Social Security Benefits to Rise in 1966 for Second District
Rep. Bob Kastenmeier reports 1965 amendments will add about 8 million dollars in 1966 social security payments for the Second District. Total payments reach 48.8 million in 1966 and 55.7 million in 1967 with increases for newly eligible OASDI recipients and expanded Medicare coverage benefiting about 44 thousand seniors locally.
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Washington
Bob Kastenmeier
Watertown
Kastenmeier
O.A.S.D.I
Green County
Social Security Administration
Actuary
Milwaukee Beer for Viet Nam Misdirected by Postal Rules
Milwaukee airlift plans to ship 1000 cases of beer to troops in South Viet Nam were halted by postal regulations. The Brewery Workers Local 9 and city breweries offered 500 cases each, but officials in Washington said shipments were not permitted. Union secretary Donald Maguire said funds will go to another military project if shipping cannot be arranged.
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Milwaukee
South
Viet Nam
Air National Guardsmen
Washington
Taxpayers To Get Late Yule Present
Congress-approved tax cuts deliver a $1.6 billion relief in December with a total $4.7 billion annual impact. Key changes include a 10 to 3 percent cut on local and long distance phone taxes starting Jan 1, auto excise drops to 6 percent and later to 1 percent by 1969, cabaret and admissions taxes repealed, and several other levies phased out Jan 1 with varying annual savings.
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Washington
Congress
Extension Director to Address Green County 4-H Banquet
Dr. Donald R. McNeil, 42, newly appointed chancellor of University Extension, will speak at the annual Green County 4-H Leaders Banquet set for 11 45 a m Saturday December 18 in Monroe High School M Room. More than 240 attendees and 40 honored adult leaders will participate as officers are installed led by new president Howard Keehn and officers Ernest Wegmueller and Mrs Charles Freidig.
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Donald R. McNeil
University of Wisconsin Extension Service
Monroe High School
Green County
Howard Keehn
Larry Klassy
Ernest Wegmueller
Charles Freidig
Clarence Grundahl
Commercial and Savings Bank
McNeil
University Extension
Madison
Milwaukee
University Center
Portland
Ore
University of Oregon
University of Wisconsin
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
Harrington
Carnegie
The
American University
Oaktron Strike Ends With Talks Scheduled For Return
Oaktron Industries workers returned to their jobs after a brief strike ended. Union officials delivered a letter urging unconditional rehire and immediate procedures, while management announced a 7 am return and a nine hour weekday five hour Saturday schedule to recover lost production.
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Oaktron Industries, Inc
William L. Rollins
Rollins
Bruno Myszkowski
Chicago
Afl-Cio
Gene Hilfiker
Mr. Rollins
Myszkowski
Oaktron
Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Producers Plan December Meeting
The 27th annual Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association sets judging for Dec. 11 at Monroe Cheese Corp. warehouse with judges Glen Erbe Horeb Walter Minder. Awards announced at Turner Hall. general business at 11 a.m. and director elections follow. Special guests include Alice in Dairyland Kathy Kenas and Dairy Queen Kay Haden. Hendrickson.
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Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers’ Association
Monroe Cheese Corp
Glen Erbe
Mr. Horeb
Walter Minder
Turner Hall
Green County Farm Bureau
Sam Waelti
Madison Branch Chancellor Picked for Rice Lake Campus
Stout was chosen from four competing state universities Friday to operate the two year branch campus slated to open at Rice Lake next fall.
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Madison
Stout
Rice Lake
Son Will Return Home for Holiday
Norma Riedel wins her brief Army encounter and her son Robert Schnabel 19 will be home for Christmas. The Army said draftees would not be sent from induction to reception centers between December 22 and 27. Mrs Riedel telegrammed President Johnson and the 5th Army. She called the outcome the answer to a mother's prayer.
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Denver
Colo
Norma Riedel
Army
Gemini 7 mission pilot Lovell’s rocket roots traced to high school
Milwaukee students recall James A. Lovell Jr.’s early fascination with rockets. The 37 year old Navy lieutenant commander and Frank Borman were set to lift in Gemini 7 to rendezvous with Schirra and Stafford. Prominent locals sent best wishes as Lovell, born in Cleveland, rose from Juneau High School leadership and cafeteria duties to spaceflight.
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Milwaukee
Jim Lovell
Juneau High School
James A. Lovell Jr
Lovell
James K. Siddons
Racine
Siddons
Navy
Frank Borman
Walter Schirra
Thomas P. Stafford
Schirra
Stafford
William Proxmire
Dwis
Assembly
Wisconsin
Warren P. Knowles
Cleveland
Ohio
Monroe Youth Wins Local VFW Voice of Democracy Contest
Jane Schrier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Schrier, won the local VFW Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by Cecil Jones Post 2312 and its Auxiliary. Second place went to Greg Wagner and third to Beth Matzke with entries from Monroe Juda and surrounding areas. The winner advances to a state contest with a national final possible, prizes include a $5,000 national scholarship and trips.
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Jane Schrier
Glenn Schrier
Monroe
Greg Wagner
John Wagner
Beth Matzke
Russell Matzke
South Wayne
Argyle
Lafayette
William Spoerry
Willis Mitchell
Joseph Urban
VFW
Washington, D.C
Fred Simpson
Richard Luke
Juda High
Adolph Vogel
Francis Easter
Juda
Edward J. Doyle
Post
Monticello Plans Outdoor Christmas Lighting Contest
The Monticello Community Club will sponsor an outdoor Christmas lighting contest with awards for Religious and general displays. Judging is set for Sunday December 19, and the village has already erected its displays. The annual Christmas party will be held Saturday December 18 at Karlen's Hall featuring Santa Claus and movies.
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Monticello
Karlen’s
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