UAW Attacks Agnew Mitchell Over Repression Claims
The United Auto Workers denounces Vice President Spiro Agnew and Attorney General John Mitchell for repressing unpopular views. UAW cites selective condemnation of protests and school bus incidents to argue government must respect individual freedom. Senate panel clears direct presidential election amendment by 11-4 margin, moving toward a two thirds Senate vote.
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Atlantic City
N.J
United Auto Workers Union
Spiro T. Agnew
John N. Mitchell
UAW
Agnew
Steve Schlossberg
South
Schlossberg
South Vietnamese border buildup signals Cambodia raids
South Vietnamese forces bolster artillery and troops along the Cambodian frontier as they prepare for further incursions into Cambodia to pursue North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units. Chinese? No. This line reports reinforces and air strikes along the border.
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Saigon
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Monroe Clean Up Days Start April 27
Monroe officials announce annual Clean Up Days starting Monday for the north half of the city and May 4 for the south half. Residents must wrap trash securely in separate bags for papers and general trash and for metals or bottles. Do not call if one half is picked up. two crews operate. Trash must be at the curb. no garage or back pickup.
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13Th St
13Th
City of Monroe
Monroe
Nixon Draft Plan Draws Cool Congress Reception
President Nixon proposes ending college deferments and phasing out the draft by July 1971 in favor of an all volunteer army. Congressional leaders in both parties question feasibility with House and Senate leaders predicting limited action in an election year. debates focus on student exemptions and the need to maintain selective service for critical roles.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Senate
House Armed Services Committee
L. Mendal Rivers
D-S.c
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Senate Armed Services Committee
Stennis
Rivers
Rep
F. Edward Hebert
Dla
House
White House
Telephone Books Mailed All Time High Subscribers
Distribution of the 1970 United Telephone Co. directory reached an all time high with 7,260 subscribers, up from 7,050 last year, led by Monroe with 4,460. The book lists 10,450 telephones across Monroe Albany Browntown Monticello Woodford Blanchardville Juda and South Wayne. A new two tone blue cover features a dial illustration and notes area codes emergency numbers and operator assisted calls.
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United Telephone Co
Monroe
Albany
Browntown
Monticello
Woodford
Blanchardville
Juda
South Wayne
ABC Gladieux Corp
Minnie Zwygart
Risser Criticizes GOP for Statewide Outcomes at Dem Meeting
State Senator Fred Risser of Madison told Green County Democrats that Republicans must own state conditions due to control of government. He cited votes against ORAP-200 and Tarr Tax, urged tax relief for property owners, and warned of a shift away from open primaries. Delegates named for May 3 district caucus and June Green Bay convention.
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Fred Risser
Madison
Green County
Risser
Lake Windsor Country Club
Green Bay
Kenneth Nyland
New Glarus
Fred Lienhardt
Peter Graber
Monticello
William Tschudy
Harry Williams
William Clark
Richard Kubly
Janet Ault
Monroe
Nyland
Lienhardt
Elmon Ott
Don Brennan
Terry Kubly
W. J. Speich
Judy Schmidt
Apollo 13 Astronauts Briefed on Moon Mission Abort
Washington AP Senate Space Committee plans a briefing with Apollo 13 crew James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigert as space program funding faces possible congressional cuts. Testimony centers on the abortive moon mission and its impact on future missions.
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Washington
Senate
James A. Lovell
Fred W. Haise Jr
John L. Swigert
Senate Space Committee
Congress
Cicero Man Arrested in Major ATF Gun Raid
IRS ATF agents seized more than 300 weapons and 10 000 rounds in a Cicero raid. Earl Smith aged 33 was charged with operating as an unregistered gun dealer under the 1968 Gun Control Act.
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Cicero, Ill
Internal Revenue Service
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division
Earl Smith
Cicero
Chicago
Mutinous Troops Release Hostages at Trinidad Base
Mutinous soldiers at Tetron Bay base release six hostages in a bargaining move. The group includes Col. Joffre Serrette, a former army commander, who secured the release of the high ranking officer and five women amid Black Power demands at Trinidad's main base.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Joffre Serrette
Tetron Bay
Jade Collection Shines at Monroe High Rock Show
The Monroe Rock Club hosts a weekend exhibit in the M Room at Monroe High School featuring Jade by Mike Trocke from Kenosha. The display includes jade carvings from necklaces to figurines and a florescent rock collection. Apollo 11 moon rocks will be on display with security, a children's treasure cave, silent auction, and prizes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Monroe Rock Club
Monroe High School
Mike Trocke
Kenosha
Trocke
Midwest Federation
Gordon Roseleip
Peterson Enters Race for Wisconsin Governor
Eau Claire candidate Donald O. Peterson announced his bid for governor pledging to be a people’s advocate and power to ordinary citizens. He denounced party rhetoric, urged minority rights, clean environment, and grass roots support via Friends of Peterson across Wisconsin.
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Donald O. Peterson
Eau Claire
Peterson
Vietnam
Wisconsin
Friends of Peterson
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Ag Chest
Hebert
Roger
Eileen) Patterson
United Telephone Co. Traffic Department
Harvey E. Elmer
Harvey P. Elmer
Jade
Joseph V. Coffey
24Th Ave
Coffey
Donald L
Christianson
Blackhawk Court
Donald Peterson
Phil Rees
Minnie Figi
Monroe Country Club
Walter Vierthaler
Finley Barry
Harold Snively
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