Wisconsin lawmaker to push equal rights bill
Rep. Midge Miller of Madison plans to introduce an equal rights bill when the legislature reconvenes in January. It would be patterned after the federal equal rights amendment then before Congress. Support could aid ratification efforts if the amendment advances in the Senate. It would ensure equal treatment under law regardless of sex.
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Midge Miller
D-Madison
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Congress
Miller
U.S. Senate
Audubon Society seeks 100000 for bald eagle nesting site
The Southwestern Wisconsin Audubon Society sponsors a 100000 fund drive to acquire a tributary valley north of Cassville for a bald eagle nesting preserve. A 10 dollar plate dinner on December 18 at UW Platteville will feature researchers and Senator Gaylord Nelson. Tours of Cassville are planned December 19, following last year's count of 36 eagles.
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Wisconsin
The
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Cassville
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Education Association plans state wide raise drive
The executive committee decides to push negotiated teacher raises before the federal wage freeze ends and to continue backing a federal suit. It will organize the state into 10 regions of 40 affiliates each to coordinate action tied to the wage price order.
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Wisconsin Education Association
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Wisconsin urged to plot plan for cable TV growth
Delbert Smith told the UW Journalism Institute closing session that Wisconsin must develop a comprehensive plan for cable development or risk decades of poor service. He noted limited channels and no microwave links in many systems and urged a full communication analysis.
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Wis
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Educational Community Satellite Center
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Probation Caseload Rise Forecast by Wisconsin Officials
Sanger B. Powers warned that caseloads for state probation agents will rise while effectiveness declines. He said more staff is needed but $1.3 million for 165 agents and 44 office workers was vetoed by Gov. Lucey. The Council on Criminal Justice also rejected the request.
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Wis
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Council On Criminal Justice
Demonstrators protest Nixon Phase 2 plan in Milwaukee
About 35 demonstrators identifying as labor union members gathered at the Federal building steps in Milwaukee. They used a blowtorch to melt ice in a tub and poured the water on an effigy of Nixon while chanting. Ted Silverman, the group’s spokesman, said the protest followed Phase 2 to mark wage earners feeling effects of the wage price plans favoring big business.
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Federal Building
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Wisconsin population count may strain 1900 local units
Madison officials foresee difficulty counting every local government unit for the new revenue sharing law. Each January 31 the Administration Department must estimate population for 1900 units to distribute funds at $35 per person. Local offices may protest within a 20 day period. one city claims a 3000 growth since 1970 census, potentially adding $105000.
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Wis
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State Administration Department
Gerald Ferwerda
Motel Fire Kills Kansas City Man in Prairie du Chien
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Charles Hall aged 50 from Kansas City died when a motel room fire swept through the unit. Fire Chief Ray Burgess said smoking materials likely started the blaze and an autopsy was planned to determine the exact cause.
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Critics attack Butz ties with big business
Washington AP Earl L Butz secretary designate of agriculture says he will resign all business connections and place stocks in a blind trust to avoid conflicts. Critics charge he favors big business over farmers and his former directorships raise conflicts of interest.
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Inmates Confined as Green Bay Riot Probed
Green Bay State Reformatory officials continued interviewing inmates to uncover causes of Friday's 90 minute riot. Meals are served in cells and some visitors may have one hour during regular periods. Warden Quatsoe said decisions on full confinement duration remain day to day. Small work parties assist with cleanup and ongoing duties.
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Green Bay
Quatsoe
Senate approves broader child care tax deduction
The Senate 59 to 24 vote liberalizes the child care deduction for couples with children 14 and under, raising joint income eligibility to $18,000 from $12,000 and boosting the cost by about 100 million. The plan allows up to 4,800 dollars per year for qualifying expenses for single adults and qualifying couples. leaders aim for a vote on the bill by Wednesday.
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Senate
John V. Tunney
Dcalif
Tunney
Miners refuse entry despite new coal pact in WV
Thousands of miners balk at returning to pits amid a three year contract between the United Mine Workers and the Bituminous Coal Operators Association in New York. Spot checks show no mines operating as details of the pact remain awaited by workers.
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Pennsylvania
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Cost of Living Council weighs car price action
The Cost of Living Council meets to decide whether to rescind a late exemption allowing car prices to rise without advance notice under Phase 2. Grayson urges review, warning stock-market uncertainty may lift once Phase 2 stabilizes. Pay Board may consider retroactive raises. Connally signals dollar float readiness.
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C. Jackson Grayson Jr
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George H. Boldt
CBS
Face the Nation
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Truck explodes after collision kills Linden man
John W. Gard 25, Linden, died when his westbound pickup collided head on with an explosives truck on Wis. 39 a mile west of Mineral Point. Raymond Murphy of Ridgeway and Gard's fellow driver were injured as an explosion sent debris and shock waves across a 10 mile radius. Gard worked for Midwest Tree Service. services set for Nov 16 in Dodgeville.
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Linden
John W. Gard
Ahlgrimm Explosive Co
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Ridgeway
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