Wisconsin Senate keeps vacation as tax talks continue
The Wisconsin Senate will extend its vacation while committees press bills. A six member conference panel works to reconcile the 1971-73 budget plan between the Republican Senate and Democratic Assembly. They may draft a final tax proposal next week to add about 133 million in new revenue, with a predicted three cent per pack cigarette tax. Gov Lucey sought 190 million in new levies in a nearly 2 billion budget, and much of the corporation tax rise and some income tax reforms face changes during committee review.
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Wisconsin traffic toll hits 621 this year
The Associated Press reports Wisconsin's 1971 traffic fatalities reached 621, down from 691 on the same date in the prior year. Dale Collicott, 25, of Janesville died in a three car crash on U S 152 near Fond du Lac. Sylvester J. Jurgella, 27, of Stevens Point died when his car overturned in a roadside ditch near Mosinee during a rain storm. Robert Delzer Jr., 12, of Seymour died when his tractor overturned in a ditch in Outagamie County.
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Janesville
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Fond du Lac
Stevens Point
Sylvester J. Jurgella
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Seymour
Robert Delzer Jr
Outagamie
Wisconsin consumer protection issues dominate dealer complaints
Wisconsin Attorney General Robert Warren to the Division of Motor Vehicles urged substantial revisions to protect car buyers. The recommendations request thorough warranty term explanations, more detailed disclosures from salesmen about car quality and repair service, and warranty waivers to be negotiable between seller and consumer.
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Madison
Wis
Office of Consumer Protection
Wisconsin Justice Department
Robert Warren
Division of Motor Vehicles
Sierra Club to Fight Dam on Kickapoo River
The Sierra Club will continue opposing the La Farge flood control dam on the Kickapoo River despite the federal court denying a temporary restraining order. Army Engineers began work earlier this month as Rep. Vernon Thomson warned conservation groups will keep criticizing the Vernon County project. Robert W. Smith, Madison Sierra chair, pledged ongoing opposition while the suit for a permanent injunction remains pending.
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Wis
Sierra Club
Vernon Thomson
Vernon County
Robert W. Smith
Sierra
Lucey cites 24 staff members in executive office
Gov. Patrick J. Lucey says his staff totals 24 people with 18 full-time, two part-time, and four summer students. He notes confusion arises from budget listings that group other agencies under the executive office budget. He compares to Knowles’s 21 staff in July 1970 and counters a July AP report of 85 staff for two weeks, explaining about half due to transfers from the Council on Criminal Justice and highway safety staff.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Executive Office
Lucey
Warren P. Knowles
Knowles
Associated Press
Council On Criminal Justice
Highway Safety Coordinator
Sanitary districts urged to curb lake pollution in Wisconsin
In Elkhorn Wisconsin a waste conference urged lake country landowners to form sanitary districts to build sewers and control pollution. Dexter D Black a Racine attorney said his Burlington area neighbors have already formed such a district and called for public involvement while noting rural residents often cannot vote in town elections. The event hosted by Rep. Les Aspin drew about 150 attendees.
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Proxmire Questions Moon Colony Costly Proposal
Sen William Proxmire of Wisconsin warned the nation should review the price tag before pursuing a Moon colony plan by astronaut David R Scott. He said such a venture could be very expensive with limited benefit and expected the idea to face scrutiny at a Chamber of Commerce event.
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Wis
William Proxmire
David R. Scott
Proxmire
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Chamber of Commerce
Nixon calls huddle on economy and budget at Camp David
President Nixon plans a comprehensive session with four top economic advisers to review domestic and international policy ahead of the 1973 budget. The foursome will discuss wage price stabilization, dollar value fluctuations, and the balance of payments while avoiding a sudden policy shift.
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IRA and British troops clash near Newry border town
British army and IRA factions exchanged gunfire inside Northern Ireland near Newry while IRA supporters urged closings and stay-at-home orders. Reports suggested several rebels were killed though official statements cited possible hits but no confirmed casualties.
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Governors back Wallace on busing crisis across states
Mississippi Governor John Bell Williams affirmed support for Alabama Governor George Wallace as he rejects federal desegregation busing. Louisiana Governor John McKeithen warned he would use police powers to stop busing while Wallace defied federal orders by reopening New Hope Junior High and endorsing pupil choice. President Nixon urged minimal busing, and Wallace urged an executive halt to busing.
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Bettenhausen 200 race headlines at State Fair Park
A.J. Foyt headlines the 11th Tony Bettenhausen 200 mile race at State Fair Park on August 15. The AP briefs also note an Indian train blast blamed on Pakistani agents in Eastern Assam and other federal actions from Washington and Saigon including Vietnam desertion rate trends and a helicopter crash near the DMZ.
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Wisconsin State Fair opens with teen queen and junior Holstein show
Miss Courtenay Francis age 19 of Chippewa Falls named fair queen and wins a 1000 dollar scholarship as the Wisconsin State Fair begins its 122nd season. Runners up include Cathy Diener and Mary Lynch. Gate turnout tops 134000 by 10 p.m. Friday. A vendor ticket collector died of a heart attack in the heat. The junior Holstein show dominates the exhibition with grand and reserve champions named for dairy cattle. County trophies awarded to Polk County with Lumsden leading, Sheboygan second, Waukesha topping Green in junior county crown.
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Courtenay Francis
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire State University
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Merger Debate Splits State Papers
Wisconsin newspapers weigh Gov Lucey plan to join the University of Wisconsin with the state university system. Editorials range from strong support to critical opposition, praising unified administration while warning of mission drift and higher costs. The issue influences the 1971 73 budget stalemate and education policy debate across Milwaukee Madison and Stevens Point papers.
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