Monroe Board Recommends Curb and Gutter Project
The Board of Public Works urged City Council approval to install about 10 000 linear feet of curb and gutter west of White Haven nursing home. Public hearing drew five opponents while 30 of 84 property owners favored the plan. the bid was 1.78 per foot.
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Board of Public Works
Board of Health
White Haven Nursing Home
Monroe
Gerald Wickus
Enoch Huston
John Herman
Elmer Lawrence
Arthur Drake
Ann Ebel
Paul F. Rufenacht
Robert Skattum
Fifth Ward
FP and
T Construction Co
Edgerton
Darlington Man Wins With Swiss at State Fair
At the 111th State Fair daily exhibit judging, multiple sweepstakes prizes were awarded. Loganville’s rindless Swiss block led with 97 points, followed by Henry J. Kolb of Darlington with Swiss 94.1, Normal Heeringa of Randolph with Münster 96.16, Leslie A. Roesler of Portage with Gorgonzola 98.16, and Durwood B. Pfaff of Hillpoint earning 98 on sweet cream butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Loganville
Henry J. Kolb
Darlington
Heeringa
Randolph
Leslie A. Roesler
Portage
Durwood B. Pfaff
Hillpoint
Titov Recaps Earth Flight Nostalgia After 17 Orbits
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov tells Pravda reporters his 24 hour plus flight completed 17 orbits with no major trouble and is ready for another mission. He admits homesickness for solid ground and praises Khrushchev for risk reduction, as Red Square awaits his welcome.
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Moscow
Gherman
Herman) Titov
Soviet Union
Pravda
Communist Party
Titov
Mother Earth
Steppes
Khrushchev
Red Square
Kremlin
Proxmire Opposes O Connor for Federal Power Post
Senator William Proxmire blasted President Kennedy's selection of Lawrence J. O Connor Jr. to the Federal Power Commission calling it stacking the deck against households. He spoke nine hours in the Senate and warned of a built in industry bias while denying filibuster claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Proxmire
Senate
Kennedy
Texas
Federal Power Commission
Proxmire
Lawrence J. O’connor Jr
FPC
O’connor
Senate panel backs life term for airplane hijacking
The Senate commerce committee unanimously approves a bill to punish airplane hijacking with life imprisonment. The measure follows a Continental Airlines hijacking over El Paso and other incidents in recent weeks. Chairman Warren G Magnuson hopes for a Senate vote this week.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Continental
el Paso
Warren G. Magnuson
Dwash
Senate
Soviet Rally Backs Khrushchev Over Berlin Stand
In Moscow the Soviet Union mobilized defense workers to support Khrushchev's Berlin policy, pledging longer workdays if needed. He warned of possible Western moves and mobilization on the Western frontiers while insisting East Germany must have a peace treaty. He cautioned that missteps could trigger global conflict but vowed no Berlin access block.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Berlin
Germany
Communist Party
Kennedy
West Berlin
U.S
Vienna
East Germany
United States
America
Wisconsin Assembly Tax Bill Faces Senate Stalemate
Madison reports indicate Republican backed revisions to a three percent sales tax bill lose Senate support due to a withholding feature and altered property tax relief. Senator Gerald Lorge and Senator Clifford Krueger championed amendments, while Democrats and maverick Republicans push for opposition.
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Madison
State Assembly
Senate
House
Gerald Lorge
Bear Creek
Lorge
Assembly
Clifford Krueger
R-Merrill
Krueger
Fred Risser
Risser
Governor’s Revenue Survey Commission
George Molinaro
Chenosha
Molinaro
GOP
Dr Frank Buchman Dies in Germany Founder of Moral Re Armament
Dr Frank N D Buchman 83 founder of Moral Re Armament died suddenly in Freudenstadt Germany after a heart attack while resting in a hotel suite. Born in Pennsylvania the Lutheran clergyman started the Christian fellowship later known as the Oxford Group and then MRA. His associate reported his last words urged governments of strong men guided by God. He died 15 minutes after the 10 p m coronary attack.
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Freudenstadt
Germany
Frank N. D. Buchman
Black Forest
Buchman
Christian Fellowship
Oxford Group
MRA
Echo Satellite Show Starts Tonight in Wisconsin
Echo Satellite timetable lists a show tonight in southern Wisconsin starting at 8 55 p m CDT with the satellite moving northeast at 79 degrees above the north horizon. Additional passes at 10 51 p m 63 degrees above the north horizon and 1 04 a m 88 degrees above the south horizon moving southeast.
