Lucey to trim 1977 79 state budget requests
Gov. Patrick J. Lucey aims to cut a large raft of agency requests for the 1977 79 budget while holding to a 5 percent guideline. Agencies seek about 22 percent more tax support, but Lucey plans to reduce proposals and avoid general tax increases, targeting modest growth and eliminating obsolete functions. He will hold hearings in December and present recommendations to the 1977 Legislature early next year.
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Madison
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
W. Jeffrey Smoller
Torphy
GOP to choose new national chair after Smith resigns
Mary Louise Smith announces resignation as GOP national chair after 26 months in the post. The Republican National Committee will elect a successor at a Jan 14 15 meeting as divisions over leadership and policy speakership widen within the party. Ford Reagan and Nelson Rockefeller weigh in with no firm public stance.
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Washington
Mary Louise Smith
GOP
Keith Relocates to Bangkok Host Family in Thailand
Monroe AFS student David R. Keith reports moved to a new Bangkok home due to financial trouble in his previous host family. He describes a large Thai family, military ties, and plans to attend the same high school while adjusting to Thai customs and life. He notes his new address and a move expected in January to Soi Lol Sukhumwit.
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David Keith
Monroe
AFS
Thailand
Bangkok
Robert Keith
David R. Keith
Prasong Junnapat
Soi
Arkarnsongkroh Klongsan
Bangapi
Dave
Bung
Royal Thai Army
Nan
Saraburi
Leck
GPO
Bong
Royal Thai Air Force
Chantrasook Soi
Soi Lol Sukhumwit
Lathprao Road
Bungapi
Monroe Fire Dept. Thanksgiving Ball Promotes Tickets Return
Walter Rufener and Donald Van Wagenen urge patrons to return ticket money so entries can be tallied for the Monroe Fire Dept. event at Turner Hall Friday night. Keith Zweifel and the Stateline Playboys provide 9 pm to 1 am music. admission is $1 per ticket. Proceeds support extra insurance, relief for firemen and families in hardship or sickness.
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Walter Rufener
Donald van Wagenen
Monroe
Second in series on new elementary school benefits
The article page notes a continued series detailing how the new elementary school will aid every student, marking the second installment and outlining planned educational improvements and access.
Carter to meet leaders after Ford discussions
President-elect Jimmy Carter, after a 75 minute Oval Office meeting with President Ford, plans talks with House and Senate leaders and foreign affairs panels on Capitol Hill. Carter aims for bipartisan foreign policy and broader congressional role as transition proceeds.
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Jimmy Carter
Lovejoy, Ga
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
House
Thomas “Tip” O'Neill
Massachusetts
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Senate
Washington
Ford
Congress
Carter
Capitol Hill
Oval Office
Blair House
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Capitol
House International Relations Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GOP
Walter F. Mondale
House Committee
Jody Powell
Powell
Ford to move to deregulate gasoline pricing
The Ford administration plans to end gasoline price controls, claiming no immediate impact for motorists. Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb says decontrol may not affect price or supply and would restore competition, though Democrats in Congress may oppose the move.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Federal Energy
Frank G. Zarb
FEA
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Senate
House
Holiday Shopping Guide Comes to Monroe Evening Times
The Monroe Evening Times presents a festive issue with Christmas ideas for gifts and local shopping. The 66 page edition offers editorial pieces and advertisements designed to aid readers in holiday planning and shopping locally.
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Monroe Evening Times
Local officials scramble for revenues under levy limits
In Kenosha a new 9 dollar annual motor vehicle tax surfaces while Brown Deer sells land for 105000. A Madison blue ribbon advisory panel studies sales and income tax options as Wisconsin curbs property levies. Gov Lucey’s 1975 77 budget shapes new revenue pressures.
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Kenosha
Brown Deer
Madison
Patrick Lucey
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