10 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1971
Page
1
A discussion outlines heroin as diacetylmorphine, its illegal status, and how it affects users. It covers injection marks, infection risks, withdrawal, dependence, high death rates, street prices, and the social duty to warn others about its allure and destructive impact.
The Wisconsin Branch of the ACLU says the cohabitation statute is unconstitutional vague and overbroad and invades privacy. They urge upholding fornication enforcement if the state acts to curb sex outside marriage and defend an unmarried Sheboygan couple charged under the law.
Madison health officials warn doctors cannot impose care as market forces dictate. Dr George Handy says a social revolution has created a sophisticated consumer demanding policy reshaping and better service. He urges area planning for new facilities and environmental health considerations in housing nutrition waste water and air.
The Wisconsin Assembly Agriculture Committee heard Harry Laszewski of the Associated Milk Producers, Inc. argue against a bill allowing any spread with 40 per cent butterfat to avoid being labeled margarine. He labeled 40 per cent spreads adulterated butter and warned of deceptive names and coloring aimed at fooling consumers.
The Friday accident on Interstate 94 near Eau Claire killed Marie Engstrom, 24, of Madison, after her car left the highway and rolled seven times. Three others were injured as Wisconsin’s 1971 traffic fatalities reached 467, down from 537 a year ago on the date.
Frederick Sherwood of the Association of American Publishers urged a three day cooling off period as an alternative to a written affirmation law. Wisconsin Consumers League attorney Thomas Crandall warned such a rule could harm customers and said unscrupulous salesmen would dodge cancellations.
President Allende ordered quick action to shelter about 15,000 homeless in crusty camps after a central Chile quake killed at least 74 and injured 135. Valparaiso suffered mass damage with up to 300 injured and widespread water shortages. aid from the United States and other nations arrived.
Pittsburgh AP reports that demand cuts drive layoffs and production curbs across major U.S. mills. U.S. Steel idled 5,000 workers, Bethlehem about 2,500, with cuts hitting Braddock, Gary, Duquesne, and South Works. Republic Steel extends holiday for 3,000 to 4,000 workers. Armco and National Steel report no layoffs.
Senate budget substitute faces hearings Monday as GOP sponsors oppose three day session. Lucey calls it a fraud and outrage while proposing a 1.99 billion plan. substitute would cut 190 million in new taxes and trim agency spending. Assembly Education Committee considers bills on 16 year olds in school-work programs, UW training for local officials, and nonresident tuition exemptions for marriages to Wisconsin residents. Other measures address higher education governance and student rights. Additional hearings cover unemployment studies and designating the mourning dove as state symbol.
In St Paul a bank robbery suspect held a woman and her 18 month old granddaughter hostage in a home for five hours before surrendering. Four gunmen robbed Western State Bank, fled, and were eventually captured or killed in a pursuit as loot was recovered.
State Representative Joe Tregoning says the Assembly approved a measure granting county welfare departments power to set personnel standards and salaries. He notes current law leaves the State Health and Social Services Department with near total authority, and the bill shifts some control to local boards to reflect local needs and economy. Gates withdraws from Kent State presidency bid after five years at Wisconsin State University La Crosse.
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan says Cairo leverages U S relations to curb Israeli arms and warns NATO of Soviet expansion in the Mediterranean. He fears renewed fighting this year as Egypt seeks pressure on Washington and Cairo secures arms from Moscow. Dayan says Israel is strengthened but talks faces no framework.
The Agriculture Department raises federal funds to feed needy children in summer programs to 33.1 million dollars after Senate complaints of unfair treatment. Assistant Secretary Lyng says most states will receive larger aid and the final shares will be announced soon.
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