Monroe Junior High stages Wizard of Oz to full house
A large cast near 100 performed at Monroe Junior High School in the auditorium delighting a capacity audience of children and adults. Dorothy, played by Carolyn Myers, and the ensemble earned praise for their lively portrayals along with the Witch, Wizard, Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion.
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Monroe
Carolyn Myers
Dorothy
Jack Close
Scarecrow
Tin Woodman
Steve Hennager
Robert Baumann
Paul Goetz
Kansas
Heart
Courage
Ances
Close
Barth
Baumann
Christi Ault
Tax Receipts May Cut Deficit
Washington reports April net tax receipts at 9.9 billion, 16 percent above last year. If trends continue, the fiscal year ending June 30 could see a deficit of 1 to 2 billion, aided by higher receipts, spending cuts, and a new Treasury policy increasing corporate tax withholdings.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Nine People Flee Burning Apartments in Wausau
At 3 a.m. nine residents escaped a downtown Wausau building fire on the second floor. Two were rescued by aerial ladders. The first floor housed Herberg's Annex Store and the Associated Finance Corp office. Damage estimated at $50,000. Cause undetermined but suspected to start from papers near a hot plate.
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Wausau
Herberg’s
Associated Finance Corp
Wilbur Petzold
Operator to Retire Clang of Trolleys in St Louis
In St Louis streetcars end after more than a century as Oliver Deuchert retires. Mayor Cervantes rides the final run to Gaslight Square for a ceremony marking the end. Deuchert recalls early era streetcar service, Grand Avenue crowds, and dwindling fleets as buses rise.
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ST. Louis
Oliver Deuchert
A. J. Cervantes
Gaslight Square
Grand Avenue
Deuchert
Hodiamont
Florissant
Deucher
GOP Ticket Formation in 1966 Wisconsin Convention
GOP delegates nominate Warren Knowles for a second term and back Louis Cecil or John Olson for attorney general. The convention endorses Knowles by acclamation amid intra county tensions, with Ody J. Fish praised for party unity and Stearns accepting the result.
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Milwaukee
Warren P. Knowles
Louis Cecil
John Olson
Taylor County
Ceci
Knowles
Robert Zimmerman
Dena Smith
Jack Olson
Ody J. Fish
West Allis
Fish
GOP
Milwaukee County
David Stearns
Stearns
Dan Draper
Walter Brunsch
Brunsch
Madison Firms Win Low Bids for New Parking Ramp
Two Madison contractors won the bids to build the Stoldt parking ramp west of the square. Kenneth F. Sullivan Co. low bid on general construction at 278 dollars thou sands. O T Havey Electric Co. low bid on electrical work at 15 656 dollars. Six bids for general construction and four for electrical were received. Plumbing bid under review. ventilating bids not received and will be readvertised.
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Madison
Stoldt
Arnold
O’sheridan
Board of Public Works
Kenneth F. Sullivan Co
General Construct
O. T. Havey Electric Co
Dealer Testifies in Chicago Fraud Trial
Edward Bembeinster a Wausau Wisconsin auto dealer testified in a federal fraud case in Chicago that he fled a Milwaukee hotel room after rejecting a cut rate offer to purchase 112 cars because he was afraid.
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Chicago
Edward Bembeinster
Wausau
Wis
Milwaukee
Two U S Units In Search Kill At Plantations
U S Air Cavalry pursued fleeing Viet Cong from helicopters in central Viet Nam and claimed 122 guerrillas killed in Operation Crazy Horse. A separate Ha waii-based 25th Infantry Division sweep through rubber plantations near Saigon reported 86 Viet Cong killed, 89 tons of rice and other stockpiles seized, with 14 weapons captured and two prisoners taken. Monsoon rains limited air missions to 15.
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Saigon
South
Viet Nam
U.S
da Nang
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Hawaii
Boi Loi
Wahiawa
Hawaiian
Oahu
North Viet Nam
Air Force
Navy
Panhandle
An Khe
Private Whitefish Bay Dance for Luci Johnson Stirring Protocol Fuss
Wisconsin Democrats accuse a Milwaukee Athletic Club reception for Luci Johnson and fiancé Patrick Nugent of violating protocol as guests are not invited. Host couple William and Feldstein defend privacy while Lt. Gov Lucey and lawmakers weigh in on social etiquette and invitations.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
William J. Feldstein
Whitefish Bay
Johnsons
Lucey
Luci
Nugent
Public Works Week Spotlight Highlights Local Services
Monroe City Engineer Harvey Elmer describes Public Works Week and the roles of the Street Department and Municipal Garage. The department, led by Jack Erb with nine workers, maintains streets, sewers, vehicles, and public facilities, including 27.65 miles of sanitary sewer mains and snow removal operations.
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Harvey Elmer Monroe
Kiwanis
American Public Works Association
Jack Erb
Palm Sunday
Eyelashes in Miss USA Race Stir Pageant Makeup
Eyelash fashion may decide Miss USA 1966 winner as 15 finalists wear false lashes in semifinals. Makeup consultant Sheelagh Clarke notes careful trimming for a natural look. Televised glamour parade tonight on CBS features finalists, state queens, Miss Universe Apasra Hongsakula, and Miss USA Sue Ann Downey.
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Sheelagh Clarke
Miss Clarke
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
CBS
Apasra Hongsakula
Thailand
Sue Ann Downey
Meeting of the Big Three Doggerel Verse
Clair R. Munns offers a short verse urging world peace through faith and personal effort. The poem frames a hopeful vision where prayer and God guide a pivotal meeting among three key forces for harmony.
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God
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Plantations
Public Works Week
Miami Beach
Clair R. Munns
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