Weekend Wisconsin crashes claim five lives on highways
Five fatalities on Wisconsin roads raise the 1969 toll to 1,083 as weekend accidents include a Platteville collision with a tractor on Highway 82 and a Racine bridge plunge that killed three women. Debra Hause, 17, was rescued after Howard Wood pulled her from the water. President Nixon to address the nation tonight with expected new Vietnam troop withdrawals.
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Devlin and Lonvunverary Plead Innocent in Northern Riots
Bernadette Devlin 22, a Northern Ireland MP, and Lonvunverary pleaded innocent to riot charges last August and rock throwing at police in a case tied to unrest. An AP report noted the Los Angeles context with Sharon Tate murders and Susan Atkins interview details.
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New London Men Arrested After Robbery Attempt
Two New London men were arrested in Stone Park Illinois after an attempted robbery of a market opposite the police station. Two officers rushed the store with guns drawn as the alarm was raised.
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Fifth set of sextuplets in Britain survives beyond initial day
Five surviving babies from Britain second sextuplet birth have a better than 50 percent survival chance, said a doctor. Rosemary Letts, 23, delivered by Caesarean in London, with five girls and a boy born early today. one girl died. The couple wed in 1966.
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Force Attacks US Base as Saigon Frontline Clashes Continue
A large enemy force attacked a South Vietnamese armored unit near Song Be nine miles southeast, on the northeast approaches to Saigon. The shelling of Fire Base Mary caused no casualties or damage, amid three days of clashes in the area. Unemployment in Milwaukee's construction sector is expected to spike due to tight money policy and recession fears. John G. Mueller, 24, faces second degree murder charges for the death of 4 year old Anthony Maniaci after head injuries.
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High Draft Numbers Not Safe, Officials Say
A nationwide AP survey shows draft officials dispute the idea that high lottery numbers guarantee exemption. States differ on calls, deferments, and volunteer rates, with many citing uncertain variables like draft call sizes and birthday distribution as shaping who is drafted next year.
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Balloon ride ends safely as 11 year old drifts in river
Rick Snyder, 11, rode a runaway 25 foot hot air balloon during a Vikings 49ers game in Minneapolis. He landed in the Minnesota River after the tether snapped and swam to shore, then returned to the stadium before Minnesota won 10 7. He had prior balloon experience with his amateur balloonist parents.
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Tax Bill Moves Faced By Congress To Compromise
Congress wrestles with two major proposals to resolve House Senate conflicts on tax reform. Senator Gore says Treasury will present an alternative personal income tax plan to the conference committee. The House votes on a Social Security bill boosting benefits 15 percent, while the Senate rider raises minimum payments from 55 to 100 dollars.
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Monroe man debuts Santa route cartoon strip in Evening Times
William Miller of 151 17th Ave. introduces a 15 panel Monroe Evening Times feature about a carrier boy taking over Santa Claus's route. The native Monroe High School graduate studied art in Chicago and used hand methods from pencil to ink. Miller plans to continue work only as a hobby and will return to Monroe employment.
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Monroe High Christmas Concert Wednesday Evening
Monroe High School music department presents a Christmas program on Wednesday December 17 at 8 p.m. in the Junior High Auditorium with Mixed Chorus directed by Jack Close and Symphonic Band directed by Joseph Rieraldo. The choirs join for the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Tickets are available from band or chorus members or at the door.
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Becky Chapman Among Winners in 1969 Youth Magazine Art Contest
Becky Chapman daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Chapman 929 10th St is among the second group of winners in the 1969 nationwide creative arts contest of YOUTH Magazine published by the United Church of Christ Twenty nine winning entries will appear in the seventh annual competition chosen from more than 4000 entries by youths under 20 Her etching Visions of Loneliness was her final Monroe High School work under instructor Joyce Blunk She graduated in 1969 and studies music at Platteville State University YOUTH Magazine serves high school age members of several churches Entries win 25 prize and publication in the magazine
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