Legislature’s closed budget talks draw open meeting anger
The Wisconsin Legislature’s conference committee for a two year executive budget met in closed sessions for a second time amid claims the antisecrecy law is violated. Atty. Gen. Robert Warren notes weak enforcement while Rep. Dennis Conta and Sen. Walter Hollander defend privacy as the $2.8 billion budget is shaped. Taxpayers worry about how the funds will be raised and spent and whether important policy changes are being made in secret.
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Nixon's reclusiveness and agoraphobia in Watergate era
Washington columnist Joseph Alsop argues the President's extreme reclusiveness and mild agoraphobia shaped access to Nixon. He notes the Oval Office’s impersonal Decor and limited trusted aides, questioning whether Nixon knew or approved key actions while urging clarity on the President's role.
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Wisconsin 'clean state' shaken by Watergate moral doubts
Madison reports pollsters finding voter skepticism toward political graft beyond Washington. Wisconsin, once proud of its civic virtue, faces a dawning pessimism as investigations reveal misconduct in Milwaukee and other municipalities under a formal Department of Justice inquiry.
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Public call for historic preservation and reform in Wisconsin
Readers urge renewed focus on Historic Preservation Week May 6 12 and praise the National Trust for Preservation. They warn of demolition of landmarks since 1935 and call for citizen action, funding rollbacks, and bipartisan efforts to curb corruption linked to public funds and Watergate fallout in Wisconsin.
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Sparta
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Thomson urges strong action over Sudan killers trial delay
Rep Vernon Thomson questions Sudan’s postponement of the Black September murder trials and urges Secretary Rogers to press Khartoum for swift, just punishment. He warns postponement signals weakness to terrorists and cites Nimeiry’s prior vow to prosecute.
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Wisconsin
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Cleo Noel
George Moore
Thomson
Nimeiry
U.S
Khartoum
United States
La Crosse Police and Fire Commission Disciplinary Action
The La Crosse Police and Fire Commission held a Tuesday night hearing on a patrolman’s three day suspension after his squad car collided with another vehicle in March. A 40 minute closed session followed before a decision to be announced Wednesday afternoon.
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Cleanup drive spruces La Crosse city streets
City crews sweep through La Crosse removing weeds and policing vacant lots as a spring cleanup. Traffic crackdown ordered after rise in serious accidents. Koreans war casualties reach 2.3 million.
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Anton Schweringer
St. Joseph's Ridge
Highway
Clarence Schwartz
George Long
Fred Rumsey
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David Gains Favor After Strong Success, Saul Awed
David achieves notable success in all ventures, earning the Lord's presence and the admiration of all Israel and Judah as Saul looks on in awe. The people recognize his rising prominence and his public moves among them.
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Saul
Israel
Judah
Call for price roll back to April 1972 levels
A letter argues boycotts cannot stop inflation after a grain deal with the Communists in May 1972. The writer blames Washington, urges voters to pressure Congress and Nixon for a broad price rollback to April 1972 levels, including food prices.
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White House
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