Kohler Lands Record of GOP in Wisconsin Senate Bid
Former Gov Walter Kohler casts the national Republican record as central to Wisconsin's special Senate race to replace McCarthy. He argues the GOP platform favors principle-based action but criticizes civil rights bills as blocked by Democrats. Proxmire blasts rising living costs while Davis touts local integrity and states’ rights. O Konski fights FBI files openness as Zablocki labels anti-Communist strides insufficient.
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Farms Double Farm Power Use Over a Decade
An Agriculture Department survey shows farmers now use more than twice the electricity. It reports 21 000 representative producers nationwide averaged 405 kilowatt hours monthly last year versus 196 for 1947 49, reflecting greater use of electric power for farm chores.
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Winslow Scout Mark Miller to Attend World Scout Jamboree
Winslow Boy Scout Mark Miller will attend the National Jamboree at Valley Forge and the World Jamboree in London, followed by a European tour, before returning to resume high school as a junior. He travels with Jubilee Troop 74 and Troop 29 companions under Scoutmaster Glenn Arnold and leaders including Percy Dunn.
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Spectators Gather as New Staley House Arrives by Truck
Spectators outnumbered workers as the new house for Mr and Mrs Leo Staley arrived by truck in South Wayne. The structure was erected and roofed the following day, marking a rapid construction sequence.
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Beloit Court Theater Opens July 6 With A Month In The Country
Beloit college hosts the Court Theater in the arena theater presenting Turgenev’s romantic comedy A Month in the Country in a modern Emlyn Williams adaptation. The show opens Tuesday and runs nightly through Saturday July 6 with an 8:30 curtain.
Royal Couple Split in Cairo Divorce Report
Jordan king Husain reportedly divorces Queen Dina in Cairo. A Dina family source calls it a first degree procedure and notes the couple could reunite if they choose.
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Harvard Dealer Indicted by Jury
A federal grand jury indicted Robert L. Herrick of Harvard Indiana on fraud charges. Herrick owned the Herrick Feed Co and was a former director of the First State Bank of Harvard. Prosecutors say he forged bills of lading to obtain bank credit totaling 72629 over three years and used drafts from customers in transit. some money was repaid. No trial date has been set.
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Wisconsin Cheddar Markets Steady and Ample Supplies
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture reports steady prices for junior cheddars and unchanged markets for cheddar. Demand remains fair to good in some quarters with ample to excessive offerings and light commercial storage of fine quality grass cheese for the season. Butter and evaporated milk markets show steady activity with ample stocks and seasonal influences noted.
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Wisconsin session closes with tax cuts and social boosts
The closing days pushed through total spending of 343 million with 328 million in remaining items and 12.5 million for schools. Gov. Thomson’s plan preserved major items while trimming 15 million. Increased teacher benefits under social security and pension provisions, a maximum $5 monthly rise for some retirees, and up to $30 monthly with the substitute roster are included. Other actions include milk grade change to A, higher tuition, and a one-year residency requirement for aid.
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Legislature Spars With Chiropractor Bills And WHA-TV
Controversy rose in the Assembly over two chiropractor bills. One died, the other reached the Senate but was not acted on as adjournment arrived. The measures would have authorized state payment for chiropractic care under workmen’s compensation and public assistance programs, replacing physician and osteopathic coverage. A bid to shut down WHA-TV failed as the body approved an $89,000 appropriation to Wisconsin for continued operation of the station.
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Wismer Named Milwaukee Physical Education Teacher
Miss Doris Wismer daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Wismer will teach physical education in the Milwaukee school system next term. A Bowling Green State University 1953 graduate she currently works at Arbutus Camp for Girls near Traverse City Michigan. She attended John Marshall High in Cleveland and earned the Cleveland Women's Physical Education Association scholarship. She held a national rating in volleyball and basketball and served as student assistant in the women’s physical education department. She did practice teaching in Fremont Ohio and Belleville Michigan and has worked at Wisconsin girls camps for three summers.
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Switzerland First Nickel Coin Issued In 1881
The article notes that Switzerland issued its first nickel coin in 1881 marking a key moment in its currency history.
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