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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
2
Washington AP reports Sen. Gaylord Nelson advances a tax reform plan to close capital gains loopholes and near match Nixon administration value added tax gains. Madison AP notes legal habitat disputes over snakes prompted lease issues amid suburban wildlife.
Spring weather moves in as rain falls across Monroe and river ice on the Sugar River near Albany goes out with little resistance. Residents recall harsher seasons, birds return in small numbers, and mud and wet conditions spread as warmer days arrive and April showers loom.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 1 that Tennessee’s one year residency requirement for voting infringes the right to travel and settle in new states. Justice Marshall suggested shorter periods like 30 days could be acceptable, while Chief Justice Warren E. Burger dissented. The decision fits a broader trend toward equal weight for votes nationwide. Gov. Patrick Lucey marked his 54th birthday in Madison with staff.
The Times begins a multi day series exploring education questions with the first article on Page 7. Readers are invited to follow the series this week to gain a clearer view of candidates and their positions.
Lee Olsen, superintendent of schools, informs Monroe School district residents that Easter vacation runs March 31 April 9. Classes end March 30 and resume April 10 at the regular time.
FBI asked to join search for 25 inmates including four charged with murder who escaped the Hamilton County jail after overpowering guards in the sixth floor unit. Inmates wore civilian clothes and seized handguns during the breakout.
Five of nine candidates spoke at Monroe High School about why they seek board seats and how to improve schools. They urged careful tax handling, stronger vocational facilities, better teacher communication, and listening to student needs while outlining spending and funding challenges.
In Northern Ireland multiple bomb incidents leave several injured and property damaged. Two 100 pound bombs explode in Londonderry while a larger 100 pound blast killed six in Belfast. A smaller parcel bomb and a 50 pound blast in Banbridge cause further injuries and property loss as IRA and Provisional groups escalate attacks amid political tension.
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