End of Session Fight Over Soldier Bonus Dominates Wisconsin Debate
Madison lawmakers rush toward a week including a major clash over a soldier bonus funded by a direct tax and income surtax, with the governor weighing a veto and a referendum. Senate and Assembly maneuver amid other measures, liquor reform, road bonds, and appointments as adjournment nears.
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Wisconsin Reports Strong State Finances and Funds Grow
The state treasurer reported to Governor Philipp that the fiscal year ending June 30 shows Wisconsin is not broke. The general fund stands at about 5,001,005 dollars, with total funds at 7,558,047 dollars, up from last year’s 3, BHLG12 general fund and 5,977,000 total funds.
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Recall Vetoes Hit Two Bills In State Assembly
Gov. BD. L. Philipp vetoed two measures this session the commissions on state life insurance policy sales and a recall of appointive officials. With few legislators present, chances of overcoming the veto are slim as the recall bill faces a second defeat.
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Auto Licenses Pass 206000 in Secretary Hull Report
Secretary of State Merlin Hull announced automobile licenses have passed 206000. C Ben Nett, former superintendent of public property, and G L Cooke were named license inspectors. Last year two deputies turned in 27000 in license money as inspectors toured the state checking for cars without 1919 plates. Northern Wisconsin foresees its largest crop of foodstuffs ever, says Senator W T Stevens of Rhinelander after noting a mild season. The senate amended the anti syndicalism bill to exclude attendees who do not know meetings are unlawful, while an Arnold amendment to strike out the clause targeting the I W W was rejected.
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Wilson Keeps Daylight Saving, Vetoes Agriculture Bill
President Wilson vetoed the agriculture appropriation bill citing the repeal of the daylight saving act as causing great inconvenience and economic loss. He also raises concerns over sundry civil appropriation provisions that would hinder rehabilitation funding for disabled veterans.
Democracy by building a community house in Wisnongin
Prof. C J Galpin discusses how a community house could symbolize democracy and serve as a war memorial. Wisconsin's proposed law by Senator Claire Bird would let populations of 16 square miles or more own and use such a building, enabling town and farm cooperation across townships and villages.
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Claire Bird
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America the place to be in a world of postwar ruin
The piece extols America as the only world going concern while Europe lies devastated. It contrasts nations Italy France England Belgium Holland Russia Germany Austria Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Bulgaria Greece and others, noting shortages, unemployment, and reconstruction needs, and argues America owes aid to Europe. N E A.
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