29 Apr 1958
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1958
Page
1
The note introduces a bulletin board column in Monroe, signaling the first in a series about the You Auto Buy Now project. It frames upcoming notices and actions for readers seeking car deals and related offers from local merchants.
The Monroe You Auto Buy Now parade is set for Friday at 7 30 p m around the public square with 34 vehicles expected. Parade units include Monroe High School Band VFW Drill Team Company K Color Guard Zor Shrine Clowns Turn and Schwing Club Boots and Saddles Club the Brodhead cow and Monroe Fire Department. Joseph Urban will announce units from the high school area.
Buyers of new or used cars or trucks during the May 2 to 10 period compete in a daily slogan contest with prizes from Monroe merchants. Each day the best entry up to 25 words wins, judged each morning. Ten $1 checks will be issued to buyers to spend in Monroe stores, valid only through May 31. Telephone outreach will alert the 3,300 Monroe subscribers about the event and Friday night parade. Operation Telephone is led by William A. Park and Alton Kiel.
Monroe car dealers line up vehicles on sidewalks around the public square for a nine day event. City Council granted permission yesterday for this display phase. Locked cars will stay from 8 a m to 9 30 p m daily, extended to 10 30 p m on Fridays and Saturdays. Jacob Wiltfang and Don Ripp.
General Motors served a termination notice on the United Auto Workers effective at midnight May 29 when the three year contract expires. GM faces a possible shutdown or continued operation without a contract as talks continue. UAW's Leonard Woodcock said GM has the legal right to end the agreement but cannot force a strike. Reuther urged a three month extension while GM and Ford opposed delaying talks and proposed two year extensions with wage and cost of living increases.
New York stocks moved lower in late morning trading as a wave of disappointing earnings weighed on steel oil and chemical shares. Motors fell slightly while metals rose and government bonds advanced amid subdued volume.
President Nasser arrived in Moscow for an 18 day state visit aimed at deepening ties between the United Arab Republic and the Soviet Union. It marks Nasser's first trip to a major world power.
Officials awaited crime laboratory results to determine the cause of death of kidnapped and murdered Maria Ridulph. Jo Daviess and DeKalb counties disputed procedures as the girl's body was found near Galena. Her funeral was planned for Sycamore, with services at St John’s Lutheran Church and burial in Elmwood cemetery.
The Kiwanis Club sponsors the third annual Antique Show and Sale at Turner Hall this weekend with 19 exhibitors. Harold H. Grunewald of Elk Horn again manages the event, featuring dealers from Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin. Notables include Chester N. Sheets Maquoketa Elizabeth Stayner Chicago H F Sharratt Madison Laurette's Antiques Milwaukee and Ruth Bruchell Davenport among others.
Cardinal Samuel Stritch, 70, archbishop of Chicago, had his right arm amputated above the elbow after a blood clot. He recovered quickly, with doctors predicting bed rest for two to three days, while visiting witnesses and clergy reported his condition as excellent and stable.
Madison Wisconsin markets show steady to firm American cheese pricing. Demand is moderate for distributive buyers while outside interests are active. Small styles offerings are light though state brands and large styles remain ample. Cheddars 32 to 32 percent. single daisies 35 percent. long horns 35 percent. midgets 35 38 percent.
The Navy reported a Vanguard rocket failed to ignite its third stage and fell into the Atlantic after a brief flight. A 20 inch sphere on board carried X ray instruments to study solar emissions, with some data gained from the abortive mission. Navy plans for a string of Vanguard launches were outlined as the Army’s Explorers I and III continue in orbit.
Gen. Nathan F. Twining told Congress that some U S forces are ready now to strike back within 30 minutes of attack without new legislation. Heßert and other lawmakers challenged Eisenhower defense reforms as they pressed for clarity on unified commands and potential atomic policy changes.
A Monroe couple and four Racine residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near South Wayne at 4:30 am. Charles and Mrs Smith sustained cuts and bruises and were to be discharged from St. Clare’s hospital. Otto Rasmussen of Racine suffered chest back and abdominal injuries. others had bruises or shock. The Smiths’ 1958 hardtop and the Anderson car were wrecked. officer Harold Mullen noted the Smith car appeared to spin broadside after colliding with the Anderson vehicle.
Secretary Benson will appear before the House agriculture committee on May 1 to explain in detail why he opposes a proposed self help program for the dairy industry.
The Senate approved a pension welfare fund control bill 88 to 0 after five days of debate. It shields 85 million Americans by requiring fund registration, public accounting, and stricter penalties for embezzlement or kickbacks. House hearings and potential amendments loom.
Monroe Lions Club and the City Band will repeat their 5th Annual Madcap Minstrel Show at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Brodhead gymnasium. Sponsored by the Lions Club the event follows a highly praised run last Tuesday and Wednesday in the auditorium featuring local talent.
John A. Mac Queen, 45, was fined 2 pounds for turning a hose on a basement rock n roll party in the house next door. The case occurred in London on Monday as the court handled the disturbance.
Mrs. Helen Myers and Mrs. Arthur F. Wagner were named general co chairmen of the Monroe high school post prom party at a 35 parent meeting in City hall last night. The Monroe Country Club party follows the May 16 prom at the school with a Goetz theater film after.
A severe April frost damaged flowers and early vegetables in Monroe and nearby communities, with tomato crops hit hard. Temperatures dipped to 23 F at 6 am and forecasted to stay in the 20s tonight. County agent Norman Everson says oats and corn should be fine but advises covering unscathed plants. The frost mark was the coldest April 29 on record in multiple areas, setting a new state low at Superior and Park Falls with 13 degrees.
The Soviet Union attacks the Eisenhower Arctic inspection proposal as a rush to publicity and calls for a summit on safeguards. Lodge urges limited discussion for aerial and ground inspections. Sobolev demands summit talks and resists negotiations. The council will likely debate the U S plan with broad support except from Moscow. Gromyko contends the U S proposal seeks intelligence on Soviet territory.
Efforts are under way to have one or more top Republican state officers attend the Green County Republican Club caucus tomorrow at 8 p m in the courthouse. Gov Vernon Thomson cannot attend due to a prior engagement. The caucus will elect delegates and alternates to the state convention in Milwaukee.
A smoky three alarm blaze destroyed part of a two story brick building housing two downtown taverns in Milwaukee causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Fire officials say the fire started in Mr Anthony's Cocktail lounge and also involved the Gay 90s bar in the same structure.
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