Wisconsin farmers report topsoil moisture rebound and drought relief
State climatologist Marvin W. Burley said April brought above normal precipitation across most of Wisconsin with heavy late snow. Water tables rose two to three feet in an Iowa County area, and widespread flooding and tornadoes occurred along the Mississippi River during Palm Sunday. Spring field work is underway after a two to three week northern delay and ten days to two weeks in the south.
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Marvin
W. Burley
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Iowa County
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Jefferson
Watertown
Gays Mills
Mississippi River
Pierce County
Marathon County
Wisconsin Senate Bans Lie Detector Tests for Jobs
The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill prohibiting lie detector tests by private and public employers and sent it to the Assembly. Supporters cite individual rights and concerns over misuse. Opponents argue tests can aid in clearing suspects and protect employers from dishonest applicants.
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Senate
Assembly
Fred Risser
Milwaukee
Risser
Leland McParland
Dcudahy
Robert Warren
Green Bay
Jerris Leonard
Bipartisan Highway Safety Plan Backed by Wisconsin Leaders
In Madison, Gov. Warren P. and lawmakers from both parties shaped a two hour package on highway safety. They backed a 50 increase in state patrol positions and a 2 auto fee rise plus a driver improvement program. A suspension of licenses for speeding over 20 mph was set for spring 1966 after speed limit surveys.
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Advisory Council On
Elmer Nitschke
Beaver Dam
Harold
James Karnes
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G. A. Bakke
State Highway Commission
Huber
Assembly
Knowles
Triple Crash Fatal To Brookfield Man
A three-vehicle collision in Racine County east of Rochester, Wisconsin, killed Richard F. Hassold, 42, of Brookfield. Hassold died in a Racine hospital from injuries after his panel truck, a milk tanker, and a car collided, contributing to the state's 1965 traffic toll of 257.
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Richard F. Hassold
Milwaukee
Brookfield
Racine
Racine County
Rochester
Britain to limit vehicle noise to 85 decibels this year
London AP report says transport minister Tom Fraser announced a cap of 85 decibels for motorcycles scooters cars and trucks by year end. Vehicles exceeding the limit will be banned from streets and roads.
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Britain
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