Auto makers adjust 1966 prices as safety features go standard
General Motors cuts prices on new lines by about 72 dollars on average factoring in the excise tax cut and new standard safety items. Chrysler mostly raises prices as 1965 options become standard, with some decreases to offset 1965 optional equipment. Secretary Connor calls Chrysler moves responsible and safety features rise this year. Ford’s stance remained pending amid a bright industry outlook.
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General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Gardner Ackley
Johnson
John T. Connor
Paul F. Lorenz
Ford Motor
Dorothy Malone Improves After Heart Surgery
Hollywood actress Dorothy Malone showing slight improvement after a marathon heart lung operation. Doctors say the next 24 hours are critical as they monitor for recovery while removing clots from her lungs. A TV spokesman notes two months of filming remain and no replacement decision yet.
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Dorothy Malone
Miss Malone
Constance Mackenzie
Mrs Kennedy Hosts Boston Symphony Gala
Mrs John F Kennedy attended the Golden Trumpet Ball in Symphony Hall where Boston's social elite gathered for the orchestra's 85th birthday. The event, organized by Henry Cabot, raised about 150000 for the Boston Symphony Orchestra as guests enjoyed formal dining and dances led by Arthur Fiedler and Erich Leinsdorf.
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Boston
Arthur Fiedler
John F. Kennedy
Henry Cabot
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Kennedy
Mrs. Kennedy
Erich Leinsdorf
Jerry L Pederson Uninjured After Car Runs Off Road
Jerry L Pederson aged 18 from Route 2 Monticello escaped injury when his car left County Trunk N about one mile south of County Trunk C at 3 a m. Deputies reported the incident and noted about 180 feet of Merlyn Loveland's fence damaged along with windshield left rear fender and hood damage to the car.
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Jerry L. Pederson
Route 2
Monticello
Sheriff's
Merlyn Loveland
Plane delayed after bomb scare at San Juan airport
Former President Juan Bosch left for Santo Domingo after an hour delay at San Juan's airport when the airline cited a bomb scare.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Juan OD. Bosch
Santo Domingo
County Fairgrounds Not for Sale Plans Seen for Improvement
The Green County Fairgrounds will not be sold to the school district or any party. Directors at a Swiss Wheel luncheon voted unanimously with one abstention. They discussed replacing Floral Hall with a year round community center for events, inspections planned in Rock and Dane Counties, and an audit to follow the 111th annual fair.
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Green County Fairgrounds
Floral Hall
Rock
Dane
O. R
Doug) Hare
Bloodmobile Visit Set for Monroe Tuesday
Monroe residents are reminded of the Bloodmobile stop on Tuesday September 28 at the Junior High School gymnasium from 1 30 to 6 30 p m. Dr Benjamin H Brunkow arranged medical coverage, Clara Thompson organized volunteers for labeling registration and canteen duties, and Ethel Jones urged meeting the 125 donor quota to help county totals.
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Monroe
Benjamin H. Brunkow
Clara Thompson
Ethel Jones
Monroe Bloodmobile
Government funds boost campaign against heart disease cancer stroke
Washington reports a new push to fight three major killers with federal support. The House approved a three year 340 million grants program for regional medical groups to coordinate research and care, while the Senate authorized 650 million. Reconciliation between the two versions is pending.
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Washington
House
Senate
Schweppe Couple Honored as Outstanding Dairy Pair
A plaque designating Mr. and Mrs. James A Schweppe of Janesville Wisconsin as the 1965 outstanding young dairy couple of the Pure Milk Association was presented at the PMA fall delegate meeting. Ronald L Helms and his wife were runners up. Schweppe, 31, runs a 180 acre farm with 43 registered and 25 grade Holsteins and chairs the Edgerton District Dairy Promotion Committee. The couple have five children.
