Wisconsin Senate moves to scrap budget and rewrite in session
In Madison the Wisconsin Senate clashed over the 3.2 billion budget with Democrats noting the bill is unacceptable and vowing a new substitute. They will merge Assembly provisions with Senate amendments and keep sessions open through the week to pass the revised budget.
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Fond du Lac
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New Richmond
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Winnebago
Mendota
Oregon School For Girls
Henry Dorman
D-Racine
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House
Rural post offices on the way out
The General Accounting Office and the postmaster general propose closing 12 192 small rural post offices serving 2 million families to save about 100 million dollars. Two thirds of fourth class and all third class offices would phase out, with 2 007 contractor operated rural branches and stations and 30 674 rural routes noted. Francis Ford Coppola named UCLA Alumnus of the Year for his motion pictures work and UCLA degree history.
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University of California At Los Angeles
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UCLA
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Belgium seals aviation deal of the century for YF 16
Belgium announced it would buy the YF 16 lightweight fighter jet from General Dynamics Corp. in a historic aviation deal for the United States. A cabinet minister disclosed the decision after leaving a meeting discussing the YF 16.
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Europe
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Mirage
Thompson to speak Monday on medical malpractice insurance crisis
Thompson will address the medical malpractice insurance crisis at Monroe City Hall Monday at about 8:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Green County GOP with invited medical, dental, hospital and allied professionals. Rep. Thompson serves in the Assembly and is an attorney and real estate broker.
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Green County
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Senate votes propel 30.3 billion weapons bill to conference
The Senate approved a 15 month weapons procurement authorization 77 to 0, sending the measure to a Senate House conference after House passage of a 32 billion version in May. Northrop paid 40000 in 1972 as protection money to a former House counsel involved with a defense contract.
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Secretary Callaway among injured in Georgia bus-truck crash
Secretary of the Army Howard H. Callaway and four congressmen were injured when a logging truck collided with a bus carrying airport travelers to Callaway Gardens in heavy rain. The crash killed both drivers and left 11 hospitalized. none in serious condition. Witnesses reported seats ripped free and lengthy extrication.
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Columbus
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Angolan capital sees renewed fighting as orders to halt disorders issued
In Luanda, heavy clashes flare across the city as rival liberation forces clash. The Luanda military command orders all means to stop the violence while shooting and explosions are heard and radio appeals call for blood donors.
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Former AFS student visits Monroe Benketts
Shirani Samarasinghe and her husband Sumith Sumithra Matugama, Sri Lanka natives, visit Monroe with American hosts Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Benkert and daughter Bobbie. They plan to study and work in the United States, move to Milwaukee, and return visits to the Benketts. They describe Colombo life, education careers, and plans to learn cooking while settled. The article also notes Ford’s son Steve Ford will spend June 14 in San Diego to learn rodeo skills with Casey Tibbs.
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Times
Marty Rufener
Monroe
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Arthur C. Benkert
Bobbie
Monroe High School
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Chicago
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Holiday
Beloit
Benketts
Sumith
Indian High Commission
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Smith
India
America
Apex Club
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Rotary
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Kiwanis
San Diego
Calif
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Steve
Casey Tibbs
San Diego Country Estates
Americans Begin to Spend Again as Economy Shows Small Signs of Life
Consumers loosen purse strings amid cautious optimism as May retail and auto sales rise while rebates and tax incentives boost spending. Analysts note inflation easing and improving confidence, though savings may rise for many.
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Elsie Watters
Tax Foundation Inc
Watters
Economic Highlights April 1975: Employment Up Personal Income Rises
April marked the first employment increase in seven months though hiring lagged labor force growth. Personal income rose for the second straight month by 6.7 billion, following a 3.2 billion gain in March. Consumer confidence improved per The Conference Board while business spending on new plants and equipment fell 9.4 percent in Q1 1975 after a 26 percent drop prior quarter.
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