Wisconsin memorial weekend toll and events span state
Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths reach 381 in Wisconsin with five water accident victims also reported. Tax reform proposals face opposition from state tax administrator. Wisconsin marks 125th birthday with limited ceremonies. A plane crash in Marinette County kills Roger Pyka 33, his daughter Laura 12 survives. Alcohol detected in majority of traffic fatalities. Other items note fair season plans, a Racine murder sentence, and Senate candidate Steinhilber exploring attorney general bid.
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Roger Pyka
Milwaukee
Pyka
Laura
Marinette County
Madison
State Department of Agriculture
Ralph Cooper
Department
West Allis
Cooper
Seymour
Nixon questioned on Watergate coverup role
Prosecution discussions center on whether Nixon should testify about how aides kept him from knowing of the coverup. Justice Department officials worry a subpoena may fail constitutional muster while the Senate panel plans to call former aides by late June. CBS reports Dean could receive immunity in exchange for testimony.
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Elliot L. Richardson
Watergate
Archibald Cox
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Post
CBS News
Dean
Memorial Day rites honor war dead at Greenwood Cemetery
Residents and state peers gathered for Memorial Day services at the Soldier's Monument in Greenwood Cemetery led by John Marty American Legion Commander. Rev. David Dougherty delivered the invocation and Gettysburg Address by Holly Deblack followed Logan's Address recitation. The Honor List read by Robert Hendrickson noted dead since May 30 1972. Wreaths were placed by patriotic groups and Scouts as taps sounded by Monroe High School Band.
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Times
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Robert Hendrickson
James O. Davis
Fred G. Haldiman
Jacob H. Burgy
Luke C. Abels
Edwin Aeschlimann
Henry Petersen
Kali Hilliard
Oscar L. Lucas
Wheeler A. Searles
George K. Williams
David M. Woods
John A. Ross
Arthur Hauser
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
1158Th Transportation Co
Wisconsin National Guard
Edward Doyle
Marshall
Lincoln School
Wilbur Deininger
Ervin Goecks
Skylab crew aims sun study with telescope array
Skylab astronaut Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin points a $107 million solar telescope array at the sun to study solar physics and fusion potential. Crewmates Charles Conrad Jr. and Paul J. Weitz set up earth resources cameras as the 28 day orbit mission continues.
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Kerwin
Conrad
Neil Hutchinson
Nixon invites Congress members to White House briefing
AP News in Brief reports Nixon, back in Washington after Memorial Day weekend, hosts a foreign policy briefing for key bipartisan lawmakers. He departs Wednesday for Iceland talks with Georges Pompidou, while Pompidou seeks clarifications on Washington policies ahead of fall trade talks. The White House also notes over 100000 dollars in San Clemente estate security funded improvements over four years.
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Nixon
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White House
Florida
Bahamas
Iceland
Georges Pompidou
Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Europe
San Clemente
Calif
Secret Service
Monroe High School Class of 1973 Baccalaureate Service
About 200 Monroe High School graduates attended the baccalaureate at the Junior High School auditorium along with family and friends. Father Thomas Campion delivered the address focusing on life growth and religion as essential challenges, urging personal responsibility and service to others. The ceremony featured Rev. Harold Crume, the Monroe High School Chorus directed by Delores Feldt, and piano accompaniment by Mrs. Ben Campa with songs including Faith of Our Fathers.
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Thomas Campion
St. Clare Hospital
Father Campion
Madison
Harold Crume
United Methodist Church
Delores Feldt
Handel
Theron Kirk
Ben Campa
Court limits access to paid editorials on public issues
Supreme Court reverses a Circuit ruling, holding broadcasters need not accept all paid advertising on public issues. The decision narrows government oversight and rejects a broad right of access, with Chief Justice Burger warning against regimenting broadcaster content. The FCC and major networks petitioned the case.
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Supreme Court
U.S
WTOP
Warren E. Burger
Circuit Court
Commission
Burger
Monroe Dairy Queen Queen Candidates Voting Under Way
Voting began at 11 local Monroe stores to choose the top ten candidates for the Monroe Dairy Queen title. Balloting runs through June 23 with white ballots for one vote and green ballots for five votes each dairy product over 20 cents. The top ten will be announced after nomination week and crowned June 25 at Turner Hall.
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Robert Stauffacher
Rt. 4
Monroe City Band
Twining Park
Monroe Eg Club
Turner Hall
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