U.S. Moves Signal Strain on Vietnam Peace Pact
The United States warned Hanoi that the Paris peace agreement could unravel. Navy minesweeping in North Vietnamese waters was halted, U.S. envoy recalled for consultations, and Rogers said U.S. aid would be cut if North Vietnam fails to honor the pact. Hanoi denounced the mine suspension as an attempt to prolong the sea blockade.
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Waonington
United States
Hanoi
Vietnam
U.S
Paris
William P. Rogers
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Rogers
Pang
Nguyen van Thieu
Riously
Henry Kissinger
Jerry W. Friedheim
Pentagon
Foreign Ministry
U.S. Navy
Sweeping welfare reforms presented
Washington report on proposed welfare rule changes to curb ineligible payments and overpayments. Officials say 45 day decision periods, signed applications, third party verifications, and faster hearings will streamline eligibility. Critics warn these measures could burden the poor with hardship and service disruptions.
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Washington
UPI
National Welfare Rights Organization
NWRO
Robert D. Carleson
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Carleson
Infant dies in headon crash near Omro
A five day old Omro child died from a skull fracture when the family car collided head on with Wayne T. Coats 19 of Omro as they were returning from Mercy Medical Center. Coats died from severe chest injuries. a sister of the infant’s mother and a pickup bystander were treated. The crash occurred on Highway 116 three miles southwest of Winneconne. the infant’s parents were in serious condition.
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Headon
Christopher J. DuChateau
Jefferson St
Wayne T. Coats
Rt. 2
Coats
Winnebago County
Joseph €. DuChateau
Mercy Medical Center
DuChateau
Vicki
Mitchell accuses Nixon aides of planning Watergate bugging
Former Attorney General John Mitchell says other Nixon campaign officials helped plan the Watergate bugging and broader intelligence operations, and he vetoed the plans after attending three meetings. He confirms New York Times reporting that Jeb Magruder and G. Gordon Liddy proposed bugging on three occasions, while Liddy is jailed for his role. Mitchell clashes with earlier sworn statements as Magruder, Dean and he duel over blame in the Watergate scandal.
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Nixon
Washington
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Lesley Stahl
CBS
The
New York Times
Jeb Magruder
G. Gordon Liddy
Magruder
White House
John W. Dean
Liddy
Dean
Record price hikes push living costs to 22 year high
Food prices rose 3.0 percent in March marking a third straight month of record highs. Overall consumer prices climbed 0.9 percent in March, the largest one month gain since 1951, with meat and fish leading increases and the CPI reaching 129.8, up 4.7 percent from a year earlier.
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Washington
UPI
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
BLS
Wet Showers Tonight With Mid S Degree Lows
A weather brief notes showers likely tonight with overnight lows in the mid s range. Details and full forecast continue on page 2.
Man arrested after breakin at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
A 22 year old Tennessee man was arrested after an early morning breakin at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Police seek a second unidentified suspect. The church on Ontario Street suffered extensive interior damage and theft including a $3.50 machine, smashed eggs, and a large iron bar hurled at the altar. The suspect was captured behind Wisconsin Street after officers fired warning shots. He is set to appear in County Court before Judge James V Sit ter.
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Tennessee
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Ontario St
Branch 3
James V. Sitter
Wisconsin Street
Jay Pistohl
Pistohl
Wisconsin panel approves no tax increase two year budget
The Wisconsin legislature's Joint Finance Committee approved a no tax increase two year budget totaling 2.77 billion dollars for the period starting July 1. The 8-6 party line vote sent the measure to the Assembly, with Democrats in the majority. The panel noted the proposals should not be directly compared to Lucey's 2.78 billion plan until amendments are studied. The committee's budget includes no tax increases, and features about 60 million in flexible surplus funds. It also calls for 100 percent state funding of welfare administration costs starting next January.
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Madison
Joint Finance Committee
Wisconsin
Assembly
Patrick J. Lucey
Finance Committee
Lucey
Rity
Winnabaro
Orrin King
Oshkosh
Winnebago County
Storms Blast the Mississippi Valley and Plains
Blizzards tornadoes and strong winds hit the Plains and Mississippi Valley causing deaths and injuries. A man died in Texas when a cattle truck collided with a jackknifed vehicle amid dust storms. In Amarillo wind gusts near 100 mph damaged trailers and buildings. Batesville and western Tennessee reported injuries from toppled trees and trailers. Chicago saw roof damage at the International Amphitheater as crowds attended Disney on Parade. Weather jitters extended to Nebraska farms and widespread wind damage. Thunderstorms lingered in the Eastern Plains and western Mississippi Valley with showers in Texas and the Ohio Valley.
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United Press International
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Mississippi Valley
Channing
Tex
U.S
Amarillo
Batesville
Ark
Tennessee
Mala Ngiot Tenn
Naval Air Station
Chicago
International Amphitheater
Sears Tower
Omaha
Nebraska
Texas
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Senator Long poisoned claim prompts probe in Missouri
Audrain County prosecutor says he will interview all witnesses as investigations into a report that former Senator Edward V. Long died of poisoning from a candy gift continue. Long, a Missouri Democrat who served in the U.S. Senate, died November 6 at Brookhill Farm Clarksville with death listed as a stroke like cerebral vascular accident.
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James Millan
Miss Dunlop
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John Meilroy
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