Wisconsin legislators eye greener political pastures
The Associated Press reports that Wisconsin lawmakers show high turnover since 1967 with only two leaders remaining from the 1967 session. Despite 58 percent pay raises to 15 618 in 1975, leadership exits continue as many seek higher offices, appointments, or court posts.
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Arthur L. Srb
Associated Press
Madison
Wisconsin
Robert Knowles
New Richmond
Fred Risser
Knowles
Senate
Risser
Assembly
Harold Froehlich
Robert Huber
Paul Alfonsi
David Obey
Frank Nikolay
Robert Warren
Jerris Leonard
Curtis McKay
Cloudy cover and notes in city newspaper issue
The paper runs as a two section edition with twenty pages. It bears the price ten cents and the imprint established in 1898, indicating a long running publication.
Martial law declared in Greece after clashes in Athens
The Greek government invoked martial law after deadly street fighting between police and students in Athens. Army tanks surrounded the parliament and the Polytechnic Institute as four demonstrators were killed and hundreds injured, prompting a nationwide address by President George Papadopoulos.
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Athens
Athens Polytechnic Institute
George Papadopoulos
Polytechnic Institute
Papadopoulos
Constatine
Greece
Salonica
Court contest delays distribution of 165 million shared tax
Madison court battle over Wisconsin shared tax revenue to nearly 1,900 municipalities could delay payments. Judge W L Jackman considers partial disbursement as cities Milwaukee and Beloit push for faster releases while state disputes legality. Officials estimate daily interest on funds while held.
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Madison
W. L. Jackman
Milwaukee
Beloit
Jackman
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Walter McCanna
State Revenue
Joe Nusbaum
Nixon to face AP editors on TV broadcast in Florida
President Nixon plans a 7 PM EST national TV radio appearance at the Disney World convention. He will take questions from about 400 editors on Watergate and related matters, with White House press secretary noting subjects may vary.
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Key Biscayne
Fla
Nixon
Associated Press
Assn
Ronald L. Ziegler
Disney World
Orlando
Ziegler
White House
Washington
Congress
APME
House
Kennedy Son to Undergo Leg Amputation Surgery
Sen Edward M Kennedy faces surgery for his 12 year old son Edward M Jr to remove a malignant bone cancer in the right leg. The operation comes as Kathleen Kennedy wed and President Nixon expressed sympathy.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Edward M. Jr
Kathleen Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Nixon
Georgetown Hospital
Dick Drayne
Edward
Eunice Shriver
Pat Lawford
Joseph P. Kennedy III
Kennedy
Claude Hooton
John F. Kennedy
Skylab 3 Rookies Dock After Docking Trouble
Skylab 3 astronauts Gerald Carr William Pogue and Edward Gibson begin nearly three months of orbital research after resolving a docking issue. They entered Skylab late Friday and prepared for a day of system checks while dealing with mild motion sickness and a brief docking probe problem.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
William R. Pogue
Gerald P. Carr
Edward G. Gibson
Pogue
Space Station
Gibson
Skylab
Carr
Mission Control
Public cuts in energy use split opinions amid Nixon appeal
A survey finds Americans differ on the energy crisis with some cutting power use and driving at 50 mph while others doubt the severity. Households report lowering thermostats to around 68–70 degrees, turning off lights, reducing car use, and avoiding new appliances.
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Nixon
Stanley Korosec
Cleveland
William Fridley
Seattle
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Spain
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