Wisconsin Governor Calls for Tough Traffic Safety Legislation
Gov. Knowles urges public backing for a comprehensive highway safety program after a record highway death toll of 1,060 in Wisconsin this year. He vows to push tough laws and enforcement through the Legislature next month as December deaths threaten a new record.
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Madison
Walpace
Knowles
Wisconsin
Dan F. Schutz
State Motor Vehicle Department
Schutz
New Insurance Firm Kieser Sutton Opens in Prairie Du Chien
Kieser Sutton Insurance Inc forms to open January 2 at the former Jack Fagan building in Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin. Gordon Kieser and George Sutton bring vast experience in insurance and real estate. Sutton to run full time and operate a real estate office. Kieser has 23 years in general insurance.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Kieser
Safety laws may lift road toll in years, official says
National Safety Council official Harry Porter Jr. warns the fatality rate may rise for several years despite new federal vehicle standards and highway programs. He cites more young drivers, higher speeds, more travel, seat belt neglect, and alcohol use, with winter hazards adding to the risk. He urges individual responsibility and lists six winter driving tips, including tire quality, braking technique, and carrying tire chains.
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Chicago
Harry Porter Jr
National Safety Council
Porter
Vets Christmas Store Spreads From Tomah Across U S
In Tomah Wisconsin the Disabled American Veterans Christmas store runs at the Tomah Veterans Hospital for the 20th year. Volunteers from DAV groups nationwide stock gifts donated locally and bought with funds from poppy sales and a Thanksgiving seal sale. Hospitalized veterans pick gifts for families with wrapping and postage free. Nearly 100 DAV members assist with selecting and mailing gifts. The store even includes a zip code counter to help address recipients. The program began in Tomah and now operates at other VA hospitals nationwide.
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Tomah
Wis
Disabled American Veterans Association
Tomah Veterans Hospital
DAV
Canadian Peacekeeping Resolution Threatens UN Adjournment
The UN General Assembly faces a delay as a Canadian resolution on peacekeeping powers provokes opposition from the Soviet Union and France who call it illegal. A conciliation commission seeks amendments to avoid a renewed crisis and end the session sooner.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N
General Assembly
Soviet Union
France
Assembly
Special Committee On
Canada
Abdul Rahman Parzhwak
Afghanistan
Security Council
United States
Britain
Roger Seydoux
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
First Credit offers Holiday Cash up to $5000
Call First Credit at 620 Cass Street Dial 784-2473 for holiday cash to buy gifts and plan parties. A FC Manager may have Holiday Cash waiting. you could borrow up to $5000 or more with up to 60 months to repay.
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Continental
SHG
Prairie
UPI
Vets
U.S
Christopher Latham Sholes
Kleinsteuber’s
Milwaukee
First Credit Co First
Coast To Coast
Transamerica Company
Cass Street
Dial
Chet Gorczyca
THE
Fisher Custom Philharmonic
Cherry
I.P.P
Garrard
Pickering
Fisher
Fisher Philharmonic
Philharmonic
South Fourth ST
LA Crosse
Hush Puppies Brand Casuals
FBI
Klinkner & Jensen
Caledonia
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