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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1960

Page

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FBI cracks down as fifth bomb hoaxer held

Julius Randolph Radwanski 38 of Huntingdon Valley Pa arrested in Columbus for a false bomb report after a TWA flight delay. He posted a 1000 bond and will face U S District Court next week. Earlier in San Francisco William A Grant 38 was charged. Other arrests followed in Tulsa Sarasota and Indianapolis.

Columbus Ohio FBI Julius Randolph Radwanski Huntingdon Valley Radwanski Trans World Airlines Port Columbus U. S Robert W. Newton Philadelphia U. S. District Court TWA Pittsburgh San Francisco U. S. Attorney's Office William A. Grant Belmont Calif United Air Lines Grant Tulsa Okla Sarasota Fla Indianapolis Ind

Foreign Autos Fight for Sales in New York Show

Foreign and domestic markets clash as more than 80 import makes fill 230000 square feet at New York Coliseum for an eight day auto show. Detroit compacts like the Falcon Rambler Corvair Valiant Lark and Comet threaten imports in a year with shrinking foreign sales.

Ben Phlegar New York United States Coliseum U. S Automotive News Los Angeles Miami Volkswagen Renault Chevrolet Ford Plymouth Ed Cole

Mohr Condition Still Unchanged After Boxing Injury

Mohr remained in very critical condition at a Madison hospital after suffering a brain injury from the NCAA boxing finals. The 22 year old Merrick New York senior collapsed after losing the 165 pound title to Stu Bartell of San Jose State as his family and Wisconsin boxing teammates stayed at his bedside.

Madison Wisconsin Charlie Mohr University Hospitals Mohr Merrick N. Y Stu Bartell San Jose State University of Wisconsin

Population Census Ends in Green County by Tomorrow Night

Mrs. Wayne O. Peckham, Albany crew leader, announced door to door canvass in Green County should finish by tomorrow night. One third of crew will proceed to a second stage in Racine next week, coding and transcribing data from April 1 to May 9. Special collection for jail residents set for April 20 due to travel delays from spring breakup and high waters.

Wayne O. Peckham Albany Green County Peckham Racine

Firemen Foamed 4000 Gallons Gasoline At Plant

Monroe firemen averted disaster by applying foam to more than 4000 gallons of gasoline spilled at the Pure Oil Co bulk plant on 5th street. Fire Chief Josef J. Benkert said foam on top of the liquid reduced fire and explosion risk after a bulk truck overflowed during unloading. No general alarm was sounded to avoid spectator danger. Fire crews responded about 7 50 p m.

Monroe Pure Oil Co 5Th Street Josef J. Benkert Benkert

South Africa Holds Easter Parliament as Police Crackdown Expands

Cape Town reports say police raids intensify as government detains about 500 suspects under a state of emergency. Leaders of the ANC and PAC are jailed and details on detainees remain secret while ministers warn of possible disorder.

Cape Town South Africa African National Congress Pan Africanist Congress Sharpeville Johannesburg Paul Oliver Sauer Hendrik F. Verwo

U S Tax Filing Deadline Extended To Monday

The IRS grants a three day extension for filing 1959 tax returns and 1960 estimates because April 15 falls on Good Friday. The new deadline is midnight next Monday.

Washington Uncle Sam Internal Revenue Service

Firemen to Test Local Siren Tuesday Evening

The local fire siren will be sounded several times Tuesday night to test new controls on the unit. Benkert said the test is likely from 7 to 7 30 p m. Tuesday.

Josef J. Benkert Benkert

Cuba ranchers warn of lasting Cuban meat crisis

West Hemisphere dispatch from Camagüey reports ranchers say Fidel Castro’s INRA has seized or redirected cattle ranches nationwide. Government control limits private herds to 500 head and 1650 acres per operation, with bonds promised but uncertain. Large numbers of cattle have been slaughtered to meet shortages.

INRA National Institute of Agrarian Reform

Beverly Gnagi Scholar Award Recipients 18th Birthday Gift

Beverly Rattin Gnagi, Monroe high school senior, received the seventh four year 3200 Gnagi Scholarship. The Dr Will B and Neva Gnagi Foundation began in 1953 and will award one more scholarship next year. Beverly will study English at the University of Wisconsin and plans to teach.

Beverly Rattin Monroe High School W. B. Gnagi Will B. and Neva William Marine Corps University of Wisconsin Beverly The Bulletin St. John’s United Church of Christ Thorp Finance Corp Rodney O. Kittelsen Board of Education Supt D. J. Huenink Karen Ann Wagner Thomas W. Bober Janis Babler Wesley Falk Eugene R. Wagner Joyce Babler

Alumni Dance Set for May 14 at Junior High Gym

Officers of the Monroe Alumni Association announce the annual alumni dance on May 14 in the junior high school gym. The theme is A May-Pole Dance with Larry Ladd and his orchestra performing for their third year. Prelimary organizers include Ray Kubly Jr., president Alden J. Hawthorne, treasurer and Mrs Richard Maurer, secretary.

Monroe Alumni Association Larry Ladd Ray Kubly Jr Alden J. Hawthorne Richard Maurer

Cheese market in Madison steady with ample offerings

Madison Wisconsin market reports a steady to steady tone for American cheeses. Demand is slow to fair and supply is ample with Cheddars 31 to 33 percent moisture, 40 pound blocks premium 34 to 36 percent, single daisies 35.5 to 36.2 percent, longhorns 35 to 36 percent, and midgets 36.4 to 37 percent.