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ST. Charles
Ill
James A.schweppe
Rt. 4
Janesville
Wis
Pure Milk Association
PMA
Avery A. Voss
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ronald L. Helms
Baileyville
National Milk Producers Federation
New York City
Navy
Schweppe
Edgerton
Rock County Dairy Promotion Committee
Mary
Tokyo Typhoon Trix disrupts railway signals
Rain from Typhoon Trix last week caused signal malfunctions across Tokyo railways today, stranding about 500000 commuters in stations and disrupting service.
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Tokyo
Severe Crop Losses Seen If Cold Weather Comes
Wisconsin faces potential disaster as a cold snap after heavy rains threatens vegetables and field crops. Officials warn up to 200 million dollars in harvests at risk, with carrots and cabbage valued at about 1 million dollars, and one third of sweet corn remaining unharvested.
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Associated Press
Lone Rock
Milwaukee
Beloit
la Crosse
Wausau
Madison
Don Wikinson
State Department of Agriculture
Wilkinson
Wisconsin
Marvin P. Verhulst
Wisconsin Canners and Freezers Association
Verhulst
Marquette
Columbia
Sauk
Jefferson
Waukesha
Walworth
Langlade
Dean Kittel
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Soldiers Grove
Prairie du Chien
Gays Mills
Lost Boy at Miami Airport Believed Detroiter Ricky Thorne
Authorities in Detroit and Miami jostle to identify a silent boy found alone at Miami International Airport. Officials say the teen may be 14 year old Ricky Thorne from Troy, Michigan, missing since a car crash. Detectives note he is not mute but traumatized, with few belongings and a red haired woman from Detroit suspected.
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Miami, Fla
Miami International Airport
Ricky Thorne
Detroit
Troy
Thomas Morris
Ricky
Miami
Hair Dispute Grows Over McFarland School Hair
Fifteen year old Michael McClellan remains suspended at McFarland High as a dispute over his long hair drags on. Superintendent Richard Olson reports no settlement after a Friday conference with Michael’s mother Thayer Lien. The board may face an appeal if no agreement is reached.
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Milwaukee
Lien
Mortell
Olson
Board of Education
Olson Will Seek State Post Again in 1966 Bid
Former Lt. Gov. Jack Olson, 45, Wisconsin Dells businessman, will seek the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor next year. He names Talbot Peterson as campaign manager, with Peterson having stepped down as Republican chair earlier this year and led by Ody J. Fish. Olson calls for a coordinated 1966 campaign by all Republicans to gain the office.
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Wisconsin Dells
Jack Olson
Talbot Peterson
Olson
Patrick J. Lucey
Peterson
Ody J. Fish
World's Big Cheese to Hold Madison Press Conference
Roland Behle executive secretary of the Wisconsin Cheese Foundation announced a Madison press conference on October 4 to answer questions about the 17 ton cheddar on display at the New York World's Fair. The cheese, described as excellent, is under a letter of agreement with Borden Co providing first option on the huge cheddar before the fair began last year.
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Madison
Roland Behle
Wisconsin Cheese Foundation
Behle
Borden Co
Drive Begins Soon Aid For Children Boosted
The United Fund of Monroe kicks off on Oct 1 to support the Children's Service Society, Catholic Welfare Bureau, and Lutheran Aid Society. The agencies provide adoption through foster care, counseling for unmarried mothers, and statewide social services for children, with local offices in Madison and Beloit.
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Children’s Service Society
United Fund of
Monroe
United Fund
Catholic Welfare Bureau
Lutheran Aid Society
Marie Blum
Rodney O. Kittelsen
Frank C. Stiles
Green County
Atwood Ave
Madison
Beloit
Edward J. Erbe
Lena Conrad
Kenneth Schneider
John Kessenich
Children’s Service
Feeding for Geese Receives Approval
Federal authorities approved emergency feeding for the 100000 Canada goose flock expected at Horicon Marsh. The State Conservation Department said more than 15000 Canadas had already settled on the marsh as hunting season opened at noon, with harsh weather reducing corn stands and prompting short rations.
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Madison
Horicon Marsh
State Conservation Department
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