Wisconsin Assembly approves 1972 budget revision package
The Democratic Assembly passed a $13.4 thousand to lawmakers salary idea and kept executive raises and tax relief provisions. The bill shifts spending across state agencies, excludes Agriculture and Veteran Affairs, and faces uncertain Senate fate with calls for a conference committee.
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Madison, Wis
Assembly
Senate
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Veteran Affairs
Anthony S. Earl
D-Wausau
John Shabaz
New Berlin
Torkilson Crowned Miss Rural Electrification
A Wisconsin girl Sandi Torkilson of rural Clinton won the state Miss Rural Electrification title and will compete in Las Vegas. She is a Milton College freshman and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marlin Torkilson.
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Torkilson
Las Vegas
Nev
Wisconsin
Sandi Torkilson
Clinton
Miss Torkilson
Milton College
Marlin Torkilson
Nixon discussed Vietnam peace with Chou Enlai in Peking
An administration source says President Nixon spoke with Chinese Premier Chou Enlai in Peking last week about Vietnam peace prospects and possible POW releases. The unnamed official hinted at a forthcoming public announcement on a third country for ongoing diplomatic contact and people to people exchanges.
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Washington
Nixon
Chou Endai
Peking
Vietnam
Boston Globe
Henry A. Kissinger
Poland
Canada
Chou
U S Says MIG21 Down. US Toll High in Vietnam
The US Command reports probable destruction of a North Vietnamese MIG21 along the Laotian border with additional air strikes in North Vietnam and heavy B52 raids in South Vietnam. Six Americans killed last week, 56 wounded, nine nonhostile deaths, and 360 Vietnamese losses cited. allies claim 1,026 enemy casualties.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S
Voter Registration Week Proclaimed by Mayor Reasa
Mayor Clifford Reasa proclaims February 28 to March 3 as voter registration week in the city. Any U S citizen 18 or older who has lived in Wisconsin six months and in the election district 10 days may vote. Deadline to register is March 22 at city hall. contact Freda Bray for assistance.
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Clifford Reasa
U.S
Wisconsin
Freda Bray
Senate approves higher education bill with antibusing clash
The Senate passed a $23 billion higher education measure and sent it to conference, seeking compromise on busing for desegregation. The bill combines $1.5 billion for desegregation and new aid formulas while House antibusing amendments remain a battleground. The conference aims to resolve funding formulas for colleges and district aid amid busing disputes.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
Griffin
Wisconsin Senate Delays Consumer Protection Bill
The Wisconsin Senate, controlled by Republicans, sent a bipartisan consumer protection bill to the Committee on Commerce and Banking by a 20 to 11 vote, delaying action before the March 10 session end. The measure would cap loan interest at 18 percent for $500 loans and 12 percent above that, curb jail for debts, raise garnishment protections, and simplify credit terms. Supporters include Gov. Lucey and Atty. Gen. Warren. opponents cite Household Finance Corp. opposition and industry lobbying.
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Madison, Wis
Senate
Patrick J. Lucey
Robert W. Warren
Committee On Commerce and Banking
Gerald Lorge
Bear Creek
Household Finance Corp
Wisconsin
Carl Thompson
Stoughton
Household Finance
Thompson
Jack Steinhilber
Oshkosh
Reuben LaFave
Oconto
LaFave
Nixon
Steinhilber
McKenna
Afl-Cio
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Manufacturers Association
Lucey
Atty
Warren
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