Election Day in the United States
As polls open nationwide the vote hinges on turnout and late forecasts. Ford and Carter wrap up campaigns in Michigan and Georgia while analysts note uncertainty in about half the states with turnout expectations around 56 to 59 percent.
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Jimmy Carter
United States
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Carter
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Plains
Robert Dole
Russell
Kan
Walter F. Mondale
Aston Minn
National Weather Service
Great Lakes
Dixville Notch
N.H
Associated Press
District of Columbia
Gallup
Harris
Roper
Public Broadcasting Service
Wisconsin voters mobilize as Carter and Ford seek win
Early voting in Wisconsin shows heavy turnout across the state as Carter and Ford camps report optimism. In Madison 691 of 720 registered on West Side cast by 10 am, while Milwaukee suburbs also report strong turnout and polling places run low on registration forms.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Carter
Badger
Bill Dixon
Madison
Near West Side
Tom Withgott
Ford
Lake Michigan
Dixon
Jeanne du Rose
Heavy voter turnout reported in Monroe eight wards
Early polls show a strong turnout with 1029 of 5345 registered Monroe voters casting ballots by 11:00 a.m. Ward totals are listed and polls stay open until 8 p.m. Officials forecast 50 to 64 percent turnout. The piece also notes campaign stops by Ford and Carter with regional campaign details and national race context.
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Monroe City
Monroe
Ward
Evening Times Newsroom
Orangeville to Face Federal Water Survey
Orangeville Village Board heard the EPA water survey will visit 16 northwest Illinois towns including Orangeville on Nov 8 at 3 p.m. The review will cover records, water bills, operation costs, effluent permit, sewer maps, and the latest auditor's report. Building permits were issued to Orville Barker and Bob Blankenhorn. Mayor Bostian will attend Sterling discussions on firemen board expansion. Coplien Painting completed roof and window work on the water tower at about 400 dollars.
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Orangeville
Northwest Council
Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois
Orville Barker
Bob Blankenhorn
J. Milton Bostian
Sterling
Coplien
Monroe Theatre Guild Seeks Players for Twelve Angry Women
Community notices announce auditions November 22 and 23 at 7 PM at 2809 6th St for the Monroe Theatre Guild production Twelve Angry Women adapted by Sherman L. Sergel from Reginald Rose. The play needs 15 women and 3 bit parts with nonmembers welcome. production runs February 17 to 19.
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Monroe Theatre Guild
Arabat Ludlow
Monroe
Kenneth Meyer
6Th St
Sherman L. Sergel
Reginald Rose
Monroe United Fund drive nears finish with $21 641 raised
The Monroe United Fund reports $21 641 collected to date, 56 percent of a $38 010 goal. Divisions show varied progress from 21 to 93 percent, with drives urged to finish this week. Contact Dr. Peter Mueller or mail gifts to Box 511 Monroe Wis 53566. Sirens tested Saturday noon and Wednesday noon in Civil Defense. Argyle High School wins $250 MS fundraiser scholarship. total MS funds raised $1 949.64. Top eleven Athletes vs MS voters receive trip to Green Bay and Milwaukee banquet. WEKZ co‑chairs Tom Byrne and Randy Rockow announce.
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Peter Mueller
Monroe
Wis
Dr. Mueller
Argyle High School
MS Foundation
Steve Flannery
Argyle
Jerry Soddy
Harvey Bauman
Steve Schneider
Steve Larson
Paul Smith
Marco Flannery
Mark Mayer
Rick Penniston
Bryan Buesser
New Glarus
Ted Stuckey
Juda
Green Bay Packer
Tom Byrne
Randy Rockow
WEKZ
Milwaukee
Skunks Disrupt Neah-Kah-Nie High School
Neah-Kah-Nie High School in Rockaway Oregon faced a Halloween prank when five skunks were released inside the building overnight. Principal Jess Kennison said classes were canceled as officials removed the animals and began defumigation and cleanup.
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Rockaway
Ore
Neah-Kah-Nie
Jess Kennison
Darlington Board approves senior high schedule contract and staff moves
Darlington school board approved a $4130 Westinghouse home economics schedule contract and granted Rita Lancaster early graduation after seven semesters. The board also added two more students to the early childhood program, with an aide to be assigned, and named Mrs. Howard Friske and Mrs. Karen Hauser for Willow Springs roles. They accepted a career guidance seminar report, named Kent Havens as WASB convention delegate, formed a legislative committee, denied a DEA insurance grievance, and set staff planning and conference dates.
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Rita Lancaster
Howard Friske
Karen Hauser
Friske
Willow Springs
Marti
Kent Havens
WASB
Robert Siegenthaler
W. W. Martens
Lyle Olson
Philip Bryson
DEA
Martens
Harry Salathe
Elmentary School
Scott Huth
Home Talent Basketball schedule highlights sports page
The sports section highlights the Home Talent Basketball schedule along with the fifth and sixth grade touch football champions. Other features include Compendium Page2, People Today Page3, Calendar Page4, Obituaries Pages 4 and 8, and Classifieds on Pages 6 and 7, with Back Page.
Well Fed Voters At Polls In Lafayette County
Lafayette County voters went to the polls reportedly well fed with special dinners and lunches offered at eight sites besides regular restaurants. Churches, senior citizens groups and the firemen's auxiliary participated in the dining efforts accompanying the election day.
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Darlington
Lafayette County
Two Vehicle Crash Damages Cars in Wisconsin Collision
Police report two separate crashes in Wisconsin. In Spring Grove Township a 32 year old woman and a 23 year old man collided on Wis 1181 at 5 15 p m. the man failed to yield and headlights were missing as both vehicles sustained heavy and moderate damage. In Monroe a 37 year old woman pulled from her driveway into a westbound semi. the car was totaled and the semi had minor damage after swerving to avoid the vehicle, and a telephone pole was broken.
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Spring Grove Township
Pamela L. Harkness
Rosco
Iir
Michael G. Zweifel
Rt. 2
Brodhead
Zweifel
Harkness
CT K
Hedwig A. Anderegg
Monroe
Wayne H. Riebe
Whitewater
Anderegg
Tickets available for Green County Conservation Banquet
Tickets for the Green County Conservation Recognition Banquet on Thursday November 11 at Dutchs Swiss Wheel Inn remain on sale. Priced at 4 dollars, they can be bought at the SCS office in the Ag Building or from district supervisors Robert Hoesly Willis Riemer Pete Ott Havey Elmer and Ed Kaderly.
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Green County
Dutch
Swiss Wheel Inn
SCS
Ag Buildig
Robert Hoesly
Willis Riemer
Pete Ott
Havey Elmer
Ed Kaderly
Wisconsin Gasoline Tax Stays Low in 11-State Study
Commerce Clearing House reported Wisconsin, with a seven cent per gallon gas tax, is one of 11 states not raising taxes in the last decade. The tax is lower than all but three states, highlighting the low rate across the region.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Commerce Clearing House
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