Wisconsin Assembly Begins Tax Credit Plan for Parochial Schools
A bill to grant income tax credits for parents of private and parochial school students advanced 51-45 in the Wisconsin Assembly. The plan would provide $38 for elementary and $59 for high school students, funded by a 3 cent per pack cigarette tax, with final action delayed for reconside rations.
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Stevens Point to probe racism in state university system
The nine persons named to a Stevens Point State University task force will investigate racism charges within the Wisconsin state universities system. The panel meets Sept. 29 to begin work on findings tied to the U S Civil Rights Commission. Brenda Lee and Daniel Steward are among the named members.
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Wisconsin Board refuses fund reconsideration for Capitol guards
The Wisconsin Board on Government Operations refused to reconsider its earlier denial of funds for salaries of 41 Capitol security guards. The salaries are in the budget compromise before the Assembly, but the appropriation expired July 1 and has been paid without authority. A new board meeting will be sought later this week to evaluate alternatives.
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Wisconsin Blue Book publication date moved up by Lucey bill
Gov. Patrick J. Lucey signed a law moving the Wisconsin Blue Book publication to after the April elections in odd-numbered years. The change aims to reduce out of date copies and improve timely reference for the state official directory. The current edition lists former Gov. Warren P. Knowles as chief executive and omits later changes.
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Patrick J. Lucey
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Judge halts trial over reduced hit-and-run charge
Dane County Judge Michael Torphy paused the Gerald L. Silverthorn case after criticizing the DA for seeking a lighter penalty for the fatal hit-and-run. Silverthorn, 24, of Evansville, faced leaving the scene and failing to render aid in the death of 19-year-old Douglas Metzler of Madison on July 1 near Stoughton. The judge rescheduled the trial for October 28.
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Michael Torphy
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Stoughton
Wisconsin Senate delays merger action and tax reform vote
The Wisconsin Senate postponed action on a merger of two university systems and on tax redistribution. An attempt to suspend Senate rules to take up the merger immediately failed. The merger has preliminary approval by one vote, and the tax issue returned to the Senate after Assembly amendments.
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Living costs and wages rise despite wage freeze
Washington reports August prices and wages climbed with living costs up three tenths of a percent due mainly to higher gasoline. The Labor Department notes figures largely predate the August 15 freeze while about 45 million workers saw wages up two cents per hour and 1.43 dollars weekly to 129 dollars. Purchasing power edged up seven tenths of a percent for the month and 1.1 percent year over year.
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Senate passes draft extension amid defense spending debate
In Washington the Senate approved a draft extension bill and moves toward a $21 billion military hardware appropriation. Nixon is expected to sign, restoring authority lost June 30. The first mobilizations will target high risk groups with low deferment numbers.
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Unclear status of 2.4 billion military pay raise
Washington sources say Cost of Living Council opposes implementing the congressionally approved 2.4 billion military pay hike during the wage price freeze. Pentagon officials favor Oct 1 start, noting the bill extends the Selective Service system and awaits Nixon's signature. If delayed, legal questions and potential challenges loom, with budget implications pushing defense above 77 billion dollars.
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Pierce named to post: Supervisors told to watch their labor role
Wisconsin county boards urged supervisors to avoid public labor negotiations but retain decision power on wages and benefits. A. Henry Hempe warned against public doubts and stressed an unlinked relationship. Homer Mittelstadt called for regional environmental cooperation and better use of powers. The association passed resolutions on welfare work requirements, county zoning and sanitation, and four year terms. Lloyd Gwens was elected president with Raymond Schoephorater as VP and Clinton Pierce as secretary treasurer.
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Eau’ Claire
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Lloyd Gwens
Waukesha
Raymond Schoephorater
Sauk County
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Monroe Council Denies East Side Rezoning Petition
The Monroe City Council voted to deny a rezoning request from Nathan and Mary Grinnell, operators of the Happy Hour Saddle Shop, to change lots 48-65 in Prospect Heights east of the Green County Fairgrounds from residential to business. Neighbors opposed rezoning the entire area. Grinnell may relocate. The meeting also approved annexing 6.89 acres for a truck cleaning facility, appointed a vacancy on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee, and authorized multiple sales, licenses, and projects including sewer, street lights, and a 1966 pumper truck sale to Fontana Volunteer Fire Department for 28,650.00.
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