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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1961

Page

2

Editorial: Kennedy urges wage stability and trade talks

The editorial argues President Kennedy pushed broad authority to ease tariff barriers and boost foreign trade at industry and labor events. It notes his call for labor to align wage growth with productivity, while Anthony Goldberg signals lingering concerns over a "more for less" union mindset within the administration.

Kennedy National Association of Manufacturers Atlantic America Afl-Cio Europe Arthur Goldberg Goldberg

No Defender Needed Over O'Konski on Wisconsin Guard

The Daily Olympian rebukes Rep. O'Konski for portraying Wisconsin Army National Guard troops in the 32nd Division as poorly equipped. Maj. Gen. Herbert A. Smith counters the charge, noting O'Konski lacks military service and only has a background in debate and public speaking.

Daily Olympian Olympia Wash Rep. O'Konski Alvin E. O'Konski Mercer Wisconsin Ft. Lewis O’konski Guardsen Herbert A. Smith Smith Congressional Record Union

Years Ago United Nations demand prisoner exchange answer

A 1951 item notes UN command pressing the Communists for a reply by December 9 on an Allied proposal to begin prisoner exchanges in Korea. Other entries include local appointments in Green County New Glarus and resignations of village marshals, with a Medal of Honor award for Sgt. First Class Joseph C. Rodriguez.

United Nations Command Koré Harry J. Bellahan Boy Scout U.S. Grant Council Green County New Glarus Frank A. Garwell George M. Drye Cadiz Township

Wisconsin Guardsmen at Fort Lewis Verbally Dismiss Congressional Harangue

The piece mocks Congress for remarks about Fort Lewis living conditions. It notes veterans would understand the harshness faced by Red Arrow soldiers and suggests Representative O’Konski should refrain from further outspoken commentary. The critique implies Army missteps are common and urges restrained speech.

Fort Lewis O’konski Wisconsin 32Nd Division

Rupnow Named To Housing Committee

Roger Rupnow of 1414 22nd Avenue has been named to the executive committee of the renewal division of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. As executive director of the Madison Redevelopment Authority, he will help coordinate urban renewal policy with federal officials and learn about planned program changes. He was appointed by A J Harmon to broaden committee representation to smaller communities.

Sewoek Upnte Association

Tragedy During Visit Ends in Suicide in Chicago

Edward Drzewiecki, 46, of rural Route 3 Lake Geneva, died Friday from two gunshot wounds to the head in Chicago while visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Marsalek. A .22 rifle lay beside him. Mrs. Marsalek said he had been despondent.

Self Chicago Edward Drzewiecki Lake Geneva Drzewiecki Mary Marsalek

Monroe Students At Marquette Enroll At Record 11952

Monroe sends eight students to Marquette University in Milwaukee for the first semester of the term. Named locals include Daniel P. Bender Ronald W. Bregenzer Harry J. Krebs Gregory Blum Robert Niedermann Jeannine Campbell Stephen Koenig and Michael Kubly. The university reports a total enrollment of 11,952 from 49 states the District of Columbia and 40 foreign countries and possessions with 7467 men and 4485 women.

Monroe Marquette University Milwaukee Daniel P. Bender Ronald W. Bregenzer Harry J. Krebs School of Dentistry Gregory P. Blum Robert P. Niedermann College of Business’ Administration Jeannine M Campbell School of Speech Stephen L. Koenig College of Liberal Arts Michael C. Kubly School of Medicine Marquette James H. Keyes

Goodwill Truck Scheduled to Visit Monroe on Dec 20

A Goodwill Industries representative announced the organization's truck will visit Monroe on Wednesday December 20 to collect clothing, household items and furniture for use in rehabilitation programs for the handicapped. The drive supports sheltered workshops and skill shops serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Goodwill Industries Monroe Illinois Wisconsin Bloom

Airman Evans Assigned to Air Force Training Course

Texas airman Charles F. Evans son of Monroe mayor and Mrs Orville R Evans Sr is assigned to an Air Force technical training course for aircraft maintenance at Sheppard AFB Texas after completing basic training at Lackland AFB. He is a Monroe high school graduate.

