Wisconsin Traffic Toll Rises With Fatal Monday Crashes
A trio of Monday crashes claimed three lives as Wisconsin's 1973 traffic fatality toll reached 273, up from 271 a year earlier. Madison man Thomas Askey, 30, died after his car rolled near Cottage Grove. Cassville teen Douglas Hochhausen, 16, perished in a highway motorcycle wreck. Mukwonago resident Robert Berg, 20, died after his car struck a tree in a Waukesha hospital.
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Nixon aides eye tax rise to curb booming economy
Washington AP Nixon administration may raise some taxes if growth stays unchecked.CEA chair Herbert Stein said tax increases are a natural option under consideration though no proposal has been sent to President Nixon. He warned of possible recession risks and noted inflation may exceed three percent, with no firm estimate given.
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Watergate probes deepen as coverup links emerge
Fresh Watergate disclosures tie White House to a coverup with Haldeman and Ehrlichman named in the effort. Court records show secret Nixon campaign spending files and promises of clemency to McCord, while Nixon denies advance knowledge of the June wiretap plan.
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Supreme Court Upholds Credit Cost Disclosure Rule
The Supreme Court upheld a federal regulation requiring disclosure of credit costs on items paid for in more than four installments. The decision marks a victory for consumers amid ongoing credit protections.
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Kissinger Criticizes North Vietnam Over Ceasefire Compliance
Henry Kissinger says North Vietnam is systematically violating key clauses of the ceasefire, including troop withdrawals from Cambodia and Laos, and questions the value of signing an agreement that is repeatedly violated. He spoke at the AP meeting after a policy address on halting East West tensions and a new Atlantic charter plan.
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Cost of U.S. farm food baskets rises another $49 in March
The Agriculture Department reports a typical U S family of 3.2 persons faced a 3.5 percent March rise in the cost of a year’s worth of farm produced food, up from February’s 1 4 percent. The market basket rose to 1458 dollars driven by higher beef and pork prices and a 6 8 percent rise in prices farmers receive.
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Public Banquet Honors Monroe State Champion Wrestling Team
Tickets remain for a public banquet to honor Monroe's state champion wrestling team. The event takes place Thursday April 26 at 7 30 p m at the Idle Hour Mansion with general public invited. tickets available from Ruf's Con fectionery Baumgartners Chamber of Commerce Idle Hour Mansion and G Stuart's Clothing store.
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Kiwanis Ladies Night Fete in Monroe Hosts Governor Visit
The Monroe Kiwanis Club held its annual Ladies Night at the Monroe Country Club two weeks late after a snowstorm cancellation. Gov. Mel Crisp spoke on Kiwanis service and membership gains as clubs nationwide face declines. Madison guests and local clubs were introduced, Four Cheesemen performed, and long-time members received Legion of Honor awards. A Key Club slave sale raised 276.50 for 24 members. Attendance prizes, gifts, and district officials marked the event.
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Madison
Halverson resigns Monroe school post
Dr. William L. Halverson 39 resigns as Monroe School District assistant superintendent effective June 30. He has 14 years in education and plans to become a district administrator in Waukesha County. He praises Monroe work and hopes curriculum programs continue, cites need for alternatives for young children and ongoing pre screening and gifted programs.
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