Lucey urges swift budget action at Manitowoc dinner
Wisconsin Governor Patrick J. Lucey told more than 200 members of the Manitowoc County Taxpayers Assn to contact legislators and push for a responsible expeditious 32 billion state budget. He urged amendments to go through the Assembly and Senate and hoped no conference committee would be needed. He criticized the Republican minority to avoid irresponsible actions regarding the budget.
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Hirsch Defies Embarrassment in Wisconsin Athletics Talk
Elroy Hirsch, former Wisconsin and Michigan star turned NFL figure, addressed a Micro Management Assn sports night, dismissing the idea of embarrassment and recalling his time with the Chicago Rockets and Los Angeles Rams.
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Diary of Esper on Saigon under Viet Cong rule
AP diary by George Esper recalls visits to Independence Palace in Saigon after April 30. Observes guarded access, defeated South Vietnamese forces marching through the city, a police lieutenant colonel's despair, and a dramatic suicide before a war memorial later destroyed by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops.
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Peter Arnett
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Mississippi River Recedes After Floods Evacuations Rise
Western Wisconsin rivers slowly drop from flood levels as Prairie du Chien reports 19.8 feet and over 5 homes evacuated in low-lying areas. Evacuees have not yet returned home while cleanup begins. Skies brighten in the east with temperatures in the 60s, while western areas remain cloudy with showery forecasts and possible thunderstorms.
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Wisconsin Democrats mull open primary change
Madison Wisconsin Donald Peterson Democratic National Committeeman says a party committee formed to consider changing the state's open primary law. He notes a new national party charter allows only Democrats to select delegates to the 1976 convention. Wisconsin currently allows cross party voting in primaries.
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Gulf Oil chief to testify on $4 million donations
Senator Frank Church says Gulf Oil Corp's chief executive will be called to testify publicly next week about who received the $4 million in political donations. Church, chairman of the Senate subcommittee on multinational corporations, says full disclosure is required. A hearing is set for May 16.
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Ford pushes accelerated aid for Indochina refugees
Washington AP reports President Ford seeks rapid House action next week on an emergency aid request to help up to 150000 Indochina refugees. The House immigration subcommittee approved the bill after Judiciary Chairman Radano urged speed. Ford also proposes cutting veterans education benefits for new armed forces joins after July 1, sparking a battle with military officials over enlistment effects.
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Last of Evacuees Reach Thailand
The last 550 foreigners trapped in Phnom Penh crossed into Thailand describing a dead city with decomposing bodies and abandoned goods, while earlier evacuees disputed killings. Reports note a US refugee slowdown and border crossings via the Freedom Bridge at Aranyaprathet.
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Tran van Tra
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Social Security Solvent but Tax Hikes Likely Seen
Congress hears that Social Security may need higher taxes to stay solvent yet current retirees and near-retirees face no benefit cuts. Cardwell and Burke outline options including higher payroll taxes, broader taxation, or treasury support with no firm plan yet.
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James A Burke
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Treasury
Long Truck Proposal To Lucey
MADISON Wis AP a sly debated proposal to permit trucks longer than 35 feet on Wisconsin highways was forwarded to Gov Patrick J Lucey by the Senate The bill limits large rigs but critics call it a bid to allow tandem trailers up to 65 feet The measure would let the Transportation Department issue special permits for trucks up to 60 feet carrying farm equipment already permits exist for loads that cannot be disassembled to stay within 55 feet Critics say longer trucks are a traffic hazard hurting passing distance pavement and congestion Supporters argue longer trucks would cut freight costs and improve shipping efficiency
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Wholesale Prices Rise 1.5 Percent in April
Wholesale prices reversed a four month decline and rose 1.5 per cent in April led by sharp farm price increases. Live stock and fresh fruits and vegetables pushed agriculture prices up 4.8 per cent, while industrial commodities edged up 0.1 per cent. The report signals possible higher retail grocery prices as April food prices rise.
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Eight Million Grant to Medical College Approved
Madison Wisconsin AP panel approves an eight million dollar state grant for a Science and Teaching Complex at the Medical College of Wisconsin contingent on private fundraising of thirty four million. The panel also imposes borrowing limits and a federal grant strategy.
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