Cheese Mart Slow Madison Wisconsin

Peugeot Kidnapping Shocks Paris Rich Family

The Peugeot family learns of their 4-year-old son Eric’s abduction from a playground in Paris. Kidnappers demand 100000 dollars with 48 hours to respond. Police avoid direct negotiations as authorities nationwide search for the blond boy and the suspects in a Peugeot sedan.

Paris Peugeot Eric Peugeot Roland France Eric Roland Peugeot St. Cloud Country Club

Helen F. Myers Announces Candidacy for Clerk Post

Mrs. Helen F. Myers, Monroe resident since 1938 and widow of Blythe Myers, declares candidacy for re election as Circuit Court clerk on the Republican ticket. She has served six years in office after a year as deputy and is the first incumbent to announce. She has three children Blythe Butch 18 Mary Louise 13 and Mildred Ann 11.

Helen F. Myers Myers Monroe Blythe Myers Blythe Butch Whitewater State College Mary Louise Mildred Ann

Monticello Students Resume Class Tuesday

Monticello students were dismissed early for the weekend and will not have school tomorrow or Monday. Officials said classes will resume Tuesday morning, not Monday as earlier reported.

Monticello Times Special

Council Studies Procedure Rules at Informal Meeting

The new City Council met informally to discuss procedure and rules led by Mayor Elect Orville R. Evans. Attendees included City Clerk Freda M. Bray and City Atty. William J. Schmitz with most aldermen present. Daniel Gerber was absent. The Sixth Ward seat will be decided by upcoming council election. The Board of Public Works urged purchasing a six cylinder GMC truck for 3095 to pair with a new street flusher arriving soon. the council had earlier approved a street flusher costing 3980 less 1 percent for cash from Central Engineering Co. Milwaukee.

Orville R. Evans Evans Freda M. Bray William J. Schmi Central Engineering Co Milwaukee

Stock Trend Uneven After Early Rise In Trading

New York stocks opened with a brief early gain but moved unevenly in moderate pre Easter weekend trading. Most pivotal issues fluctuated with fractional changes, while a few well placed stocks posted larger movements. The shortened week ends with Good Friday observance.

New York

Summer Weather Persists in Monroe With Warm Outlook

The Monroe area today stayed summer like with rising temperatures and a forecast of higher heat tomorrow. Thermometer readings ranged from 55 early morning to 74 at 1 p.m., leveling around 65 by 1 p.m. The forecast calls for a high of 68 to 75 tomorrow with a few showers or thundershowers.

Monroe Mercury

Blood Recruiters Plan Meeting for May Bloodmobile Visit

A planning session at the Commercial and Savings Bank is set for 8 p m tomorrow to organize Monroe’s third Bloodmobile visit on May 2. Rev Gerrit Mouw and Walter Drews chair local recruitment efforts with Allen Goecke as vice chair. quotas and past gaps are noted. The Bloodmobile will be at Monroe Junior High from 1 to 6 p m May 2 and in Brodhead from 2 to 6 p m May 3. donors can learn blood type information at no cost.

Commercial and Savings Bank Monroe Gerritt Mouw County Red Cross Walter Drews Monroe Area Allen Goecke 9Th Street Mouw Brodhead

Bellville Man Gilman Bowers Dies At 69

Gilman Bowers of Belleville died yesterday afternoon at St. Clare hospital after surgery. A retired farmer and former Dane County Board member and Primrose Township chairman, he was born October 19, 1890 in Belleville. Survivors include wife Mary E. three daughters a brother a sister and seven grandchildren. Services set for 9:30 p m Monday at St Marys of Lourdes Church with Rosary at 4 p m Sunday at Becker funeral home.

Gilman Bowers Route 2 Belleville St. Clare Hospital Bowers Dane County Board Primrose Township Mary E Harry Virginia) Bosley Long Beach Calif Mitchell Lois) Rens Spring Green Ruth Eugene de Forest Bennanie Mt. Vernon S. D St. Mary’s of Lourdes Church Becker Funeral

Sawyer Quits Phillies Helm

PHILADELPHIA. Eddie Sawyer resigned today as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. Gene Mauch was named to replace him but declined to give a specific reason saying I just didn't want to manage. Bob Carpenter announced the resignation at a hurried news conference. Sawyer’s departure came on the third day of the season after a loss at Cincinnati.

Philadelphia Eddie Sawyer Philadelphia Phillies Gene Mauch Minneapolis Sawyer Bob Carpenter National League Baseball Club Phils Cincinnati Mauch Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee

U S Victory Seen In Transit I B Space Test

Washington officials hailed Transit I B as a major step in space age navigation to aid ships submarines and aircraft in all weather. Brig. Gen. Robert Greer noted the orbit was not ideal but hailed the milestone amid Soviet Sputnik comparisons and praise for the wider Transit Pioneer V and Tires probes. Military sources expect a real ship position fix tests within days despite an elliptical orbit and potential atmospheric reentry in about 16 months.

Cape Canaveral Fla Navy Greer Air Force Cape Soviet Union Gen

Albany Egg Hunt Held by Albany Herald Sponsors

The 5th annual community Easter Egg Hunt will be at 2 30 p m Easter Sunday for children up to 12 years. Participants meet at Village Park playground and search the ACPARD grounds southeast corner, across from the park. Explorer Post 507 hides eggs and guides kids. Over 150 boiled eggs colored by local youth at Methodist church kitchen after sunrise services. If rain, hunt moves to after rainfall with church bell toll 10 minutes before start.

Albany The Albany Herald Village Park Acpard Explorer Post 507 Methodist Church

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U.S Cuba Castro William L. Ryan Camaguey Fidel Castro Sehmitz Beverly Rattin Gnagi Elizabeth Bette) Hoffman Milford Thompson Times Council Studies Board Phillies America Robert Greer
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