Thanksgiving turkey prices hit near record lows in Wisconsin
Wisconsin growers report a large turkey harvest and lower prices across the region. Jerome Foods in Barron notes U.S. production up 9 to 10 percent with per capita consumption down, while retailers face markup enforcement and lower consumer demand as a sluggish economy and affordable pork keep buyers away.
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Gunderson to tour district pushing voluntarism drive
Freshman Congressman Steve Gunderson plans 16 meetings across the 3rd District in 12 days to urge residents to volunteer and fill gaps left by federal belt tightening. He visits Menomonie River Falls and New Richmond Polk Barron Eau Claire La Crosse Trempealeau Richland Center Fennimore Platteville Prairie du Chien Viroqua Whitehall Black River Falls Sparta Alma Durand.
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Thanksgiving Week Outlook Delivers Prolonged Cloudy Skies
National Weather Service forecasters told The Country Today on Tuesday morning that area residents probably won't see the sun for another five or six days. They forecast a chance of rain or snow from Thanksgiving Day through Saturday with highs in the 30s and lows in the mid-20s to mid-30s.
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Budget cuts end homebound book delivery gas aid
An Eau Claire Leader Telegram ad notes volunteers were partially paid for gasoline used to deliver books to homebound people. The federal gas allocation funding has been canceled by President Reagan, leaving volunteers to cover costs.
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