Arson becomes large threat to fire insurance profits
The piece reports arson for profit as a growing criminal market, driven by fire insurance payouts exceeding 2.2 billion yearly. It notes 904 investigations in the year ending April 30, $36.5 million in claimed losses, and limited convictions. It cites Brendan Battle of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and outlines law enforcement responses.
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New York
Brendan P. Battle
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Midwest
Battle
Detroit
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
New York City
U.S. Justice Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Conservative Party Backs Goldwater, Drops Proxmire Bid
Milwaukee The Wisconsin Conservative Party says it will not run against Senator William Proxmire in the November election. The group explains the move to focus on electing Barry Goldwater president, ending plans to list George Hildebrant of Oshkosh as a Senate candidate.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Conservation Party
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
George Hildebrant
Oshkosh
Juda Social Notes Record Local Guests and Visits
Mr and Mrs William Ladwig of Milwaukee visited Mrs Minnie Ladwig at the Glen Boyer home Mmes Glen Boyer Walter Ladwig and Minnie Ladwig were in Monroe on business Mrs Jessie Pengra visited Miss Ruth Amerpohl in Brodhead Mrs Viola Hartwig of Madison is visiting relatives here Richard Miller Mike Affolter and Duane Siedschlag students at Platteville State University were home over the weekend Mrs Mary Hartwig Monroe guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Siedschlag and called on Mrs Ada Mevens Mr and Mrs George Kratz Winona Minnesota were guests of Mrs Mevius and June southeast of Juda Mr and Mrs James Allen Brodhead and Mrs Lydia Humphrey Dayton were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harrison Grenzow Mr and Mrs Wallace Wilson moved to Morris Grenzow apartment on Main Street
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William Ladwig
Milwaukee
Minnie Ladwig
Glen Boyer
Mmes
Walter Ladwig
Monroe
Jessie Pengra
Ruth Amerpohl
Brodhead
Viola Hartwig
Madison
Richard Miller
Mike Affolter
Duane Siedschlag
Platteville State University
Mary Hartwig
Frank Siedschlag
Ada Mevens
George Kratz
Winona
Minn
Mevius
June
Juda
James Allen
Lydia Humphrey
Dayton
Harrison Grenzow
Wallace Wilson
Morris Grenzow
Main Street
Carpet ing Advantage in Detroit Cars
Carpet ing in automobiles offers two advantages higher tear resistance and less chance of puncture by sharp heels per a Detroit report.
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Detroit
Still Family Size Detroit Dodge Dart Compact 1965
The Dodge Dart keeps its family-size dimensions for 1965 with a 111 inch wheelbase. Overall length is 196 inches and width 70 inches, maintaining a roomy compact profile.
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Detroit
Sions
Farm Bureau Pushes Delay of One Person One Vote Ruling
The American Farm Bureau Federation backs delaying the Supreme Court decision on reapportionment based solely on population. President Charles B. Shuman sent telegrams urging senators to support delaying measures. The bureau warns rural votes would weaken as rural populations decline and urban rise, and it reviews senators' voting records on both delay efforts and Social Security health care for the aged.
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Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Supreme Court
Charles B. Shuman
The
Bureau
Homemakers meeting reports and officer changes in two clubs
The Blackford Valley Homemakers held a meeting at Jake Rothenbuehler home with Mrs. Dave Woods as president and officers including Mrs. Nathan Schoepfer as vice president and Mrs. Ivan Hartwig as secretary and treasurer. Dues were collected and pennies for friendship for ACWW discussed. Next lesson on Family Recreation to be given by Mrs. Hartwig and Mrs. Kundert at Ivan Hartwig home.
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Blackford Valley Homemakers
Jake Rothenbuehler
Dave Woods
Nathan Schoepfer
Ivan Hartwig
Sunshine
ACWW
Delbert Kundert
Roy Reinmann
Clarence Schroeder
Clarno Homemakers Hold First Meeting At Home
The Clarno Homemakers gathered at Mrs. Harry Ammann home with co host Mrs. Valeria Grenzow. Roll call featured an exchange of bulbs and plants and a question and answer period on local gardening topics.
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Clarno
Harry Ammann
Valeria Grenzow
Richland Homemakers Meet Plans Year At September Session
The Richland club met at Magdalena and Lydia Woelfle’s home for the September gathering with a noon potluck. Roll call cited a summer highlight as the year’s work was planned. Guest Mrs. Arthur Frautschy attended. Officers listed include Mrs. Eugene Meier president, Mrs. Alfred Baumgartner vice president, Mrs. Floyd Asmus secretary, and Mrs. Carl Liedschlag treasurer, with Mrs. Herbert Huffman also noted.
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Ball Mills Club
Ball Mills Homemakers Club
Frederick Stahm
John Brugger
Frederick Strahm
Clifford Kessler
Frederick Mahikuch
Melvin Siedschlag
Roger Brugger
Beverly Hazeltine
Sunshine Committee
Roll Call
Frederick Mashkuch
Roger Coplien
Jack Hauser
Kenneth Feldt
Bernard Albright
Richland
Magdalena
Lydia Woelfle
Arthur Frautschy
Eugene Meier
Alfred Baumgartner
Floyd Asmus
Carl Liedschlag
Herbert Huffman
Doan’s Pills Offer Relief For Bladder and Back Aches
Unwise eating may cause mild bladder irritations, restless nights, and aches. Doan’s Pills provide three way relief: soothing bladder irritation, fast pain relief for backache and headaches, and a mild diuretic effect to increase kidney flow. Millions have trusted Doan’s for over 60 years.
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Doan
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Racine
Mabel E. Boyer
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Thrall, Tex
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Robert Stauffer
Walter Timm
Arley Ausmus
Herman Christen
Carl Miller
Clarno Homemakers
Richland Club
Armour Star
Armour Star Brand
Skinless Wieners
KRO
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Mary Margaret McBride
Kroger
Bosh
Ganan
Tenetan 7 Savings
Hi-O
Walleye
Mary Mastaret
Boston
Charlie
Mid-America
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the Kroger Co
Washington Bartlett Pears
Endive Escarole
Romaine
Kellogg's
Westfield Fruit Drinks
Aurora
Griseo
Ktail 1B
Oz. Jor
Betty Crocker
U R Kroger
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Colgate
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