Wisconsin Briefs Highlights 1976 Traffic Toll and Legislation
The Wisconsin Associated Press roundup notes a child death from a fall raising the 1976 traffic toll to 158, a Susan B. Anthony birthday observance bill signed by Gov. Lucey, a DNR deadline extension for pollution controls, gasoline prices dipping to 54.7 cents, a chiropractic insurance suit, disaster loss deductions for ice storm damage, voided local ordinances on power lines, a subsidy for the Ann Arbor car ferry, and the delay in generic drug substitutions awaiting a formulary.
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Wisconsin
Anthony
Madison
Susan B. Anthony
Patrick J. Lucey
James Azim
R-Muscoda
Azim
Ann Arbor
Patrick Lucey
Edward Jackamonis
D-Waukesha
Jackamonis
Carter campaign battles over ethnic remark in desegregation stance
Jimmy Carter faces continued pressure over a disputed remark about ethnic purity as he endorses federal intervention to desegregate private schools. Ford campaigns in Dallas while Reagan tours the West. Udall and Wallace also campaign. Brown and Ohio politicians press for a stronger response. Carter apologizes, saying he meant ethnic heritage.
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Jimmy Carter
Ford
Dallas
Ronald Reagan
Carter
Arizona
Morris K. Udall
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Detroit
Columbus
Ohio
Reagan
Texas
George L. Brown
Colorado
Democratic National Committee
Georgia
Brown
Wallace
House OKs weapons bill in Senate showdown
The House approved a $33.3 billion weapons bill with a net increase of $1.1 billion to Ford’s request, boosting Navy ship construction and major weapons programs. Amendments to cut forces in the Pacific and block new warhead testing failed, setting up a likely clash with the Senate led by John C. Stennis.
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Washington
House
Senate
U.S
Pacific
Ford
Stennis
Litton
Pascagoula
Miss
Charles E. Bennett
D-Fla
Congress
Bennett
Naval Operations
James L. Holloway
Holloway
Committee
Two Grass Fires Reported in County
Two grass fires were reported in the county on Friday as rubbish burning got out of control. Blanchardville firefighters were called at 3:07 p.m. to the Kenneth Folkadale farm on Rt. 2 Mt Hareb north of York Churches, and were on scene about 20 minutes as the flames spread along two fence lines in different directions. The Monticello Fire Department responded to a fire on the Charles Rolph property near the Monticello Sales Barn, arriving at 11:03 a.m. and extinguishing the blaze after only a few minutes.
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Blanchardville
Kenneth Folkadale
Rt. 2
Mt. Hareb
York
Monticello
Charles Rolph
Monticello Sales Barn
Monroe Police Urge Caution With Peddlers And Canvassers
Monroe police advise residents to verify city permits for peddlers canvassers and transient merchants. carry proof of registration. report any misconduct or fraud to police. religious groups may be exempt from fees but must obtain a permit. violations carry up to 200 dollars fine or 60 days jail per day.
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Monroe
Monroe Police Department
Monroe Community Gardens reopen with registrations Monday
The Monroe Community Gardens resume operations this year with plots on the northwest side near Twining Park and a tentative south side location. Last year’s participants receive priority, plots are 100 on the north site, each 1,000 to 1,200 square feet, and fees stay at $6. Registration requires the coupon and $6 at the Times office, or mail to 2519 9th St. Monroe 53566. Nearby landowners with three acres may contact Jim Glessner at the Times for rental offers at prevailing rates.
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Twining Park
Northside
South Side
Clarno
Southside
Jim Glessner
Times Office
Times Business Office
9Th St
Monroe
Evening Times Business
Ludlow Library Outreach Programs Extend To Hospitals and Homes
The Ludlow Library in Monroe runs weekly book cart visits to St. Clare Hospital and circulates books to Churchill Woods elderly apartments, Monroe Manor, and home-bound patrons. Over 100 titles accompany each cart with mysteries and westerns popular. volunteers arrange sign-out sheets and book deliveries.
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St. Clare Hospital
Ludlow
Monroe
Jacob
Irene) Frehner
Woman’s Auxiliary
Friends of the Ludlow Library
Frehner
Churchill Woods
Jeanette Gille
Monroe Manor
Adorly
Carter victory deepens Wisconsin distrust of Washington
Carter's Wisconsin primary win reinforces fears that Washington insiders are out of touch. Wisconsin backers Harout Sanasarian and Timothy Cullen argue Carter's governor background appeals because he avoids the Washington club, can cut waste, and faces daily consequences of decisions.
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Carter
Washington
Madison
Jimmy Carter
Wisconsin
Badger
Harout Sanasarian
Milwaukee
Sanasarian
Timothy Cullen
Janesville
Georgia
Cullen
U.S
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Harold Wilde
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Vienna
Dane County
Arlington
Columbia County
Gil Jelinek
Paul Schoenike
Beth Lampe
Monroe High School
Japan
Beth
Orient
Times
Art Srd
Les Aspin
State Senate
Aspin
Morris Udall
U.S. Senate
U.S. House
Wiscon
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