Pollution abatement facility dedication in Wisconsin Rapids
The Consolidated Paper Co marks a pollution control facility opening in Wisconsin Rapids with Gov. Lucey praising progress over pollution and unemployment. He frames the project as a community advancement and a model against pollution. The event highlights regional economic benefits and environmental gains.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Consolidated Paper Co
Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Hijackers Blow Up Jet At Benghazi Airport
A Japanese jumbo jetliner was blown up at Benghazi airport after hijackers and 137 hostages slid down an emergency chute. The four hijackers used names linked to militancy but their exact affiliations and demands remained unclear.
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Benghazi
Libya
Sons of
Mt. Carmel
Sada
Red Army
Error corrected in school budget raises levy to 2.57 million
At Monroe Junior High School electors were told the 1973 74 budget needed a $457 439 39 increase raising the levy to 2 574 648 to cover 1974 75 tax needs. The new mill rate remains below last year 18 70, with possible relief if state aid exceeds budget.
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Monroe
Burnell Smith
Ray Barth
Dr. Smith
Lloyd Liedschlag
Barth
Liedschlag
Green County Fair Opens With Full Week of Events
The 119th Green County Fair begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday July 25 for five days of activities. Livestock entries are strong, amphitheatre tickets are selling briskly, and grandstand seats cost $1.50. The fair features a Style Review, tractor pull, Demolition Derby, harness racing, and special Kids and Family days.
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Green County
Youth In Action
Chamber launches bypass petition for Highway 1181
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce begins a petition drive to urge completion of the east west Highway 1181 bypass. Petitions are available at the Chamber office and downtown businesses for interested residents to sign.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Beef supply tightens as price controls loom into September
Milwaukee wholesalers and retailers report a dwindling beef supply under price controls through Sept. 12 while pork remains available but pricier. Consumers rush to buy, with many spending 40 to 50 dollars for meat. Traders warn the market will stay tight without policy changes and cattle owners fear further shortages. Local officials note cattle receipts down and demand from new customers rising amid uncertainty.
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Milwaukee
Arthur Fiedler
U.S. Treasury
Wisconsin
Fiedler
Connie Fischer
Fischer
August Born
Born
Gerald Fitzgibbons
Donner Packing Co
Beef shortage looms as stores report rising prices
Meat dealers and grocers in Wisconsin say a beef shortage is imminent by August. Delays and limited deliveries forced up prices as stores report sparse loins and full cow purchases. Consumers face higher pork and poultry costs amid cautious chain-price signaling.
AMPI leader denounces government meddling in dairy affairs
Robert Van Lier of AMPI Mid-States criticized government interference while citing a Justice Department probe into AMPI’s impact on milk prices. Paul Affeldt of Sparta joined in condemning federal involvement as regional leaders spoke at the annual meeting with 20,000 AMPI members across five states.
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Arlington Heights
Wisconsin
Robert van Lier
Salem
Mid- States
Associated Milk Producers Inc
AMPI
Justice Department
Mid-States
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Paul Affeldt
Sparta
U.S
Symphony of the Hills concert set for tonight in Monroe
The Symphony of the Hills performs at 8 pm at Twining Park Band Shell with a weather fallback to Monroe High School Gym. Maestro Francesco Italiano conducts the program featuring the William Tell Overture by Rossini and Tschaikovsky Capriccio Italien. Paula Nack joins as student musician. admission is free with donations invited to Box 16 Dodgeville.
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Symphony of the Hills
Band Shell
Twining Park
Monroe High School
WEKZ
Francesco Italiano
Allan F. Barnard
Monroe
Paula Nack
Tschaikovsky
Box 16
Dodgeville
Mobile VA office to visit Monroe and nearby towns
The Veterans Administration mobile van will be in Monroe at the Court house parking lot on The Square from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, then move to Platteville on Thursday July 26 and Richland Center on July 27. The unit travels across 32 Wisconsin communities to assist veterans and families with benefits, home loans, medical care, and educational programs.
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Veterans Administration “Office On
Monroe
Platteville
Richland Center
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Watergate at a Glance Highlights subpoenas and testimonies
AP digest notes Cox and the Senate committee subpoena President Nixon for tapes and documents. Nixon faces a Thursday deadline and signals possible refusal. Ehrlichman testifies aiming to counter Dean’s implications of Nixon involvement. Strachan asserts Haldeman knew of secret intelligence work on Democrats.
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Washington
Watergate
Archibald Cox
Senate Watergate Committee
Nixon
White House
Ehrlichman
John E. Ehrlichman
John W. Dean III
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