Delays Vacancy Vote Council Acts on Equipment
City council bought three street department items a leaf roader 2797 from Army Equipment Co Madison a street flusher 3980 from Central Engineering Co Milwaukee and a used portable hot mix patch plant 2500 from Louis Marsden Edgerton. Official canvass gave Evans 1980 Schiller 1587 mayoral vote margin 393. Six Ward alderman vacancy to be filled at April 19 reorganization meeting.
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Sixth Ward
Army Equipment Co
Madison
Central Engineering Co
Milwaukee
Louis Marsden
Edgerton
Evans
Schiller
Rex Eyler
Eighth Ward
Roger L. Elmer
Seventh Ward
Fred R. Simpson
Goetz
Monroe
Ruth Ann Elbert
Chippewa Falls
James Jeffrey
E. R. Blair
Blair
Martina Peterson
Synneva Smith
Ernest Zumbach
Ernie’s Tavern
Carter Machine Works
J. B. F. Amos
Elmer
Prep Letter Winners Honored at Monroe High Banquet
Monroe high school will honor major and minor sports letter winners at the annual athletic banquet in the M room. Guest speaker is Clark Van Galder University of Wisconsin assistant football coach. Dick Muenich president of the Student Athletic Commission will be master of ceremonies. Coaches administrators and male school board members will attend. The event begins 6 45 p m.
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Monroe
Clark van Galder
University of Wisconsin
Dick Muenich
Student Athletic Commission
Cheese Trade Fair Signals Steady Market in Madison
In Madison Wisconsin the American cheese market shows steady tone with ample offerings to meet current needs. Prices cover Ched dars moisture basis 35% 3554 40 pound blocks 35%-38% daisies 37%-38% longhorns 38%-39% midg ets 3842-39%.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Primary Deepens Kennedy Nixon Puzzles
Ken nedy won in Wisconsin but analysts say the result does not resolve whether Catholic support helps him in Protestant farming areas or if Nixon can win independents without campaigning. Nixon rolled up 341,463 votes unopposed, signaling cross state voter shifts and religious dynamics affecting the race.
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Milwaukee
Sen. Kennedy
Wisconsin
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Nixon
Middle West
Sen
Humphrey
Minnesota
Portage
Grant
Richland
Spring Cleanup Week Declared in Green County
The Green County Safety Council designates April 11 16 as Spring Cleanup Week urging residents to remove rubbish twigs brush papers and rags from homes yards and outdoor areas. Officials say cleaning improves surroundings and safety for the busy months ahead.
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Green County Safety Council
Camel blindness blamed on antibiotics at Vilas Park Zoo
Madison zoo officials say five camels at Vilas Park Zoo went blind about a year and a half ago due to an antibiotic used to deworm the herd. Zoo veterinarian A M McDermid identified the antibiotic as the likely cause and the zoo plans to replace those that died.
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Madison
Vilas Park Zoo
Zoo
A. M. McDermid
McDermid
Auto Industry Cheers Upturn
Detroit reports improving car sales in March with Cadillac Rambler and Chevrolet posting record results. Industry leaders foresee a strong year as GM Chevrolet predicts a seven million passenger car market, while Ford targets six and a half million to six point six million industry sales.
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Detroit
Cadillac
Rambler
Chevrolet
United States
Ed Cole
General Motors
Cole
Ford
George Romney
Romney
American Motors
Falcon
Valiant
Style Show Tonight Draws Large Crowd at Turner Hall
A large crowd of fashion minded women is expected for the annual Jaycette Style Show at 8 p m in Turner Hall. Dozens of models will parade a ramp to showcase latest styles from Monroe clothing stores. Proceeds aid cerebral palsy victims.
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Turner Hall
Monroe Clothing
Mineral Point Woman Faces First Degree Murder Charge
A first degree murder warrant was issued Wednesday against Darline Kiester 27 Arena for admitting she concealed the death of a newborn child Justice A A Schnurr bound the woman over to Circuit Court.
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Mineral Point
Darline Kiester
Arena
A. A. Schnurr
Rambler American Wins 1960 Mobilgas Economy Run
The 24th Mobilgas economy run from Los Angeles to Minneapolis was won by a Rambler American Custom driven by Les Viland of Livonia Michigan, averaging 28.3533 mpg over 2061.4 miles. Mary Hauser of Hollywood finished first in the low price six cylinder class in a Plymouth Savoy, at 24.8265 mph. Mary Davis, co-owner of a Hollywood restaurant, won the low price eight cylinder class in a Plymouth Belvedere. Ginny Sims of North Hollywood took second in the compact class in a Chrysler Valiant, and Vince Pggins of Livonia drove a Chevrolet Corsa? to third at 27.0315 mpg.
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Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Les Viland
Livonia
Mich
Mary Hauser
Hollywood
Calif
Mary Davis
Ginny Sims
North Hollywood
Vince Pggins
Kaskey Named Welfare Head In County
Ray Kaskey of Wausau chosen as director of the county welfare department with duties starting May 1. Miss Kay M. Bostetter of Kenosha named a new case worker to handle child welfare. both confirmed at a welfare committee meeting at the Courthouse.
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Ray Kaskey
Wausau
Kay M. Bostetter
Kenosha
Kaskey
Appleton
Charles W. Kimbrel
Rock County
Miss Bostetter
Dolores Kubly
Beloit
WAC
Clintonville Fire Claims 89-Year-Old Resident
An 89 year old Clintonville man, George Long, suffocated when his home burned in his absence from his son.
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Clintonville
George Long
Kindergarten registration stressed for May in Monroe
Series explains basic activities taught in Monroe East and other city kindergartens. May 10 and 11 register at East North Lincoln South schools with sessions for A–K and L–Z. Parents meet teachers, see pet making, shoe tying, and health programs as part of preschool prep.
