Wisconsin voters reject state ERA amendment in spring election
Wisconsin voters defeated a state equal rights amendment 482877 to 419939, despite the Legislature’s prior ratification of a similar federal change. The result fuels efforts to rescind ratification, with lawmakers and activists weighing legal avenues and future ballot initiatives.
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Wisconsin
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Price rollback approved as part of economic bill
Washington reports that the House Banking Committee approved the strongest economic controls since World War II. All prices, interest rates, and rents would be rolled back to January 10 levels as part of the bill. Congress likely will consider further action on the measure.
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Wholesale prices jump amid record March gains
Washington reports March wholesale prices rose 2.2 percent, the biggest monthly jump in 22 years, with consumer finished foods up 4.6 percent. Lumber and wood products surged 6.6 percent after seasonal adjustment, setting record highs since 1947. News ties to Nixon price controls and Congressional debates on the Economic Stabilization Act.
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UPI
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Bureau, of Labor Statistics
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Meat prices stay steady amid nationwide boycott
The boycott leaves retail meat prices largely unchanged while sales fall sharply. Grocers report 30 to 70 percent drops, with buyers shifting spending to poultry and fish. Pack suppliers warn reduced demand could hurt overall industry. Some grocers and fish sellers adapt, offering meatless meal recipes in ads.
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Hinds
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National Association of Retail Grocers
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Union Packing Co
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Bohack
New York City
Heavy fighting rocks all Vietnam regions amid cease fire fears
South Vietnam reports intensified Communist attacks across four regions in the heaviest fighting since the January cease-fire. Mortar and artillery fire hit northern positions while a three hour Mekong Delta clash left 16 Communists and 23 South Vietnamese dead. Tong Le Chan base near Saigon faces heavy siege as ICCS discusses a possible liaison to aid investigation. South Vietnam vows to boycott JMC meetings until action at Tong Le Chan is taken.
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Mekong
Joint Military Commission
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Viet Cong
Senate tests postwar aid to North Vietnam
Washington AP reports the Senate moves toward a test on spending to rebuild North Vietnam after two votes affirm Congress’s purse power. Sen. Byrd seeks to amend a dollar devaluation bill to bar U.S. aid to Hanoi, but the move may be shelved. The anti impoundment and spending ceiling provisions pass 70 to 24 and 88 to 4 respectively, while Nixon opposes the limits. The measure ties in devaluing the dollar amid a February monetary crisis.
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Ervin
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Hanoi
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The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions tonight with overnight lows near 30. Details on page 2.
Wisconsin eyes legal bingo amid tough path to start
Madison AP Gambling advocates support a constitutional amendment to legalize payoff bingo but warn enabling legislation likely won’t pass before late summer. Rep. Gerald Kleczka says the Wisconsin legislature may take months to act. Voters in all counties approved amending the state Constitution to let legislators license church groups and private clubs to sponsor bingo. Kleczka notes concerns about Mafia influence and says any law will be very restrictive, possibly forming a licensing commission. Opponents fear increased gambling and social harm.Sen. Ronald G. Parys seeks broader gambling steps, including off-track betting and sports pools. Continued on page 2, col. 1.
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Man found after three years confined in closet in Tulsa
In Tulsa a 20 year old man was found confined to a water heater closet for three years. His mother was charged with child abuse and assaulting a police officer. The youth nick Arevalos had not bathed or changed clothes, and slept standing up. Authorities planned psychiatric tests while two younger sisters were placed in a juvenile shelter.
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UPI
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