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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
1
The Clothes Closet committee of the Woman's Club of Monroe seeks one or two heated rooms to continue free clothing aid for needy families. With school start Aug 21, they aim to resume before classes begin. Call co chairs Mrs Earl Hager or Mrs Roger Voelkh with available spaces.
Senator Muskie met two hours with George McGovern to discuss the Democratic vice presidential nomination. Muskie remains a top candidate though his office issued no further comment. McGovern said three senators declined the post but he will name his choice by Monday, having spoken with Humphrey Ribicoff and Kennedy, all of whom refused.
Green County ASCS Office reports approval by the Wisconsin State ASC Committee to extend the emergency haying and grazing program for one month. Farmers must file a new application for second crop hay or continued grazing and may face penalties if they fail to apply. Landowners may sublet unused set-aside land to neighbors in need. The buyback price for set-aside land will range from 5 to 9 dollars per acre, depending on hay or pasture quality. Applications are accepted at the ASCS Office.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports July wholesale prices up eight tenths of one percent led by food and industrial materials. Phase 2 wage price controls show an annualized 5.7 percent rise over eight months, while unemployment holds at 5.5 percent and average hourly earnings climb to 3.62 dollars.
A motorcycle crash in Appleton killed 17 year old Todd Jenkel raising Wisconsin highway fatalities to 623 for the year, up from 586 a year earlier. The week also includes Nixon polling at the Farm Progress Exposition and university and state notices.
Dawn Kubly, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Kubly of 1716 Lake Drive, spent three weeks at the Rotary Youth Camp near Kansas City as one of 20 Girl Scouts chosen for the Aids to Handicapped Girls Project. She plans to pursue physical therapy and hopes to speak about her camp experiences.
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