Take It Easy Behind the Wheel for Auto Safety Month
Editorial urges motorists to observe National Auto Safety Month in May and promote safer highway travel. It notes common failure points such as steering, tires, lights, and brakes and cites studies that many cars are out of repair. Advice includes avoiding rapid starts and stops, obeying speed limits, and steering clear of short cuts to save fuel and wear on cars and drivers.
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National Safety Council
Council
Why the Objection to a Split Wisconsin Legislature Session
Opponents criticize a proposed split session plan from the Legislative Council. It would begin in January, recess in February for three weeks with the Finance Committee drafting the budget, then reconvene late February or March until mid June, followed by fall veto sessions. Critics question the three meetings per year and ponder efficiency or pay implications.
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Wisconsin
Legislative Council
Joint Committee On Finance
Assembly
Senate
Soldier in 82nd Airborne Guard at Azalea Festival
Army Specialist 3rd Class Gordon M. Sigafus, 22, son of Mr and Mrs H C Sigafus Route 2, marched with the 82nd Airborne Division honor guard at Wilmington North Carolina Azalea Flower Festival with Esther Williams as queen. He is stationed at Fort Bragg as a squad leader in Company D, 501st Infantry and entered service in May 1956.
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South Wayne
Times
Gordon M. Sigafus
H. C. Sigafus
82Nd Airborne Division
Wilmington
N. C
Esther Williams
Sigalus
Ft. Bragg
Co. D
Army
Monroe transit lines begin urban bus service May 4 1948
Erling C Landfried of Monroe Transit Lines Inc announces Monroe s new urban bus service will start Monday morning May 1 1948. City funds for American Cancer Society total 1214 Homemaker groups add 90 74. Palestinians invade Holy Land as Arab nations launch simultaneous thrusts. The Milton house 108 years old collapses. Parents enjoy Angle youth center program.
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Erling C. Landfried
Monroe Transit
Lines, Inc
Monroe
American Cancer Society Campaign
Holy Land
Palestine
Milton House
United States
Monroe Names Honor Students
Seventy six Monroe high school students were named to the fifth six weeks honor roll. Straight A students included seniors Virginia Campbell, George Jud Kindschi, and Carol Lux. five juniors Sally Fritz Elaine Rubi Janet Rupp Joan Swiggum and Karen Wagner. and seven sophomores Ruth Benkert Mary Lu Bober Emilie Erb David Grams William Mauerman James Roethe and Enid Spring. Additional honors went to many seniors juniors and sophomores listed by name.
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Monroe High School
Virginia Campbell
George
Jud) Kindschi
Carol Lux
Sally Fritz
Elaine Rubi
Janet Rupp
Joan Swiggum
Karen Wagner
Ruth Benkert
Mary Lu Bober
Emilie Erb
David Grams
William Mauerman
James Roethe
Enid Spring
ROTC Leader Beaten by Four Youths at Central High
An 18 year old white Central High School student Gerald Henderson was severely beaten by four youths who admitted the assault. Police say the attack stemmed from resentment over his ROTC squad handling.
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Kansas City
Central High School
Gerald Henderson
Johnson to Speak at Safety Meeting on Child and Fire Safety
Ronald D. Johnson city park and recreation director will address the Green County Safety Council meeting Tuesday at 8 in the Community Room of First National Bank. He will accompany his talk with a film. Kathryn Deppeler 4-H winner will discuss Farm Safety for Man and Beast.
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Ronald D. Johnson
Green County Safety Council
First National Bank
Johnson
Kathryn Deppeler
Spring Grove Honest Workers
Freeport Air Show to Feature Aerial Bombing Display
Freeport Fliers' Club will hold an air show Sunday starting at 2:30 p.m. John Reining, general chairman, announced a building bombing display as a highlight and noted profits from the event.
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Freeport
Freeport Fliers
John Reining
Airport improvement demo to feature statewide pilot participation
Pilots from across the state will fly in for an airport demonstration. Arrangements are underway to accommodate 10,000 spectators in a special parking area at the airport.
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Orangeville To Buy Tanker for Firemen
Orangeville trustees say a tanker unit will be purchased in July as the department receives the first tax installment. Fire maps are being prepared and the fire system is being updated. firemen will contact farms in the district.
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Orangeville
Times Special
Orangeville Fire Department
Madison receives Ford Foundation grant for history survey
The State Historical Society announced a $12,500 Ford Foundation grant to support a comprehensive history survey in Madison. The grant funds archival research, fieldwork, and compilation of local historical records by the society’s team.
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Madison
The
State Historical Society
Ford Foundation
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Blum’s
Rexall Drugs
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Tenth St
Pandow’s
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Kroger
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