Senate Vote Is Win For Nixon Troop Cut Plan
President Nixon won a key Senate battle against proposed troop cuts in Europe. The 61 to 36 vote rejected a Mansfield amendment calling for a 50 percent reduction by end 1971, while warning that further efforts to curb presidential authority loom.
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SCLC Retools Focus From Mass Protest To Jobs And Housing
Three years after MLK Jr's death the SCLC shifts from mass marches to practical programs like housing projects and better jobs. Sidney Cooks named executive director, vows increased voter registration and education for 18 to 21 year olds while preserving nonendorsement of candidates. Abernathy leads renewed militancy and antiwar protests as the group seeks funds from unions, foundations, churches, and donor appeals.
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Atlanta, Ga
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference
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Cooks
Wall Street
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Fitchburg police chief charged in stolen car case
Alvin Joyner, 41, Fitchburg police chief, was charged in Dane County with concealing a stolen 1969 car in his garage. He waived a hearing, posted a $1,000 signature bond, and faces a Circuit Court trial after sheriff deputies seized the vehicle with a search warrant.
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Madison, Wis
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Dane County
Alvin Joyner
Michael Trophy
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Memorial Day designated as day of mourning in Madison
Madison City Council on Tuesday night designates Memorial Day as a day of mourning and repentance for the human potential wasted in the Vietnam war. The resolution calls residents to join together in halting hostilities and seeking a more peaceful life.
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Madison, Wis
Madison
School Safety Patrols To Attend 28th Safety Congress
About 400 Monroe County school safety patrolmen and 40 chaperones travel to Wisconsin Dells for the 28th Safety Patrol Congress on May 21 and 22. Most depart Friday with Sparta’s group leaving Saturday. buses are provided by local districts and Jelco Bus Co. Students will tour Upper Dells and visit attractions, with the Sparta group returning Saturday afternoon.
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Wisconsin Dells
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Jelco Bus Co
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Tomah High School
Tomah
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Upper Dells
Dells
Drug overdose cited in Stillwater prisoner death
Stillwater State Prison inmate Larry J. Higgins 29 of Minneapolis died April 18 from a narcotics overdose, Washington County coroner’s office said Tuesday. Higgins was serving a five year sentence for burglary and had completed two years. Warden Jack Young was out of town and unavailable for comment.
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Stillwater, Minn
Stillwater
Washington County
Larry J. Higgins
Minneapolis
Jack Young
Bike Marathon Starts Saturday at Memorial Field
The 30 hour bicycle marathon at Memorial Field La Crosse State University begins Saturday noon and ends Sunday at 6 pm. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes with aims to raise $1,000. Sponsors are the Tri State Bicycle Touring Society and the La Crosse Park and Recreation Department. Mayor W Peter Gilbertson starts the event. riders may enter anytime. a 10 speed bike is to be awarded. Bikes may be rented on site or brought by donors.
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Tri-State Bicycle Touring Society
la Crosse Park
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