Wisconsin Consumer Protection Council Faces Criticism and Waste
Madison critics say Wisconsin spends 13 million annually to staff nearly 1,000 consumer protection workers across 19 programs. Rep. Harout Sanasarian calls for abolishing the Governor's Council on Consumer Affairs, while Lt. Gov. Martin Schreiber defends the panel and notes its role in setting auto repair and mobile home rules. The council operates with a three member staff and a 50 thousand dollar annual budget.
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Wisconsin Swine Flu Parlysis Tied Cases In Oct News
Nine Wisconsin residents developed a temporary paralysis after swine flu shots, including an 84 year old Racine man who died November 22 from bronchial pneumonia. The CDC halted nationwide inoculations pending further study. Other Wisconsin cases appeared in Waukesha, Wausau, Sheboygan, Polk County, Madison, and Fond du Lac. The illnesses were mild, with victims such as an 80 year old Madison woman and a 46 year old Sheboygan woman hospitalized. Her account describes progressive numbness after vaccination.
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Oil price split in OPEC as Saudi Arabia and UAE raise 5 percent
Ford Carter welcomed Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates easing the OPEC price surge with a 5 percent rise. Dozens of countries followed with higher increases, while the move prompts about a penny per gallon more for U.S. gasoline and possible airline fare boosts. Ya mani urged Western restraint and urged peace efforts to justify the break in price pressure.
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Wisconsin considers new mining bill to tax profits
A proposed metal mining tax plan endorsed by two committees would levy a graduated net proceeds tax on Flambeau Mining Co. and Exxon Co. USA near Ladysmith and Crandon. The bill aims for 10 to 16 percent rates, with revenue split to municipalities and counties and funds for local impacts.
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Tanker Explodes in Los Angeles Harbor
The 810 foot Sansinena tanker exploded at Los Angeles Harbor Friday night, tearing into three pieces and tossing steel across the berth. At least five dead and fifty injured, with many more feared. The Liberian-registered ship operated for Union Oil after unloading 512000 barrels of crude. Officials investigate the blast’s cause as divers search the wreckage.
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Gadow Charged In Monroe Hit and Run Collision
Monroe police report Ronald D. Gadow, 21, of Brodhead, charged with a traffic violation after a hit and run on December 5 at 12 34 p m. Gadow’s vehicle struck a parked car owned by Kevin J. Patterson, 18, causing moderate damage to Gadow’s car and minor damage to Patterson’s.
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Christmas ornament search at Monroe Cooperative Preschool
Jason Lostetter and Cal Collins siblings invite parents relatives and any interested people to visit the Monroe Cooperative Preschool in Union Presbyterian Church 2003 10th St Monroe to view student decorations. Special programs with singing occur Tuesday Dec 21 at 10 40 a m and Wednesday Dec 22 at 11 10 a m and 2 40 p m lasting about 20 minutes.
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