack of adequate funds is most apparent in the nearly deserted rural area and in the declining valuation of inner-city area.

It is imperative that the people in these sectors are going to require attention. 3. I do not believe there is a lack of legislation; there is need for improvement in the execution and enforcement of present laws. 3. I believe that the tone for upgrading the quality of our society is going to have to be set by an aroused and vigilant citizenry; moral legislation cannot be effective while the general public condones immoral action.

Quick Quotes Chancellor Kiesingerof West Germany, testifying as a witness for the defense in a Nazi war crimes trial about reports of mass executions of Jews; In the beginning I found these reports incredible, but I gradually began to realize that something was not right about what was happening to the Jews. Phil Grecnwald, entertainment director of the Concord Hotel in the Catskills, on the problems of catering to famous entertainers such as Sammy Davis I have to give Sammy a limousine and got to have a phone and a TV set. His own limousine follows the limousine we get for him..