UW Examines Startling Drop In Freshmen Enrolling In Engineering
The University of Wisconsin faces a sharp decline in freshman enrollments in its School of Engineering from 807 in 1956 57 to 570 in 1961 62, a 14 percent drop that mirrors a nationwide trend amid a growing demand for engineers. Dean Kurt Wendt warns the shortage could worsen through 1965 while Wisconsin boosts pre engineering programs at state colleges and extension centers to offset losses.
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Wisconsin 32nd Division Praised by Visiting Newsmen
A Wisconsin delegation of 16 civic leaders and newsmen toured Fort Lewis Washington to inspect the Red Arrow Division. They found the 32nd a capable fighting unit despite shortages and political criticism from Rep. Alvin O Konski. The group concludes morale is high and will depart today.
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Wood Cutting Project Closes Hibbing Shop
The Northern American Builders Supply Co. shut its Hibbing operation after advertising a large timber cutting project. About 50 workers were hired locally, six motel rooms served as a headquarters, and company officers were reportedly in Minneapolis with plans for further meetings cancelled.
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David Naughtin
St. Louis County
Charles McKinsey
Minneapolis
Naughtin
McKinsey
Gov Nelson Cancels Engagements Due to Flu Illness
Madison Wisconsin Gov Gaylord Nelson canceled several engagements on Thursday after falling ill with the flu and remained home to rest officials said.
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Gaylord Nelson
Lull in Communist Fire on Quemoy Reaches Ninth Day
AP dispatches report an unprecedented nine day lull in shelling of Quemoy by Chinese Communist forces, marking the longest quiet since 1949. Other notices: Goa war fever mounts as Portugal’s territory faces seizure. Earl Attlee recovers from illness. East German guards flee to West Berlin. Panama cuts ties with Castro government. Tanganyika admitted as 104th UN member.
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Quemoy Islands
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Denmark Man Hurt In Train Truck Crash At Crossing
Erroll Van Seggern, 42, of rural Denmark, escaped with minor injuries when his grain truck was struck by a North Western passenger train at a crossing. He was taken to a Green Bay hospital and reported in good condition.
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Erroll van Seggern
North Western
van Seggern
Green Bay
Milwaukee Urban Renewal Approved
Milwaukee Wisconsin has approval to start a 64 acre east side urban renewal project with an $8.59 million federal grant. The total project cost is about $12.38 million and Rep Henry S Reuss informed the public.
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Milwaukee
Wis
East Side
Henry S. Reuss
Dwis
Caledonia School District sells bonds for high school
Caledonia Minnesota Independent School District 299 sold 300000 dollars in bonds to finance a new high school. The issue went to First National Bank of St. Paul and others at an average rate around 3.94 percent. Juran and Moody Inc. of St. Paul and others bid as well. Construction start is planned for May with bids for the high school expected in February or March. Mystery garnets were linked to travel safety in a casual note.
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Minn
First National Bank of St. Paul
Juran and Moody, Inc
St. Paul
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