28 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Herald Times Reporter
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
1
Texas Rangers name their fourth manager in seven days as headlines in sports sections highlight rapid coaching changes. Also noted are Wimbledon results, Rod Carew's strong hitting for the Minnesota Twins, and other sports items on pages 7 and 8.
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a new mine profits tax 62 to 36 as Gov Lucey nears resignation to become ambassador to Mexico. Debate focused on how a 20 percent net-proceeds tax might affect mining development in northern and western Wisconsin.
Madison Wis AP Republicans criticized Gov Patrick Lucey for calling a Thursday special session to act on his vetoes in the 1977 79 budget saying lawmakers will have little time to review and he is rushing to finish statehouse work before resigning to become ambassador to Mexico.
A cold front from Minnesota moves into Wisconsin bringing thunderstorms and heavy rain. NWS warns of locally strong winds and hail with cooler, partly cloudy conditions anticipated midweek and a chance of more showers Friday and Saturday. Rain totals vary with Manitowoc County reporting three quarters of an inch and Wisconsin Rapids 1.59 inches in the past 24 hours.
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that former president Richard Nixon is not entitled to control White House tapes and documents. The decision upholds Congress 1974 legislation seizing about 5,000 hours of tapes and 42 million pages, shaping public access to the materials while leaving open further challenges and ongoing suits related to Watergate tapes.
Governor Patrick J. Lucey signed the 1977 79 state budget in Madison, vetoing about 11.5 million in new spending including a plan to reimburse municipalities for tax revenue loss from the manufacturing machinery and equipment exemption and to curb local tax levy limits. He called the signing a capstone of six years of reforms and noted no tax rate increases. The vetoes followed a push to avoid higher state aid costs and to maintain local tax relief. Lucey warned of a special session for possible overrides requiring two thirds in both houses.
A federal judge ruled Chessie System may continue two Lake Michigan carferries through July 25 after June operations showed adequate public transportation. A July 20 hearing will decide August service with only two ferries amid higher August demand. The case stems from ICC and state efforts to force three ferries this summer. Wisconsin and Michigan officials consider possible financial aid if abandonment of lines proceeds, pending railroad reports on ferry and rail facilities and service economics.
A 5-4 Supreme Court ruling declares bans on lawyer advertising unconstitutional, permitting fee ads for routine services like wills and uncontested divorces. Manitowoc County Bar Assn. president John C. Savage says regulation of ad form may follow and doubts broad fee reductions will occur, citing cautious local consumers who value ongoing trusted relationships with their lawyers. The decision follows a trend toward advertising in other professions and may influence future judicial precedents.
The Manitowoc Common Council unanimously adopts a 38 page sewer fee and cost recovery plan to fund wastewater operations and debt service. A sewer service charge begins Friday based on water use and a flat rate. residential sprinkling forgiveness applies to summer bills. Non residential and industrial users face surcharges and recovery charges. reads on July meter date determine initial amounts.
The Manitowoc Common Council in special session approved several resolutions to expand and modernize public bus service in Manitowoc and Two Rivers. An additional 31520 in UMTA funds was requested, raising city share to 113018 and total project cost to 565000. The panel also approved a contract with Gene Maloney for architectural services for a storage building costing 135000 and endorsed a request to the Public Service Commission to authorize urban type bus service between the two cities with expanded routes and headways from 60 to 0 minutes.
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