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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1964
Page
16
Pontiac Motor Division unveils 1965 models with longer lower and wider exteriors and more luxurious interiors. Catalina Grand Prix Star Chief and Bonneville vary in wheelbase and length, with new curved glass design, articulated windshield wipers, and updated convertibles enhancing visibility and safety.
Plans are underway for the 50th anniversary convention of the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Firemen’s Association Inc. The event is set for May 22 and 23, 1965, in Freeport with research on the association and fire service. A parade is tentatively planned for Saturday, May 22.
The association asks fire departments to lend vintage equipment for a parade display. Each department may enter a float or piece of gear and sponsor its local band in the event.
Oldsmobile introduces a bench type seat with a large center armrest that converts to a bucket style. When folded up it fits driver and two passengers, when down it resembles a bucket seat. Standard on Holiday sedans and coupes in Delta 88 and 98 series and on the 98 convertible.
Pontiac Motor Division presents 1965 Tempest styling with vertically mounted headlights and increased length. The Tempest Custom adds a two door hardtop while Le Mans gains a four door sedan bringing twelve models overall. All Tempest and Le Mans measure 206 inches in length with a 115 inch wheelbase.
Gary Krause son of Mr and Mrs Robert Krause received a National Red Cross certificate for swimming 50 miles in the summer as part of the National Physical Fitness program. He swam 388 laps in one day at the Darlington pool and is a Darlington High School graduate.
Highlights include the capture of British Maj. John Andre in 1780 at Tarrytown and his execution as a spy. Also noted are the 1789 establishment of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1939 Warsaw bombardment, 1944 Arnhem rescue attempts, Eisenhower’s 1954 dam dedication, Khrushchev's Iowa visit, and a 196? leadership firing in Czechoslovakia.
Special report notes disc brakes, long used on light European cars for fade resistance and water immunity, are adapted for heavier American passenger cars. Front wheel discs become standard on the 1965 Thunderbird and optional on the 1965 Mustang.
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