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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
2
The Inland City office of the Audit Bureau releases a summary of all local news printed and AP dispatches used by the paper. It tracks coverage across sections and notes which items appear in the Inland City edition.
The piece argues against Governor Warren Knowles stance on a referendum to legalize bingo with regulation. It cites Ohio’s experience where legal bingo devolved into large cash games run by operators, with charities only token contributors and rising crime. It warns Wisconsin would see Chicago syndicates and underworld elements seize resorts, urging strict enforcement of Thomson anti gambling law.
A flood of electronic reporters swarmed the Mississippi delegate scene at the Democratic convention. Network men pressed questions and pressed bodies to secure sound bites as delegates and party members faced intrusive interviews amid the rapid breaking coverage.
Ten years ago residents of Argyle planned a dedication for Dowling Hall with Bishop William P. O Connor officiating at St. Joseph's church honoring the area s first resident pastor. Also noted Green County won a state fair plaque for an outstanding display and a 1954 reference to notable world events.
Mrs Helga Nicholls and Mrs Mollie Toller purchase the Flower and Gift Shop from Fred D Fritz on August 27 1924 Paul Dominica announces closing his Monroe Shoe Shine Shop and moving to Madison Area farmers welcome sunny weather after rainstorms A postal inspector in the Rondout Illinois $2 million mail train robbery admits he was the brains Mrs Lars Larson 73 dies near South Wayne Meantime 1914 battlelines shift in France with German pressure and Meuse drive Paris mobilizes defenses
The piece notes how electronic blitzes and crowded microphones test poise during interviews. It observes that even seasoned actors and politicians struggle to remain lucid under glare and pressure, requiring long practice to avoid weak statements.
Edward H Kampmeier 72 died Tuesday night in Freeport Memorial Hospital. Rites will be held at 1 30 PM tomorrow at Offenheiser Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. He operated a farm implement business and was a retired Freeport employee. Survived by wife Louise three sons Wayne Rockford Eugene and Allen Pearl City a daughter Mrs Curtis Mellentine Lena and 10 grandchildren.
Mrs. George H. Oates 77 died unexpectedly at her Platteville home. She was the former Corn Scovel and belonged to the First Methodist church WRC and Eastern Star. Survived by her husband a son Beryl of Rock Island three sisters Mrs Sadie Santille Chicago Mrs Leslie Phalgraff Dumont Ia and Mrs Blanche Rhodemeyer Los Angeles and two grandchildren. Arrangements pending at Thomas funeral home.
Mrs. Cora Guidhaug 77 died yesterday at Kammerode nursing home after a long illness. Born August 4 1887 she married Clarence Emil Guldhaug in 1907. he died in 1961. Survived by a brother Oren Blanchardville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Lutheran church with Rev Edward Swanson officiating. Burial Graceland cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday at Saether funeral home.
Boeing announces a six wheeled two astronaut Moon jaunt vehicle named Molab for a 14 day 250 mile surface mission. It is part of a nine month NASA study on Apollo logistics support and would ride to the Moon aboard an Apollo craft with follow on astronauts after a landing.
Services for Mrs. Winnie Huffman 79 of Phoenix Ariz were held in Richland Center this afternoon. A former Rockbridge Township resident and widow of R W Huffman she died unexpectedly Tuesday while visiting. Survived by daughter Mrs Thomas Stahler Gary Ind two sons Dr Richard and Kenneth both of Lansing Mich two brothers Dr Cunningham Monroe and Don now in Los Angeles and sister Miss Margaret Cunningham of Los Angeles.
On August 27 readers note Washington’s 1776 defeat at Long Island and retreat to New York City. It recalls 1915 Pershing family tragedy at the Presidio, 1916 wartime declarations by Italy and Romania, 1928 Kellogg Briand Pact, 1942 Tulagi drive from Solomon Islands, and 1943 British Royal Air Force actions.
The record notes Nuernberg bombing and several past air disasters: a B36 crash near Rapid City killing 25 of 27 aboard. Eisenhower’s 1959 West Germany to London flight greeted by Harold Macmillan. 1963 mine cave-in at Sheppton trapping David Fellin and Henry Throne for 14 days before rescue.
Mrs. Richard Webster aged 79 died yesterday at her rural home. Services set for 2 30 p m tomorrow at Karrmann funeral home. Former Ada Bailey she was born New Diggings and wed in 1903. Survived by son Francis and daughter Letha both at home. Mr Webster died in 1959.
The article reports on Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara boasting a $2.5 billion savings from a cost reduction program, while the GAO released 28 minor reports and three major ones criticizing sloppy supervision and maintenance. It details defects in 66 armored vehicles, poor maintenance at Ft Hood, a $200,000 aircraft loss, and $30 million worth of unusable missile parts. Additional findings note waste in utility caps and $12.6 million inventory losses at a Korean depot.
The Barr school district west of Beloit appealed an attachment case to the State Supreme Court and will remain open pending the court’s decision. Rock County superintendent Donald Upson has been informed. The Dane County Circuit Court affirmed the Rock County Committee’s Aug 29 1962 order attaching Barr to the Oxfordville district and added the Sahy property.
The note states Mrs. Bonnie Walter is the Barr teacher on Highway 81 and about 25 pupils are planned to enroll next month.
Wildlife protection defines most national parks, with only a corner of Grand Teton remaining distinct. The statement emphasizes conservation priorities across the park system and regional conservation practices.
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