Thousands Hike In State For Funds To Help Others
Wisconsin youths joined Hunger Hike events raising funds for hunger relief, drug control, birth control, and poverty programs. Seven year old Kale Paeschke walked 20 miles, carried by others for part of the route, as organizers estimate about 20,000 participants and hundreds of thousands in pledges across multiple cities.
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Red Cross
Holsen
Nixon Reiterates Support Hoover on 47th FBI Anniversary
President Nixon and Attorney General Mitchell reaffirm support for J Edgar Hoover as he marks 47 years leading the FBI amid criticism. Senate Majority Leader Mansfield urged civility and promised investigations through committees while McGovern pressed for probe into Hoover actions on a hijacking case.
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Mail Rates Up Sunday Eight Cents To Send A Letter
Washington AP reports postal rates rise next Sunday with eight cent letter mail and six cent postcard costs. Second and third class rates plus some fourth class jump from 10 to 20 percent, air mail at 11 cents, and special delivery and registered mail costs increase. The May 16 boost relies on temporary authority while the Rate Commission reviews. Judge Bryant is expected to rule this week on the legality, but officials expect the increase to stand.
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Dollar Nose-Dives Then Rallies Abroad
European money markets tested weekend measures to curb dollar inflows as West Germany's actions aimed to curb inflation. The dollar fell in Frankfurt and rose later, while London and Paris held firm. Switzerland Austria and the Netherlands showed weakness or devaluation. Traders weighed Bundesbank limits and currency actions with volatile markets and uncertain interpretations as the dollar’s global role remained under scrutiny.
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Rogers Mildly Optimistic On Mideast Peace Outlook
Secretary of State William Rogers returned to Washington after a two week, 18 000 mile tour of Europe and the Mideast. He told reporters he is somewhat more encouraged and that differences between Israel and Egypt had narrowed. A possible Suez Canal reopening could spark wider talks, with Egyptian leaders hinting at Egyptian presence on the east bank of Sinai and Israel weighing terms. Sisco’s Cairo talks were described as useful, though officials cautioned the gaps remain large.
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Mills Opposes Nixon Revenue Sharing Plan
In a prepared Tennessee Assembly speech NIXON plan drew strong opposition from Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur D. Mills who predicted no House vote on the five billion dollar revenue sharing proposal. He contrasted it with welfare reform aimed at boosting state finances and stressed a program-by-program approach to federal responsibility.
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