Wisconsin Assembly Blocks Colored Oleo Tax Bill
The Wisconsin Assembly killed a bill to tax colored oleomargarine at five cents a pound and rejected repeal of the 15 cent tax on uncolored oleomargarine. Rural lawmakers argued it would hurt dairy, while supporters cited health and smuggling concerns.
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Madison
State Assembly
Wisconsin
Assembly
Senate
Earl Leverich
Sparta
Allen Flannigan
Milwaukee
Illinois
Walter Terry
R- Baraboo
David O’malley
Waunakee
Bia Steel Hopes For Smooth Wage Talks This Summer
Roger M. Blough, chairman of U S Steel, urges the industry to avoid a strike by achieving wage contract negotiations this summer. He expects serious discussions with union leaders to start this month. U S Steel also reports January March profits at 29.9 million dollars, the lowest first quarter since 1948, or 44 cents a share versus 55.8 million dollars, 91 cents a share in 1962.
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New York
Roger M. Blough
Blough
U.S. Steel Corp
U.S. Steel
White House Elm Falls in Heavy Washington Winds
A large American elm on the White House front lawn was toppled by strong winds in Washington early today. The tree did not strike the White House or cause damage to the building.
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White House
Elm Falls
Washington
Sunday American Legion Parade to Open District Conclave
P. J. Connors Jr announces a parade by 20 units assembling at Lincoln School at 1 p.m. It travels the square and returns to Lincoln for a 2 p.m. start to close a two day district convention. Guests include Lt. Gov. Olson and Sen. Pacalain.
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P. J. Connors Jr
American Legion
Monroé
Lincoln School
Turner Hall
7Th Avenue
Ruf’s Corner
15Th Avenue
Green County House
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
South Wayne Poai
Rovina Way
Explorer Scouts
Barneveld
VFW Auxiliary
Carole Jeanne
American Legion Auxiliary
VFW
Uncle Sam
W. E. Leppien
Madison
Connors
Green
Iowa
Richland
Crawfaw4
Gren
E. L. Niffenegger Jr
John J. Burkhard
Floyd Pyle
Robert Hendrickson
Wendell Simmons
Donald Jordi
Frank Eklater
Edward Doyle
Ralph Lindsay
Charles Soddy
Robert L. Hahn
Resolutions Committee
Legion Mem
America
VFW to Build New Clubhouse on Smokey Row
The Veterans of Foreign Wars voted in a special session at Turner Hall to buy land on Smokey Row from Robert G. Rote and erect a clubhouse with meeting rooms and a tavern open to the public. The site lies on the south side of 17th Street between 14th and 15th Avenues, near the Milwaukee road rail lines and east of the Farm Bureau Warehouse Co. office.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Turner Hall
Smokey Row
Robert G. Rote
17Th Street
14Th
15Th Avenues
Milwaukee Buen Mle Meau
Farm Bureau Warehouse Co
Renk Reynolds Star in GOP Political School
Madison covers a GOP political school meeting with Gov Reynolds and Wilbur Renk among speakers. Renk praised Reynolds and warned Republicans to avoid extremism while criticizing tax policies and remarks on the University of Wisconsin. John Schmitt of Milwaukee noted labor endorsements and party divisions surfaced during the session for Dane County residents.
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Renk, Reynolds
GOP
Madison
Reynolds
Capitol
Wilber Renk
Renk
Dane County
John Schmitt
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Afl-Cio
Labor
Wilbur Renk
Wiceansia State Journal
Jack Olson
University of Wisconsin
Olson
Wisconsin
Sen. Proxmire
Ash Resigns Monroe Police Post Effective May 19
Joseph M. Ash resigns from the Monroe Police Department effective May 19 according to Assistant Chief Dwight Coplien. He will join the Rock County sheriff’s office later this month and plans to move with his wife Judith and son Michael to Janesville. He joined Monroe on April 15, 1961.
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Joseph M
Mike) Ash
Monroe Police Department
Dwight C. Coplien
Ash
Rock County Chariffle Department
Judith Ann Imhof
Michael Allen
Janesville
Monroe Force
Defeated in Fourth Bond Vote for Darlington High School
In Darlington, voters rejected a 1.2 million high school bond for the fourth time in two years, 755 to 705. Opponents led by W. J. Boyle and W. K. McDaniel argued a 600 thousand dollar plan adding 30 classrooms to the existing high school would suffice, and they plan to push a referendum on the alternative.
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Darlington
W. J. Boyle
W. K. McDaniel
Phone Company Meets Challenge in Monroe Dial Upgrade
The United Telephone Co plans a Sunday dial system cutover in Monroe replacing the 1913 battery exchange. Dialing will route most local calls, toll switchboard adds ten positions, with staff unchanged. Suburbs and subscribers will still receive assistance anytime.
