Wisconsin Supreme Court rules tax violations are misdemeanors
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4 3 that failing to file or filing false state income tax returns is a misdemeanor rather than a felony. The decision voided the case against Irwin E. Gagnon of Milwaukee for 1958 60 offenses, clarifying penalties and statute limits for income tax violations.
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Wisconsin
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Milwaukee Men Electrocuted Jumping Onto Train
A Milwaukee man 20 was electrocuted in Pennsylvania after climbing onto a train to escape charges for a fare. He touched an overhead powerline and was thrown onto the electrified third rail. A companion, 19, also of Milwaukee, suffered minor burns while trying to help. Police listed both men's addresses.
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Milwaukee
Pennsylvania
Mark D. Warden
James Courtson
Warden
Wisconsin
Courtion
N. Julia St
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Krerivvee
Tito Ousts Yugoslavian Red Leader
Belgrade Yugoslavia AP Svetislav Stefanovic a central committee member and former head of state security was ousted after Tito denounced a factional group interference. Alexandar Rankovic resigned as vice president of Yugoslavia amid the upheaval at the party central committee meeting.
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Alexander Rankovic
Communist Party Central Committee
Nataty Stefanovic
Belgrade
Svetislav Stefanovic
Communist Central Committee
Tito
Party
Brioni
Stefanovic
Alexandar Rankovic
Yugoslav Communist Party
Tanjug
Central Committee
Politburo
Krste Crvenkovski
League of Communists of Yugoslavia
Medicare Starts Quietly Across Hospitals
AP reports the first day of Medicare went smoothly in many hospitals including Miami's Jackson Memorial. Staff noted paperwork hurdles, missing forms and misallocated medicare cards, with one patient even swinging a purse at a worker. Interns in Jackson Memorial ER described unusually calm conditions amid the new program.
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Miami
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Jackson Memorial
Oshkosh Water Conservation Plan Aids City Beauty
In Oshkosh residents are urged to follow an every other day sprinkler schedule to conserve water during hot dry weather. Even houses should water on even days, odd houses on odd days, to keep pressure for firefighting and preserve lawns, trees, and gardens. Most citizens have complied, fostering community cooperation for the city’s welfare.
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Oshkosh
Eye for Eye London Guards Scotland Yard HQ
Private security firm hired to guard Scotland Yard's new 20 story headquarters in London. London officials announced the arrangement as part of enhanced security measures for the high rise. The plan pairs trained guards with the metropolitan police precinct in a joint protective program.
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EYE For Eye London
UPI
Scotland Yard
Navy Sinks Torpedo Boats After High Speed Run
In Saigon AP: U S Navy planes sank three North Vietnamese torpedo boats that rushed an American destroyer. Fourteen aircraft from Hancock and Constellation joined the two hour battle 38 miles off North Viet Nam. Nineteen Viet Namese survivors were rescued. Four U S planes were lost, bringing total losses to 277 north of the 17th Parallel. General Westmoreland touted progress, saying the war is being won.
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South Viet Nam
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Hancock
Constellation
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Quake Kills 16 in Western Nepal Villages
An earthquake in western Nepal destroyed more than 1,400 homes in two villages. A home office spokesman said Friday that at least 16 people were killed in one village.
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Katmandu
Nepal
UPD
Home Office
Toll Rises During Independence Day Holiday Travel
Traffic deaths surged on the first full Independence Day weekend as weather worsened roads. A bus plunged near Ozark killing 12 migratory workers, plus multiple wrecks in Huntsville, totaling at least 22 fatalities. Officials warned hundreds more may die on the nation’s roads amid 91 million vehicles on holiday travel.
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Huntsville
The
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Council
Wisconsin Mobilized for Independence Day Holiday Traffic
Wisconsin declares a state of emergency and mobilizes National Guard and state patrols to curb holiday weekend traffic deaths. About 15 million cars are expected as Milwaukee hosts the circus parade and resort areas draw visitors. Guardsmen ride with patrols on major highways. airplanes monitor flow and checks for vehicle fatigue and mechanical issues are urged.
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Wisconsin
Warren P. Knowles
National Guard
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Explorer 33 Reaches Earth Orbit After Lunar Aim Fails
CAPE KENNEDY UPTO Explorer 33 intended for a three day lunar voyage was instead placed in an Earth orbit after a braking error left it traveling 34 miles per hour too fast for lunar capture. Officials say the craft will yield up to six months of data during its Earth orbit as the next US lunar attempt shifts to a camera craft in August.
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