Germans To Revalue Mark Upward By 3 Per Cent
Brussels AP reports six Common Market nations agreed to a joint partial float against the dollar with a March 19 start date. West Germany raised the mark three percent. Britain Ireland and Italy plan to join when conditions permit. Aiming to free currencies from fixed parities, this move sets a 2.25 percent fluctuation limit among six floating currencies and signals steps toward a single European currency.
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Reds List 108 U.S. Prisoners To Be Released
Saigon reports North Vietnam lists 108 American prisoners for release in Hanoi on Wednesday amid a pause in U S troop withdrawals to ensure all prisoners are handed over. The release includes Lt Cmdr John S McCain III and others. a second group of about 30 POWs is slated for Thursday. The ceasefire schedule targets about 156 more by March 28.
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Lucey asks federal office to correct revenue sharing
Governor Patrick Lucey urges the Office of Revenue Sharing to fix an error in Wisconsin’s 1972 allocation. He says the 1971 tax data used by the feds misstated total local taxes as 971.2 million instead of 1,049,683,969, affecting the state’s funding.
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Two Koreans Killed In Border Clash
Panmunjom Korea AP reports North Korea and the United Nations Command blame each other for violating the armistice in a six hour border clash. Two South Korean soldiers died and another was wounded while a five man work detail repaired markers near Chorwon. U.N. Command said the attack was unprovoked and occurred after advance notice. North Korea denied the account calling it nonsense and accusing South Koreans of armed espionage activities.
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Unions urged to boost political activities in Wisconsin
Wisconsin AFL-CIO president urged union representatives at the weekend Community Services Conference to increase political and social activism. He noted dissatisfaction with party choices and urged candidates, while Pete Culver warned 50 to 80 percent of juveniles in contact with courts risk lifelong crime unless juvenile systems change and community treatment centers are expanded.
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Wisconsin toll tops 159 in weekend traffic deaths
The Associated Press reports 159 people died in Wisconsin traffic incidents this weekend and 10 more died over the prior days. Names include Gary Hale 22 Watertown and William Rand 21 Clear Lake among others, with fatalities in Milwaukee Madison Door County and Chippewa Falls.
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Madison Woman Seeks State Superintendent Nomination
In Milwaukee five professional education groups back Madison administrator Barbara Thompson for state superintendent as April 3 primary votes approach. Thompson faces Erne st Korpela of Washburn. Scamman eliminated from the race after a wide field.
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Minnesota Couple Dies When 2 Autos Collide
Three deaths Sunday increased Minnesota 1973 road toll to 126. Eldery Pennock couple Harry Lindgren 67 and Alma 73 died in a two car crash north of Willmar Kanidyohi County. Steven Erickson 19 Starbuck and two brothers were treated and released in Willmar hospital.
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Downey Ex POW Returns from Asia and Meets Escort
Ex prisoner of war Downey traveled from Hong Kong to the Philippines with a companion group. In Hong Kong he appeared steady and composed, shaking hands firmly and walking briskly. Bowling described him as sharp minded. Downey’s first jet flight raised questions. Downey did not discuss prison life, jogs to stay fit, and received six pink roses from Jan Nyes of Hartford Connecticut. Red Cross access to the Chinese side allowed aid deliveries to American prisoners in China since 1955 at the middle border bridge.
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Police Ambulance and Fire Report Summary
Police and ambulance activity recorded for March with multiple incidents. James Kroll, 35, injured in a fall. Gordon Bjorkman, 40, ill. Le Roy Sandingen, 20, possible overdose. Fire department responded to a residence smoke odor and found no fire. Weather outlook for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa noted with flood warnings and mixed skies.
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Machinists Reach Accord With North Central Airlines
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and North Central Airlines announced a tentative agreement after marathon bargaining at the National Mediation Board in Washington. The 30 day cooling off period had expired and a strike deadline was extended while union members based in Minneapolis Chicago and Detroit are covered by the deal.
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ALC President Knutson Dies in Minneapolis
Dr Kent Knutson 48 president of the American Lutheran Church died after a five month brain disorder battle. He entered Rochester hospital last Oct 23 and was later diagnosed with Jacob Kreutzfeld disease. He led the ALC since 1970 after a prior post at Luther Theological Seminary and traveled abroad in 1972 before illness worsened.
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Heavy Rains Flood Three Area Highways
Three area highways are under water and impassable after weekend rainfall. STH 131 between Ontario and La Farge and County Trunk HH in Juneau County in Wisconsin are submerged, and State Highway 26 south of Hokah is also flooded.
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La Crosse Credit Union to Host Dinner at Hoffman House
The La Crosse Credit Union Chapter will hold a dinner at the Hoffman House located at 1835 Rose St at 6 30 p m on Thursday March 22 University of Wisconsin La Crosse debate teams will present the program Reservations may be made by contacting Waller Miller at 2524 N Bainbridge St
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