Banner Year in Motors
The U.S. auto industry in 1965 posted record production, sales and profits with about 9.2 million new cars sold in the United States, including 550,000 imports. Executives predicted continued strength in 1966 as models grew more diverse and safety features expanded across major manufacturers.
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Detroit
U. S
Roy Abernethy
American Motors Corp
Automobile Manufacturers Association
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
American Motors
State road toll hits new high despite improving safety record
Minnesota’s 1965 traffic deaths climbed to 853, a record, even as Highway Department figures show a 5.0 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles, down from 5.2. Victims include Wayne Goette of Port Arthur and Ronald Friesen of Fort Gary in a head on crash near Two Harbors, with others in Granite Falls and St. Paul. Rural counties bear most of the rise while urban roads show lower accident shares.
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Minnesota
State Highway Department
Highway Department
St. Paul
Wayne Goette
Port Arthur
Ont
Goette
Duluth
Ernest
Ronald Friesen
Fort Gary
Man
Two Harbors
Marvin Schuler
Granite Falls
Minn
Dorothy Juen
Melrose
St. Cloud
Albany
Frank K. Boobar
Mower County Pioneer Society Elects Officers
The Mower County Pioneer and Historical Society held its annual meeting on Wednesday. Directors reelected were Mrs. Weseman, Mrs. Roebuck, and Miss Ella Marie Lausen. Officers named: P. J. Holand president, Mrs. Weseman vice president, Miss Lausen secretary, Guy Wold treasurer. A courthouse preservation committee was formed with Wold, Harder, Sucha, and Weseman to survey possible saves. May tours plan headed by Harder, Lausen, Weseman, and Holand. Art Christgau named buildings superintendent. Effort to attract groups within 150 miles to visit May displays at the fairgrounds.
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The
Mower County Pioneer and Historical Society
Don Weseman
Gertrude Roebuck
Ella Marie Lausen
P. J. Holand
Weseman
Miss Lausen
Guy Wold
Mower County
Doris Harder
William Sucha
Holand
Art Christgau
Are Women Heavier Than Elephants
New York reports a Tile Council of America test showing a 120 pound woman in high fashion stiletto shoes can exert 3 500 pounds pressure per heel versus an elephant’s 50 to 100 pounds per square inch. The finding highlights the impact of footwear on floor stress.
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New York
The
Tile Council of America
Tile Council
Cornell Scientists Warn On Food Irradiation Risks
Cornell University scientists warn that food preserved by nuclear radiation could be harmful, especially for sugar rich items. They clash with FDA approvals of irradiated bacon potatoes and wheat products, while Army tests claim no harmful effects after ten years of study.
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Cornell University
Army
Food and Drug Administration
Ferdinant P. Mehrlich
Food Division
U.S. Army Laboratories
Red Cross restricts rapid messages to emergencies
The Mower County Red Cross chapter announces that rapid communications are limited to emergencies until further notice. Only emergency leave death in the immediate family or birth messages may be verified via rapid lines, with health and welfare notes now sent by airmail to Viet Nam and Thailand.
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Mower County
American Red Cross
A. V. Higham
Viet Nam
Thailand
Red Cross
Loncer
Higham
NASA to Monitor Sun on a Continuous Basis
NASA will observe the sun continuously using three radio telescope systems to provide 24 hour coverage from sites in Houston, the Canary Islands, and Australia by 1966. The network will study solar bursts and high energy protons to assess event likelihood, magnitude, and timing for astronaut safety and Apollo mission planning.
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Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space Agency
Houston
Canary Islands
Australia
NASA
Apollo
Rain Threat Looms Over Rose Bowl Showdown
In Pasadena California both Michigan State and UCLA coaches faced concerns about rain and wind forecasts for the Rose Bowl. Tournament of Roses parade officials and ticket buyers also worried about the weather impact on the 100 07 seat arena and related events.
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Pasadena
Calif
Michigan State
UCLA
Fire scene watch as police motorcycle leads fire truck
In Wichita a police motorcycle officer with red light and siren followed a fire truck racing to a fire and signaled a turn at an intersection, drawing attention from several spectators.
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Wichita
Kan
Rochester Club invites Austin friends to obedience class
The Rochester Club invites Austin residents to join obedience training with professional guidance. New class starts January 6.
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Austin
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London
Associated Press
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Brown
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Fillmore
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Mille Laces
Pennington
Sibley
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Pioneer Society
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Federal
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Rochester
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Ance
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