Satellite Warns of Attack With New 30 Minute Alert System
The Air Force launched a secret spy satellite from Cape Kennedy to provide a 30 minute warning of a long range attack. The Titian 3 rocket placed the 1,800 pound satellite into near stationary orbit about 24,000 miles above the Pacific. It will be checked from California ground stations before moving to a post above Southeast Asia. Infrared sensors will detect exhaust from Soviet or Chinese rockets. Tel Aviv bus station blast report. Israel reports wounded and a death, with dozens of arrests of Arabs for interrogation and protection. Washington AP notes vote turnout exceeds prior off year totals with 56.1 million counted so far, near 1966 yet below presidential years. Tennessee governor race sets a record non presidential turnout.
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Voters Defeat 15 Senior House Members in Primaries
In a boost to reform sentiment voters rejected 15 long-serving House members with over 250 years of combined service. The defeats occurred in primaries or last Tuesday's general election, signaling shift away from seniority tied to promotions and entrenched influence.
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Doctors End Service After 18 Years Of Emergency Calls
In Chicago a doctors group tied to the Chicago Medical Society voted to discontinue an 18 year old emergency house call service. Dr. Robert Mustell, 76, who organized the service and made many calls, cited a shortage of general practitioners as the main reason for ending the program.
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Chicago
Robert Mustell
Chicago Medical Society
FFA Urges Corn Harvest Safety Quiz At Monroe High
Monroe Chapter of Future Farmers of America promotes a Corn Harvest Safety Program. Members urge farmers and machine operators to test themselves with safety questions, obtain copies from the Ag Room, Monroe High School, and review guards, shutoffs, speed controls, and rider limits.
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Future Farmers of America
Monroe High School
Ken Allen
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FFA
Value Village to Open Five Acre Monroe Department Store
Trading has begun for Value Village department store at Monroe Wisconsin on five acres of a 15 acre site along Highway 11. Henry Horney president and owner of three Illinois stores says this is the first Wisconsin location with Dyson Construction Co of Madison as builder. The 20 by 182 foot one story Swiss style building will offer 44 000 square feet of selling space and include soft goods and appliances. Architect Arthur H Morey of Skokie Ill designed the store. Construction starts immediately on land formerly Kohli farm then Joe Dearth.
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Madison
Italy and China Agree Diplomatic Ties in Secret Talks
Italy and Communist China announce establishment of diplomatic relations after about two years of covert discussions. Peking calls Formosa part of China. Italy recognizes Peking as the sole legal government in China and takes note of Beijing’s claim. Texts not released immediately but expected to mirror Canada stance on Formosa.
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Italy
Canada
Two-truck collision injures Blanchardville man near Postville
A crash near Postville in Green County shortly after 10 a.m. injured Milo F. Swenson, 76, of Blanchardville. Swenson was taken by ambulance to St. Clare Hospital and placed in intensive care after his milk-truck collided broadside with a truck driven by Swenson at the County Trunk A and H intersection. The other driver, David Harris, 23, of Blanchardville, escaped injury. sheriff's deputies investigate.
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Hay Halloway Cheese Factory
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Harris
District Wool Contest Planned Here Saturday
The 1970 District Six Make It Yourself With Wool contest will start at 9 a.m. Saturday in Monroe High School with 113 girls aged 14 to 21 entered by age groups Sub-Deb 11 to 13 Juniors 14 to 16 and Seniors 17 to 21. Judges Mrs William Stuckey Mrs Alvin Livingston Mrs Ronald Gabert Mrs Dennis Swiggum Mrs Horst Hart and Mrs David Burri will pick best outfits while modeling tips are given by Mrs David W Wake. Lunch is provided by Monroe High School FBLA. A noon talk on leftovers and inexpensive materials by Mrs Robert Kingdon precedes judging. winners advance to the Wisconsin state contest November 13-14 at River Falls. The state winner goes to the national finals in Las Vegas later this month with two finalists traveling to Europe next year. District 6 includes Green Rock Dane and Jefferson Counties.
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Monroe
David W Wake
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Mmes
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Wis
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Leo Kalmerton
Sheboygan Falls
Wisconsin
Las Vegas
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American Wool Council
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Uneasy Calm Along Suez Canal Deepens Middle East Tensions
The 90 day cease-fire along the Suez Canal persists as Egypt Israel and Jordan extend the pause amid Arab terrorist bombings in Tel Aviv that kill one and wound 24. Egypt signals no further extensions while Israel and Jordan maintain restraint and U N envoy Jarring resumes indirect talks.
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Poster Winners Named in Monroe Contest
Rocky Tranel won the grand prize a first grade pupil of St Victor s Parochial School and 5 dollar cash prize for my Friends Are poster. Other winners listed across 1st 2nd 3rd grades with various cash awards and honorable mentions. Contested by 255 posters open to Monroe district students in grades 1 6. Display of winning posters scheduled at First National Bank November 9 to 13. Judges named and organization details of Monroe Area Human Relations Council given with leadership roles.
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Joanne Schmerse
Tim Culhane
Linda Batty
Ricky Rieder
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Kathy Purcell
Monroe
Monroe Council of Churches
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Rocky Tranel
St Victor's School
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Monroe Area Human Relations Council
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Patrick Deignan
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Mary Barry
Daniel Place
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