Deaths in Wisconsin traffic toll rise with two accidents
The 1971 Wisconsin traffic toll reached 544 after two fatal crashes Monday. Theresa Wheeler, 9, of Menasha died when struck by a van on Wisconsin 22 south of Manawa in Waupaca County while visiting a cousin. Judith Ryan, 29, of rural Richmond died when her car crashed into a tree on Walworth County Trunk P, about five miles south of Whitewater.
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Ring Found After 16 Years In Wisconsin Backyard
Ring lost by George Polakowski in 1955 was found 16 years later by his nephew Dale Demski in the owner’s bulldozed and regraded backyard. Polakowski joked that he had mortared the ring into stone and speculated future finders might unearth it.
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Wisconsin Cool Air Drops State Temps Record Low Set At Madison
A Canadian air mass pushed Wisconsin temperatures into the 40s across the state. Madison tied a record low at 45, four degrees below the 1962 mark, while Green Bay reached 49, a 1937 record. Wisconsin State University campuses extended fall term admissions to August to accommodate uncertain economic conditions.
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Green County Fair Opens With Weeklong Attractions
The 117th Green County Fair opens at 1 p.m. Wednesday with fair to partly cloudy weather through Saturday. Midway preparations progress as Belle City Amusements moves in and livestock arrive for the show. Harness racing airs weekend afternoons with a 1:30 p.m. start Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Track records include 2:06 trotter and 2:02.25 pacer set in 1936 1944 and 1946 respectively.
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Monroe Public Schools adopts nearly $3 million budget
The Monroe district approved a 2,939,403.97 dollar budget for 1971-72 amid a 5 percent budget levy rise driven by anticipated salary and capital outlay costs. Local tax revenue totals 2,368,350 dollars with state aid of about 268,048 dollars and potential federal funds depending on projects.
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Jefferson
Jordan
Mt. Pleasant
Ray Barth
Wisconsin bill seeks statewide county property assessors
Madison officials endorse a bill to switch from local to county assessors aiming to reduce tax inequities. Revenue Secretary Paul Wiegner calls the move a top priority. critics note underpaid part time assessors and outdated appraisals as a cause of uneven taxes. Five bills are before the Assembly Municipalities Committee.
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Monroe
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Madison
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Resumo
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Holmes
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Apollo 15 to test main engine burn for moon landing
Apollo 15 astronauts planned a 2:05 p.m. EDT main engine burn to validate a landing approach after a brief electrical issue. If ignition succeeds, David Scott James Irwin and Alfred Worden will proceed to lunar landing Friday. if not, a lunar orbit mission is planned.
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Lunney
Apollo 15 Timetable for Lunar Landing Test
The Apollo 15 schedule lists a 2:05 p.m. EDT engine test, with a possible midcourse correction at 4:29 p.m. if ignition fails. At 7:39 p.m. Irwin boards the Falcon lunar lander, followed by Scott, and at 9:34 p.m. they return to Endeavour after inspecting Falcon for damage from Cape Kennedy liftoff.
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