Citizens urged to send budget trimming ideas to Governor Lucey
Wisconsin Governor Lucey asked citizens to mail input on how to cut state spending to avoid a tax increase for the 1977-79 budget. He spoke during a Beloit town meeting and listed further sessions in Oshkosh Green Bay and Milwaukee. He urged letters to State Capitol Madison 53702.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Wisconsin
Beloit
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Milwaukee
State Capitol
Unitemized Bets From Lucey Contingency Fund Alarms Wisconsin
The Wisconsin contingency fund under Gov. Patrick Lucey shows more than $4,000 in unitemized or vaguely labeled reimbursements over five years. Stubs cite florist bills, travel, meals, and office notes, with some entries lacking clear beneficiary or purpose.
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Madison, Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Chase Park Plaza
Sahara-Tahoe
Robert Dunn
North Central (Air Lines
Jean
Bronson la Follette
Julius Heil
Flowers
Warren P. Knowles
Knowles
Wisconsin Sees Lowest AFDC Ineligibility Rate in Nation
Gov. Lucey cited federal data showing Wisconsin's AFDC ineligible rate at 1 percent for January to June, the lowest nationally. He urged welfare reform measures including stepparent liability, recovery of overpayments, and reduced medical aid costs.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Nevada
California
West Virginia
AFDC
BRF Man Opposes Revised Vet Affairs Committee Reorg
Oswald H. Johnson former mayor and ex chamber official writes Sen. Proxmire opposing any change that would move the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee to a Human Resources panel. He argues the move would dehumanize veterans and misclassify their needs claiming the panel serves about half the U.S. population and should remain distinct from welfare concerns.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Senate Committee On Veterans Affairs
Oswald H. Johnson
Ans Affairs
Johnson
American Legion
Armed Forces
United States
Wisconsin eyes tax rise amid no tax increase pledge
Gov Lucey pledges no general tax hike for income or sales taxes in the next two-year budget but hints at possible increases in gas and vehicle license taxes and a broader sales tax on gasoline. Officials warn revenue gaps may require higher transportation taxes unless programs are cut.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Lucey
Dale Cattanach
Legislative Fiscal Bureau
Cattanach
Gary Johnson
Johnson
State
Highway Fund
State Transportation Department
Zel Rice
Local La Crosse Residents Star in Oscar Mayer Ads Again
Freelance photographer Tom McCarthy, a former La Crosse man now living in Miami, and local La Crosse residents appear in 30 second Oscar Mayer television commercials. Cast includes Martha and Thomas Schams, Virgil Olson, Linda Theisen, Jeff Theisen, Kimberly Schams, and Dawn McCarthy with $160.90 daily pay plus a $25 residual per airing. Airing slots include Captain and Tennille December 20, Six Million Dollar Man December 26, Phyllis December 27, and Happy Days December 28.
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Oscar Meyer
la Crosse
J. Walter Thompson Co
Chicago
Tom McCarthy
McCarthy
Miami
Fla
Martha Schams
Losey Blvd
Yale
the Tribune
Martha
Thomas Schams
Virgil Olson
Bank Drive
Linda Theisen
Jeff
Onalaska
Kimberly Schams
George Sr
Dawn
Captain & Tennille
Christmas Story Retold On WHLA-FM Yuletide Yarns
Esther Keilholtz of Milwaukee recounts a Christmas tale recorded on a Nelson area farm. The 10 a.m. Friday broadcast on WHLA-FM 90.3 features her win in a state contest for seniors. Dorothea Jurgensen contributes a second piece on Norwegian holiday traditions.
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Esther Keilholtz
22Nd St
Whla-Fm
Keilholtz
Harry J. Olson Senior Citizen Center
Wisconsin Regional Writers Association
University of Wisconsin Extension Programs On
Wisconsin Division On
Iron Creek
Nelson
Wis
Dorothea Jurgensen
Gays Mills
Marines Report Duty And NATO Exercise Involvement
Robert A. Schaller Jr. of Onalaska reports for duty at the Marine Corps Logistics Support Base Barstow California. Capt. Richard C. Sebion of Chaseburg took part in the maritime portion of NATO exercise Autumn Forge 76 and serves with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 at New River North Carolina. Sebion's wife Sharon is the daughter of Harland and wife.
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Marine Pfe
Robert A. Schaller Jr
Robert A. Schaller
R.2
Onalaska
Marine Corps Logistics Support Base
Pacific
Barstow
Calif
Richard C. Sebion
Claude Sebion
Chaseburg
Sebion
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362
Marine Corps Air Station
New River
Jacksonville
N.C
Sharon
Harland Johnson
Ristow Court
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Jane Habich
Willmar
Minn
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Uw-Eau Claire
Lucey Fund
John Reynolds
Gaylord Nelson
Phillip la Follette
Heil
Senate
LaCrosse
Cribune
Ents
Department of Health and Social Services Department
BRF Man
Veterans Affairs
Beirut
Uncle Sam
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