Parade of 150000 in New York backs Nixon Indochina policy
Tens of thousands of construction workers led a Broadway parade in support of President Nixon's Indochina War policy. Police did not issue an official crowd figure, but a high-ranking officer estimated about 150,000 people, the largest proadministration turnout in years. The Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York sponsored the event to express love of country and flag.
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NEW York
Broadway
Nixon
Building and Construction Trades Council of
Greater New York
Band of 250 protesters marches toward Atlanta
About 250 demonstrators opposing racial repression and war continue toward Atlanta led by Rev. Ralph David Abernathy. The marchers, part of a 120 mile trek, arrived on the second leg Wednesday night without incident as they head to join thousands in rallies Saturday.
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Macon, Ga
Atlanta
Ralph David Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
UW Withholds Salaries From Striking TAs and Sympathizers
University of Wisconsin officials suspended 115000 in March and April salaries for 471 teaching assistants on strike. Chancellor Edwin Young said the no work, no pay policy also applied to professors who struck in sympathy with antiwar protests, noting many who promised to strike did not actually do so.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Edwin Young
Young
Reform Bill Debate Starts in House on Social Security
The House opens debate on a wide reform bill to raise retiree benefits by five percent by expanding the tax base for workers. It includes measures to curb rising Medicare and Medicaid costs and introduces federal standards for doctors' fees. The bill is not amendable and is considered likely to pass on social security grounds.
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Washington
House
West German leader offers treaty with East Germany
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt proposed a 20 point treaty to East German Premier Willi Stoph calling for diplomatic relations short of full recognition and suggested United Nations membership for both Germanys could be included in the package.
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Kassel
Germany
Willy Brandt
Willi Stoph
Brandt
United Nations
Monroe High School Spring Concert Closes Musical Year
The Monroe symphonic band and Clarinet Choir directed by Joseph Rieraldo performed a year ending concert. Ninth grade musicians opened with Salutation March and The Mikado selections arranged by Robert Russell Bennett.
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Monroe
Joseph Rieraldo
Monroe High School
Roland F. Seitz
Gilbert and Sullivan
Robert Russell Bennett
Forresst L. Buchtel
Buchtel
Vaclav Nebbel
Glen Osser
John Higgis
Jazz Sounds
Burnet Tuthill
US Casualties Rise As Vietnam War Deaths Climb
The U.S. Command reports 217 Americans killed in action last week, up 29 percent and the first weekly total over 200 in nine months. 553 South Vietnamese and 3,737 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops died. 1,281 Americans and 1,470 South Vietnamese wounded. Cambodian operations account for 166 American deaths and 677 wounded since April 29.
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Saigon
U. S
Cambodia
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Fernans Listed in Satisfactory Condition Today
Mr and Mrs John Jack Fernan of Monroe are listed in very satisfactory condition at St Clares Hospital after a one car crash on the I System north of Wisconsin Dells. Mrs Fernan was ticketed for inattentive driving and both suffered serious bumps and bruises with no broken bones. They may be transferred to St Clare Hospital in Monroe for final observation.
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John
Jack) Fernan
16Th St
Monroe
St. Clares Hospital
Wisconsin Dells
Fernan
State Assembly
Green
Lafayette
Joan
Baraboo
St. Clares
St. Clare Hospital
Whitewater Commences 1970 Monroe Graduates at Exercises
Eleven Monroe students will be among nearly 800 seniors and more than 20 master’s degree recipients at Whitewater State University graduation on Sunday May 24. Dr. Henry Meyer leads the processional as Carlton Lund delivers the senior class address “Be Somebody.”
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Monroe
Whitewater State University
Henry Meyer
Carlton Lund
West Bend
Cheryl A. Fritz
Loren M. Fritz
17Th St
McCormack Likely Passes Speaker Role to Assistant Albert
John W. McCormack will retire after 42 years in Congress marking the end of his reign as Speaker. The move virtually guarantees his chair will pass to his longtime aide Carl Albert who is expected to succeed him.
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Washington
John W. McCormack
Congress
Carl Albert
McCormack
Albert
Donnybrook
Vance Named Outstanding Jaycee of Year
Monroe Jaycees and Jaycettes honored members with annual awards. Larry Vance of Commercial and Savings Bank was named Outstanding Jaycee, with various Spark Plug and Speak-Up recognitions given to multiple members. The piece also notes changes in U S House leadership as Speaker McCormack plans retirement.
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Monroe Jaycees
Jaycettes
Larry Vance
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Wayne Stroessner
Gene Lumm
Wilson Bloom
Ken Norder
Dave Ambler
Ernest Gebhardt
Len Potts
Lee Fernstaedt
Don Barry
Randy Marty
Mike Affolter
Gene Dawson
Roger Goepfert
Larry Hendrickson
Jaycee
Gene Summ
Floyd Coplien
Bob Collins
Adler Joins First National Bank Loan Department in Monroe
Omar H Adler aged 27 joins the First National Bank Monroe loan department replacing John Fernan who resigned to run for the state assembly seat representing Green and Lafayette counties. Adler moved from Oconomowoc with wife Betty Jane and three children to 2523 13th St Monroe. He has experience in lending at Thorp Finance Co and in farm casualty insurance.
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Omar H. Adler
First National Bank
Monroe
John
Jack) Fernan
Fernan
State Assembly
Green
Lafayette
Ed Adam
Adler
Oconomowoc
Betty Jane
13Th St
Pete
Thorp Finance Co
Wisconsin
Iowa
Thorp
Mt Pleasant
Ames
Baccalaureate Opens Final Events for MHS Students
Monroe High School final events are set with report cards on Saturday June 6. The Honors Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday May 26 in the M Room, hosted by First National Bank of Monroe with guests including parents, advisers, school officials and spouses.
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Baccalaureate
MHS
Monroe
First National Bank of Monroe
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