Tregoning Denounces Federal Highway Rules Power Play
Wisconsin Assembly member Joe Tregoning argues new DOT rules could stall Highway I 81 and state road projects, increasing costs and forcing numerous hearings. He charges a politically motivated bid to curb state control while stressing Wisconsin’s dependence on highways. Thieves in Atchison steal stereo player and food items from Benedina School.
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Assembly
Joe Tregoning
R— Shullsburg
U.S. Department of Transportation
Green County
Tregoning
United States
Department of Transportation
Kansas
Virginia
Wisconsin
Council of State Governments Highway Safety and Transportation Committee
Yale Concert Set For Argyle School Sunday
Argyle special program led by Don Schoenick features a Christmas concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday December 15 with Madrigal pieces by Stainer Guerrero and traditional carols. Performers include the Combined Junior High Choir Fifth and Sixth Grade Chorus Acapella Choir and Senior Band with selections such as Jesu Joy and White Christmas.
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Don Schoenick
Argyle Schools
Argyle
Times
Yale
Argyle School
Schoenick
John Stainer
Francisco Guerrero
Svend Saaby
Tom Arnot
Janice Barry
Dorothy Flanagan
Geri Flanagan
Nancy Haesler
Georgia Hunter
Ardis Jacobson
Janet McDonald
Patti Me
Donald David Moen
Mike Schellenger
Debra Schild
Vicki Thompson
David Winger
Katherine K. Davis
Wayne Bisbee
Pablo, the Reindeer
George Lovering
Hong Kong Flu Puts Strain on Monroe School Attendance
Monroe School system reports rising student and teacher absences as the Hong Kong Flu spreads. At Northside Centary School 39 of 580 pupils were absent, with stomach upset and fever noted. High School saw about 10 of 900 absent and Junior High 19, peaking at 38 earlier this week. About 7 of 140 teachers are out ill.
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Monroe
Hong Kong
Northside Centary School
Anthony Serpe
City Housing Group Planned for West Side Revival
A city housing commission may take charge of urban renewal funds needed to redevelop Monroe's tornado damaged west side business district. Officials met to resolve a four year misunderstanding over whether a council run program or a separate urban development commission should govern the effort. The council plans to pass a resolution next Tuesday to form such a commission, while policy from the UD program may be kept. Reapplication under the new program could delay the project about two weeks.
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Monroe
West Side
Coucil
Schmitz
A Pint of Blood Christmas Gift Appeal
A plea urges giving blood as the perfect Christmas gift during the holidays. The piece notes that blood donations can save lives and extend happiness, mentioning a drive ending at 6 30 p m in Turner Hall and highlighting the personal reward of giving.
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Ruesaay
Turner Hall
Monroe Sets Net City Tax Rate At 44.17 Per Thousand
Monroe announces a net city property tax rate of 44.17 per 1 000 of assessed value for the coming bill. City Clerk Mrs. Freda Bray noted the sales tax rebate from Madison lowered the gross 46.87 rate by 2.70 to yield the net figure. The 1969 rate is 3.90 higher than the 1968 net rate, and earlier figures excluding the rebate showed a 3.26 rise.
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Monroe
Freda Bray
Madison
Kiwanis Luncheon Hears Stuessy on Australia and New Zealand
Monroe Kiwanis Club met at the VFW for a noon session with Herman Stuessy presenting slides and narration about his Australia and New Zealand trip, continuing a talk started earlier and promising a high school 15 piece clarinet chair at the next gathering.
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Monroe Kiwanis Club
V.F.W. Club
Herman Stuessy
Australia
New Zealand
Blizzard and Cold Grip Midwest and Northwest Wisconsin
Blizzard conditions spread through northwestern Wisconsin and northern Minnesota as a Pacific storm moves east. Winds 20 to 50 mph, zero visibilities in parts. Park Falls reports 2 inches snow in 24 hours. highways urged to avoid travel in affected areas.
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Upper
Michigan
Guest
Park Falls
Great Lakes
Midwest
Minnesota
Canadian
Texas Panhandle
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Minnesota Highway Department
Rockies
Glasgow
Cut Bank
Mont
Louisiana
Texas
California
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Madison
State Division of Highways
Pembine
Marinette County
Wausau
Bay’ City
Pierce County
Christmas Stamp Costs Shrink Mail Volume in Monroe
Monroe Postmaster R J Myers notes Christmas greetings surge with 5 cent stamps and 6 cent bulky mail for unsealed envelopes while sealed cards move at 6 cents first class. Postage due issues rise as addresses on envelopes trigger return or pay on delivery. Helen E Zimmerli signals rush of inbound and outbound mail next week amid higher postage costs. Harry Hughes Wiley, retiring B&O veteran, plans a 63 day ocean trip departing January 10 from Los Angeles aboard President Lines.
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R.j.myers
Monroe
Harry Hughes Wiley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Los Angeles
President Lines
Cleveland
Chicago
Christmas Cheer Boxes Prepared for Monroe Shut-ins
Mrs. James Forbes chairs the Cheer Box effort delivering 132 boxes to shut-ins and elderly in nursing homes and private homes. Girl Scout Troops donate fruit cookies and other items, with packing at St. Johns Church on Dec 19 and visits to recipients that afternoon. The project is funded by the United Fund and gifts from private donors, organized by Monroe Woman's Club members.
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James Forbes
Carol Hedmovie
Raymond Kubly Jr
Clarence Seaton
Alan Weckerly
Aaron Norder
Jack Kundert
Margaret Pladsen
John Norton
Francis Schott
Edward Doyle
Verna ‘Schmidt
C. J. Hennager
Forbes
Mmes
Joseph Viney
Bert Bacon
Howard McCoy
Robert
Whitehaven
Wagner
Monroe Manor
City Hotel
Phillip W. Hocker
Aliie Holtshopple
United Fund
Marie Pagel
Woman’s Club of
Monroe
Wisconsin voters face extended wait for Laird replacement
U S Representative Melvin Laird resigns to join the Nixon administration. Gov. Knowles cannot call a special election until a vacancy exists, with a 55 to 70 day window after the call and a four week primary. Potential candidates include Potter, Krueger, Chilson, Hendee, Obey, Nissolay, and Dahl.
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Wisconsin
Melvin Laird
Warren P. Knowles
Laird
Richard M. Nixon
Knowles
Congress
Ernor
John Potter
Wisconsin Rapids
Potter
Walter Chilson
Hendee
U.S
Henry Reuss
Milwaukee
Stevens Point
David Obey
Wausau
Frank Nisolay
Abbotsford
Lawrence Dahl
Tigerton
Dahl
Bombers strike north of Saigon as war widens
In Saigon a U S air offensive drops 3000 tons from 52 bombers over 24 hours signaling a new North Vietnamese thrust toward the capital. Ground fighting remains limited but officials note strong indicators of an impending offensive near Saigon.
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Saigon
U.S
Old Faithful Erupts on Illinois Farm Near Greenville
A geyser on Warren M. File’s farm near Greenville, Illinois erupts salt water every 15 minutes, two days after a November 9 earthquake. The geyser drains into an abandoned pit well and cannot be stopped. File plans to call Springfield and faces costs up to $1,000 to plug the well. A state inspector says the water must be disposed of properly and not allowed into a creek.
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Greenville
Ill
Yellowstone National Park
Warren M. File
St. Louis
File
Illinois
Springfield
George Lane
Illinois Division of Mines and Minerals
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Myers
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Rep
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AP News
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