Tornado strikes Monroe fairgrounds causing extensive damage
A funnel touched down at Green County airgrounds Thursday afternoon amid heavy storms, tearing apart the fairgrounds amphitheater and dance hall and damaging other buildings. No injuries reported. Insurance adjusters will determine the total loss, estimated at least 150000 dollars for a new grandstand.
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Wisconsin Faces Revenue Sharing Grants and Teacher Strikes
Wisconsin will receive 133.9 million dollars in federal revenue sharing under a conference report, with 89.3 million to local governments and 44.6 million to state government. Green County totals include 568,477 for county, 331,612 for county government, 143,383 for cities, and 93,483 for townships. Meanwhile three Wisconsin teacher strikes continue in Racine Muskego Norway and Fox Valley, talks faltering in MuskegoNorway while Racine negotiates anew. Pageant for Miss Teen Ager in Green County cancelled due to low response, though ages 12 to 17 remain eligible.
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Tornado Strikes Fairgrounds Wreaks Damage and Floods Areas
A powerful storm with a funnel cloud tore through the fairgrounds area causing roof loss at the amphitheater, numerous trees down, basements flooded, and widespread property damage. Residents reported roaring winds, debris aloft, and emergency crews rushing water and debris from streets and homes.
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Wisconsin traffic toll and dealer code changes noted
Appleton teen death puts 1972 Wisconsin traffic fatalities at 834, up slightly from last year. Wisconsin dealers seek changes to new code. officials expect action by mid October after reviewing 12 hours of public hearing testimony.
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Madison
Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Division
James 0. Peterson
Attorney General's Office
Milwaukee
South Milwaukee
Appleton Electric Co
James Behling
South Milwaukee Fire Department
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