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Monroe
Rose Langston
East School
Danny Mitchell
Steven Allen
Richard Ruditi
David Eley
Times
Barbara Thompson
Glenn C. Langston
East
North
Lincoln
South
Kathryn Etter
Weimer, 81, Dies After Brief Illness in St. Clare
John C. Weimer of Davis, aged 81, died at 4 58 p m yesterday in St. Clare hospital after a brief illness. He was born Sept 22 1878 in Rock Grove Township Illinois and married Lena Otte on Dec 31 1907. He farmed in Rock Grove until retirement and moved to Davis 24 years ago. He is survived by his wife Lena a son Alvin two daughters Grace Lohmier and Lola Digman five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p m Saturday at St Pauls United Church of Christ Epplyanna with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Chapin funeral home Durand 7 9 p m Friday a devotional service at 8 p m Friday.
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John C. Weimer
Davis
St. Clare Hospital
Mr. Weimer
Conrad Weimer
Rock Grove Township
Illinois
Lena Otte
Kent Township
Lena
Alvin
Grace Lohmeier
Lola Digman
Pacific Palisades
Calif
Fred
Rock City
Albert
Detroit
St. Paul’s
Albany Youth Survives Second Open Heart Surgery
Twelve year old Joey Schwartzlow of rural Albany underwent a nine hour second open heart operation at University Hospitals Madison. He remained on the critical list for three to four days but was reported holding his own and smiling as his parents visited.
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Joey’’ Schwartzlow
Albany
University Hospitals
Madison
Joey
Roy Schwartzlow
Henry Olson
Albany Herald
County canvass tallies election results for judges and senators
The official canvass at the county clerk's office lists Judge Arthur L. Luebke with 5593 votes, Howard H. Moss with 1780, Hubert Humphrey 2805, John Kennedy 1765, Richard Nixon 3240, and referendum totals showing yes 2702 and no 3535. The figures adjust unofficial counts by modest margins.
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Russell J. Myers
Edward R. Kaderly
12Th Judicial Circuit
Arthur L. Luebke
Howard H. Moss
Hubert Humphrey
John Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Bourguiba Says France to Withdraw Troops From Bizerte by Oct 31
President Habib Bourguiba told Tunisia's National Assembly that France agreed to remove all troops from installations around the large Bizerte naval base by October 31. The statement outlines a full withdrawal timeline amid ongoing postwar talks and regional security concerns.
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Tunis
Habib Bourguiba
Tunisian National Assembly
France
Bizerte
Flood Workers Bolster Levees
Hundreds of volunteers from farmers to college students rushed to reinforce levees along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers in Illinois and Missouri. They fought seepage risks as the two rivers surged, with key danger zones near West Quincy and Gregory Landing.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Mississippi
Missouri
Illinois
Missouri River
St. Louis
Oscar Crist
West Quincy
Quincy
Ill
Meyer
Gregory Landing
Fox
Ernser Joins Johnson Firm in Pontiac Incorp Formation
Lester M. Johnson and Math ew F. Ernser announce the formation of Johnson Ernser Pontiac Inc effective April 1. Ernser, ex Thorp Finance 13 years, will join Johnson at 602 Highway 11 West to run the auto sales firm. The Ernser family resides at 1718 Country Lane with two children Kathleen and Tom. Johnson, dealer since 1940, previously operated Johnson Pontiac Co with Milton K. Johnson until two years ago and now owns it solo. they live at 626 22nd Avenue with three daughters Joan Jan and Jeri.
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Lester M. Johnson
Mathew F. Ernser
Johnson - Ernser Pontiac, Inc
Ernser
Thorp Finance
Johnson
Highway 11 West
Chippewa Falls
Madison
Thorp
Monroe
Country Lane
Ee Kathleen
Tom
Argyle
Johnson Pontiac Co
Milton K. Johnson
Johnsons
22Nd Avenue
Joan
Jan
Jeri
Republicans Propose Private Plan for Health Insurance Over 65
Seven Republican senators unveiled a bill for federal state aid to insure Americans over 65. The plan would be run by state agencies, with contracts to private insurers or state provision if needed, covering up to 60 days hospital care and related medical services. Costs would be shared between federal and state governments, with a top $13 monthly premium and income-based waivers. Jacob Javits leads as sponsor.
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Washington
Flemming
GOP
Eisenhower
Jacob K. Javits
Four From Area Injured in Crash On Juda Bypass
Four people from the area were injured in a head on collision on the Juda bypass of Highways 11 and 81 at five p m. Two remained hospitalized at St. Clare today. Larry Hugh Gutzmer 17 Argyle and Louis Pfund 70 of 1761 13th street drove separate cars in the crash Pfund a Bluff View Park operator suffered chest injuries and other wounds Gutzmer a cheese plant worker will be in the hospital at least one more day for observation Doreen Baumgartner 14 Marianne G Mahle 17 were treated and dismissed for tongue laceration and shock Marian Larson 15 was not injured Pfund drove alone.
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Juda
St. Clare Hospital
Larry Hugh Gutzmer
Argyle
Louis Pfund
13Th Street
Gutzmer
Pfund
Bluff View Park
Guttmer
Doreen Baumgartner
Walter Baumgartners
L1th Street
Marianne G. Mahle
Thomas Mahles
13Th Avenue
Marian Larson
Albie Larsons
5Th Street
Dr Daly Remains in Critical Condition After Auto Mishap
Dr Anthony J Daly, 47, eye specialist at the Monroe Clinic, remained in critical condition at Madison General Hospital after a Wednesday night automobile accident. A clinic staff member said Daly has shown no change and has not regained consciousness in the past 24 hours.
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Anthony J. Daly
Monroe Clinic
Madison General Hospital
Madison
Daly
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