Democratic gubernatorial candidate speaks at Madison gathering
About 60 attend a Courthouse talk by Don Peterson of Eau Claire. Peterson says governors cannot fully avoid national issues like the Vietnam War and warns it harms the economy and pollutes the environment. He notes current pollution laws exist but lack enforcement and cites highway safety and future car growth to 2000. He provides no concrete pollution plan, urging moral reflection and action. Also noted: W Roy Kopp of Platteville re elected president of the State Universities Systems Board of Regents.
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Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Peterson
Vietnam
Ken Nyland
New Glarus
Green County Democratic
Nyland
Robert Bauman
Monroe
Green County
Democratic Women’s Club
Fred Duverrault
Platteville
Duverrault
Francis Denny
Bauman
Madison
W. Roy Kopp
State Universities Systems Board of Regents
British Dock Strike Could Spread If Troops Unload
The nationwide dock strike in Britain may widen to other sectors if troops are used to unload ships. UGT leader Jack Jones urged union consultation before deploying soldiers. About 47,000 longshoremen are on strike in day three as 35,000 soldiers stand by to handle essential cargo.
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London
Britain
Jack Jones
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Stocks rebound to new recovery high on hopeful economy
The Dow Jones average rose 11.78 points to 735.08 amid a 65 point weekly gain, signaling renewed investor enthusiasm after 18 months of disillusionment. Analysts cited possible economic recovery and a rally from July 8 as key factors.
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New York
Dow Jones
Dow
Robert Johnson
Albany man killed in Green County traffic crash
Keith Edward Keller 24 of Albany died when a car left County Trunk EE near Monticello and hit a culvert. Passenger or driver status unclear. Kurtis Emery Gaarder 25, also of Albany, was hospitalized in critical condition with brain injuries. County records note the year’s ninth Green County road fatality and a Vietnam veteran connection.
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Albany
Keith Edward Keller
Monticello
Kurtis Emery Gaarder
St. Clare Hospital
Gaarder
Green County
Keller
Terry A. Minder
Albert A. Minder
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Obituary Notice for Keller Family Members
Surviving are George and Nellie Stone Keller and five sisters Sandra Rhyner Margaret Kauk Kathy Mueller Karla Neild and Hazel. Funeral services are tentatively planned for Tuesday July 21. Sharer Funeral Home of Albany is in charge of arrangements.
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Nellie Stone Keller
Robert
Sandra) Rhyner
Monroe
John
Margaret) Kauk
Albany
Walter
Kathy) Mueller
Janesville
Maria
Karla) Neild
Hazel
Sharer Funeral Home of
Two Chicago Police Slain In North Side Shooting
Two white officers Sgt. James Severin and Patrolman Anthony Rizzato were killed by sniper fire on a Cabrini Homes baseball diamond while in a walk and talk outreach. Police evacuated them to Henrotin Hospital where they died. The incident sparked a massive police response with over 60 squad cars and a helicopter at the scene.
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Chicago
James Severin
Anthony Rizzato
Cabrini Homes
Police Department
Edward Kijowski
Henrotin Hospital
Dennis Kendrick
Wallenda to Walk 1100 Feet Across Georgia Gorge
Karl Wallenda 65 vows a 1100 foot wire crossing at Tullulah Falls to set a world record and fund an amphitheater. Thousands watch as he tests the wire with a lighter pole planned after a prior Detroit accident that killed two troupe members.
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Tullulah Falls
Karl Wallenda
Wallenda
Georgia
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Why Do You Go To the County Fair
Residents share motives for Green County Fair attendance including seeing cattle and old friends. Several mention harness races on Saturday and Sunday and a Sunday demolition derby with multiple showtimes. Students cite exhibits and traditions with young locals espousing ongoing fair rituals and cotton candy memories.
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Green County Fair
Dave Erickson
Dave
WSU
Platteville
Monroe Lion’s Club
Allan Holtshopple
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