Reynolds Names Zeidler Stirs Wisconsin Politics
Gov. John Reynolds names Frank Zeidler a Milwaukee Socialist to head the Department of Resource Development, a move likely to provoke GOP opposition and fuel campaign rhetoric. The piece also notes implications for future appointments and discusses party chair salary norms, plus a brief item on anticipated inspections legislation and state politics in Madison.
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Wisconsin Legislature Eyes Truck Weight Rules Shift
The piece notes potential changes to freight truck limits after studies from Ottawa Ontario and under the American Association of State Highway Officials. It cites Sen Jess Miller and Gov John Reynolds as influential figures and mentions Kendzierski's potential state industrial commission appointment. Lobbyist Jack Rouse and Claude Jasper are referenced with industry ties. A reform exists to empower committee chairmen to curb daily caucus power.
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Association of State Highway Officials
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Minnesota High Court backs Johnson in Mankato race
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that C. A. Gus Johnson of Mankato won the state House seat over Donald E. Evenson. The ruling focuses on ballot numbering violations by officials and whether such errors justify disenfranchising a vote.
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Danish Princess and Greek Prince Announce Engagement
Crown Prince Constantine of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark announced their engagement in Copenhagen. Constantine, 22, travels in Denmark for NATO installations while Anne-Marie, 17, may convert to Greek Orthodoxy before a likely Athens wedding.
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Present Tax Setup Antiquated Nelson Noted Need Revision
Senator Gaylord Nelson said the present federal tax structure is antiquated and must be revised. He supports Kennedy's 13.5 billion tax cut in principle to stimulate growth but will review bill details and expert testimony before deciding.
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Utility Proposes Resumption of Talks
Wisconsin Electric Power Co. offers to resume negotiations with Local 317 of the Operating Engineers. A Friday meeting was suggested. Union reps have not formally replied, but local agent James T. Horatis said he would urge the bargaining committee to sit down. The contract expired December 15 and was extended until February 16 when termination could trigger a strike.
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Battery theft shocks Madison hotel guest in cold
Robert Heider of Elm Grove found his car battery stolen from his hotel guest car in downtown Madison as temperatures hovered around 20 degrees. Heider faced a cold start and a costly replacement.
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