Wisconsin Senate passes pollution suit bill
The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill requiring the attorney general to initiate air and water pollution lawsuits, with funding up to 44 000 from the general fund. Atty. Gen. Robert Warren backed the measure, while GOP Sens. Everett Bidwell and Gordon Roseleip voted no. The measure goes to the Assembly.
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Attorney General’s
State Senate
Atty
Robert Warren
Department of Natural Resources
Attorney General
Assembly
GOP
Everett Bidwell
Portage
Gordon Roseleip
Darlington
Donations spread hope at St. Catherine's High School
An anonymous investor donated 1114 to St. Catherine's High School in Racine Wisconsin to help cover deficits. Principal Rev Leon J Schneider said the gift was delivered with a challenge to transform a single dollar into larger sums while a student led effort had raised 53000 toward 75000 needed to keep tuition at 430 per term. The donor urged fundraising through athletic events car washes dances and similar activities.
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Racine
Wis
St. Catherine’s High School
Leon J. Schneider
Answ
St. Catherine’s
Attorneys Seek Constitutionality Test Of Wisconsin Abortion Law
In Madison Wisconsin Dr Alfred Kennan asks a three judge U S District Court panel to decide if Wisconsin's abortion statute is constitutional The state seeks summary judgment while citing a similar Babbitz case where the panel previously ruled the law unconstitutional but allowed ongoing proceedings The filing outlines Kennan's Madison clinic as a focus of legislative attempts to tighten abortion rules.
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Madison
Wis
Alfred Kennan
U.S. District Court
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Medical School
John E. Armstrong
Sidney Babbitz
Milwaukee
Babbitz
Wisconsin Assembly Delays Billboard Bill Amid Losing Funds
The Wisconsin Assembly postponed action on a billboard bill that could cost 6.7 million if not passed before adjournment. Gov. Lucey received a Volpe letter warning a 10 percent cut in federal highway aid without Dec 31 rule changes. The body also advanced library system bills and ecology, air and water order measures.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Patrick J. Lucey
U.S. Transportation
John Volpe
Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
Lucey
Senate
Milwaukee protest disrupts VA veterans welcome home
A Veterans Administration gathering for Vietnam veterans in Milwaukee turned into a protest as about 60 of 175 guests left. Lt. Gov. Martin Schreiber, present at the War Memorial Center event, heard complaints on joblessness among black veterans and gaps in Legion and Disabled American Veterans programs. He planned to relay grievances to Gov. Patrick Lucey.
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Milwaukee
Veterans Administration
Martin J. Schreiber
Vietnam
Schreiber
War Memorial Center
American Legion
Veterans Administration Hospital
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin budget ends long fight with tax reform approval
Wisconsin lawmakers approved the $1.98 billion 1971-73 budget with tax reform to share revenue more with municipalities. Gov. Patrick J. Lucey is expected to sign within a week. The budget raises taxes and shifts aid to cities, satisfying parts of Milwaukee and rural areas while sparking GOP criticism.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Capitol
Patrick J. Lucey
Senate
Executive
Assembly
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Budget Highlights Increase in Taxes and Deductions
The 1971 73 Wisconsin budget totals 1.98 billion with income tax hikes for corporations and individuals, higher liquor and cigarette levies, expanded deductions, and adjustments to school funding, shared revenue, and tax relief for high property tax communities. It notes softened net revenue for families and a guaranteed minimum state share for communities.
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Senate
Assembly Democrats
Assembly
Madison
Wis
Department of Administration
State Revenue Department
Wisconsin
Kenyon Kies
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Halloween Egg Sales Placed Under Police Plan In Eugene
In Eugene Oregon police urge residents to buy up eggs at local bargain egg sales and bring them to headquarters. Lane County Council of the Poor will distribute the eggs to families in need. The shift aims to curb Halloween egging while aiding those unable to afford supplies.
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Eugene, Ore
Lane County Council of the Poor
Halloween safety advisory prompts parental caution
Albany Atty General Louis Lefkowitz warns parents to inspect trick or treat treats before consumption saying some mentally sick individuals have given laxatives razor blades and pep pills. He urges children to wait until they return home to eat any goodies highlighting a 10 p.m. curfew for youths and local officials allowing districts to run events at their own pace.
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Albany
N.Y
Atty
Louis J. Lefkowitz
Lefkowitz
Senate weighs cuts to U.N. aid and limits on foreign programs
The Senate debates amendments to trim U.S. funding for United Nations activities and considers strategies to sidetrack the $3.2 billion foreign aid bill. Buckley and Dominick press to slash U.N. development and food programs, while a White House push seeks to undo Southeast Asia limits.
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United Nations
Nixon
U.N
China
Taiwan
World Organization
James L. Buckley
Con- R
Ted Stevens
Alaska
White House
Henry Kissinger
Southeast Asia
Foreign Relations Committee
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
Latin America
John Sherman Cooper
Vietnam POW release signals tentative Vietnam War pause
The South Vietnamese Defense Ministry announces 618 repentant Viet Cong will be freed to mark President Nguyen Van Thieu's inauguration and Independence Day. U.S. troops boost alert as potential insurgent activity rises around the ceremony.
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Saigon
Defense Ministry
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Best experiences in Monroe High School students share
Four Monroe High School students describe sports, pep rallies, homecoming and band day as their top school moments. They highlight Student Council duties, teaching a first grade, field trips, and simply being in school as key experiences.
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American Education Week Committee
Monroe Public Schools
Tim Dearth
Teri Miller
Marcia Wenger
Johnson
Kris Sulzer
Green County
Kevin Ogden
Jeff Leuenberger
Monroe High School
John Fuller
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