Minnesota set to enact broad sales tax despite vetoes
Minnesota lawmakers move toward a general retail sales tax in the near future, overcoming Republican Governor LeVander’s vetoes. The measure, aimed at cutting homeowners real estate taxes by a third and reducing personal property taxes, will fund larger local government aids while triggering a statewide referendum requirement.
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Wisconsin lawmaker pay reform sparks budget review
A Wisconsin columnist notes the Bureau of Personnel proposed new pay changes for legislators and top state officials. Legislators would rise to 700 dollars monthly, then an extra 50 dollars, totaling about 9 000 per year, while department heads would see seven pay ranges with top salaries up to 26 000. The piece argues lawmakers should endure two more years at 8 400 while noting high administrator wages and rising living costs.
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Reader letters challenge gun control logic in Tribune column
Jubinee Readers urge editors to critique the focus on restricting gun sales, arguing higher crime rates in South Africa versus New York and England. They ask which places make firearms harder to obtain than those three, and push penalties for misuse over ownership. Readers also question page one coverage.
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Letter on student demonstrations and media coverage
A Tribune-I reader criticizes Julie Mack and LCUs students for provoking headlines through protests. The writer blames media glare for fueling demonstrations and argues reporters chase the unusual, while expressing personal disinterest in the topics.
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Debated Release of Cuban Crisis Letters Faces Johnson
Washington reports a White House debate over whether President Johnson should publish Kennedy Khrushchev letters from the 1962 Cuban crisis ahead of a July 4 FOI act deadline. Secretary Rusk resists release citing potential Cuban anger and embarrassment to officials. Republicans push for on site review.
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Beware When Nation Goes Into Legal Pose
Thoughts on justice and governance from Sydney J. Harris emphasize that nations justify violations through pomp and law. The essay reflects on reform, youth manners, digression into thought, and the limits of cause and effect in history.
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Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Prom and Nation
Prom Jribune recalls 1947 events with Edgar Doudna resignation over a $500 raise, Briggs Manufacturing negotiates with CIO Auto Workers, and a nine member civilian committee backs compulsory military training for 950000. Kinney named Washington Junior High principal.
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Bible Verse Gratitude Prompt Reflects Widespread Acceptance
The phrase “In every way and every where we accept this with all gratitude” echoes Acts 24 3 and highlights gratitude in early Christian discourse. It underscores universal acceptance and steadfast thankfulness across contexts.
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Russians Should Be Reminded Of Their Stake In A War
Washington argues that the Soviet Union bears responsibility for world peace and warns that miscalculations could trigger another world war. It urges Voice of America to inform Soviet citizens of the potential consequences of dictatorship and urges continued support against aggression. The piece notes past Soviet alignment with Nazi Germany and the need for UN mediation to prevent escalation.
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Wisconsin safety package survives Senate approval
Governor Knowles championed a broad highway safety package as the Assembly faces a tough vote. The Senate backed the plan with changes, including beer age uniformity and driver re examinations, while trimming the State Traffic Patrol. Supporters warn Assembly opposition could derail final enactment.
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Bridge hands and four spades try for match points
Oswald and James Jacoby describe a match point duplicate where South advances to four spades after considering a double by West and a trump finesse. A 2-2 or 3-1 spade split dictates the outcome, with down one yielding a solid match point score against four hearts.
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Scientist Thinks World Needs Ideas From Pulpit
Scientist argues ideas from the pulpit can guide science toward ethical progress. The piece reflects on limits of science, the role of faith, and Milton S. Eisenhower’s 1963 call for moral grounding in research and policy.
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