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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1955
Page
2
SAM DAWSON reports that state and local governments face a tight budget as they seek new tax sources to fund expanding services. Debt rises from 34 to over 43 billion by 1955 while 28 billion in future building plans loom, with suburbs driving demand and federal competition intensifying.
The Tax Foundation reports in 1954 states earmark half of tax receipts, constraining budgets. Delaware and Rhode Island largely fund highways and schools from general revenues, while Colorado Kansas Louisiana New Mexico and Texas earmark over 75 percent of tax take for specific uses. State highway taxes and education rely on varied earmarks amid shifting funding schemes.
Ward M. Canady born December 12 1885 in New Castle Indiana is noted as president and board chairman of Overland Motors Corp. He developed the military jeep a key vehicle for Allied war efforts in World War II with his plant first to convert fully to war production.
In Racine county, seven Lindstroth children aged 7 to 14 escaped a midnight blaze that destroyed their home while parents worked overnight. Donald Lindstroth, 13, re-entered smoke to save infant sisters Diane and Debra, with the family dog also saved by Danny, 14. Fire damage estimated at 16 200 dollars. the fire took four hours to control. The rescue was described as miraculous by Fire Chief Peter Mueller of Mount Pleasant.
The Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department reports slick spots on roads in Rhinelander Wausau Antigo Merrill and Chippewa Falls areas. A light snowfall fell at Appleton with generally good road conditions there. Elsewhere highways were in good shape with a low of 12 below at Black River Falls.
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