Tax Abolition Bill Submitted In Wisconsin Legislature
A proposed constitutional amendment would abolish Wisconsin personal property taxes that fund local governments about 75 million annually. Sponsors Lloyd Baumgart Bernard Lewison and Louis Romell seek a two session passage and a public referendum.
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Wisconsin
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Bernard Lewison
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Louis Romell
Adams
Romell
Gaylord Nelson
Saratoga Still Potent After Fire
Captain Roger Mehle of the USS Saratoga said the aircraft carrier and its bombers capable of delivering nuclear weapons were not put out of action by a fire that killed seven crewmen and injured 33. He expects repair to be completed in days and the ship to sail on schedule January 30.
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Kennedy to Hold First News Conference Tonight
President Kennedy will address reporters in a live nationwide session broadcast by major networks and worldwide via US Information Agency coverage. Topics likely include the Communist threat, domestic economy, unemployment, gold outflow, and Kennedy backed proposals.
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Kennedy
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White House
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United States
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Frank
Subzero Spell Grips Nation as Texas Braces for Snow
The eastern half endures a seventh straight day of subzero cold while a paralyzing storm snakes through Texas with snow and ice. Highways ice bound. freezing rain cripples travel and cuts power and phone lines. At least six deaths attributed to the storm as temps dip toward zero in Texas and frost bites spread to Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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Roads Clear in Wisconsin Main Routes, Patrol Reports
Wisconsin roads are in good winter driving condition as reported by the State Traffic Patrol. Authorities say all main roads in the state are clear and safe for travel.
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Wisconsin
State Traffic Patrol
Atlas Missile Fails Third Time After Launch
Cape Canaveral experts study telemetry to determine why Atlas ICBM failed again. The 82 foot rocket sank in the Atlantic over 100 miles offshore after its main sustainer engine shut down three minutes after launch, two minutes early. Previous failures were linked to a faulty hydraulic system in the sustainer engine.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force
Atlantic Ocean
Schlesinger Named Special Aid to Kennedy
President Kennedy named Arthur Schlesinger Jr. a full time special assistant at the White House. He has served as an adviser to Kennedy in campaigns and will handle varied White House duties. The announcement also outlined other department and staff appointments and budget ideas shaping the new administration.
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Veteran Secret Service agent on loan to Eisenhower paid salary
The Secret Service said on Tuesday that Deeter Dick Flohr, a veteran agent who chauffeured Eisenhower, Truman, and Roosevelt, is on loan to the former president for about two months and continues to be paid his regular annual salary of 9 215 dollars.
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Dick) Flohr
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Florida State student traffic fines fund scholarships and patrols
Florida State University collects speeding and overtime parking fines from students. Revenue from these fines supports a scholarship fund and the salaries of student traffic patrols, aiding campus education and safety.
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Tallahassee, Fla
Florida State University
Kennedy Plans Somber State of the Union Report
President Kennedy plans a somber State of the Union message amid a forecast of about 3 billion dollars in spending for world and domestic needs. He aims to address housing, urban renewal, health, education, and social security, with focus on global crises and rising unemployment.
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No Casualties as Cuban Protests Erupt Outside Havana Church
In Havana, rival groups gathered outside the Church of Our Lady of Carmen near Havana University. Police intervened as Castro supporters, numbered over 1,000, confronted anti Castro demonstrators. No casualties were reported. protests dispersed after authorities moved in.
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Fire hydrant set ablaze by practical joker in Columbia
Firemen were summoned to put out a blaze on a Columbia fire hydrant after a practical joker wrapped the hydrant in kerosene soaked blankets and set it on fire.
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Columbia. S. C
UPI
Mystery Ship Santa Maria Sighting Reported In Atlantic
Navy planes closed in on a reported mystery liner in tropical Atlantic waters while Portugal claimed the captive liner Santa Maria had been located. Lisbon said the ship would be sighted within hours as Portugal ordered naval commands across its overseas areas to stand by.
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Navy Plane Crashes In Pacific Bay
A Navy P2V Neptune patrol plane with five aboard crashed into San Diego bay Tuesday night. One body was recovered. search began after radio contact was lost. The plane belonged to Patrol Squadron 721 from Glenview New Jersey, a reserve unit on two weeks active duty.
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Relaxed Ike Enjoying Life on Georgia Hunt
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower relaxed at a two hour picnic on W Calapores plantation in Albany Georgia after nine hours hunting quail. He joked about his shooting while thanking friends George B Allen and William E Robinson. He cautioned that Khrushchev must back peace talks with deeds before Americans trust any Soviet overture.
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Gettysburg. Pa
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Passengers on pirate ship cruise reassure families from ship
Radios from the Portuguese liner Santa Maria report passengers aboard the Caribbean voyage under an exiled adventurer are safe and optimistic. Messages to relatives describe everyone as OK with requests to contact others. several named individuals and cities are cited as they await return and confirm welfare.
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Santa Maria
RCA
Delbert Smith Jr
Lisbon
Paul Daus
University of Kansas
Love
Caroline Bovee
Lutherville
Baltimore
Attendant Jailed For Abusing Man At Mendota Hospital
Gordon June 28 of Madison was sentenced to 6 days in Dane County Jail plus a $200 fine after pleading guilty to abuse and ill treatment of an inmate at Mendota State Hospital. Wesley Lovejos and Lanny O Kane, both residents of the hospital, await sentencing as authorities say all three admitted beating the patient during a dispute over smoking.
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Cutty
Wesley E. Lovejos
Lanny O'Kane
Former Mayor Will Be Parole March 31
Warner Robins Georgia former mayor Kemp Haracon, 49, who won re election while in federal prison, is set for parole on March 31. He began a federal sentence of seven years and one day for bank fraud conspiracy after a November election win. a state effort to oust him failed and he resigned January 16 citing poor health.
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