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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1972
Page
1
The 40 horse hitch that featured in Milwaukee's July 4 parade will tour to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 12 and 13, per the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. announcement.
AP reports George McGovern continues caucus based selection with leaks guiding advisers. Frank Mankiewicz says an announcement should come by Friday with Hubert Humphrey among rumored candidates.
U S diplomat Porter says the Communist seven point peace plan remains remote from reality. Hanoi envoy Xuan Thuy defends demands to end bombing withdraw US forces and stop backing Thieu while warning of a dismantling intent to force talks. Thuy denounces U S air warfare and accuses Washington of war crimes in Vietnam. Binh rejects an immediate cease fire saying South Vietnam must defend itself. An Alaska earthquake near Palmer measures 6.4 magnitude.
Prime Minister Edward Heath moves to force open strike bound ports to bring in food as four previous emergency orders mark the government response. Queen Elizabeth II signed the proclamation aboard the Britannica as ports prepare to unload over 500 ships and farm stocks run low.
The Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church at 14th Ave and 14th St Monroe is being demolished after services ended in 1968 and the property changed hands through Clara Ritter and Robert Collins. The cornerstone dates to 1923, building cost about 25000, and 145 members. The site includes three lots, with parts sold to Clifton Ault and jail Jaycees links removed. The last service occurred May 26, 1968 under Rev. Burton L. Holling as the church merged with Monroe Immanuel United Methodist.
Cheese Days committee reports schedule on track for the Monroe gala. Friday features Maxwell Street bargains with Swiss dollars usable for up to 25 cents in change. Commemorative coins at $2, bleacher seats at $1.50, and Swiss dollars sold on the downtown square. Chamber office handles reservations and donations for awards, rooms, and camping spaces.
Superintendent Lee Olsen urged new residents to register their children in the correct school district before the Aug. 21 opening. Schools start with a half day, kindergarten and lunch programs begin Aug. 22, district offices can provide enrollment information. Governor Lucey rejects most prison phaseout plan while backing community corrections units and opposing broader legalization ideas.
Alejandro Breton from Mexico City arrives July 1 to stay through September 1 with Dr and Mrs John Norton at 1800 Lake Drive. The 17 year old tours Monroe sites and activities, learns about local life, and plans a future in aeronautical or chemical engineering while pursuing English studies and model airplanes.
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