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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1966
Page
5
A local fair announces 30000 dollars in premiums across all classes. Events listed include junior horse and pony show dairy products exhibit horse pulling contest 4 H club exhibits and livestock exhibit highlighting community agricultural display and competition.
Entertainment schedule lists events Aug 2 to Aug 7 including Badger Ballads, stock car racing, Volkswagen Day with free admission, Aut Swenson's Thrillcade, and a horse pulling contest. Pricing shows various adult and child rates across days with some free events.
Ward's forecasts show U S car production around 8.6 million in 1966, a near record after the 1965 strike boost. January-September output stands at 6.25 million, down seven to eight percent from 1965, with GM likely to clear dealer stocks into 1967 as inflation pressures persist but auto demand stabilizes.
Milwaukee AP reports Wisconsin State Fair will August 12 to 21 favor draft horses due to rising entries while aquarium exhibit closes. Built around 1910 the aquarium viewed Wisconsin fish through 30 thick windows and later became a prize warehouse before being razed for outdoor displays. Officials note 178 draft horse entries this year, about double five years ago, with steers similar and swine down. space for horses is tight.
Gov. Warren Knowles granted full pardons to Gary G. Bradley 30 for arson in Forest County in 1953 and two other cases involving child abandonment and sex offenses dating back to 1939. Seven applicants were denied clemency including Leo Seamer 70, a Milwaukee man convicted of murder in 1941.
Historical La Crosse Tribune issue dated August 1 1966 delivered on rural route with a compact front page note. No further readable content provided to extract specific events or people.
The International Log Rolling Association selects Hayward Wisconsin as the hall of fame site with a 2100 square foot concrete block building to be funded by sponsor Anthony Wise. Jabiel Wickheim of Sooke B C captures the 43rd annual championship, defeating Roy Bartlett of Lewiston Idaho in 1966.
Hundreds honor Bardstown native Col. Hal Moore Jr with a reception for Viet Nam veterans. Family, friends, and fellow soldiers attend as Ol Moore urges continued prayers for those still serving and for the fallen. Spec. Davenport and Spec. Ford share memories of Moore's leadership and sacrifice.
A historic appeal highlights the United States garment industry led by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. It promotes union labels as symbol of decent wages and fair work, listing shops and urging readers to request a free booklet about well dressed living.
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