State Senate Pushes Toward Final Tax Vote
Madison Republican leaders seek a final Senate vote on the GOP tax revision with six amendments disposed Tuesday. Key moves include earmarking sport goods sales tax for state conservation and attempts to exempt tractor gas, utilities, stock and transit purchases from the levy, all failing or delayed. A separate 10 percent budget cut proposal was drafted as a potential alternative if the revision fails.
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Earl Leverich
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Leverich
Sparta Republican
Clifford Krueger
R-Merrill
J. Curtis McKay
Mequon
McKay
Five More Die State Toll 463 In Wisconsin Crashes
The Associated Press reports Wisconsin traffic deaths reach 463 this year, with five more fatalities. A four month old girl Lora Lee Hoffman of Green Bay died in a two car collision on Highway 141 north of Manitowoc. Maynard D Lessmiller’s motorcycle was involved in a crash that killed Tom Wilhelm, 28, also of Green Bay. James Brill, 21, of Theresa, died after his car failed a curve on Highway 175 in Dodge County. In Sheboygan County a double fatality occurred at the intersection of County Trunk V and Highway 32, with Cherie Harrison aged 3 and Jeanine Harrison aged 9, daughters of Rexford Harrison of Pokatello Idaho.
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Mianitowoc
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St. Agnes Hospital
Fond du Lac
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Pocatello
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Council Reverses Beer Stand Fencing at County Fair
City Council voted unanimously to lift last week's fence requirement for Legion beer stands at the county fairgrounds. The action comes as stand remodeling is planned before the 1962 fair and includes two zoning changes changing certain properties from residential to light industrial.
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Reserved Seats Planned For Fair Harness Races
The 107th Green County Fair will reserve grandstand seats for the harness race program on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Tickets go on sale 8 a.m. Friday at Schuetze's, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, with later sales at the fairgrounds amphitheater office. Mail orders accepted.
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Swiss Mart Steady Demand Varies in Wisconsin Cheese Market
Madison Wisconsin reports steady Swiss and steady to slow demand in American cheese markets. Cheddar prices range 36.10 to 37 percent and 40 pound blocks 36.10 to 38, while daisies longhorns and midget varieties show varied pricing. Wisconsin Swiss cheese prices largely unchanged with ample supplies. blocks state brand 41 to 45, B 39 to 43, C 36 to 37, D 32 to 32 percent.
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Courting Fun Marks Final Tricounty Bar Outing
The 12th Wisconsin Circuit outing at Monroe Country Club ended in a festive farewell as Jefferson County joins a new circuit. Justice Harold Hallows and local judges attended with Swiss entertainers yodeling and a fortuitous prize switch for Weekend Queen. Emmett Murphy won this year’s honor amid prizes and lighthearted rivalry.
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Edward J. Willi
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Dodge County
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Janesville
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Sverre Reang
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Illinois
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Madison Woman Slain by Janitor in Dorm Building
Irene Larson Sindelar 36, a cleaning woman, was shot and killed Tuesday at a downtown health studio and student rooming house in Madison. Police held Leo Hegeman 56, a janitor in the same building, without charge after she was seen arguing with him.
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Cuban hijack crisis leaves Eletra grounded in Havana
Passengers on a U S airliner hijacked over Florida have been returned to Miami while the Cuba kept the Elektra, a 3.5 million dollar prop jet, on the ground at Havana’s Jose Marti Airport. FBI in Miami identified the hijacker as Jose Marin, 35, who faces air craft theft and kidnapping charges. News reports say Cuban soldiers disarmed him as he was led away. Security steps were launched in New York and Tampa amid rumors of further Cuban plots.
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Kennedy Calls Massive U S Military Build Up In 1961
President Kennedy urged a nationwide call to arms and a 217000 increase in military personnel to 2735 million in effort to confront a global Communist threat. He outlined expanding Army Navy and Air Force strength and using reserves and National Guard to speed troop deployment and bolster air and sea lift capabilities.
Mrs. Disch 76 Dies in Monticello Home
Mrs. C. Fred Disch aged 76 died at 8:30 p.m. in the home of her daughter Mrs. Adam Schuler after a long illness. She was born Ellen Rose Streiff in New Glarus on December 31, 1884 and married C. Fred Disch in 1903. She is survived by four daughters, a son, ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services set for Friday at Zwingli United Church of Christ with burial in Highland Cemetery.
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World reactions split along cold war lines to Kennedy Berlin speech
Berlin reactions divided along blocs as West Germany welcomed Kennedy firm stance while Western allies supported the leader. Soviet Tass accused him of exploiting a pretend threat and neutralists criticized increased defense spending. East German ADN and Rome papers blasted the speech as bellicose.
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GOP Senators Back President On Defense Funding Drive
Senate Republican leaders vow quick passage of enlarged defense money to the President. Dirksen calls the timetable to have the bill on his desk by next Tuesday night an emergency, with Bridges endorsing Kennedy’s firm stance. Both parties praise Kennedy’s warning to Russia over Berlin and vow united support.
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UW AROTC Names New Wisconsin Director
Lt. Col. Richard S. Housman, formerly assistant executive officer plans and programs at Air Force headquarters, has been named director of the University of Wisconsin Air Force Reserve Officers Training Program.
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U.S. Air Force Headquarters
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University of Wisconsin Air Force Reserve
Kennedy seeks 3.5 billion for defense to defend Berlin
Kennedy asked Congress for 3.5 billion in new defense funds to reinforce U S military forces for a Berlin showdown with the Soviet Union He also sought authority to call up reserve forces extend enlistments and extend active duty for National Guard members He proposed a 117000 man increase in regular forces and a doubling or tripling of draft calls as many as 24000 monthly into uniform with a total defense appropriation rising to over 47 billion for the fiscal year.
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Stock Prices Climb After Kennedy Defense Proposal
New York stocks held broad gains as trading moderated after a strong rally. Volume was about 4.2 million shares. Investors bought defense stocks as Kennedy proposed higher defense spending with gains seen in U S Steel Jones and Laughlin Republic Steel and other defense issues.
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