Dodge Unveils Two New 1965 Models The Monaco and Custom 880
Detroit special report notes Dodge will launch two 1965 medium-price cars, the Monaco luxury two door hardtop and the Custom 880 sedan and multiple wagon styles. Both ride on a 121 inch wheelbase with varied V8 engines and feature enhanced headroom and new styling. Public showings kick off Sept 25 at nationwide dealers alongside the Dart, Coronet and Polara lines. Byron J. Nichols touts improved styling and performance across the lineup.
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Dodge Dart Adds Lower Priced Two Door Hardtop
The 1985 Dodge Dart introduces a cheaper two door hardtop with a new V eight option and built in heating cooling. Wheelbase lengthened to 111 inches with a redesigned front and rear ends. The 六 cylinder and V8 models appear in Dart 170, 270 and GT series and debut in Dodge showrooms the same day as the 1965 Coronet Polara and Custom 880 lines.
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Dodge
How Do You Say It Monaco or MonACO
Unintended pronunciation issues arise when Dodge named the top model Monaco in 1965. The name, borrowed from the Monaco region, sparked debate over syllable stress with Webster noting the first syllable accent is preferred.
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Detroit
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Webster
Coronet Line Expands Dodge 1965 Models
Dodge introduces a new Coronet line for 1965 between compact and full size cars. The range includes 17 models across Coronet Coronet 440 and Coronet 500 with seven engines from 225 cubic inch six to 426 cubic inch V eight and an economical light weight V eight.
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Coronet
Dodge
Detroit
Speed Alone Not Main Cause Of Auto Crashes
A Bureau of Public Roads report states accident risk depends on a vehicle’s speed relative to surrounding traffic. It finds 40 mph on a 60 mph highway may be as risky as 80 mph, while 20 mph risk rises sharply. highest death rates occur at very high speeds and drivers under 25 or over 65 are more prone to crashes. Also notes extreme Venus surface temp readings from a telescope and radio data.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Hiawatha 4H Elects New Officers and Plans Halloween Party
Diane Indergand is named president of the Hiawatha 4H with Greg Wild as vice president and De lores Indergand as secretary treasurer. Other officers include Barbara Williams as reporter Susan Smith song leader Jerry Block recreation leader and Linda Rufener sunshine girl.
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Hiawatha Club
Diane Indergand
Hiawa
Jtha 4H
Greg Wild
Delores Indergand
Barbara Williams
Susan Smith
Jery Block
Linda Rufener
Donna Indergand
Russel Block
Jim Smith
Scott Smith
Debbie Indergand
Socials and Visits Across Brodhead and Nearby Towns
Local families and friends visited relatives in Brodhead and surrounding areas including Earleywine, Arnsmeier, Haas, Sharkey, Marean, Trotter, Kingston, Binger, and Arns. Guests ranged from Mrs. Earleywine’s birthday gathering to weekend stays at the Sharkey and Arnsmeier homes, with events tying Madison and Milwaukee connections.
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Harrison Grenzow
Ivan Arnsmeier
Glen Earleywine
Brodhead
Mrs. Earleywine
Tony Williams
Beloit
Arnsmeier
Charles Trotter
Ellsworth Binger
James Sharkey
Lydia Marean
Milwaukee
Lois Arns
St. Claré Hospital
Meier
Madison
Raymond Arnsmeier
Arthur Peterson
Darlington
Sharkey
Panama Canal
Juda By Mabel E. Bauer
Mrs Linda Schaeffer of Beloit spent a week at the William Arn home with the Arn family then visited Janesville and Elkhorn. Mr and Mrs Robert Rutsch of Monroe were Sunday supper guests.
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Beloit
William Arn
Arn
Janesville
Elkhorn
Robert Rutsch
Monroe
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Wes Dodge
Ofryeler
Chrysler Moton Corporation
Dearth Motors, Inc
Monroe, Wis
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