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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
1
AP reports President Nixon faces possible court action over a pocket veto of the Family Practice of Medicine Act as Congress was in recess. Supporters urge ignoring the veto or seeking a ruling on its constitutionality, while some seek a constitutional amendment.
Dr. George Handy said Wisconsin officials and partners are launching projects to fix weak spots in ambulance services. A state study found too many small, scattered services, unrealistically low charges, and poor collections, with moves to standardize operations and improve training, communication, and cheaper adequate vehicles.
More than $800,000 in cash was found hidden in shoe boxes and envelopes among Paul Powell’s belongings after his death as Illinois secretary of state. Executor John S. Rendleman disclosed the contents, stating the sum was deposited in a Springfield bank. Powell’s demise was reported as a heart attack while active in Illinois politics.
As bells ring and Auld Lang Syne fills air, Europe sees strong bookings in Rome Paris and London while the United States faces softer demand with price cuts in Boston Dallas Seattle and Chicago. Los Angeles and San Francisco buck trends with solid reservations New York keeps steady pricing with high spirits amid televised events. Scotland and Ireland toast into the small hours while Rome Naples and Paris emphasize fireworks and street traditions.
Senate negotiators press a new push to settle the SST subsidy stalemate and face a cross Capitol dispute over a Social Security benefits increase. Leaders push for adjournment before year end as a pocket veto risk looms. The House backs a three year food stamp extension and a $2 billion federal pay raise plan for 4 million workers.
Washington economists project 1971 real GNP around 3 percent growth with nominal GDP near 1.04 trillion, driven by easier credit and fiscal expansion amid a $15 billion deficit risk. Nixon shifts to inflation control, warning on wage price spirals while confronting a tight budget and ceiling limits. Truck drivers in Michigan set a new bridge-hitting record, with 30 bridges damaged by trucks this year.
Sheriff Green County reports two Tuesday and one Wednesday property damage incidents with no injuries. A 2-ton truck owned by Swiss Milling overturned near Dayton after brake failure, spilling seven tons of animal feed and causing about 1500 dollars in damage. A car driven by Stanley Oxenreider left the Milbrandt Road, damaging a fence but causing no injuries. A parked auto at Alphorn Lounge rolled and struck another vehicle with no damage to the second car.
HYDEN Ky. 38 workers killed in a mountain blast at No. 15 and No. 16 coal mines. One survivor hospitalized after being blown out of the tunnel. Governor Nunn visited the site as rescuers faced deadly carbon monoxide and a makeshift morgue prepared at Hyden grade school. Federal and state investigations will follow the sealing of the mine.
The Supreme Court of the Russian Republic commuted two Jews namely Edward Kuznetsov and Mark Dymshits from death to 15 year labor camp terms in the Leningrad hijack case. The appeal court also reduced sentences for Mendel Delyevich Ari Khnokh and Anatoly Altman while upholding others.
Vienna authorities plan to hand over seized Nazi era paintings and other valuables to state galleries unless owners claim them by Thursday. The collection, stored at Mauerbach, is valued between 2.4 and 4 million dollars. About 10,000 items confiscated during World War II were hidden in mines. 300 owners have recovered roughly 1,500 pieces to date.
Emil VonArx 74 longtime New Glarus resident dies 1:25 a.m. Thursday at St. Clare Hospital after lingering illness. Born February 9 1896 in Ullen Switzerland he moved to America in 1920 and lived in Blanchardville area before settling in New Glarus in 1949. Surviving are his widow Clara three sons a daughter a brother two sisters nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church New Glarus with burial in Yellowstone Cemetery. Friends may call Zentner Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday and at the church after 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
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