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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1962
Page
2
The piece questions Wisconsin State reluctance to enter a Rose Parade float on New Year Day. It argues for a gracious reception and investment, noting network coverage and promotional value. It concludes Wisconsin should fund the float to secure future invitations.
Senator Proxmire remarks spark debate over 1968 Democratic candidacy as he names Secretary of Defense McNamara as a leading choice despite him not being a Democrat. The piece notes possible Kennedy involvement and questions whether Proxmire risks isolation in Washington.
A letter in Dairy Record, written by a French woman college instructor, criticizes U S butter subsidy policy. She notes France overproduces butter, eating it daily, while in America farmers are paid for excess butter and stockpiled in warehouses, leading to waste and cooking with margarine and cottonseed oil.
Snow crews clear a three inch fall as Park Board votes to trim trees and plan improvements at Lincoln Park. City Council approves purchase of a 75 foot aerial ladder truck for Monroe Volunteer Fire Department at a cost of 32760 dollars.
A caustic cartoon critique mocks butter costs and food policy, warning that butter and cheese should be produced for consumption rather than stored in government warehouses. It lampoons Russia and American habits, noting French idioms and satire about national food shortages.
USDA data show October milk prices for Swiss cheese averaging 3.20 per gallon with a 3.77 test, up from September but below October 1961. Brick and monster at 3.19 with 3.75 test, Italian at 3.32 with 3.80 test, and all cheese at 3.32 with 3.96 test. Swiss output fell 2 percent to 8.79 million pounds, Limburger up 39 percent to 425 thousand, Italian 5 percent higher at 12.425 million, Brick and monster up 15 percent to 4.065 million yet still below prior year.
Mrs. Charles Walker 71 of Beloit died Saturday and services are set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at Rosman Uehling Kinzer central funeral home Beloit. She was born Alice Haynes in Brooklyn and married in 1923. She was a bookkeeper for Brodhead Telephone Co and member of First Methodist Church Eastern Star WSCS. Surviving: husband four daughters two sons mother brother and sister 16 grandchildren four great grandchildren.
Hollywood star Charles Laughton, 63, ill with spine cancer, has left Cedars of Lebanon hospital and returned home after a stay since July 30. A hospital spokesman gave no reason beyond his wish to go home.
Dr Job Gabbert Bowman 85 former chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh from 1921 to 1945 died Sunday. He became Pitt president in 1945 and retired as president-honorarius in 1947. Born in Davenport Iowa Henry La Cossitt 61 former Colliers editor and Gulf Oil government relations member in Washington died Sunday of cancer. Born in Shreveport Louisiana.
The piece notes the India China clash over Eastern Ladakh a high and arid frontier behind the Himalayas with passes above 18 000 feet. It details the 20 October offensive and the disputed line set after a 1959 cease fire while outlining Kashmir ties and uninhabitable terrain.
Napa County Counsel Daniel York ruled Christmas programs in public schools are legal if not used mainly for religious instruction. Dr Abraham Linn of Napa State Hospital challenged the program at Phillips Elementary School, seeking a legal ruling after the Supreme Court prayer decision in New York. Linn will consult an attorney to decide on possible action, saying religious training is unconstitutional only if used as instruction.
The Lions club sponsors a home decorating Christmas contest in New Glarus. Judging is Friday Dec 21 based on beauty originality and appropriateness. First prize is 10 dollars and second prize 5 dollars.
The Wisconsin Associated Press Association and the Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League plan a statewide program to find and develop journalism talent. It offers high school guidance college scholarships and summer internships on daily papers.
New Yorkers read the weather and manufacturers push snow throwers as a status symbol for homes. Sales rose from 40 000 units in 1959 60 to 250 000 expected in the current season, with revenue near 44 million dollars, targeting 11 million suburban families by 1970.
December 17 is the mailing date this year for 1962 federal income tax forms. F G Knis kern acting district director of Internal Revenue announced. Many taxpayers have already requested forms. Requests received before December 17 will be packaged for mailing but not mailed prior to that date. Taxpayers are urged to be patient and expect form receipt after January 2.
Fullerton California fruit drink maker Pacific Hawaiian Co plans a week long ad campaign halt in December targeting ABC stations that aired The Political Obituary of Richard M Nixon on November 11. Paul Hughes said the telecast was in poor taste as Nixon had just lost the California governor race and Alger Hiss had been convicted in 1950.
Classified ads urge safer travel with dependable cars as readers seek real bargains in daily listings.
Thieves looted the Holmby Hills residence of Davis Factor, board chairman of Max Factor and Co., stealing furs and jewelry valued at $21,000 during the weekend.
Police estimate weekend losses from wig shops exceed 200 wigs and 20 pounds of human hair. The growing black market for hair items spans multiple shades including blonde and brunette. Authorities urge reporting tips to contact the number provided.
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