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Echo Satellite
Chicago
Echo
Wisconsin
Big Maxwell Street Day Planned by Monroe Merchants
Monroe hosts the 5th annual Maxwell Street Day with shops on curbs and inside venues from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Merchants advertise real value bargains and extra specials to fit the festive theme. Chamber officials expect broad attendance and note a rain contingency shifting to Thursday if needed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Maxwell Street
Monroe
Monroe Evening Times
Vernon Schillinger
Thomas Kerr
Chamber Retail Committee
Caution in West Europe over Khrushchev speech
Western Europe reacted with caution and negotiation signs after Premier Khrushchev urged talks on Berlin and Germany. British papers favored talks while French and West German outlets urged careful scrutiny of his motives and objectives.
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London
Europe
Khrushchev
Berlin
Germany
France
West Germany
Figaro
Paris
West Berlin
Willy Brandt
Brandt
London Daily Mail
London Times
East Germany
Britain
Lavorite Daily Herald
the Times
Kennedy
Manchester Guardian
Beloit Considers Sunday Liquor Sale Referendum
Beloit city council on Monday night approved a referendum on allowing restaurants and bowling alleys to serve liquor on Sundays with no date set for the vote.
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Beloit
Cheese Market in Madison Steady Amid Spotty Demand
Madison Wisconsin dairy market shows steady tone with spotty demand and ample supplies. Prices listed include cheddars 36 to 37 percent, 40 pound blocks 42 to 84 dollars, single daisies 38 to 39 percent, long horns 38 to 39, and midgets 38 to 41.
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Cheese Mart
Spotty
Madison
Wisconsin
Neptune Takes a Holiday water pageant rehearsals set
The Monroe pool will stage Neptune Takes a Holiday on Aug 23 with rehearsals this week for Pollywogs Minnows Frogs Sharks Intermediates Swimmers and Advanced Swimmers at 10 am and 6 15 pm for water ballet tryouts. New pool hours announced include morning public swimming and updated lesson totals.
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Monroe
Neptune
Robert L. Wells
Park and Recreation
Wells
Stocker Honored For Fire Service
Robert A. Stocker Jr. of 719 22nd Avenue received an honorary Monroe Fire Department badge for over 20 years of volunteer service. He resigned due to a heart ailment after serving as lieutenant and captain of a ladder company. Badge presented by Assistant Fire Chief Louis Blanc. Resignation leaves two vacancies as Fire Chief Josef Benkert announced. Captain Arthur Emerson of Madison will attend tonight’s department meeting to train for the September 10 school at the Monroe fairgrounds.
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Robert A. Stocker Jr
22Nd Avenue
Monroe Fire Department
Stocker
Louis Blanc
Josef Benkert
Arthur Emerson
Madison Department
Fire Department
Northern Illinois - Southern Wisconsin Firemen’s Association
Monroe Fairgrounds
Young Republicans to Show Abolition U.S.A. Film
The Young Republicans sponsor a controversial film about Communism invading American life. Abolition U.S.A. screens at Monroe Court House on Thursday at 7 30 p m and is open to the public.
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Young Gop
U.S.A
Monroe
Brodhead Pool to Open. City Sets Operating Hours
Brodhead ready to open with lifeguards Jane Sveom Dave Timm and Bill Pfisterer in charge. Weekday hours 9 a.m. to noon 1 30 to 5 p.m. 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. Saturdays 1 30 to 5 30 p.m. Sundays 1 30 to 5 30 and 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. Admission for residents 10 20 30 cents. nonresidents 20 30 50 cents. Council approves civil defense badges and street-improvement bids. licenses and building permits noted.
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Brodhead
Francis Combar Jr
Brod
Combar
Jane Sveom
Red Cross
Dave Timm
Bill Pfisterer
Joseph Stencel
Gombar
Martin C. Hutzel
Brodhead CD
Council
Clinton Erickson
Rodney Williams
James Keen
Donald Edwards
Robert Partridge
Loren Sutherland
Donald Witte
New Home
Gerald Lipton
Rains End Drouth Threat to Wisconsin Crops
Rain last week ended the drouth threat for Wisconsin crops with corn deemed safe from damage. Burnett and Washburn counties still wait for adequate moisture while northwest Wisconsin hopes for moderate future rainfall.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Burnett
Washburn
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Gherman Titov
Tass
O'Connor
Senate Group
Gherman S. Titov
Mary Ann Burgy
Fred T. Burgy
Monticello
Green County Fair
Nancy
Green County Fair Association
Times
Timms
Donald Timm
Beth
Donna
Timm
W. G. Timm
Highway 69
Frank Buchman
West
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