Wisconsin Republicans Reject Revenue Sharing Plan At Convention
The Wisconsin Rapids gathering denounced President Nixon’s proposed $5 billion-a-year revenue sharing without strings. Delegates questioned impartiality and noted state taxpayers contribute about $1.25 per dollar received. Some supported Rep. John Byrnes on tax parity, while others speculated revenue sharing could help Gov. Lucey’s budget.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wisconsin
White House
John Byrnes
Green Bay
Byrnes
Patrick Lucey
Congress
Cowards in Congress on Rail Labor Standoff
The piece critiques Congress for failing to implement presidential rail dispute plans and for quickly ending a major railroad strike with pay hikes while avoiding work-rule concessions. It notes Congress’s habit of knuckling under when trains stall and cites a 13,000 signalmen strike as evidence of congressional cowardice and the broader threat to jobs.
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Johnson
Congress
Nixon
William Doerflinger Mutual Benefit Association
Chamber of Commerce
Beloit
Draper
Wis
United States Labor Board
Federation of Women’s Clubs
City
W. H. Sanders
D. C. Coate
Automobile Club of
Wisconsin
la Crescent Pike
Minnesota
Opposes bill on Americanism teaching in schools
Tribune notes from 1951 mark George Watson state superintendent opposing a bill to require Americanism be taught in elementary schools, arguing existing efforts suffice. It also recalls warfront actions in Korea and political moves on reapportionment, milk labeling, and a city engineer's retirement, with a 1951 snapshot of civic and educational issues.
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George Watson
Common Council
John Barth
Verse Reference From 1 Samuel 6 9
A biblical quote notes that if the ark’s journey to Beth Shemesh harms or helps determine if the injury was divinely caused or random. It discusses the attribution of misfortune to God or chance based on the outcome of the voyage.
Terror raids in the Delta look to shape Vietnam vote
NEA Washington correspondents warn that North Vietnamese forces and Viet Cong aim to reestablish credibility in South Vietnam’s Delta before September and October elections. Analysts expect mainly small unit rocket and mortar raids around Saigon with possible hit and run attacks, not large-scale offensives or major staging bases in the Delta.
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Bruce Biossat
NEA
Washington
South Vietnam
Delta
Hue
da Nang
Saigon
U.S
MVC
Democracy and Group Wisdom in a Logic of Cooperation
The article discusses modal logic on collective intelligence and democracy, stressing that no single leader can untie every knot. It argues institutions should balance Genius and Group, citing Twain and the need for multiple vision. It then covers the 1970 Cambodian incursion and 1971 South Vietnamese operations, noting sanctuaries near Saigon and ongoing efforts, with limited progress and a stalemated front.
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Eiffel Tower
Letters to the Editor Open View on Vietnam War and Dam Plan
Readers defend soldiers amid My Lai coverage and critique government policy in Vietnam. A second letter from Otto Schole of Tomah responds to Mrs Mary Ames, arguing for a Kickapoo dam project and detailing family ties and debt concerns.
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the Tribune
Lt. Calley
My Lai
Vietnam
Saigon
C. J. Williams
Cass St
la Crosse
Mary Ames
Kickapoo
Why the complaints About Trempealeau Park Myrick Park Visit
Pauline Kessler Trempealeau Wisconsin praises Trempealeau Park Myrick Park after a field trip and picnic. She commends cleanliness friendly staff and well kept grounds while noting shelter house wood usage.
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the Tribune
Myrick Park
Trempealeau
Pauline Kessler
Trempealeau, Wis
Social Security payroll tax to nearly double in 1970s plan
Paul Scott reports that Congress may nearly double Social Security payroll taxes in the 1970s to fund broadened benefits. The House panel backs raising taxable earnings to 10 200 next Jan 1, with faster rate increases, pushing top employee tax toward 763.20 by 1980 and self employed taxes higher. Automatic future boosts tied to wage and pension growth, with higher brackets paying near 1000 by late decade. Also notes a 4.5 percent cost of living boost for civilian and military retirees effective June 1 with July checks.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Lady legislators making their mark
Wisconsin four woman lawmakers, Mad ison Rep Midge Miller Rep Janet Mielke Rep Joanne Duren and Horicon Rep Esther Luckhardt, receive a favorable early grade. They break a male dominated tradition, assert independence, and influence decorum while shaping female tenure in state politics.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Midge Miller
Janet Mielke
Milton Junction
Joanne Duren
Cazenovia
Esther Luckhardt
Horicon
Luckhardt
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