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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
2
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The article notes Pope Paul VI guiding the Ecumenical Council beyond Pope John’s reforms. Decrees on liturgy and Vatican authority pursue transparency. He plans a historic Holy Land visit, the first papal trip abroad in 160 years, signaling potential shift from mysticism to outreach.
Observers on the Washington scene discuss what would happen if top leaders were killed in quick succession. James Marlow of the Associated Press explores who would take control, order retaliation, and maintain communication after a nuclear strike wipes out leadership.
A collage of past items notes Monroe Silver Streaks beating Milton 60 to 46 on December 5 1953 and other local happenings. Obituaries and status updates include William Boetker services and Gen Hoyt S Vandenburg illness. Tornado in Vicksburg Mississippi kills at least 20 and damages blocks.
The text notes a secret government procedure for action in case of any emergency involving nuclear hardware. It implies the plan is designed to be unused and may leave few people to debate legality if invoked, reflecting a tense, clandestine approach to national security.
Leonard M. Tollefsrud 66 of West Allis died Tuesday in a Wood VA hospital. He was a World War I veteran and 15 years with the Veterans Administration. Survived by son Robert J. Milwaukee brother Nile Rockford and two grandchildren. widow Ruth Hammell preceded him. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Silverthorn-Newcomer in Orfordville with burial in Maple Grove cemetery. Friends may call Friday night.
Graveside services for Steven Douglas Poff three day old son of Ronald J and Phila Rafoth Poff Madison were held at Forest Hill cemetery Madison. Rev Roger D Knight officiated. Surviving are the parents a brother Dr Allen 18 months paternal grandparents and the Rafoth grandparents.
Vernon R. Boeckman 36 a seven year Sheboygan County deputy sheriff was appointed undersheriff by Sheriff Robert C Frewert Boeckman succeeds Harry E Hill who died November 26.
Dr. E. W. Gaumnitz, head of the National Cheese Institute and American Butter Institute, told the U S Tariff Commission in Washington that a basic contradiction exists between price support programs and free trade goals. He urged higher import duties especially for non quota dairy products to prevent rising government costs and production controls.
MADISON The State Department of Agriculture announces bids by communities to host the 1964 regional and final Alice in Dairyland competition. Regional events select two finalists. finals run June 11-13. May regional dates tentatively set. cities with prior regional hosts eligible to bid.
The budget is expected to rise to about 100 billion dollars as the economy and population grow, demanding more services. President Johnson aims to trim requests, but a budget near the record is likely, with tax-cut debates clouding revenue and potential deficits tied to debt growth.
Dallas civic leaders at the Dallas Chamber of Commerce annual dinner urged residents to regain reason and balance after the Kennedy assassination. Dallas Assembly president Dawson Sterling called for positive attitudes and an enlightened citizenry while honoring the late president and aiming to project confidence to the world.
Madison appoints David G. McMillan assistant attorney general. A former Wauwatosa assistant city attorney and UW Law School graduate of 1960, he joins the state legal staff.
The Wisconsin Bureau of Personnel certifies seven top finishers for five special agent posts in the new criminal investigation division. Atty. Gen. George Thompson appointed Leroy Dalton to head the division. The starting salary is 695 dollars a month, with a maximum of 905 dollars. The certified candidates include Gordon M. Cmayka of Stoughton, Laverne G. Stordock of Beloit, Clark E. Lovrien of Montello, Joseph W. Farrar of Waukesha, Walter A. Younk of Milwaukee, and Robert K. Seman of Wausau, among others.
An investigation report identifies Gerald W. Murphy, 27, of River Falls, as an FBI special agent. The note confirms his role within the bureau alongside a detention or assignment context involving a crime investigation.
Mt Horeb high school defeated Oregon 296 to 206 on the Channel 27 High School Bowl program from Madison. Team members included Karen and Kristine Boswell, Stephen Haraldson, and Richard Helgeland.
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