Wisconsin budget talks hinge on Thursday vote and tax compromises
A six member Wisconsin conference committee attached taxes to a 3.2 billion budget package for 1975-77 and planned a Thursday vote to offer the compromise to Senate Democrats. The panel narrowed differences on local property assessments, AFDC aid, and school aid while seeking 60 percent county approval for a new assessor, amid disputes over sales taxes and tax rate adjustments.
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Ford says US not pressuring Israel on Egyptian terms
President Ford denies an ultimatum to Israel amid talks to settle the Middle East at Geneva. Israeli reports claim Ford warned Israel last Friday that rejecting Egyptian proposals could drive a split with the United States at the peace conference.
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United States
Israel
Middle East
Simcha Dinitz
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Monroe Daily News Page Two 36 Pages July 1 1975
The issue details Monroe Green County Wisconsin publication on Tuesday July 1 1975 spanning two sections with a total of thirty six pages priced at 15 cents.
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Monroe
Green County
Wis
Ford and Meany clash over economy at NAACP meet
President Ford told the 66th NAACP convention he is confident the economic decline is over yet warned of risks from weak policies. AFL CIO chief Meany blasted the administration’s recovery as cruel and fraudulent, urging full employment and production while citing high unemployment among Black workers.
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Major oil firms raise gasoline prices nation wide
Four large oil companies announced wholesale price hikes effective today. Shell and Standard Oil of Indiana Amoco set a three cent per gallon increase, Atlantic Richfield two cents, and Texaco 1.4 cents for all gasoline grades. Distillate fuel rose one cent and jet fuel 1.25 cents per gallon at Shell. The increases, tied to Ford’s new import tariff and past cost carries, are expected to flow to consumers via retailers. Analysts note higher refinery output and possible reduced shortages this summer.
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Eastern jetliner crash lands under storm warnings
Tapes show an Eastern Airlines jet was cleared to land in a thunderstorm despite warnings to close the affected runway. The June 24 crash of Eastern Light 66 from New Orleans killed 112, the worst single air disaster in U.S. history.
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City shifts refuse pickups for Fourth of July
The Monroe Street Department announced that Friday garbage collection will move to Thursday due to Independence Day. Workers will handle Thursday routes as usual and also collect Friday routes on Thursday.
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Karami forms reconciliation cabinet as Beirut battles rage
In Beirut, Premier Rashid Karami cobbles a six member cabinet representing all major sects, amid eight days of savage fighting that has left over 210 dead and 1,000 wounded. The new lineup allocates three ministries per minister, with President Franjieh approving. Government radio says no street is safe. civilians shelter indoors as shops close and fires burn.
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Rashid Karami
Suleiman Franjieh
Wisconsin’s speed limit confusion after 55 mph lapse
Madison AP reports chaotic signals from Capitol to sheriff offices over whether 55 mph remains in force. Gov Lucey instructed enforcement with “every possible action” after Atty Gen LaFollette said the order is unenforceable. With the 1973-74 energy crisis limit expiring, deputies split on a 65 mph or original daylight 60 mph limit. Officials warn a renewal delay risks energy and safety funding, while federal funds rules shift uncertainty.
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Wisconsin
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U.S. Transportation Department
Ann Landers announces divorce after 36 years
CHICAGO AP Syndicated columnist Ann Landers says she and her husband Jules Lederer are divorcing after 36 years of marriage. The 57 year old Miss Landers notes she does not have the answer to this one. They have a grown daughter. No reason given.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Field Newspapers Syndicate of
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Lederer
Budget Rent-A-Car Corp
Monroe Area Civil Defense to test sirens Wednesday
The warning systems will be tested here on Wednesday July 2 by Monroe Area Civil Defense. Tests occur twice monthly on the first and third Wednesdays during the summer, with storm warning heard first followed by attack alert. Fire sirens are checked each Saturday at noon.
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Folk song program at Old Methodist Church Ice Cream Social
Mrs. Merryth Seaton announces a Sunday afternoon program of folk songs sung by fifteen St. Victor's School students at the Old Methodist Church lawns in Monroe starting 3 p.m. Rev. John Francis and wife Joyce and Rev. Paul Ketterer and wife Kaye will attend as honored guests. Guitars will be played by Sue Stokes, Pat Deignan, and Amy Kopp. Mrs. Marty Deignan coordinates. The Monroe Arts and Activities Center sponsors the event, which runs until 9 p.m.
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