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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1961
Page
2
Editorial notes Monroe 1961 United Fund raised 99.5 percent of the $21 326 goal, a gain over 1959 and last year. It urges late donors to push the total past 100 percent, praising volunteers while criticizing those who withhold gifts.
Premier Khrushchev declares the Soviet Union has built 50 and 100 megaton bombs to intimidate the West. He says Russia now wields even larger devices as part of a campaign to terrorize and deter NATO, while downplaying fallout concerns and hinting at future actions in Berlin and beyond.
Ten years ago on December 11 1951 around twenty thousand people fled Camiguin after its volcano began erupting. The report notes other events including Joe DiMaggio's retirement and political moves by President Truman and Democratic leaders.
In remarks attributed to Khrushchev the Soviet leader hints at imminent nuclear displays. Analysts say the rhetoric aims to pressure the West and is more than mere theater for Soviet audiences.
Leland Miller was elected chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias at the IOOF hall meeting held Wednesday evening. Other officers named included Alvin Zuhlke as vice chancellor Herbert H. Stauffacher as presiding officer Chester E. Tobin master of arms Ralph Lichtenwalner inner guard Alvin Priewe outer guard Charles Stubbe treasurer Ted Schmiedlin grand representative Geigel grand lodge deputy and A R Steele trustee for three years. Plans were made for a joint Christmas party with the Pythian Sisters on Wednesday December 20.
King Saud of Saudi Arabia underwent a 35 minute cataract removal on his left eye at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston and faces a similar operation on the right eye. Dr Trygve Gundersen said the procedure was a success. The king arrived in Boston three weeks ago for a stomach ailment.
At Ft Bragg North Carolina Army officials investigate a form letter found in a reservist unit urging soldiers to write to congressmen about training and living conditions. The letter asked to recruit ten signers and was posted on a barracks bulletin board. Governor Wesley Powell of New Hampshire spoke with troops and said the complaints were not alarming.
James E. Stites, 92, died of a heart attack at 9:30 a.m. at his rural home west of Orangeville. Born May 13, 1869, in Winslow, he married Edith Shippy on August 31, 1898, and lived and farmed in the Winslow-Orangeville area. Survived by one son, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. preceded by wife, one son, three brothers, three sisters. Services Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Cramer funeral home in Orangeville with Rev. Charles H. Wheeler officiating. Burial in Rock Lily cemetery, Winslow. Friends may call after 7:30 p.m. today.
A sequence of Monticello residents and guests are listed as Friday visitors and weekend travelers. Names include Mrs. C. D. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schuler, Mrs. Ella Voegeli, E. A. Bently, Werner Blumer, Elizabeth Blumer, Fannie Blumer, the Gempler family, Rosa Legler, Sylvia Curtis, Curt Wagner, John Richards, Karen Bidlingmaier, Joann Schneider, H. A. Becker, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Marty, and W. Karlen, with travel to Milwaukee Madison Monroe and Madison weekend stays.
The piece analyzes Kennedy’s campaign style and presidency concept, noting his insistence on clear goals and public confidence. It cites his speeches across Maine New York Oakland Reading and other venues, depicting a leader eager to define the office and set an unfinished agenda.
The piece reviews Kennedy’s initial promise of decisive leadership, his stirring inaugural call for peace, and the swift emergence of foreign policy troubles highlighted by the April 17 Cuban invasion. It contrasts his high aims with disillusionment and ongoing scrutiny of his administration.
The remark hints at a high regard for the presidency as the path to stable leadership. It suggests confidence in Kennedy’s vision shaping policy and national direction regardless of past setbacks.
Merlin Meythaler will discuss his view of the Catholic faith as a convert at a Knights of Columbus gathering tonight at 8 in the Legion Hall. Dr. J. R. Ganshert serves as program chairman with a lunch committee led by Dr. Jack Murray and including Robert Bussen John Callahan and Marcos Bregenzer.
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