Wisconsin Badger Briefs Summary of State News Items
Wisconsin traffic toll reaches 983 after four truck drivers die on Monday. County to buy Mount St. Paul College campus in Waukesha. Mukwonago teachers authorize strike if talks fail. St Croix treatment inadequate across 59 sites in nine-county area. Lake Michigan firms ordered to stop chub shipments with excess DDT. License plates delayed four weeks due to plant issues. Angela Davis criticizes Nixon re election. Janesville hires 19 year old patrolman. Window vandalism hits Janesville cars. Prairie du Chien councilman wounded in duck hunting accident. Milwaukee studies downtown arena feasibility and partnership model.
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Northside Elementary mock election defeats McGovern by Nixon in 544 vote
Young students at Northside Elementary School held a mock presidential vote. The 400 for Nixon versus 144 for McGovern reflected strong local engagement. Voting occurred in the Instructional Media Center with 12 booths, aided by the Student Council, IMC director Mrs. Donald Kubly, and Principal William Itzin.
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US airlift swells as Saigon rushes arms before cease fire
In Saigon, at least 30 US military and chartered freighters delivered over 700 tons of gear, the largest Indochina war airlift to date, while North Vietnam moves more troops and rebuilds border camps. The U.S. Command also reports the loss of a third F111 swing-wing bomber in six weeks and a Navy A7 during raids on the North’s southern panhandle.
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Bonanza canceled after 14 years on NBC
NBC cancels Bonanza after a 14 year run ending January 23. The 431st and final episode will be filmed tonight as Ben Cartwright retires and Little Joe leaves home. The show slips to 52nd in ratings while CBS Maude gains.
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Monroe Voters Cast Heavy Early Ballot
Monroe voters crowded City Hall with about 1150 ballots by 11:30 a.m. and turnout compared to 1968 noon totals. Ward tallies listed for eight wards. county totals shown for Albany Village and Monticello areas. Polls stay open until 8 p.m. with Times staff ready at 9 p.m. to relay courthouse results to the newsroom.
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Election at a Glance: National Vote Outlook and Seats
The overview lists offices up for election including president vice president 18 governors all House members and one third of the Senate. It notes Nixon Agnew McGovern Shriver as major party tickets and party seat counts in the Senate and House with estimated national turnout 80 to 85 million of 108 million registered voters. Poll closing times run 4 p.m. EST today to 2 a.m. EST Wednesday.
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Christmas Stocking Toy Drive Seeks Used Toys
The Christmas Stocking Committee of the Woman's Club of Monroe asks for good used toys for distribution, prioritizing larger repairable items like bicycles sleds and wagons. Toys may be delivered to Mrs. Harvey Mason's home, with collection managed by Mrs. Howard F Schulz, and volunteers will refurbish items at Monroe High School.
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Exchange students tour Capitol on an American itinerary
Monroe High School exchange group travels from Bohemia New York to Washington DC visiting the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Capitol Building Supreme Court Smithsonian Institution and National Archives. They view statues Washington Monument Jefferson and Lincoln memorial and end with Fort McHenry and Philadelphia on the third night.
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Wisconsin election day sees firsts amid weather and turnout
Wisconsin voters faced a mildy rainy day with near freezing by nightfall as 1.85 million expected turnout. It marked the first presidential election with 18-year-olds eligible, no state executive contests, and wards replacing precincts. Incumbent parties eyed gains in the Senate and Assembly amid tight Nixon and McGovern races.
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