28 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
1
Final launch preparations continue as Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell hope to fly to the moon on Sunday aboard the Kitty Hawk command ship and Antares lunar module. Crews remove test gear, replace panels, and load a moon buggy with sample gear at Cape Kennedy.
About 1,500 antiwar demonstrators gathered outside the UW fieldhouse to protest Brig. Gen. Daniel James as he spoke at a Madison luncheon. The crowd dispersed after learning James had already delivered his remarks. One arrest reported.
President Nixon's 1971 environmental plan outlines a multi headed package emphasizing prevention of ecological crises and stronger state responsibility. Noise limits would cover construction equipment and lawn mowers, with land use rules guiding projects nationwide and grants of about 20 million dollars for state plans.
WashingtonAP A Pentagon assessment says U S air war in Cambodia should continue or expand with Admiral Moorer arguing airpower minimizes casualties and delays troop withdrawals. Senator Stennis cautions Congress may reassess ground forces if war widens while Senator McGovern opposes expanding operations.
About 100 attended the Monroe Area Human Relations Council meeting at St. Victor's school gym to view 'Some of My Best Friends' by Robert Crean. The open ended play, directed by Mrs. Jim Hendrickson, features four Monroe High School students Catherine Amy Anthony and Peter and is followed by audience discussion on prejudice and differences.
A gas leak caused a series of explosions on a residential street in West Conshohocken injuring 49 people and killing a young volunteer firefighter. Firefighters from 18 companies battled a 50 foot wall of flame, shutting off power and evacuating a 2,300 resident community for over 90 minutes.
A study by U S Extension Marketing Staff outlines the proposed Milk Advertising and Promotion Program MAPP with a two cent per hundredweight assessment on Wisconsin farm milk New timetable assents bloc voting eligibility and methods count and duration details and a 3 year program funding and usage plan including administration limits and public reporting requirements.
Green County Chapter of the March of Dimes invites all Monroe men to Kantro Night at The Chalet near Brodhead. Gale Sayers of the Chicago Bears will speak and sign autographs, with events from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. including a sports program and entertainment.
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