Wisconsin Briefs and Budget Moves Speed Through State News
Warm weather eases fuel oil shortages while Minnesota refinery strikes compound western shortages. Wisconsin plans the smallest building program in 14 years with $42.2 million for 1973-75, far below requests. Census omissions may cut state aid by over five thousand dollars. Election boss Fahey may miss a conference due to state veto. Education task force hints at changes, nurses and K-12 concerns debated. London influenza strain found in Sheboygan resident amid national outbreak. Merger committee avoids ruling on UW system merger. Lucey set to deliver budget February 1 with proposals around 2.8 billion dollars in the works.
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Nixon begins second term amid pledge and peace hopes
President Nixon and Vice President Agnew prepare to take oaths on Bible held by Mrs. Nixon, with Isaiah 2 4 cited, as Burger administers. Large crowd fills Capitol East Front stands while nation weighs Vietnam peace efforts and protests.
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Young gunman captured at Louisville airport
At Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport a 17 year old, identified as Dennis V Durkin of Pittsburgh, fired shotgun blasts in the terminal and hid aboard a DC9 with a mechanic hostage. Policewoman Marty Green lured and tackled him to end the standoff. FBI official Thomas Kitchens Jr confirmed the suspect. he was armed with a sawed off shotgun and a switchblade.
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Gunmen still hold Brooklyn store
A tank backed siege failed to dislodge gunmen inside John and Al’s Sporting Goods in Williamsburg Brooklyn. One officer was killed and two others wounded as gunmen held seven to fifteen hostages for hours while police rescued six officers and fifteen customers.
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Haig Thieu meet as peace gains momentum in Vietnam
Gen Haig and President Thieu held a 30 minute session in Saigon amid signals a Vietnam peace settlement may be near. U S diplomacy continued with Schumann in Paris and experts in Hanoi Saigon Washington coordinating on cease fire seating and public address costs. Parade plans for Nixon inaugural dominated Washington coverage with protests and security measures. Wisconsin beer bar owners vow new push to allow licenses under age of majority law after sit in.
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Plan to curb health costs under Phase 3 price standards
Washington AP The Cost of Living Council aims to unveil within 30 to 60 days a plan to restrain health care costs. It reviews Phase 3 price standards for the health industry and plans committees including HEW and Treasury to ensure efficiency and avoid price inflation in Medicare and Medicaid.
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