19 Mar 1970
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
1
David Christian, 49, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, who had lived on an air pump for three weeks, received a deceased donor lung at Hennepin County General Hospital and was described as doing as well as could be expected. Doctors cautioned the outcome remains uncertain day by day.
In New York 96 draft boards shut to avert nonviolent protests called by activists as part of a week long national campaign. Maj. William Sangemino cited no sense in staying open while protesters act. Some offices serving nine boards expected to reopen Friday.
Washington AP reports opponents of G Harrold Car swell's Supreme Court nomination revive ethics violation claims linked to earlier nominees. An administration lieutenant dismisses any parallel to Clement F Haynsworth Jr as a "long way" tonight.
Swallows arrive at Capistrano today, resuming residence in mud nests beneath the mission caves. The legend holds they return each March 19, with early birds called scouts and late birds laggards.
Out-of-control wells on a platform 30 miles off the Louisiana coast feed a spreading oil slick. Senate Interior Committee opens probe into Chevron platform C failures amid federal safety concerns.
President Nixon asks Congress to guarantee grants and subsidized loans for low income students to match families earning up to $10,000. The plan would finance with a mix of federal subsidies, private loans, and a new national student loan association. It calls for higher loan limits, extended repayment, and new funding for vocational training and a higher education foundation. Albany siren tests also noted for Civil Defense.
The Monroe Police Dept reminds local merchants of the Narcotics and Dangerous Substances law effective February 20, published February 19. It bans sales of model airplane glue to anyone under 16 and prohibits public display for sale except in locked cases. Officers will inspect businesses soon to ensure compliance amid recent glue sniffing incidents among Monroe teens.
The Soviet Union has tested over 30 long range missiles since talks began last November, while the United States has test fired 15. Officials say the gap reflects a propaganda battle as Moscow criticizes U.S. MIRV deployment. Both sides push ahead with ICBM and SLBM programs, with analysts noting potential late year deployment of multiple-warhead missiles.
Wisconsin Atty. Gen. Robert W. Warren criticized on track pari mutuel betting as public policy harmful. He said legality would require constitutional amendment and that racetrack gambling tends to cause tax evasion and more problems, despite Milwaukee officials seeking city revenue. He noted discussions with other states and the Justice Department yielding similar views.
Cambodian National Assembly deputies vote no confidence against Prince Norodom Sihanouk amid corruption murder and nepotism accusations. The debate cites execution of peasants, misused funds, and Viet Cong ties. Broadcast notes anti Viet Cong demonstrations and ongoing political upheaval in Phnom Penh and Svay Rieng as Princess Monique travels to Beijing.
Striking Teaching Assistants picketed outside University of Wisconsin buildings as rumors swirled about renewed talks. The Teaching Assistants Association hinted labor mediator Nathan P. Feinsinger might be asked to help resolve the dispute, though the university maintains it will not negotiate while 1,000 members remain on strike. Classroom attendance varied from normal to below normal as the dispute continued.
MADISON AP Republican Senate leaders defend against minority Democrats seeking another election year session. Senate Majority Leader Ernest Keppler warns costs to taxpayers could run into millions if lawmakers are recalled. Senate Democrats push to act on nearly 1,500 bills, seeking to override vetoes and fund private schools.
Union officials urged members to defy back to work orders prompting a confrontation over labor action and workplace compliance. The dispute centers on collective bargaining authority and employer mandates amid ongoing negotiations and potential penalties.
New York led national postal walkouts as mail deliveries halted in New Jersey and Connecticut towns. Brooklyn and Manhattan unions vote to join, while injunctions curb actions. Post offices seal chutes and mass mail piles grow, disrupting banks, brokerages, and servicemen’s mail.
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