Wisconsin 4 H judging wins at expo led by Sevier
The Brothers and The Sisters from Kewaunee County won the 4 H daily judging at the International Live Stock Exposition. David Sevier scored the highest individual as Wisconsin beat Minnesota by eight and Pennsylvania by ten. Howard Voegels dominated Brown Swiss with ten firsts and was named premier breeder and exhibitor. Robert Seitz and Allen Hetts earned top honors in Ayrshire and Holstein classes respectively.
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Chicago
Kewaunee County
Wis
Wisconsin
David Sevier
Uw-Green Bay
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Howard Voegels
Monticello
Robert Seitz
Mukwonago
Allen Hetts
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin GOP To Launch Weekend Fund Drive For Deficit
The Wisconsin Republican party announced a mail solicitation fundraising drive to erase the party deficit before 1970. The effort, named for outgoing state chairman Ody J. Fish, will list contributors on a large thank you card presented to Fish. In a separate dispatch, 21 month old Juan Ann Marthaler died in a trailer fire in Hubbard, with her parents Elmer and (name) Marthaler hospitalized.
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Madison
Wisconsin Republican Party
Ody J. Fish
Fish
Hubbard, Wis
Juan Ann Marthaler
Dodge County
Elmer Marthaler
Burger appoints ten judges to oversee off-bench activity
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger appoints ten federal judges to supervise off-bench activities of all federal judges. A three-member review committee will receive quarterly reports on any payments exceeding 100 dollars earned by judges from out-of-court activity.
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Washington
Warren E. Burger
Ford refuses VSI post after Nixon appointment
William R. Ford 35, named by President Nixon to head Volunteers In Service to America, refuses the post citing family commitments and his current duties as director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission in Detroit.
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Detroit
William R. Ford
Nixon
The
Volunteers In Service To America
Ford
Michigan Employment Security Commission
Federal Post
Oahu North Shore Escapes Monster Surf Threat
The north shore of Oahu Island avoided major damage as surf neared 30 feet at high tide, 20 feet below the predicted 40 feet. Over 1,700 residents had been evacuated with waves below the feared levels after a mid Pacific storm northwest of Hawaii spurred the surge.
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Honolulu
Oahu Island
Hawaii
Ember Days forecast point to December weather signs
Helen E. Zimmerli notes Ember Days in December forecast month ahead with wind directions and daylight shortening. She mentions St Nicholas Day in Holland, a turn toward winter darkness, and references the Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers annual meeting in 1969 alongside a playful jab about stretch pants.
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Henry Babler Jr
Chocolate Shop
Monroe
Antarctic
Alaska
Arctic
Student Named As Correspondent For Co Ed Magazine
Jean Batty an eighth grade home economics student at Monroe Junior High School was named Co Ed magazine correspondent. The winner chosen by three junior high classes based on leadership and scholastic record will advise editors and gather opinions from peers across the United States and Canada.
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Jean Batty
Monroe Junior High School
Horst
Mary ‘Mice) Hart
Jean
Robert Batty
17Th St
United States
Canada
Scholastic Magazine, Inc
Unit to Confer With Officials
Rev. Frank R. Hinebaugh, chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Board of Education, announces upcoming sessions. The next meeting on Monday December 8 is a private conference with school administrators to allow free expression and idea flow. The committee says it is exploratory with no policies or recommendations yet.
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Frank R. Hinebaugh
Citizen's Advisory Committee
Board of Education
Hinebaugh
Citizen’s Advisory Committee
Monroe
Social Security Hike Debated in Senate Amid Tax Bill
In Washington the Senate weighs an amendment to the tax reform bill that would raise Social Security benefits by 15 percent after January. Senator Long and Senator Gore push the rider as House supporters seek quick passage, while debates over private foundations and other tax provisions continue.
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Washington
Senate
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Senate Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
D-La
Long
Albert Gore
Dtenn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Walter F. Mondale
Dminn
Gore
George Murphy
Calif
Viet Cong and Thieu announce Christmas and New Year truces
Viet Cong declares 3 day Christmas truce starting December 24 at 1 a.m. through December 27 and a New Year truce from December 30 to January 2, while President Thieu proclaims 24 hour cease-fires on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. U.S. Command notes North Vietnamese desertion and increased guard details, with reports from defectors. Fighting continues on the Cambodian border with U.S. helicopters and bombers active. Cambodia accuses U.S. and South Vietnamese incursions.
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Saigon
Viet Cong
Viet Radio
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
America
Thieu
Ha Tao
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
South
Hue
Cambodia
U.N
New York
Plane Facts from Monroe Airport Update
Hahlen reports on Monroe Airport activities including runway reopening, lighting, and ongoing hangar work. Ten to twelve students near flight tests, new private pilot Ron Strekwald, Bob Paulik passing written exams, and Betty Du Black among new students. Ground school for skydiving to begin January. air taxi permits discussed. rising passenger liability costs highlighted. Green County Pilots Association reaches fifty members. Christmas party plans noted.
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Bob Paulik
Betty du Black
Duffy Williams
Green County
Monroe Flying Service
FAA
Neighbors Aid Treuthardt Farm After Surgery
Neighbors in Clarno helped at the Robert Treuthardt place with corn harvest on 45 acres. Volunteers operated corn pickers and tractors, brought food, and later chopped stalks, prompting praise from Mrs. Treuthardt for the community’s support.
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Robert Treuthardt
Clarno
Treuthardt
Ken Schmid
Robert
Floyd Timm
Bob Schilt
Harold Matzke
Arlie Ausmus
Graydon Crabaugh
Ken
Nathan Hartwig
Ernie Snyder
Art Fritsch
Nelson McCammon
Fred Hurley
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National Council of Churches
Council
Organization of Christian Cooperation
Helen
By Helen E. Zimmerli
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Holland
St Nicholas
St. Nicholas
Angel
Kate Newcomb
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William Newcomb
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Lakeland Hospital
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