06 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1976
Page
1
President-elect Jimmy Carter gains use of an Air Force 707 jet and plans to fly to an island retreat for a working vacation. Officials said the trip would allow Carter to review policies and meet with advisers during the holiday period.
Official canvass of Green County totals confirms Carter wins with 5 632 votes for president while Ford has 7 085 and Maddox 112 among listed candidates. Local races include clerk Barb Cox 4 127 and Sheriff Ed Tomlin 4 970 with referendums showing residency yes 6 553 and transportation no. Carter plans a Georgia island vacation before transition to Washington with Rosylnn and sons. aides discuss a potential late month meeting with Ford.
Gov. Patrick Lucey proposed a statewide testing program for Wisconsin schoolchildren amid concerns over basic skills. The plan would spend 285,900 dollars annually to test 223,000 students in grades four, eight, and twelve to measure spelling math and reading and to compare districts.
Madison area group led by attorney John Jenswold seeks to buy a 63 mile Illinois Central Gulf line from Madison to Freeport after the railroad filed notice of abandonment. The Chicago Madison & Northern Railway Co intends to propose a deal within a week in Chicago. The group also aims to operate a 100 mile Chicago & North Western branch from Madison to Lancaster and Cuba City potentially coordinating with local counties.
Denver report highlights Bill Moore of Pickle Packers International who promotes humor in industry. His spoof Picklers Planetary Unity party proposes a Union of Socialistic-Capitalistic Republics to divert defense funds to medical research and roads. The plan includes a pickle peace tactic using jars of pickles to ease tensions rather than missiles.
The forecast calls when tonight will cool and Sunday turns bitter. Friday night prep grip playoffs are noted with Brock unhappy yet back in the Pack starting lineup. details appear on the Sports page.
Capitol comment notes Democrats won the governorship and key state offices after Tuesday's election. With a 23 10 Senate edge and 66 33 Assembly margin, Republicans face a renewed push for the governorship in 1978. Leaders blame lacking recruitment and party organization for GOP losses.
In Washington unemployment rises to 7.9 percent, the highest level of the year, a key issue cited by President-elect Jimmy Carter. The Federal Power Commission approves natural gas price increases that could add 15 to 18 dollars to the yearly bill, likely to face federal court challenges. In Detroit the UAW reaches a contract with Chrysler just before a strike deadline and now seeks a deal with General Motors.
AP reports a buyers market for Citizens Band radios with discounts and free extras as dealers face shortages and some bankruptcies. By Jan 1 the FCC will add 17 channels, causing confusion about obsolescence and prompting remanufacturing options for 23-channel sets.
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