Dollar Floats Higher as Global Markets Reopen
The dollar rose across major centers including London Paris Brussels Tokyo and Zurich as the new free floating regime approved in Paris takes effect. Shultz met Heath and Barber urging swift reform to aid American exporters while Tokyo and European markets adjust to the end of fixed parities and the Breton Woods system.
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Weather outlook shows gentle warming midweek
Variable cloudiness Monday night with a low near 28. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with little temperature change and a high around 45. Northeast to east winds 5 to 15 mph with a 10 percent chance of precipitation Monday night and Tuesday. Wednesday remains variable with little temperature change.
Changing Cable TV Industry Spurs Urban Market Push
A state legislator urged applying state licensing procedures to lawyers as part of a broader discussion on professional regulation. The note appears in reports on pages 6 and 9 discussing cable TV market expansion and legal licensure.
Young State Rep Understated Public Profile
A 19 year old state representative says he avoids publicity as much as possible and concentrates on becoming an effective lawmaker. He emphasizes focusing on legislative work over media attention.
Great Lakes flood and snowstorm batter nation
A powerful storm system brings heavy snow to Michigan and the Great Lakes region while causing widespread flooding along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario shores. Winds up to 75 mph whip 20 foot waves. thousands stranded on roads. many schools closed in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. no direct deaths reported.
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Floods pound lower Mississippi Valley towns and produce large losses
Region flood waters devastate Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee with property damage estimated at 35 million. More than 1 000 families forced from homes in Chattanooga and Columbus. Mississippi governor estimates 25 million in flood damage in the Delta as roads close and relief requests rise.
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Nager Endorses Shield Law At Youth Caucus
Madison Democrat Edward Nager told the Wisconsin Democratic Youth Caucus at the Holiday Inn that an absolute shield law protecting a newsman’s source safeguards the free society and public access to government actions. He leads the drive for the bill in the Wisconsin Assembly.
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Grand Jury
Onalaskan Accused Of Police Battery Case Scheduled For Thursday
Onalaska man Dennis L. Johnson 26 of 301 Locust St faces a preliminary examination on a felony charge of battery of a police officer in Onalaska. Judge Leonard Roraff released him on a $1000 signature bond as the case proceeds. Johnson is accused of battering Patrolman Richard W. Yunk and assaulting Robert N. Gallagher during a disturbance call.
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Tourists Ride Saigon River Freighter Amid Relics of War
An Associated Press report details a rare Saigon-bound voyage aboard the President Taylor with six elderly passengers. The four hour trip up the 46 mile river passes past Vung Tau and Coconut Bay as Capt. Jennings notes enduring danger and tight navigation despite cease-fire.
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