North Will Get Job Corps Site
Washington announces war on poverty grants for Wisconsin. A Chequamegon National Forest center near Mellen will train 100 to 200 youths. Milwaukee gets $312,565 for family case work, and $260,028 for adult basic education across several colleges and schools. Senator Nelson notes two more camps on Indian reservations, with construction and fire‑hazard projects planned. Volunteers aged 16 to 21 serve about a year, paid $30 monthly, with post‑service $50 per month worked and job help.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Chequamegon National Forest
Mellen
Bayfield County
Social Development Commission of
Greater Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin
Marquette University
Milwaukee Institute of Technology
Alverno College
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Mount Mary College
Layton School of Art
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Clam Lake
Little Clam Lake
Chippewa Lake
Milwaukee Area
New Glarus Firemen Answer Three Alarms
Village firemen answered three calls in 17 hours amid sub zero weather. At 6 30 last night they tackled a grass fire at Exeter Crossing near the Chester Disch farm. Chimney fires southwest of town brought two calls this morning. At 7 15 they responded to the Joe Gmar farm and again at 11 am to the Julius Eichelkraut farm.
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New Glarus
Times
Exeter Crossing
Chester Disch
Here
Joe Gmar
Julius Eichelkraut
Nat King Cole Undergoing Cobalt Lung Treatment
Hollywood star Nat King Cole, famed singer and entertainer, is receiving cobalt treatments for a tumor in one lung. The medical care is proceeding as doctors evaluate the condition and potential outcomes.
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Hollywood
Nat King Cole
New Program Lets Army Reservists Avoid Regular Drills
The Defense Department announced a plan allowing 181,600 enlisted reservists to escape weekly drills by joining a National Guard unit or being moved to a ready reserve mobilization pool. Guard expansion to 550,000 total and a large reserve pool aims for an all volunteer force, with ongoing annual training or mobilization obligations.
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Washington
Army
National Guard
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Army Reserve
Defense Department
Interest Building In Saturday Game
Monroe Phillips of Chicago tickets sold out for reserved seating with general admission available. Fans urged to arrive early at the M Room office opening at 6 p.m. Jaycee game starts 6:30 p.m. and varsity at 8 p.m. Walter Babula plans lunch for Phillips team before they leave for Chicago.
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Monroe—Phillips
Chicago
Walter Babula
Phillips
Cheesemakers
Jefferson
Monroe
Jayvee
Bill Norder
Scott Haberman
Lee Mitchell
Jewelry Store Burns In Downtown Baraboo
Fire destroyed the Nese mann jewelry store in Baraboo with ten nearby residents forced to flee in ten below zero weather. One firefighter injured, Calvin Pugh, with a broken ankle after slipping on ice. Origin of blaze undetermined. Merchandise loss around $20,000. Apartments sheltered at City Hall.
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Baraboo
Nesemann
Edwin Nesemann
Calvin Pugh
Mills Signals Support for Health Care Plan for Aged
Representative Wilbur Mills says he could back a Social Security funded health care program for the aged with separate financing. He envisions a payroll tax to fund benefits and favors Social Security administration of the plan, suggesting a compromise to end the decade-long debate by mid 1965.
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Edmond Lebreton
Washington
Wilbur D. Mills
Johnson
Mills
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Little Rock
Ark
Social Security Administration
John F. Kennedy
General Treasury
Fire Destroys Gilberts Home in Rural Wisconsin Farm
Firefighters were summoned at 7:30 am to a house on the Giles Gilberts farm near Orfordville. The old two and one story structure burned completely though most furnishings were saved. Water supply difficulties delayed efforts as the blaze was blamed on an overheated chimney. The Orfordville Fire Department requested aid from Brodhead.
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Brodhead
Giles Gilberts
Truman Olin
Orfordville
Olin
Don’t Forget Carrier This Holiday Season
The Monroe Evening Times will distribute 1965 calendars this Saturday. The calendar features a Will Rogers painting and his quote about newspapers. Readers are urged to show appreciation to carrier boys with a holiday gift.
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Carrier Boys
Monroe
Will Rogers
Times
Bring Me a New Car Yule Helps Comfort Sidewalk Santa
Jim Lamb reports as Philadelphia’s lone sidewalk Santa for Volunteers of America. Over four hours he collects donations and shares child requests while facing a chilly, buzzing street scene. Total take 9.66 dollars and one toy dart amid festive city activity.
