Wisconsin teachers fund campaigns with big bank loans
The Wisconsin Educators Politically Active and Concerned group borrowed 50 000 from a Madison bank co signed by the Wisconsin Education Association and now borrowed another 25 000 to back state superintendent candidate Ernest Korpela. Some funds have gone to support Korpela while the system expands district branches for voluntary contributions.
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Public funding clash over director pay at Western Wisconsin Tech
The Western Wisconsin Technical Institute board raised Director Charles Richardson's pay to 27 852 dollars, an 8 percent increase. The move comes amid wider questions about board generosity versus public pay guidelines.
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Common Council raises janitors pay halting a strike threat
TWENTY YEARS AGO 1953 the Common Council voted a $200 raise for school janitors ending a threatened strike. Also notes Stalin ill in Moscow, Wisconsin student disappears, Attorney General Thomson to resign for a White House post.
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Vogt Urges Full Candidate Biography For City Clerk
Roger C Vogt a City Clerk candidate contends The Tribune should disclose all relevant facts including his Navy service and local government roles. He cites prior radio coverage and calls for complete biographies in editorials and candidate profiles.
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Foreign dollars home risk to U.S. industries warned
A Senate Finance subcommittee led by Sen. Ribicoff studies rising foreign investments in American firms, notably by Mitsubishi and other Japanese and West German entities. They warn of potential control over key U.S. industries, despite short term balance of payments gains, and note large foreign holdings and government reinvestment of profits.
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Can't rate a doctor by what he's earning
Sydney J. Harris critiques the link between medical skill and pay, arguing earnings do not reflect competence. He warns against individualism overpowering the collective, calls for a balanced system, and questions reforms in education and social norms. The piece ends with a provocative line equating a hardened criminal with conviction.
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Letter criticizes Governor Lucey over tax moves and job losses
Philip A. Dyer of La Crosse writes to commend Mike Cordes and Bill Gerrard for bringing the Jack Winter factory to town and hosting Lucey. He contrasts Lucey’s praise with tax cuts, 9,000 lost Wisconsin jobs, and a five month Norplex strike, urging more labor-management engagement. He cites Eccl. 2 14.
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Nixon’s impoundment battle tipped to the executive foxes
Washington Star columnist James J. Kilpatrick argues Congress is cornered by President Nixon in the impoundment clash. He praises Nixon for restraint on spending but says the constitutional right to impound is unclear and Congress remains largely helpless. He notes REAP votes and fiscal pressure shaping the fight.
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