Wisconsin hunter victim among weekend traffic toll
A hunter struck by a car leaving a Wisconsin roadside ditch Sunday became the state's sixth traffic death of the weekend, part of a 1969 record compared with 981 the prior year. Leo Rocheleau, 41, Milwaukee, was found in a Fond du Lac County ditch after a vehicle swerved off the road. Diane Zuhlke, 8, Kenosha, died in a two car crash on Highway 50. her mother was critically injured and her sisters slightly hurt. Sandra Hutchinson, 13, Racine, was killed Saturday evening after being hit by a car while walking. Victims include Thomas Vorlicek, 19, and Manes Hannah, 20, Spring Valley, and John Caruso, 22, Oregon, Wis.
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Wisconsin
Leo Rocheleau
Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Diane Zuhlke
Kenosha
Highway 50
Renate
Sheriff's Office
Sandra Hutchinson
Racine
Thomas Vorlicek
Manes Hannah
Spring Valley
John Caruso
Oregon
Wis
Conservation Official Board Policy Update
A conservation official board that sets policy in the field approves new guidelines. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to standardize practices and strengthen environmental protection programs.
No Chance for Red China in UN Seats Debate
United Nations headquarters, United States delegates aimed to again block communist China from UN membership as General Assembly prepared to open its annual debate. Diplomats expected the U S effort to succeed, with Italy and other likely to join in voting against seating Peking.
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United Nations
N.Y
China
General Assembly
United States
Peking
Italy
Frida
No Action by Judiciary Stalls Dim Presidential Amendment
Washington AP reports the chances for Senate approval of a Constitutional amendment for direct presidential elections have faded. The House passed the measure Sept 18 by 339 to 70, well above two thirds, but the Senate Judiciary Committee has taken no action.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate House Clash Over Defense Research Funding
Washington AP reports tense talks to reconcile a 20 billion defense funding bill. A provision seeks to limit defense research while authorizations direct the president to proceed with a missile system amid ongoing negotiations.
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Washington
Senate
House
Benew
Sung
Illinois duck season opens with record statewide counts
Havana Illinois AP reports the opening of the duck hunting season amid a state tally showing the highest number of ducks since 1960. The Illinois Conservation Department and natural history survey note a strong wintering effort and a total near a quarter million, compared with fewer than 50,000 in prior years.
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Havana
Ill
Illinois Conservation Department and Natural History Survey
Illinois
FBI under fire as hijacked TWA jet refuels at Kennedy
In ME AP report Raphael Minichiello in isolation cell says the FBI faced attack by the hijackers crew during the Trans World Airlines jet refueling at Kennedy Airport. The 20-year-old hijacker allegedly fired at the cockpit roof prompting comments from Albert Taub, an assistant district attorney, calling Cook's accusation irresponsible and defending the pilot’s role.
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In ME
Raphael Minichiello
FBI
Trans World Airlines
Kennedy Airport
New York
Cook
Albert T. Taub
Six hijackers in Cuba bound cases face death penalty
Plattsburgh based AP report says six men linked to separate airplane hijackings to Cuba were jailed on bail set from 100000 to 250000 under federal air piracy law. State Department notes they returned of their own volition without Castro regime negotiations. Tach to stand trial where he seized a plane.
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Plattsburgh
N.Y
Cuba
State Department
Fidel Castro
Tach
Tral
Senate eyes charges using draft to punish antiwar protests
Washington reports Senate scrutiny this week of charges tied to the draft used to punish antiwar protesters amid a wider controversy over wholesale enforcement.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon Sets Nation Speech On Vietnam Toward Endgame
President Nixon faces a wary nation with a televised Vietnam address amid speculation of further troop withdrawals. GOP Leader Ford says all combat forces could be out by July 1, 1970, as Ky in Saigon predicts South Vietnam will replace about 180,000 US soldiers next year. White House plans and public protests frame the speech as lawmakers readied for debate and pressure for an early end to American involvement.
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Nixon
Vietnam
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
U.S
Ford
Phoenix
White House
North Vietnam
Paris
America
Herbert Ripp dies after sudden illness in Brodhead area
Herbert J. Ripp, 46, Milwaukee Road deputy agent for Brodhead Orfordville and Juda, died Saturday afternoon at home after a sudden illness. His wife, Jean Zuercher of Monroe, will become administrator of the Green County Public Health Nursing Service next month. Ripp served a year at Monroe depot, then moved to Brodhead in 1950 and was a former Green County Board of Supervisors member from Brodhead's Second Ward.