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Associated Press
Jim Lamb
The
Volunteers of America
Santa
Philadelphia
Cynthia
Verona man dies from injuries after railroad accident
Clarence H. Zurburchen, 48, of Verona and Dane County Highway Department employee, died in a Madison hospital from abdominal injuries after being pinned between two railroad cars while unloading salt from boxcars. Surviving are his wife Catherine Dunlavy, three children, seven brothers and three sisters. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Verona United Church of Christ. burial in Verona cemetery.
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Clarence H. Zurbuchen
Verona
Dane County Highway Department
Madison
Zurbuchen
Mr. Zurbuchen
Springdale Township
Dane County
Catherine Dunlavy
Monroe
American Legion
United Church of Christ of Verona
Shirley
Joan
Ronald
Herbert
Calvin
Huldreich
Emil
Ted
Monticello
Wilbert
Steels Spark Stock Market Rally Continues
New York stocks rose as steel shares led a moderate rally into a second day. Lukens Steel gained over 2 points, Jones and Laughlin about 1.5, U S Steel up around 1. General Motors Ford and Chrysler each rose about 0.5. Comsat halted after heavy order accumulation at 60 of 1 off.
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New York
Steels
Lukens Steel
Jones and Laughlin
U.S. Steel
General Motors
Ford
Better Mail Those Christmas Greetings Before It's Too Late
Post master Russell J. Myers urges prompt holiday mailing and uses air mail and special delivery to ensure pre Christmas delivery. ZIP Codes streamline routing and faster handling for mailed parcels. All postal operations run a holiday schedule on Christmas Day with only special delivery mail delivered Dec 25.
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Russell J. Myers
Myers
Mt Horeb Folklore Festival Returns for Holiday Week
Mt Horeb hosts the 17th annual Folklore Christmas Festival December 27 to January 1 in the grade school gym. Participants from across the United States represent many nationalities, performing music, dances, crafts, and foods. Each day features a different nationality theme ending with New Year’s Day breakfast. Opening day highlights include the Hawaiian Islands and Budapest. Monday covers Budapest area culture. Tuesday features Scandinavian nations with a smorgasbord.
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MT. Horeb
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Budapest
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Madison Cheese Market Reads Varied Demand
Madison Wisconsin dairy market reports fair to good demand for cheese with single daisies adequate to short and other styles ample. Prices shown include ched dars 37 to 40.34 cents, 40 pound blocks 38 to 41 cents, single daisies 40 to 41 cents, midgets 40 to 41 cents per pound.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Bus Fare Hike Approved for Greyhound
The State Public Service Commission approved a 10 percent increase in Madison area Wisconsin bus fares for Greyhound Lines Inc. The decision allows higher ticket prices across routes served by Greyhound in the state.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Greyhound Lines Inc
State Public Service Commission
Training urged as 32nd National Guard faces realignment
Milwaukee Army spokesman says Wisconsin 32nd National Guard remains low priority despite full strength and intensified training. Gen Dunlap urges stronger recruiting to lift rank as McNamara realigns reserves. Underwood says impact unknown for months and Guard could include multiple formations beyond one brigade.
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Milwaukee
Army
Wisconsin
32Nd National Guard
32Nd
Defense
Robert McNamara
Army Reserve
84Th Division
National Guard
John A. Dunlap
Washington
Aderwood
Holiday Concert Will Be Tonight
South Wayne grade and high school annual Christmas concert takes place at 8 in the school gym. Featuring grade school, high school mixed chorus and the concert band directed by Erwin Wehrmann. Awards to top fruit cake sellers Linda Erickson Karen Peterson Wayne Krebs. Santa Claus will arrive with treats. public welcome.
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South Wayne
Erwin Wehrmann
Wehrmann
Music Room
Linda Erickson
Karen Peterson
Wayne Krebs
Plans Set For New Indoor Pool At Monroe High
The Board of Education debated architect selection for a new indoor pool and approved a survey of elementary school structures. Three firms presented proposals, with costs for preliminary plans ranging from 1 000 to 3 000 dollars. A bond referendum may be delayed until mid 1966 and a citizens advisory group backs a 12 month pool use for the community.
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Board of Education
North School
Allen J. Strang
Weiler and Stang and Associates
Madison
Monroe High School
Jack Kund
Klund and Knutson Associates
John W. Steinmann
Steinmann Architects
Monticello
Klund
Paynette
Monroe Pool
Woernmann
Wisconsin
St. Victor’s School
Green County
Monroe
Strang
Citizens Advisory
Monroe Park
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Dennis Gerondale
Marvin VanHorn
Shirley Haur
Barbette Burgy
Janet
Barbara Wedig
Sharon
Cheryl
Cathy Casey
Sharon Arnold
Joyce Blunk
North
Job Corps
Glarus
Gilberts
Aerd
C.H. Zurburchen
Whey
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