Texas Charles F. Evans Orville R. Evans Sr 10Th Street Monroe United States Air Force Sheppard Afb Tex Evans Lackland Afb Monroe High School

Dorenden Rites Will Be Monday

Gratiot special obituary for Lawrence Dorenden 79 a lifelong Gratiot resident who died Thursday night at home. Service set for 9:30 a.m. Monday at St Joseph s Catholic church with a rosary at 8 p.m. tonight. O Flaherty funeral home Shullsburg in charge. Survived by wife Marie a daughter Mrs James Penniston Argyle a son Vincent San Diego four sisters listed with towns Cresco Gratiot McHenry and others.

Argyle Vincent San Diego Calif Bert McAuliffe Gratiot Frank Ackermann Caroline Dorneden Cresco Berniece Trackler McHenry

New Glarus Names Public Relations Committee

R C Phillipson president of the New Glarus Business Association formed a public relations committee to study hiring a full time secretary or a married couple to assist tourists in summer and improve their stay. The panel will meet Wilhelm Tell Community Guild directors, then present suggestions to the village board. Robert Strickler chairs the committee.

NEW

Lions Club to Sponsor New Glarus Christmas Decorating Contest

The Lions Club will sponsor the home Christmas decorating contest in New Glarus with judging on Wednesday December 20. First prize is 15 dollars and second prize 10 dollars. The club also voted to buy glasses for a visually handicapped child as another project.

New Glarus The Lions Club

Wild Turkey Tales From Early America

The piece recalls wild turkeys in American history from Native sightings to Lincoln and Boone. It quotes naturalists like Barton and Audubon on migration, flock behavior, and habitat loss. It contrasts the thriving wild bird with the domesticated turkey and notes near extinction in its native lands.

North America Indiana Abraham Lincoln Kentucky Daniel Boone Atlantic Ocean Mississippi River William Barton Carolinas Audubon

New Members Christopher General Rowe at Belleville

Christopher General Rowe joins the Belleville community as a new member on May 12, 1961, with details listing residence in Belleville.

Christopher General Rowe Belleville

Swiss Cheddar Marts Unchanged in Wisconsin Markets

Wisconsin and major city cheese markets showed a generally steady position with little trading activity. Swiss cheese prices were unchanged as buying interest stayed fair to good and supplies remained ample. production and trading of wheels were very light.

Wisconsin State Market News Service

Monroe Evening Times Club Membership Coupon Offer

A reader note advertises a club membership coupon for the Monroe Evening Times Club, inviting readers to pull out the coupon and join. The snippet also includes a brief non sequitur on turkey domestication tracing the lineage from a Mexican stock through Europe to the United States.

Evening Times Club Monroe Evening ‘Times Boye and Ghia Monroe Evening ‘Times Mon”roe

Watch return earns praise for honesty by young Lithuani an maker

A four year old Lithuanian born alpine horn maker named Gwaits found a watch on the sidewalk near Eaton's Tavern at 1502 11th Street and promptly turned it over to proprietor Jay H. Eaton. The owner was located quickly and rewarded the boy, who noted that honesty pays, with a token gesture of thanks.

Gwaits Eaton's Tavern 11Th Street Jay H. Eaton Gwzits

Co op To Market Milk Concentrate

Dairy Maid Products Co operative will market a canned milk concentrate to compete with fresh milk. Dr Nick Fabricius said the product is being canned at the Clear Lake plant and can be reconstituted to any butterfat level. The co op with 20000 dairy farmers will donate 60000 pounds of powdered milk valued at 10000 dollars to Project Hope.

EAU Claire Dairy Maid Products Co-operative Nick Fabricius Co-Op Clear Lake Co-Operative Fabricius Project Hope

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