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Herbert J. Ripp
Milwaukee Road
Brodhead
Orfordville
Juda
Jean Zuercher
Monroe
Green County Public Health Nursing Service
Emil
Martha) Tschudy
Ripp
Green County Board of Supervisors
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Brodhead Jaycees
Jaycees
Transportation Communication Employer Union
Wisconsin Public Welfare Association
Watertown
Chris
Elizabeth Geralds Ripp
Madison Business College
St. Victor's Catholic Church
G. E ‘Zuercher
E. C. McCollow
Jean
Stephen
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Charles Herbert
Mary Jane
Martha Jo
Chris Ripp
Cross Plains
Pauline Zwolanek
Ralph Triplett
Elmer Weichmann
DeForest
Laverne Johnson
Madison
Henry Kalscheuer
Cottage Grove
Art Acher
Deerfield
James
Richard
Baltimore
Chris Jr
Dodgeville
St. Rose Catholic Church
John D. Zuercher
S. J
St. Bonifacious Seminary
Minneapolis
Minn
Mr. Ripp
Wilfred Shea
St. Rose
Greenwood Cemetery
Burton Coplien
Donald Cleveland
Robert Dorr
Donald Edwards
J. Burton Pierce
Kenneth Schrier
Everson Funeral Home
Two Injuries From County Weekend Traffic Crashes
Two people were injured in county accidents over the weekend. Vicki E. Jackson of Darlington suffered a fractured jaw and other injuries when a car near Monticello went out of control. Walter Thomann was also hurt. Jackson remains in good condition at St. Clare Hospital. A deer was killed in a separate crash near Monticello and another car left the road after a sleep lapse near Albany. Police reported a crash at 9th Street and 17th Avenue with heavy damage to one vehicle. The report also notes a funeral service for Mr. Ripp with military rites planned in Brodhead.
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Monroe City
Green County Sheriff's Department
Vicki E. Jackson
Darlington
Walter Thomann
11Th Ave
Monticello
Puddledock Road
Thomann
St. Clare Hospital
Miss Jackson
Charles E. Cleaveland
Albany
Holstein Prairie
Larry D. Lee
Argyle
Decatur-Albany
Keith 0. Christensen
Orangeville
William L. Sulzer
Monroe
9Th Street
17Th Avenue
Sulzer
Swiss Wrestling Not Featured This Year At Cheesemakers Ball
For the first time since World War II Swiss wrestling will be omitted from the annual Cheesemakers ball. The event traditionally paired Swiss wrestling in the afternoon with a dance at night and the crowning of the champion wrestler. The long nighttime dances often stretched past dawn, but this year the Swiss wrestling segment is cancelled.
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Foreign Type Cheesemakers Association
Turner Hall
United Fund Exceeds Goal in Monroe Drive Appeal
The United Fund of Monroe, Inc. surpassed its goal with 30,530.81 dollars against a 30,485 target. President Jack Fernan thanked donors and workers and noted four new agencies, including the Wisconsin Hearts Association, boosting the drive. Contributions still welcome at First National Bank of Monroe.
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United Fund of Monroe, Inc
Jack Fernan
Fernan
First National Bank of
Monroe
Wisconsin Hearts Association
United Fund
Robert Collins
Jaycee Session Set to Start Early Wednesday
The Monroe Jaycees will meet at 7 p.m. at the WEW Clubhouse with a new start time. They will travel to New Glarus for a sub regional meeting at the Wilhelm Tell, beginning at 8 p.m. featuring Tom Ingles of Stoughton, U.S. Jaycee vice president, and Don Martinson of Middleton, regional Jaycee vice president.
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Monroe Jaycees
WEW
New Glarus
Wilhelm Tell
Tom Ingles
Stoughton
U.S. Jaycee
Don Martinson
Middleton
Jaycee
Risk of Assassination Escalating in U S
AP reports the National Commission on Violent Crime warns of rising assassination risk to public figures including the president. It urges expanded Secret Service protection, better crime control funding, a National Criminal Justice Center, and reduced media focus on personal presidential lives to curb threats.
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America
National Commission On Violence
United States
Milton Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Criminal Justice Center
Commission
Secret Service
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