Friedman defies labels on conservatism and economics
In Vermont Friedman, a leading monetarist, rebuts the conservative label while defending Reagan, criticizes big government and Social Security, and argues economics is a science focused on money supply. He and wife Rose discuss responsibility, crime, affluence, and Sweden versus Britain in social programs.
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Vermont
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Dartmouth College
Friedman
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Barry Goldwater
Ronald Reagan
Newsweek
U.S
George Wallace
Jimmy Carter
Carter
America
Great Britain
Sweden
Britain
Secrets Shroud UW President Search Process
Madison figures debate secrecy in candidate hunt for University of Wisconsin system president. Regents chair Joyce Erdman urges absolute confidentiality during recruiting and applications, arguing publicizing names could embarrass or harm prospects. Gov. Lucey presses for progress reports and disclosure of nominees and qualifications.
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Madison
Joyce Erdman
Board of Regents
University of Wisconsin System
Wisconsin
Patrick Lucey
Wisconsin pondering 19 age for alcohol sales and Minnesota shift
Wisconsin debates a 19 year old drinking age after Minnesota enacted the change for those turning 19 since Sept. 1. Advocates cite potential school impact while opponents warn of risks. Minnesota’s law grandfathered those who turned 18 before Sept. 1 as 19, creating a large cohort of new legal drinkers.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Assembly
Madison
Proxmire Poised for Long Senate Run Records
Wisconsin's senior U S senator William Proxmire appears unbeatable this year after a surprise 1957 win. His Republican challenger Stanley York trails in name recognition and funds. A new six year term would boost Proxmire to a Wisconsin history record, with 25 years by 1982, surpassing Alexander Wiley. Proxmire's influence comes from economic expertise and Banking Committee leadership, keeping him in the Senate's senior ranks.
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Wisconsin
U.S
William Proxmire
Stanley York
Proxmire
Senate
Alexander Wiley
Congress
Campbell residents face higher levy limit penalty
Town of Campbell voters must decide on Nov 2 whether to approve an above the limit levy to cover a state penalty rising to 55 625 from 40 125 and at least 36 000 of the amount will hit taxpayers by July. The main issue is town board evasions and a required town hall housecleaning next spring.
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Campbell
Yes
Budget boost eyed by La Crosse County for next year
Tribune notes a tentative La Crosse County budget proposing a $132,344 increase for the coming year. Also covered are a Lutheran teachers’ institute in a new Sunday school building at St. Paul’s, centennial services for Dakota Methodists with Dr. Paul Hayes as speaker, and a failedMarket Square parking ramp referendum.
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Lutheran Circuit Teachers’ Institute
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Dakota Methodists
Paul Hayes
Minnesota
Market Square
Tribune readers comment on Carter and Ford leadership
Donald J. Doerr of Breckenridge Minnesota criticizes President Ford and President Carter, praising Ford for firing his secretary and supporting Butz's call for Carter to resign. He accuses Carter of public distortions, sanctimony, and improper dealings, while praising his claimed spiritual virtue.
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Butz
Carter
United States
Robert Dole
Earl Butz
Jimmy Carter
Johnson
Nixon
FBI
Georgia
Jesus Christ
Donald J. Doerr
Breckenridge
Minn
Dole's Farm Policy Influence Noted By Ford Camp
President Ford tapped Sen. Bob Dole to the Republican ticket, a move linked to farm policy shifts. Since then, the administration raised sugar import duties and imposed meat import quotas, with grain loan rate increases cited as influenced by Dole. USDA and campaign aides say these actions reflect Dole’s impact on farm economics, including higher loan rates and expanded price-support programs.
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Bob Dole
R-Kan
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U.S
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Agriculture Department
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Dole
White House
Earl Butz
Butz
Kansas
USDA
WASP views at the bar on election night
Art Buchwald visits the Biltmore Bar to sample WASP sentiment about the presidential race. Polished professionals in Brooks Brothers cite pride in American achievement, tax views, and media portrayals while noting stereotypes and the desire for fair treatment in a crowded, ironic social dialog.
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N.Y
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Texas
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Brooks Brothers
William Buckley
Norman Mailer
Press
Westport
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