Wisconsin Assembly votes on union backed pay bills
Wisconsin Assembly members weighed two public employee union bills on Wednesday. One would mandate agency shop dues for nonmembers, while the other would require binding arbitration in contract talks between municipalities or school districts and unions. Democrats largely supported both measures, signaling gratitude to union leaders and raising questions about taxpayer impact.
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Colombo Campaign Sparks Debate On Mafia and Ethnic Stereotypes
The piece recalls Joseph Colombo’s anti Mafia campaign and his Italian American Civil Rights League asserting no Mafia link while facing gun shots. It notes police questioning of Carlo Gambino and cites Attorney General John Mitchell urging neutral language. It frames Colombo’s civil rights goals amid alleged retaliation.
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Office of Price Stabilization freezes prices in 1951
TWENTY YEARS AGO items note OP S freezes manufacturers prices as of June 30 across many goods. United Airlines DC6 Mainliner crashes near Fort Collins killing 50 aboard. Dr J E Heraty marks 50 years in practice with open house at 705 S 8th St. Frank Mader retires from family clothing business. State road program adds 100 miles yearly since WWII per commission. Ellsworth E Collins of Onalaska earns Bronze Star for Korea service.
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Hosea 12 5 6 exhortation to return love justice wait God
A devotional verse cites Hosea 12 verses urging people to return to their God, hold fast to love and justice, and continually wait for divine guidance. It emphasizes reliance on the Lord and steadfast ethical conduct.
Child care plans would expand federal role in welfare
The House approved a major portion of a $750 million first year child care program for welfare recipients under the President's reform plan. HEW would run or fund centers, with $50 million initial for a government system and contracting to private providers. A broader family subsidized system could cost up to $5 billion annually, expanding services to all children with income limits and free care for the lowest income families.
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Two Way Street Detente Depends On Russia
Nixon tests Soviet readiness for negotiated peace while warning Moscow that a durable settlement requires a robust Western policy. The piece argues the United States must balance pressure and dialogue, noting Russia's economic strain, leadership claims, and the goal of weakening NATO to dominate Eurasia.
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Greening of America sparked earlier calls for a new consciousness
Sydney J. Harris notes readers asking about Reich to agree with his theme of a new consciousness. He recalls John Charles Cooper’s The New Mentality prefiguring Reich, praising Cooper’s deeper existential base and suggesting EKU deserved precedence over Yale in highlighting the shift.
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New Yorker
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Westminster
Cooper
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Heat danger to pets in hot cars warned by Tribune editor
Tribune editors warn pet owners that a car left in sun can reach lethal temperatures quickly even with windows cracked. Dogs cannot cool by sweating, heat prostration can occur in 20 minutes, and humidity adds risk. Advice includes using heavy gauge wire screens on two windows to vent and restrain pets and to alert authorities if a pet is found.
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Nelson the Wisconsin orator from Clear Lake gains attention
John Wyngaard profiles Gaylord Nelson as an effective, plainspoken speaker who uses humor and self-deprecation to engage crowds. The piece traces his career from country roots in Clear Lake to influence within Wisconsin politics and reflects on his storytelling style and preparation habits.
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Gaylord Nelson
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Clear Lake
Vietnam
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Polk County
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