Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-04-28
With Tho 1.A.k.)
Wisconsin,
Legislature. j, s

Madison, Wis.-The state board Of
education was saved by the assembly
by the scant margin Of one vote. The
lower house voted, AZ to AZ, to non
concur in the Carey senate bill abol-
fishing the board.
The vote came after more than an
hours debate. Proponents Of the bill
based their support largely on eco
nomic grounds. Opponents acknowl-
edged the economical advantage Of the
bill but expressed opposition 10 econ
omiHng at the expense of efficient
management OF the state school sys-
TEN.
Gov Blaine openly advocated aboli-
tion of the board OF education in a
special message to the legislature, and
had his entire office force on the floor
working for passage Of the Carey bill.
The closencss Of the vote indicates,
friends Of the governor said, that an
attempt viii be made to reconsider
the vote
Charges against the normal schools
for their political influence" against
a board which supervises their ex.
pendituTes, We're made by several
members during the debate Those
supporting the governors stand de-
cIared that the state board Of educa-
ton was useless.
Regulations to Guard Incomes
Regulations that win govern the
Disclosure Of information concerning
income tax returns Of Wisconsin in
divduals and corporations will not
lit the lid on secrecy so that all may
see, it was learned from tax commits
sion officials following Gov. Blaine's
signing of the Stevenson bin repeating
the secrecy clause
Thomas T. Lyons, chairman of the
commission. has announced that def
mite procedure will be outlined for
obtaining income tax information He
minated that the rules of the com
mission will be drafted to prevent, as
far as possible. the promiscuous use
Of tax information by irresponsible
persons
Members Of the commission are of
the opinion that rules can be put in
force that will safeguard the earnings
OF individuals and corporations in
Wisconsin unless there is reason for
their disclosure
For Higher Compensation
Higher rates OF compensation viii
be given employees in Wisconsin than
any other state il q bill prepared for
Introduction in the legislature is
passed, providing for amendment to
the woTkmen's compensation act.
The measure increases the indem-
nifty that can be given for permanent
total disability from Sl0.500 to $4,000
by increasing the basic figures for the
maximum from percentage OF the
wages for geo weeks instead of 7S0
The indemnities for partial disability
would be increased proportonately
and slight increases are reported to
be made in the indemniues for minor
injuries.
The maximum of a widows allow
ance is increased from $500 to So, 600
and provision is also made for indem-
mites for children of deceased en-
ploye The scope Of the present com
pensation law is said 20 be materially
increased by this measure. which was
drafted after conferences between the
groups affected
Baine Vetoes $4,000 Request
Gov Blaine vetoed an emergency
appropriation Of $4,000 allowed the
Wisconsin tax commission by the leg
islature, declaring that f'the obligation
OF the executive to the taxpayers of
the state clearly demands the disap-
prevail of this bill As far as he could
ascertain, the governor said. the de.
felt had been occasioned by increases
in salaries and postage. ueeessitating
an emergency grant OF funds.
Gov. Blaine took occasion in his
veto message TO advocate oneman
tax commission as provided In his
general income tax bill now before the
legislature
Purchase by the state of the North
ern lakes park. comprising 5000 acres
of VIRGIN timber land in Price ana
Sawyer counties is called tor i'm bin
introduced III tho senate IS senator
Herman BilwitU iron Bidec An an.
preparation o5 $1oou08 would ia al
thorized by Che measure similar
bin was passed by ths 1921 session IF
the legislature aa1 vetoed bv Gov