Wisconsin legislators face $8 400 salary in pay raise proposal
The Kellett task force recommends raising base pay from $5 400 to $8 400 a year for Wisconsin legislators, arguing a half time duty and need for capable lawmakers. Critics warn it may not attract 15 000 class talent and urge cuts to assembly size and session length before any hike.
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Kellett Task Force
Wisconsin
Knowles
Madison
Kellett
Assembly
Senate
Humprey faces shifting support in Midwest political scene
In Minnesota and Wisconsin the vote tilt favors Bobby Kennedy over Hubert Humphrey for 1968 ticket duties. The Minnesota Poll shows Kennedy leading Humphrey two to one on who helps LBJ more. Humphrey stays loyal to the Democratic slate endorsing Keith for governor while Rolvaag leads in the primary.
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Hubert Humphrey
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Bobby Kennedy
Mr. Humphrey
Hubert
Midwest
Minneapolis Tribune
Humphrey
Robert Kennedy
LBJ
Democrat-Farmer-Labor Convention
A. M
Sandy) Keith
Karl Rolvaag
Rolvaag
U N Protests Yugoslav Plane Downing and Local Beach Dredge Altered
The era brief notes U S protest to the United Nations over Yugoslav downing of two U S transport planes. Common Council alters contract for dredging the North Side bathing beach extending area. OPA promises toughest anti black market program yet. Truman’s popularity slips since V J Day yet he leads Democrats in 1946.
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U. S
U.N
Common Council
North Side
OPA
Truman
What Makes a Melodrama vs a Serious Play
Sydney Harris cites Bernard Shaw on Saint Joan to define melodrama as featuring clear heroes and villains and a serious play as portraying ordinary people striving with good intentions or facing tough choices. He notes villains in serious drama are often driven by ignorance or motives, while melodrama yields pity only for the hero.
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Sydney J. Harris
Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Joan
Tokyo
Saint Joan
Navy
Viet Nam
Young Shields
Seabee Team 1104
Dong Xoai
Saigon
Charles Williams
Seabee Shields
Shields
Letter from William Snow on Wisconsin goose season limits
A reader from La Crosse criticizes federal wildlife officials plan to stop goose shooting statewide after Horicon Marsh harvests 14 000 geese. He argues river hunters funded refuges but gain little, suggests splitting the limit, and vows to contact Congress and the Conservation Commission.
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the Tribune
Horicon Marsh
Mississippi River
Necedah
Wisconsin
Horicon
Mississippi
State Conservation Commission
William Snow
Rose St., la Crosse
Verses Urge Patience and Charity in Faith Family
James 5 7-8 calls believers to be patient for the Lord's return as the farmer waits for rain and harvest. Galatians 6 10 urges doing good to all, especially fellow believers, when opportunity arises. The passages emphasize steadfast faith and active kindness within the community.
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James
Outlaw Contributions? A Look at Campaign Financing
DAVID LAWRENCE argues for banning all political campaign contributions and self funded spending. He suggests a federal election fund of 60 million yearly, with strict public accounting and disallowing private donations to protect election integrity. He notes corporate and union groups also influence campaigns through time and money.
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Congress
Organized Labor
AFL - Cio
Senate Finance Committee
It Takes A Good Press Agent To Keep Candidate In The News
Wisconsin readers see a governor candidate read a press release in a Main Street cafe. The piece argues modern campaigns rely on constant releases to reach voters as direct audience contact fades. It notes editors track audience size and credits press agents as key figures in campaigns.
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Madison
Wisconsin
William Proxmire
Scientists foresee humans with four hands in the future
The piece imagines genetic science in the 21st century altering human bodies so descendants could develop four hands to handle a busy future. A Cicero quotation anchors the reflection on predicting knowledge and its limits.
Jacoby on Bridge Hand in Nine Tricks
West opens 1NT followed by a bridge sequence. South bids 3NT after Pass sequences showing a no trump hand. The deal proceeds with East and West on lead and defense against North’s contract.
Simple Hand Bridge Theme By Jim And Oswald
The dialogue outlines a deceptively simple bridge hand. South opens no trump, North raises to game, and West's heart lead changes the plan for spade and diamond play in rubber and match point contexts. East’s discards and lead choices determine promotion of tricks and possible overtricks.
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Jim
South
North
West
East
Oswald
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Madrid
Roosevelt
Landon
New York
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State Welfare Department
Thresher
Albert Finstad
Harmony
Minn
English Channel
Somme
Paris
Valley of the Elephants
Sydney
Harris
Tribune
Goose Hunters
By David Lawrence
Washington
House
Lawrence
David
Valiant Seabee
Johnson
South Viet Nam
Defense Department
Marvin G. Shields
Port Townsend
Wash
White House
Defense
McNamara
Army
By John Wyngaard
John
Wyngaard
Cicero
de Divinatione
Carl Riblet Jr
Jacoby
BY Oswald
James Jacoby
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