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Monroe
Miss Burgi
Wilna Thorpe
United Telephone Co
Utility Company
Toll Service Board
Betty Monson
Ilene Patterson
Times
Monroe Exchange
9Th Street
Battery Exchange
Margaret Burgi
Thant Begins 10 Day Tour From United Nations
U N Secretary-General U Thant started a 10 day international tour departing from New York en route to Switzerland Romania and Yugoslavia. He travels to inspect policies meet leaders and discuss global issues with emphasis on peace and security.
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United Nations
N.Y. Wm
U.N
U Thant
Switzerland
Romania
Yugoslavia
Medal of Honor Recipient Won’t Attend White House Reception
Arthur J. Jackson, a Medal of Honor winner ousted from the Marine Corps after a Cuban spy killing, told President Kennedy by telegram he would not attend a White House reception for 293 living honorees. Salinger confirmed Jackson’s change of plans and said the former captain and his wife remain welcome at the White House. The White House declined further comment on the Guantanamo Bay 1961 case and its repercussions.
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Washington
Arthur J. Jackson
Marine Corps
Kennedy
White’ House
Jackson
Pierre Salinger
White House
California
Salinger
AtAc
Ruben Lopez
U.S. Naval Base
Guantanamo
Swiss Cheese Markets Steady Amid Mixed Demand
Swiss Mart shows steady prices with demand described as slow to fair and ample supplies. Block prices range around 34 to 37 percent, single daisies 37 to 38 percent, longhorns 39 percent, midsize around 42 to 54 percent. Wisconsin market remains steady with limited supplies and state brand blocks 43 to 44 percent.
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Nee Ee
Wisconsin
100th Minuteman Missile Delivered to Malmstrom AFB
The Pentagon announced delivery of the 100th Minuteman solid fuel missile to Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana on Tuesday. The milestone marks another advancement in the Air Force strategic arsenal.
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Washington
Air Force
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Mont
Pentagon
Vilas Slaying Charges Filed
In Eagle River Wisconsin Orville Knodle 36 formerly in Cedarville Illinois was charged with first degree murder aggravated assault and car theft for the shooting deaths of Henry Schmidt 65 and wounding of Mabel Schmidt 57. Knodle arraigned in Vilas County Court and a Veterans Administration hospital report in Madison was awaited.
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Eagle River
Wis
Orville Knodle
Cedarville
Vilas County
Veterans Administration Hospital
Madison
Knodle
Henry Schmidt
Mabel
12094 Acres Removed From Corn Production
Green County reports 12 094 acres diverted from corn production as of today. A total of 740 farmers contributed to the reduction with land moved to pasturing and other uses in the feed grain pit. The county corn base this year stands at 37 664 acres.
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Green County
Stock Prices Rise In Recovery Trend
Industrials led a continued stock market recovery in active New York trading. The market opened higher and posted a general moderate advance with some soft spots, as gains in key stocks were mostly fractional.
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New York
Green County Switch Change Balks Approval
Madison The Senate governmental and veterans affairs committee voted 3 2 Tuesday to recommend killing the reapportionment bill already approved by the Assembly. An amendment would keep Green County in the 1st District and reshape Racine and northern district boundaries. The bill would create a new 9th District including portions of Waukesha and Milwaukee counties.
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Madison
Senate Governmental and Veterans Affairs Committee
Assembly
Senate
Green County
Racine County
Waukesha County
Milwaukee County
Gordon Roseleip
Darlington
Reuben la Fave
Oconto
Richard Zaborski
Norman Sussman
Milwaukee
Leo O’brien
Green Bay
Schadeberg Defends Green County Representation in District
In a Washington statement Rep. Henry C. Schadeberg argues Green County should receive proper representation despite political pushback. He condemns special interests and politicians who neglect local feelings and asserts there is no law forcing Green County out of the First District. He notes Milwaukee County seeks more representation but urges fair treatment for all Wisconsinites.
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Washington
Henry C. Schadeberg
Green County
Milwaukee County
Wisconsin
Legislators Move For Pay Boost And Higher Allowances
A Wisconsin mental and veterans affairs panel proposed a 66 percent raise for legislators and a 64 percent rise in expense allowances in a substitute amendment. The measure would also fund a $6 million annual pay hike for the state's 18,000 civil service workers. The five member committee voted unanimously to back the substitute, which would adjust lawmakers current $300 monthly pay and $175 monthly room and board while in session.
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Madison
Mental and Veterans Affairs Committee
Lawmakers Propose Daily Session Allowances and County Expenses
A proposed substitute changes pay for lawmakers by granting $500 plus an $18 daily allowance for each day in session or on committee business. It also raises monthly expenses for a single county representative to $50 while the Legislature is not in session, with a $20 increase for each additional county represented.
Indonesia Renames West New Guinea West Irian
Indonesia asserts control over West New Guinea, renaming the territory West Irian. The move follows integration after a long dispute over the region previously known as West New Guinea, with authorities stating sovereignty remains in Jakarta.
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Indonesia
West New Guinea
Kotararil
West Irian
Holland
East Indian Empire
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