Wisconsin roads toll tops 1141 after Christmas weekend
Five people killed on Wisconsin roads during the Christmas weekend push the 1972 traffic toll to 1,141, up 25 from the same date last year and eight shy of the 1968 record. Santa and senator Proxmire also feature in distinct holiday items from Eau Claire to Blair and Saxon.
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Chicago
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Superior
Steven Kuhlman
Stoughton
Bombing resumes on Hanoi and Haiphong areas
U S B 52 and fighter bombers renewed attacks on Hanoi and Haiphong in North Vietnam after a 36 hour Christmas halt. Operations across South Vietnam also resumed at dusk after a 24 hour cease fire though Laos remained uncommented on.
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Truman Mourned as 20th Century Giant Passes Away
President Truman dies at 88 as nation mourns. President Nixon declares a 30 day national mourning and half staff. Funeral set for Thursday at 3 pm at the Truman Memorial Library with limited attendance.
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Nicaragua Leader Desires Food Over Medical Aid After Managua Quake
Somoza says survivors need food not medicine or plasma as Managua endures a major quake. With 75 percent of the city destroyed, 5,000 to 10,000 dead and 20,000 injured, relief pours in from CARE and the Red Cross while Nixon orders full support. Evacuation and water outages worsen conditions.
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Monroe Evening Times editor wins education editorials prize
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards announced The Monroe Evening Times and editor James Glessner won the Best Editorials on Education in the Si Daily Division. It marks a second consecutive win for Glessner and the Times, which also placed third in Best School News reporting this year.
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Winneconne
Monroe Evening Times
James Glessner
Si Daily
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Glessner
Times
WASB
Milwaukee
Long Christmas weekend ends with renewed violence and appeals
Wars flare after a Christmas ceasefire as U S bombing of North Vietnam resumes and both sides claim violations. Northern Ireland sees quiet weekend with three minor shootings while church leaders urge peace. Pope, queen, and bishops urge restraint as leaders enjoy holidays amid turmoil. Bethlehem and Berlin Christmas scenes noted.
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Bebe" Rebozo
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