03 May 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1976
Page
1
Fort Wayne dispatch notes Ronald Reagan asserts U.S. military action could be used to keep the Panama Canal open. President Ford accuses his Republican challenger of rhetoric that may imply rash military action if elected.
Beirut reports renewed civil war violence with over 200 killed in weekend clashes. Rome sets June 2021 elections with Communist hopes high. Nairobi indicates Kissinger will propose a one billion dollar fund and an international resources bank to aid third world development at UNCTAD conference.
Lawmakers debate a proposed requirement that charities soliciting by mail reveal what portion of donations supports the cause versus fundraising expenses. The measure seeks fuller transparency for donors and could affect fundraising practices nationwide.
American scientists have studied the Moscow microwave signal since the 1960s and still cannot confirm whether the beams affect health or behavior. A grain buying surge by the Soviet Union could push the Ford administration to decide on further grain sales and their effect on U.S. consumer prices. Pentagon officials say Russia uses capitalist practices, including price cuts, to sell arms to Third World countries.
Supermarket shoppers could cut costs in April by choosing carefully, based on an Associated Press market basket survey.
A Las Vegas genealogist and probate investigator representing up to 11 Hughes relatives says the recently found Hughes will is a phony from the word go. The relatives challenge the authenticity amid ongoing estate questions.
Two Monroe brothers ages 15 and 17 were taken into custody on numerous theft and burglary charges after police investigations led by investigator Tom Ranum. They admitted to break ins at K Mart Hatties Bar and Grill Value Village Kentucky Fried Chicken Moose Lodge and Junior High School with damages totaling several hundred dollars and cash believed spent.
Ford remains confident in securing the GOP nomination while Reagan sweeps Texas. Reagan’s Texas win gives him 24 district victories and strengthens his convention path. Carter dominates the Democratic race with 92 delegates, leading Udall Wallace and others as the race narrows toward the July convention.
The Times introduces a redesigned nameplate with Swiss German heritage elements and a shield motif. A new Area Journal replaces the Advisor, emphasizing local towns and rural areas, plus a revamped major pages and Community Calendar for events.
One death today and six over the weekend raise Wisconsin 1976 traffic fatalities to 232, matching last year's pace. Illinois men Milton Allen and Arthur Schoonhoven drowned in Wisconsin boat accidents, while three airliner near misses are reported but injuries are absent. The state GOP names delegates as July filing deadline nears and Great River Road funding of 80 million dollars is announced. Price trends show Wisconsin grocery costs up 1.5 percent year over year but down from December.
The National Weather Service warned of a freeze tonight as frost and snow hit tulips across Wisconsin. Agriculture officials fear two to three more frosty nights could devastate fruit trees including cherry plum pear and apple with potential nationwide effect on the Northeast. No strawberry or vegetable damage reported yet.
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