State unveils 1974 highway improvement program
The Wisconsin Division of Highways announced a 1974 highway upgrade plan valued at 173 million dollars, about 20 million more than 1973. Key projects include 3.6 miles on Wis 11 from CTG to Brodhead at 1.163 million and 3.1 miles on Wis 81 to connect existing work at 824 thousand, plus right of way purchases at Wis 104 CTB and Wis 213 CTB intersections.
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Halloween Parade at Monroe Junior High Draws Large Crowd
About 200 children attended the annual Halloween Party in the Monroe Junior High School gym after a parade around the square. Prizes were awarded for scariest and best costumes to named students, with judges including Mike Peot and Cheri Howery. Prizes and candy were donated by Goetz Theatre and Larry's Chalet. The event was sponsored by the Monroe Jaycees with Jaycettes assistance. Pete Kromm served as chairman.
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Mike Kennison
Neil Whitehead
Dawn Steiner
Jeff Johnson
Ray Johnson
Paul Johnson
Mike Peot
Thomas Burkhard
Cheri Howery
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Nixon aides face Watergate issues and policy notes
Senate panel edges toward closing the dirty tricks phase with Clark MacGregor testimony while Kleindienst defends his truthfulness over the ITT case. Cox predicts stable staff as Watergate probes persist. Allstate touts air bags. Rebozo comments on Nixon tapes stance.
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John N. Mitchell
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Nixon names Saxbe Attorney General and Jaworski Watergate prosecutor
President Nixon announces William B. Saxbe as attorney general and Leon Jaworski as special prosecutor for Watergate with full independence and safeguards. He vows no firing without congressional leaders’ consent, and underscores cooperation from the executive branch.
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West German and Soviet Talks Open Ostpolitik Drive
Moscow hosts Foreign Minister Walter Scheel for talks with Soviet officials aimed at boosting Chancellor Brandt’s Ostpolitik. Ex-Queen Frederika of Greece studies Advaita philosophy at Madras University and seeks Western influence through its ideas. A hijacked helicopter at Dublin’s Mountjoy Jail carries away three IRA Provisional leaders, boosting Catholic militants morale.
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Ford offers himself as conciliator in vice presidency hearing
Vice-President-designate Gerald Ford presents himself as a ready conciliator between the White House and Congress as Senate Rules Committee hearings open on his nomination. He urges trust in his fitness and emphasizes a calm leadership style amid a political crisis, while committee members call the inquiry a turning point for the vice presidency.
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D-R.i
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Howard W. Cannon
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Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Cannon
United States
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Gerald Ford
GOP
Nixon hosts dueling Middle East talks in Washington
In Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmy met separately to press for their positions as President Nixon and Kissinger seek a balanced stance. Meir urged clarity on U.S. policy while Egypt showed flexibility over prisoner exchanges and a path to peace talks after Israeli withdrawal to Oct 22 lines.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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America
Seek 25 years for Armstrong
The prosecution asked for a 25 year prison sentence for antiwar bomber Karleton Armstrong, labeling him part of the lunatic fringe in the Madison peace movement and needing rehabilitation. Assistant Atty. Gen. Michael Zaleski dismissed defense testimony as irrelevant and a smoke screen. Closing arguments followed after prosecutors wrapped up.
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