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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1970
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times announces subscription options with carrier and mail rates for local and out of state readers. It lists office hours and contact numbers and advises subscribers to know their carrier and report missed deliveries promptly.
A column assesses the Nixon era Federal Commission on Obscenity and Pornography. It notes leaks and expectations, cites a draft stating exposure to explicit material does not cause antisocial behavior, and discusses potential repeal of adult pornography laws amid shifting attitudes and public opinion.
Glancing Back recalls Sept 1 1960 with Hulking Bill Nieder clinching the Olympic shot put title as the U S takes gold silver and bronze. Also notes Hartman named farm and home agent in Green County and local observers watching the Echo satellite glow over Greenwood cemetery.
The IRS reminds heads of families may produce up to 200 gallons of tax free wine for immediate family use with prior registration. Registration forms are available through the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division in St Paul Minnesota and must be filed in duplicate at least five days before production. If approved, the producer receives one copy authorizing up to 200 gallons per year from July 1 to June 30.
Sept 1 1920 crowds anticipate many contenders for Monroe first woman to vote under the new suffrage amendment. LaFollette Progressive Republicans call a Belleville mass meeting to protest interference with freedom of speech and assembly after Saturday events. Roosevelt Picnic plans and land sale in Cadiz Township are also noted with $2500 price for forty acres.
The 1900 report notes Company H, which won honors in 1897, remains within one half of one per cent of the highest standing in the latest Wisconsin National Guard inspection. Jesse Edgren of Madison displays Klondike gold nuggets he brought home. Prairie chicken hunting draws seasoned and novice hunters alike.
William J. Carroll, the world's second longest living heart recipient, marks the second anniversary of his operation. He works a 40 hour week as a plater for Ai- Research on the 4 pm to 12 30 am shift and was back at work within months after surgery on August 31 1968 in Houston Texas.
FBI statistics show bank robberies nearly tripled since 1960 with about 2000 yearly incidents and millions in losses. Violent acts against employees and customers are highlighted by cases such as a Cincinnati savings and loan killings.
Wisconsin tax collections for the year ended June 30 1969 totaled 1.914 billion with 840.5 million from local net general property taxes and 1.0737 billion from state levies. Of the total 1.4944 billion or 78.1 percent was available for local spending while 419.8 million or 21.9 percent was spent at the state level.
Wisconsin traffic fatalities after seven months total 538, up 52 from last year, with Green County reporting 10 deaths by August. Officials urge Labor Day travel precautions including vehicle checks, early starts, rest stops, seat belts, obeying limits and avoiding alcohol.
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