15 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1971
Page
1
AP News In Brief reports Moscow party leaders urge public talk on local conditions. Central Committee accuses officials of ignoring workers needs. Pravda decree warns party not to seize government functions and details profit transfers to district and city Soviets budgets.
William D. Ruckelshaus, head of the EPA, says a proposed Alaska oil pipeline risks environmental degradation and should be rerouted through Canada via a Mackenzie Valley path. He criticizes Interior Department plans for omitting spill risks and calls for further study before a decision.
AP reports Lt William Calley faces verdict in the My Lai case as summations begin on the third anniversary of the assault. Prosecutors seek conviction for premeditated murder of at least 102 Vietnamese civilians with life in prison as the possible penalty.
Foreign Minister Abba Eban departed for the United States to explore reopening the Suez Canal as a step to break the Middle East stalemate. He will press Washington to accept Israel’s hold on Arab Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and Sharm el Sheik.
Secretary William P Rogers ends long curbs on U S travel to mainland China while maintaining restrictions on North Vietnam North Korea and Cuba. The move aligns with President Nixon's push for broader contact with China amid a push toward improved relations, despite limited actual travel approvals from Beijing.
The House Appropriations Committee approved $289.9 million for development of two SST prototypes with one slated to fly by March 1973. The bill, part of fiscal year 1971 funding, adds $79.9 million to prior emergency money of $210 million, amid confidence environmental hazards will be resolved.
Five women and four men were arraigned on charges connected to an alleged plot to bomb Nebraska's high rise Capitol, the Lincoln police station, and the Brunswick Corp. plant. The nine suspects, ages 19 to 27, were arrested over the weekend as the investigation continued with possible further arrests.
Harry Welch, retired Army captain and head of the Home for Easter Committee, announced that the community has raised 2300 dollars to bring five more servicemen to CLATHE for Easter furloughs, following the successful Christmas trip program that financed eight men’s trips home.
The Cecil Jones Post 2312 VFW held its seventh annual Awards Night Banquet with about 100 attendees. Winners in the Voice of Democracy contest and the Monroe Bicycle Court were honored, with pins and certificates awarded to 25 year and life members.
North Vietnamese artillery and tank assaults targeted a South Vietnamese base near Sepone, Laos, as U S gunships shot down a helicopter and knocked out seven enemy tanks north of Lolo. Ground fighting persisted 312 miles southwest of Fire Base Lolo, with two 150 mm guns damaged. Brig Gen Pham Van Phu noted two regiments moving into the area and cautioned about actions south of Lolo along Highway 914.
Badger Girls State delegates for Monroe and South Wayne announced by Mrs. Hazel Flistam of the American Legion Auxiliary. Delegates are Mary Swiggum and Cynthia Stauffer with alternates Mary Jo Schneider and Jamie Sargent. Session runs June 19 to 26 at Madison University Campus to teach Wisconsin government through practice.
Reports say the Sugar River near Albany runs higher with ice chunks. Darlington stabilizes at 11 feet, just below flood stage at 11.2 feet. The area faced rain totals around half an inch with showers countywide and a tornado sighting near Monroe. Temperatures near 60 with lingering snow melt and runoff. multiple rivers remain elevated across southern Wisconsin.
AMPI general manager Harold S. Nelson blasted Land O Lakes Creamery of Minneapolis for influencing Friday’s decision to lower milk price supports. He warned lower prices will ruin the industry and urged a national marketing push. AMPI leaders John Butterbrodt and A L McWilliams urged Washington relations, production standards, and boosted promotions to lift dairy farmer income across Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana.
Monroe Junior High School presents the musical comedy She's One of the Boys on Tuesday night March 16 at 8 p.m. in the Junior High Auditorium. Henry Curtis chases the jewel thief and a romance while a clever detective disguises as Aunt Henrietta to profile Cora Kane. 100 chorus members from grades seven and eight perform, with Brad Kittelsen as the detective and Pam Holmes as Cora. tickets are from chorus members or at the door.
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