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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
2
The Associated Press Inland Daily Press informs readers of its assistance from the Audit Bureau to comply with postal regulations. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and contact telephone number is listed as 3.
The Monroe City Council faces a public hearing on a proposed $10 monthly mobile home fee to fund services. The editorial notes state guidance and local formula set the charge, but argues the amount is steep and urges full attention to resident protests and possible deferment for a fair plan.
The Indian prime minister's Goa action tarnishes his status as the conscience of mankind. The piece argues the move could embolden Red China and threaten regional stability, noting Portugal’s long-held colony and potential wider East–West tensions.
A nostalgic column traces notable local items from 1951 to 1911. It mentions National Guard readiness, a building permit ordinance, missing soldiers now in Korea, a 1935 Lindbergh-era kidnapping case, soil conservation payments, a 1921 Woodford settlement, postmaster shifts, naval arms limits savings, hunting accident recoveries, a 1911 train wreck scare, a famed journalist’s death, and early Christmas Seal fund status with rising prices in agriculture.
The porcelain enamel industry envisions wide fields from glowing skyscrapers to illuminated runways and safety stripes on freight cars and trucks. The Porcelain Enamel Institute notes a record 500 million dollar year with sales across cooking, refrigeration, plumbing, and appliances, amid hopes that home building and new tech will boost volumes.
Wisconsin Conservation Department says National Guard and Armed Forces Reserve members may apply for refunds of hunting and fishing licenses. Refunds require an affidavit that the license was issued before callup and not used. Last filing date is December 31, 1961. County clerk commissions are deducted from refunds of $9.75 for big game, $4.85 for a big game license, and $3.85 for a small game license.
Fair Director Willard Masterson unveiled a 640 acre Milwaukee plan to acquire a new Wisconsin State Fair grounds. The proposal values the current 190 acre site at about six million dollars and outlines zones for exhibitions agriculture youth festivities and entertainment.
Wisconsin Senator Gerald Lorge assailed Francis Conway, head of Thorp Finance Corp., over a possible conflict of interest in Conway’s nomination to the State Banking Review Board. Conway denied the charge as Gov. Nelson’s appointment awaits Senate confirmation amid party tensions.
In mid-town St Louis a mother Mrs Lowalla Miller aged 50 and her three children Arline 10 Arthur 14 and Jeanette 13 were found dead Monday from apparent gas fumes in a three room apartment. The victims were in the apartment of Mrs Miller's cousin Delbert Hogan who said he had not seen them for days. Police say fumes from a blocked flue may be to blame.
Wisconsin Power and Light reported 1961 state utility property taxes in Green County total 119 000 dollars with Monroe City tax 35 432 65 dollars and district allocations showing local units receive 77 573 00 dollars. The firm paid 9 776 in state income tax for 1960 and the combined state and utility taxes total 45 000 dollars. Green County gets 23 924 00 dollars and the state 15 of the levy. Taxes are a major portion of utility costs with about 23 cents per dollar of income paid as taxes in 1961. A full district breakdown lists Adams 860 17. Albany Township 2422 89. Albany Village 3057 40. Belleville Village 150 15. Brodhead 873 37. Brooklyn Township 2749 06. Brooklyn Village 2008 52. Browntown 2685 46. Cadiz 4795 60. Clarno 6656 49. Decatur 5103 49. Exeter 4289 57. Jefferson 7037 17. Jordan 3130 22. Monroe City 35432 65. Monroe Township 11564 32. Monticello Village 3881 25. Mt. Pleasant 2847 65. New Glarus Township 4082 01. New Glarus Village 580 31. Spring Grove 3765 37. Sylvester 4661 35. Washington 3755 55. York 3230 32.
President Kennedy appoints Henry R Labouisse a 20 year veteran of government service as ambassador to Greece. Labouisse 57 succeeds Ellis Briggs who returns to the State Department.
The New Glarus high school music department under Mrs. Richard Dahnke will present its annual Christmas concert tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the high school. Participating groups include the concert band concert choir girls glee club madrigal singers and a brass choir.
Kenneth Krattiger from Monroe is working toward a $1000 goal to join the United States of America Band on a Europe tour next June. He has $175 so far and donations from individuals and groups are welcomed to cover travel and recording costs for the national band tour.
The Great Salt Lake in Utah has a salt concentration about six times higher than that of seawater, highlighting its extreme salinity compared to the ocean.
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