Wallace landslide fuels Florida primary drama
Florida voters gave Governor George C. Wallace a landslide win in the Democratic presidential primary. Hubert Humphrey and Senator Edmund Muskie trailed as Wallace gains 75 of 81 delegates. The vote amplified clashes over school busing and inflation policy. The GOP winner was President Nixon with all 40 delegates.
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Green County Board meeting covers routine business and staff concerns
The Green County Board of Supervisors held a routine monthly meeting with personnel from Green County Hospital and Pleasant View Nursing Home present but not addressing the board. The session approved annual reports, budget transfers, and extended a hospital staff member’s contract past age 65 while hearing plans for solid waste relief and regional planning assistance. Adjournment set for April 18 after elections.
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MEMORIAL UNION dishwashers protest over jobs in dispute between campus group and UW officers about 15 people involved. Manitowoc teachers vote 253 to 0 rejecting board offer. second rejection under extended old contract. Mendota State Hospital patient sues for 150000, says forced Thorazine. allergic to drug. Superior youths throw snowballs as fire destroys a charity warehouse. arson suspected amid low water pressure.
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Aspin to Meet Green County Voters in Brodhead
Congressman Les Aspin announced a March 26 reception for Brodhead Albany area residents from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bank of Brodhead Community Room. A 12-member Green County women’s committee leads the event with broad area invitation and aims to listen to citizens about federal government matters.
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Wisconsin
Girls State delegates named by Legion Auxiliary
Kathryn Barry and Julie Durtschi were chosen as delegate and alternate for Badger Girls State, representing the Zilmer Riley Post. Barry, active in Honor Band and student government, teaches Sunday School and volunteers locally. Durtschi participates in chorus and theatre activities. Badger Girls State convenes at the University of Wisconsin in June 2017.
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Kitty) Barry
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Alvin Durtschi
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Florida primary results show Wallace leads in votes and delegates
AP reports 99 percent of Florida precincts tallied for the Democratic primary with Wallace at 514,722 votes (42 percent) and Humphrey 231,015 (18 percent). Delegates split 75 for Wallace and 6 for Humphrey. Republican Nixon leads with 357,143 votes (87 percent).
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Wallace looms as major Democratic challenge in 1968 primaries
AP analysis notes George Wallace, Alabama governor, will confront Democratic campaigners nationwide as a potent third party option. His Florida primary win signals a national impact, with at least 10 more states on his target list, threatening a divided field and potential bargaining at the Democratic National Convention. Nixon calls him a Democratic problem.
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