Oshkosh council stalls over sewer rate plans stalemate
The Oshkosh Common Council deadlocked 3-3 on two sewer rate ordinances amid an absent member. Debate split between flat 48.8 cent per 100 cu ft and 7.44 dollar quarterly fixed charge plus 23.3 cent per 100 cu ft. Mayor Marken and others urged prompt action to avoid higher utility costs. Industrial leaders warned of shutdowns or halted expansions if rates rise, with some noting Fond du Lac charges cheaper for certain meters. Continued on page 2.
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John Combellick
Northwestern
Oshkosh Common Council
Donald Jorgenson
Marken
Withdrawal halted for POW release details in Vietnam
UPI reports the United States again halted troop withdrawals from South Vietnam awaiting the names dates and places of release of the last American POWs held by the Communists. About 700 U.S. servicemen boarded jets as 32 prisoners were released in Hanoi while 140 military and seven civilians remained in Communist hands.
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Saigon
UPI
United States
South Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
Paris
Nixon
North Vietnam
Panhandle
Quang Tri City
Thach Han River
Gasoline drain sparks garage blast injuring man
Oshkosh Fire Chief Russell Rothenbach warned about using flammable liquids inside closed spaces after a Thursday evening blast in a heated garage. Robert L. Eckstein, 1217 Harney Ave., sustained burns on his hands while draining gasoline from a tank. the vehicle and most contents were destroyed. Four Oshkosh fire units contained the fire in about 30 minutes. Eckstein reported a spark from a dropped wrench caused the explosion. officials noted gasoline vapors likely ignited by a wood stove, though Eckstein disputed that. Firefighters saved a rear lean-to with several boats, two snowmobiles, and a motorcycle intact. Chief Rothenbach urged ventilation and not draining gasoline in basements. The Napa 1949 utility vehicle was among the destroyed items.
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Oshkosh
Russell Rothenbach
Robert L. Eckstein
Harney Ave
Eckstein
the Northwestern
Rothenbach
Cau
Earliest Lake Winnebago ice-out on record
West wind broke up the main ice of Lake Winnebago by mid morning Thursday, marking the earliest ice-out since records began in 1909. Marty Wesenberg and his son Steve run Jerry's Tavern as Otter Street Fishing Club HQ, preserving decades of ice-out dates started by Henry Misfeldt and continued by locals including the late Fred Geiger.
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Lake Winnebago
Henry Misfeldt
Oshkosh
Northwestern
Misfeldt
Lake Front
Waugoo Ave
Fred Geiger
Nixon criticizes Gray over raw files on espionage
President Nixon criticizes FBI nominee L Patrick Gray for turning over to Senate a set of raw files on Republican spying against Democrats. Gray said the documents included evidence of political fundraising connected to Donald Segretti and the break in at Democratic national headquarters. Senate Democrats threaten to hold up confirmation until John W Dean III testifies, with Sen. Sam Ervin planning a special probe into political espionage.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
FBI
L. Patrick Gray TJ
Senate
Gray
J. Edgar Hoover
Senate Judiciary Committee
John W. Dean III
White House
Dean
U.S. Supreme
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Watergate
Ervin
Ervin Special Committee
Viet Cong charge U.S. buildup violates cease-fire
Viet Cong chief Tran Van Tra accuses the United States of shipping war material into South Vietnam without joint inspection. U.S. and Saigon officials dispute the charge, noting Article 7 allows preinspection during transition, while Japan reports munitions moving Da Nang. The dispute strains Paris talks as Washington pushes readiness to resume bombing if needed.
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Saigon
United States
South Vietnam
U.S
Tran van Tra
Joint Military Commission
Gilbert H. Woodward
Nixon
North Vietnam
Pham Duong Hien
Paris
Tra
Woodward
Revolutionary
Socialist Party
Japan
da Nang
International Commission of Control and Supervision
Colder Weather Forecast With Light Snow Chance
Cloudy and colder conditions grip the region with a risk of light snow overnight. Lows dip into the 20s as a weather update appears on page two.
Lawmaker seeks six month half fare for elderly bus riders
Wisconsin legislators were asked to allow intercity bus firms to run a six month pilot offering half price fares to passengers 65 and older. The proposal by Rep. Harout Sanasarian faced debate over mandatory participation and revenue impact. Supporters cite increased ridership and public service benefits while opponents warn of significant losses for carriers.
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Walter Hunter
Madison
Milwaukee County
State Public Service Commission
Sanasarian
State Board On Aging
Jim Sikes
Escapee captured after day and a half of freedom
Ronald Schwensow, 33, was apprehended by a Milwaukee officer after a lengthy escape. He allegedly carried a .22 pistol used to threaten Outagamie deputies and a Larsen couple who drove him to Milwaukee. Charges include carrying a concealed weapon false imprisonment attempted murder and criminal trespass. Court actions follow in Milwaukee.
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Ronald Schwensow
Milwaukee
Kenneth Marple
Schwensow
Outagamie County
Donald Wojatn
Gail
Rt. 1
Larsen
Calumet County
Oshkosh
Sens
Madison
Marple
Schweitsser
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Gordon Jaeger
Jaeger
Tive
Fond du Lac
F. Richmond Smith
JMC
Tam Ky
Oshkosh Fire Department
San Francisco
Haruyo Matsubara
Japan Trade Center
California
France
Algeria
West Germany
Italy
Bulgaria
Judiciary Committee
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Newport
Aageaee
Wasere
Rep
Harout Sanasa
Rian
D-Milwaukee
Assembly
Committee On Commerce and Consumer Affairs
PSC
Milwaukee Suburban Transport Co
Galen Larson
Larson
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