Milwaukee teachers rally political edges at WEAC convention
Wisconsin Education Association Council members gather in Milwaukee for a two day convention with a campaign tinge as election nears. WEAC president Paul du Vair calls for six years of teacher training and a year long classroom internship amid reforms on student discipline and parent involvement as schools face possible legislative action.
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Wisconsin educators push extended training for teachers
A survey of 1,200 teachers shows 75 percent cite vandalism violence and discipline as major school problems and say disruptive behavior has risen in the past three to five years. Du Vair outlines a plan for a four year degree plus one year study and one year internship. John Palmer welcomes more training but calls for study on six year length and internship duration. At Eau Claire the Wisconsin Federation of Teachers AFL CIO holds a two day convention with about 2,000 members.
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Wisconsin 1976 traffic toll reaches 788 with three more deaths
Three men died in separate accidents Wednesday as Wisconsin's 1976 traffic fatalities rose to 788, up from 776 a year earlier. A tractor overturn killed Adolph Abplanalp near Arena Iowa County. David Haack died in a North Fond du Lac house fire. Kenneth Guenther of Black River Falls was chosen to present Wisconsin’s Christmas tree to President Ford.
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No More Auto Price Hikes Seen for 1977 Models
Government officials expect car prices to stabilize this year after a 5.9 percent average rise for 1977. Chrysler Ford GM and American Motors posted gains, GM reported record third quarter profits while output per hour rose 3.8 percent and hourly wages up 1.2 percent. The IMF approved a loan to Mexico as peso value shifts.
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Proxmire and York Clash in Wisconsin Campaign Meetings
In Madison a taped interview and a Rotary Club luncheon pit Sen. William Proxmire and challenger Stanley York in a blunt exchange. Proxmire urged a 21.3 billion budget cut while York avoided specifics, criticizing Proxmire’s spending critiques and Golden Fleece awards.
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Wisconsin panel pushes handgun controls and gaming expansion
A Wisconsin subcommittee urged strict handgun controls and registration to trace and curb circulation while favoring legalized regulated gambling to reallocate enforcement resources. It also recommended decriminalizing private sexual acts between consenting adults and studying prostitution alternatives.
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Cheesemakers Run Over Tide In Last Night’s Grid Game
Conway leads with 248 yards as the Cheesemakers dominate the Tide in a recent football clash. Weather shifts bring warmer air for the next days. state finals potential noted for MHS barriers.
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Last session of Farmers Market here in Monroe
The Farmers Market will have its last formal session this season in Monroe on Saturday with continued farmer drop offs at Farmers Square on Saturday mornings through November if weather allows. Mrs. Robert C. Wuethrich notes expected squash potatoes carrots beets cabbage pumpkins for Halloween and Thanksgiving and eggs at reasonable prices. Co-Chairmen Mrs. Ernest Ammon Mrs. Donald Deininger and Mrs. Woethrich thank customers and producers for a good season and participation.
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