Pentagon Papers Dissenters Clash Over Facts and Speed
The Associated Press report outlines how Justices Stewart and White argue the government failed to prove that publishing the Pentagon Papers would irreparably harm national security while Burger Harlan and Blackmun criticize the court’s haste. The Times is noted for delaying publication by months.
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Stewart
White
Warren E. Burger
John M. Harlan
Harry A. Blackmun
Times
Burger
Wisconsin Toll Reaches 427 After Truck Crash
A truck collision on U S 41 south of Fond du Lac killed David Halbur 20 of Fond du Lac. The 1971 Wisconsin traffic death toll rose to 427 versus 494 at this time last year.
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Wisconsin
David Halbur
Fond du Lac
U.S. 41
Wisconsin declares state of emergency for Fourth of July weekend
Gov Patrick J Lucey authorizes National Guard to patrol highways during a five day holiday period ending Sunday. Guardsmen support State Highway Patrol with ambulances helicopters and jeeps as Illinois visitors flood Wisconsin roads. Last year 19 people died in the 78 hour period prompting caution to drivers.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
National Guard
Illinois
John Radcliffe
Lucey
Wisconsin begins new fiscal year without enacted budget
Wisconsin starts a new two year fiscal period with no new budget approved. Law keeps spending at existing levels while the GOP Senate debates a budget bill aimed at cutting taxes by nearly 190 million from Governor Lucey’s proposed 2 billion plan. Lucey and Democrats decry the proposal as irresponsible, warning of a long hot summer.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
Democratic Assembly
James Swan
Elkhorn
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Senate Democrats
Groppi Calls for Archbishop Cousins Resignation
The Rev James E Groppi urged Archbishop William E Cousins to resign over criticism of Groppi led protests. Cousins dismissed the demand from New Orleans describing Groppi as irresponsible and vowing not to dignify the issue with a response.
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Milwaukee
James E. Groppi
William E. Cousins
Cousins
New Orleans
Groppi
Wisconsin grant funds advance vehicle registration computerization
Madison Wisconsin AP Federal grant announced to develop Wisconsin computerized vehicle registration data system and a state grant for a three county solid waste study. James L Karns DMV administrator says the 161450 dollar grant will save that amount next fiscal year as the division converts data to computer tapes with ten percent remaining to process.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
James L. Karns
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Bills strengthen municipal employe unions in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Assembly approved bills to empower municipal employee unions and add binding arbitration in police and fire contract disputes. The measures allow a two thirds approved agency shop with non union dues deductions, set contracts up to three years, and keep a strike ban pending Senate and governor approval. Shabaz warned boards could be pressured as classes must be held for state aid.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Assembly
Shabaz
Senate
Wisconsin Senator halts drive to ban deer hunt party permits
State Sen. Reuben La Fave of Ocanton says he will not push his bill to ban party permits for deer hunting. He made the decision after the Natural Resources Board voted to eliminate party permits in northern Wisconsin this fall.
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Madison
Wis
Reuben la Fave
Rocanton
la Fave
Natural Resources Board
Wisconsin
Viet Nam peace plan seeks U S withdrawal by year end
North and Viet Cong leaders propose releasing all prisoners if the United States pulls out by December 31. The plan would start simultaneous prisoner releases and U S troop withdrawal, with a cease fire once the deadline is met. Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh presented the proposal at Paris talks and said the operations would begin and end together.
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Paris
United States
U.S
Xuan Thuy
David K. E. Bruce
Vietnam
Viet Cong
Nguyen Thi Binh
Proposal links prisoner releases to U.S. withdrawal timeline
The plan ties the release of prisoners to American troop withdrawal with a set timetable. Previously North Vietnam and the Viet Cong had said negotiations would occur after the United States fixed a final withdrawal date.
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North Vietnam
United States
Quiet in Ssshhicago Sound Ban Takes Effect
Chicago adopts a sweeping noise ordinance to curb city din. The measure bans horn blowing from vehicles, limits daytime and nighttime noise levels through 1980, affecting cars, motorcycles, construction gear, lawn tools, snowmobiles, and boats.
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Chicago
City of the Big Shoulders
City of the Big Whisper
Amendment 26 gains rapid state approval for 18 to 21 voting
Across the United States three quarters of states have ratified Amendment 26 extending the vote in state local and federal elections to citizens aged 18 through 21. Nixon uses personal outreach to avert a possible steel wage settlement or strike next month. Balaguer says he blocked another coup attempt by retired General Wessin y Wessin. The last US units leave South Vietnam’s border areas as the May 1965 forces draw down. Police press for motive in the Colombo mafia shooting case.
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Washington
Nixon
Ohio
House
Local newspaper sections listed for week edition
An index of the newspaper pages shows Editorials on page 2, Sports on page 9, Society on page 4, and Local news on page 12. The layout outlines where readers can find feature opinions, athletic coverage, social notes, and community reporting.
Funeral for Soyuz 11 Cosmonauts Draws Mourning Nation
Moscow leaders led a guard of honor as the bodies of Lt. Col. George Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev lay in state. A national day of mourning was declared with burial planned in the Kremlin Wall after a 23 day orbiting mission.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
George Dobrovolsky
Vladislav Volkov
Viktor Patsarev
Central Army House
Earth
Orbiting Space Station
Nation abandons draft after 23 years as deadlock ends
Congress ends the draft stalemate halting July and August calls. Conferees agree on 27 points including a $2.4 billion pay raise and a three to two year civilian service for conscientious objectors, while Nixon may abolish student deferments. Wisconsin milks humor with a cow as domestic animal amid labor debates.
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Washington
America
U.S
House-Senate
Selective Service
Congress
Nixon
18 Year Olds Win Right to Vote in Federal Elections
Ratification completed Wednesday as Ohio 81 to 9 approves the amendment making 18 year olds eligible to vote in all elections. Ohio is the 38th state. North Carolina and Alabama ratified earlier the same day. President Nixon urged new voters to register and vote.
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Ohio
General Services Administration
Congress
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Alabama
United States
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South Vietnam
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Saigon
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Juan Bosch
New York
Joseph A. Colombo Sr
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Viktor Patsayev
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White House
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