Wisconsin farmer airlifts seed to Hawaii to escape blight
A Wisconsin farmer shipped 90,000 pounds of seed and farming gear to Hawaii aboard a United DC8 to plant 5,000 acres on Kauai. The operation aims to move seed corn and tractors by air and barge to a Metcalf Farms plantation.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Hawaii
United Air Lines
Richard Metcalf
Metcalf Farms
Pride Seed Co
Glen Haven
Wis
Metcalf
Kauai
Attorney General Warns Campus Protests Could Influence Elections
John N. Mitchell says a campus backlash against activists will shape fall elections. He predicts large student demonstrations and picketing for Candidate X may have adverse effects, noting his view comes from newspaper reading rather than polls or political meetings.
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Washington
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
Nixon
State Politicking Charged in Madison
Wisconsin politics heat up as two Department of Administration aides earn about 17 000 dollars annually to glorify the present Republican administration. Atty Gen Robert Warren defends his payroll of four staffers costing over 80 000 dollars per year. Rep Frank Nikolay accuses the administration officials Richard Seaman and Neil Steinhorst of coordinating campaign activity.
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Abbotsford
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Robert Warren
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Richard Seaman
Neil Steinhorst
Wayne McGown
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DNR
Portage County
James R. Sitton
Recreational Lands Associates
Earth Enterprises, Inc
Stevens Point
Fritz
Judy von Bucholtz
Joseph Ebel
Ride Injures Two More At Wisconsin State Fair
The Tornado midway ride was ordered closed for public safety after two children sustained minor injuries. Vernon Wendland directed operation cease. the ride will not reopen this year.
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Milwaukee
Vernon Wendland
C. J. Ledimayer
Royal American Shows
Nice Selmer trumpet with two mutes for sale
Classified ad notes a Selmer trumpet in excellent condition with two mutes and a price of 90 dollars. Contact phone number 325 4313 is provided for interested buyers.
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Selmer
Arab Guerrilla Fire Kills 2 Israeli Soldiers at Frontier
Iraqi war, fighting along the Lebanon frontier leaves two Israeli troops dead and four wounded after a nightlong duel near Mt. Hermon. Beit Shean comes under shelling with no casualties.
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Israel
Egypt
Jerusalem Post
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Washington
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Wisconsin public school costs rise to 896 per pupil
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction forecast on Wednesday that the average cost to educate a public school pupil will rise from 676 to 896 for 1972-73. The projection suggests an extra 32 million dollars may be required in the next biennium to maintain the current school aid formula, and without formula gains, the average full-value tax rate could climb about five mills.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction
Legislative Council
Safeguard Debate Heats Up Over Draft Replacement
Washington AP reports the Senate moves to a new clash over replacing the draft with an all volunteer army after failing to curb the Safeguard antimissile system. Coalition leaders push for a straight vote on merits. continued debate looms.
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Washington
Senate
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Zuhlke’s Two State Swine Champions at Milwaukee Fair
Jerrold Zuhlke of Monroe and his father took the Champion Spotted Barrow and Senior Champion Spotted Gilt in open class judging at the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee. The pair owned the Poland China hogs and expected to return with 22 animals. The fair also featured Brown Swiss cattle, sheep, and beef judging with Holstein events planned.
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Monroe
Milwaukee
Zuhlke
William
Poland
Two Return Police Shots In Warren Break-ins
Five break-ins are under investigation in Warren Illinois. Police Chief George McRae fired three shots at two men fleeing after a break in at Spahn and Rose Lumber Co. None hit. About $250 was taken from vending machines and cash drawers. Deputies from Galena assisted with fingerprints. burglaries occurred at McNett Chevrolet Garage Flynn's Ready Mix John Sawyer Transport Herman's Implements and Foodland.
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Ill
Warren
McNett Chevrolet Garage
Flynn’s Ready Mix
John Sawyer Transport
Herman’s Implements
Foodland
Trial Program Sought For Military Drug Users
A Pentagon task force urged a trial amnesty program for service members who voluntarily stop using illegal drugs and seek help. The plan, cited in a report to a Senate subcommittee, notes some programs already exist in Vietnam and stresses balancing rehabilitation with military discipline. The group warns drug abuse has grown, but current readiness remains intact, and recommends expanded education across the armed forces.
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Pentagon
U.S
Senate
Armed Services
South Vietnam
Adm
William P. Mack
Mack
Both Clerks Resign from Local Veterans Service Office
The Green County Courthouse Veterans Service Office announces the resignation of two clerks effective Sept. 15. Irene Brunkow with 25 years service and Barbara Kubly with five years have left. Applications for replacements are being accepted by the county board committee.
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Green County
Wendel
Irene) Brunkow
Barbara Kubly
Veterans Service Office Committee
Green County Board
Fall Fire School to Bring 1500 Visitors to Monroe
About 1,500 visiting firefighters are expected in Monroe for the 34th annual Fall Fire School of the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Firemen’s Association at the Green County Fairgrounds. The two day event features demonstrations on booster lines portable tanks and special devices, a large equipment parade, and an afternoon program open to the public with admission charged for men.
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Kenneth Stanton
Western Acturial Bureau of Chicago
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