17 May 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1976
Page
1
In Washington Nixon becomes a campaign issue as Republican contenders revive Watergate memories. The piece notes party leaders invoking the resigned president in speeches ahead of the primary and general battle.
French President Valery Giscard d Estaing lands in Washington for a six day goodwill tour arriving after a three hour thirty seven minute Concorde flight from Paris. He plans to meet with President Ford and Secretary Kissinger at the White House as Franco American relations appear strong. Talks will cover Western European security and political shifts in Africa Lebanon Italy and Spain.
In Beirut epidemics and hunger threaten Lebanon as 13 months of civil war erode supplies and health facilities amid ongoing fighting. In Tel Aviv the military says Israeli troops killed another Arab youth in the West Bank while security is tightened after days of unrest. the death toll rises as disturbances spread. Officials weigh risks as saccharin health questions keep artificial sweeteners under study, leaving calories conscious shoppers with few alternatives.
The chief of staff of El Salvador’s armed forces and five men face charges in a scheme to sell 10,000 submachine guns to mobsters in the United States. Bail set at 3 million dollars.
Residents react with excitement and caution after Exxon announced a major zinc copper deposit near Crandon. Company plans further exploratory drilling about six miles south of Crandon to define the extent of the resource.
A four vehicle chain reaction occurred at 1 08 p m Saturday in Cadiz Township weathering very heavy rain. Two cars sustained minor damage while the rear end of a Schaumberg Illinois driver Larry C Lelle vehicle was struck during the westbound collision.
The Wisconsin Legislature opens a special session Tuesday to consider a compromise unemployment compensation bill from an advisory council. The plan raises the taxable salary base to 6000 dollars, increases employer tax to 5 percent, boosts solvency fund contributions, and may remove the one week waiting period for benefits.
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger indicates he would resign if Ford wins a full term. In an NBC Today interview Kissinger said he would prefer not to remain in office under a Ford administration as Ford faced losses in recent primaries.
Lt. Governor Martin J. Schreiber spoke at Blackhawk Technical Institute as a state poll shows 52.8 percent benefit directly from vocational schools and 34.2 percent support continued tax funding. The system earned an 87.9 percent acceptance rating, fifth among 19 state programs, underscoring public support and the need for continued innovation amid tight budgets.
Clouds break today with a clear cool night and a sunny Tuesday. National bikers rode 66 miles across Green County roads Sunday as weather teased better conditions. Details appear in Sports. Abbreviated notices and page references follow in the column.
Mrs Tilman Gilbertson, 56, of 2250 6th Street, remains in the intensive care unit at St Clare Hospital after a bolt struck her mother's home at 1126 20th Street where she was visiting. She was near a lamp when struck and transported by Green County EMS with oxygen en route.
Juda announces the June Dairy Month Recipe Contest category Dairy Cakes for adults and juniors. Entries must include at least two dairy products and be one or two layer cakes not tortes. Three weekly contests run with deadlines June 5 12 and 19. Send to Dairy Recipe Contest P O Box 120 Monroe 53566.
The four graduating Senior Girl Scout Troop 217 members and their mothers were honored at a banquet Sunday night at Dutch's Inn hosted by the junior class. Recipients included Ann and Mrs. Robert Ableman, Pamela and Mrs. Lloyd Holmes, Kathy and Mrs. Donald Reinking, Janeen and Mrs. Burnette Robertson.
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