Wisconsin Traffic Fatalities Rise in Friday Crashes
Two men died in Wisconsin accidents, adding to the 1972 total toll of 790. Roger Ritchie, 30, of Antioch, Illinois, was struck on U S 45 in Kenosha County. Leonard Ceman, 45, of Waupun, died when his car hit a tree northwest of Waupun.
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Illinois State Line
Leonard A. Ceman
Waupun
South Viets raise Citadel flag in Quang Tri victory
South Vietnamese marines hoisted the flag over the Quang Tri Citadel marking the biggest Saigon victory since North Vietnamese forces began their offensive on March 30. The city had been under Hanoi control for four and a half months as fighting continued nearby and a prisoner indicated most North Vietnamese troops fled.
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Associated Press
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Jensen
Demilitarized Zone
Ben Hai
South Vietnam
Wisconsin property taxes rise 13.5 percent per resident
A federal survey shows Wisconsin property taxes jumped 13.5 percent per resident per year from 1967 to 1970, the highest rate among states aside from the District of Columbia. The Milwaukee Journal reported the figure, presented to the Nixon administration advisory panel on intergovernmental relations seeking relief for tax burdens.
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Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Gunmen free 83 passengers from hijacked Swedish jet in Europe
A Swedish airliner hijack ends with 83 passengers released and diverted to Madrid. Six Croatian terrorists, $105,000 ransom, two pilots and two stewardesses were moved with the plane. Uncertain if Madrid is final destination as of 6 59 a m EDT.
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Europe
Wisconsin quake ranks 16th felt since 1804
The Friday tremor, centered near Amboy Illinois, measured 4.5 to 4.75 on the Richter scale and lasted about 30 seconds. It cracked plaster in buildings in Wisconsin and Illinois, but seismologists said damage was minimal and no major harm occurred. Aftershocks were expected to be too small to feel beyond near the epicenter.
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Carol Stream
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Madison
Wisconsin
Robert Boden
Marquette University
U.S. Labor Department
David Willis
Waverly
U. S. Commerce Department
Earthquake Information Center
Boulder
Colo
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Joliet
Midwest
Madrid
New Madrid
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Michigan
Iowa
Weekend events light up square with fairs and concerts
Major events today and Sunday include entertainment at the north side stage and 111th Street church fair. A drum and bugle corps contest at the high school field leads to cheese contest awards at 7:45 p.m. and a street dance 9:45 to 11 p.m. Sunday offers religious services, stage entertainment, a parade from fairgrounds to the square, and more performances.
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Methodist Church
111Th Street
Spring Square
Wonderful Wisconsin Week Origin and Focus Through the Years
The program began in 1966 to unite Wisconsin citizens in state progress. It is funded by the Greater Wisconsin Foundation with support from businesses foundations and chambers. Each day highlights a facet from Heritage to Hospitality through Education Government Agri-Business Work Community and local projects.
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