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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1968
Page
1
Monroe reports elm decline easing as diseased trees are removed and beetle damage slows. City forester James Mauermann says 1,134 elms remain, many may survive another beetle attack. trimming and replanting programs continue with fall orders for more trees.
In Prague the Czechslovak radio building scene left several dead and 25 wounded per CTK. Eisenhower's condition remains critical as doctors report a comfortable night and improving heart rhythm trends at Walter Reed. In Saigon, nine American helicopters were downed as North Vietnamese troops pressed near the DMZ. Ohio's penitentiary standoff continued with nine guards in danger amid prisoner demands. In La Crosse a two to three week old infant’s body was found in the river, triggering a full investigation. In Milwaukee, 28 people were arrested at a stag party including two scantily dressed dancers and an obscene film found at a restaurant. In Madison, the Tarr task force tentatively backs a Turn to No. 3 on a pending proposal.
The 17th annual Parade of Champions sponsored by local and regional groups returns this Labor Day in Janesville. A 2 p.m. three mile parade features six bands and seven drum corps plus floats and clowns. A 7:30 p.m. drum and bugle contest follows at Monterey Stadium with entries from Chicago Racine Madison LaCrosse and Greendale.
The Monroe City Band under Allan F. Barnard will present its 8th Summer concert at Twining Park Bandshell on Monday evening Aug. 26 starting at 7. Neuberger returns as commentator. The Swiss Mixed Chorus led by Christian Garner joins with authentic Swiss choral music and La Pulga featuring the band flute section: Mrs. Roy Gempeler Josef Benkert and Beth Skattum.
Shirley Temple Black, former child star, recounts waking to machine gun fire in Prague as Soviet and Warsaw Pact troops occupy Czechoslovakia. She remained at the Akron Hotel on U.S. Embassy advice, plans to leave when flights resume, and sought to message her worried parents. Several hundred American tourists watched events on Czechoslovak television. Lucille Rawleigh dies at 61 in Los Angeles from a heart attack, stockholder in the Rawleigh firm.
The poem reflects on life choices and the fashion of choosing rides over walks as many people prefer comfort to effort. It presents a witty observation of modern habits and social mood in concise verses.
Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia spreads tanks and troops across the country in a bid to halt liberal reforms. East German Polish Bulgarian and Hungarian troops support the move as clashes kill several and injure dozens. Prague authorities deny inviting troops while protests prompt diplomatic notes to five nations. Alexander Dubcek and reformist leaders are held at the Central Committee.
Chicago braces for possible trouble as National Guard units are activated on request of Mayor Daley. Patrick Lucey challenges press on McCarthy votes, while no strike line could bring Johnson hot line to secure Kremlin contact during the convention. Humphrey supporters wary as first ballot dynamics unfold.
Hollywood actress May Britt filed for divorce from Sammy Davis Jr in Santa Monica Superior Court after nearly eight years of marriage. She seeks division of community property and custody of three children Tracy 10, and adopted sons Mark 8 and Jeff 3, with no public comment from either party.
City Aldermen approved a $200,000 loan for water system improvements from First National Bank at Monroe. The long range plan includes a new well and pump installations costing about $50,000 and a total program of $250,000 to $275,000. The code revision is read into a public tape and will run during city hall hours with a public hearing planned later.
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