Laird pushes for Wisconsin separate brigade in National Guard
Rep. Melvin Laird asks Defense Secretary McNamara to back a separate Wisconsin brigade under the planned National Guard realignment. He notes Wisconsin would retain the 84th Training Division and other non divisional units, citing the 32nd Infantry Division at 96.3 percent strength and its mobilization history.
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Robert S. McNamara
Melvin R. Laird
R-Wis
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McNamara
Mcmamara
32Nd Division
Iron Brigade
Miniature Instruments Seeks New Glarus Relocation
New Glarus hosts a public meeting where Miniature Instruments, Inc. showcased radios and precision miniature parts and asked townspeople to pledge up to 50 000 dollars to back a possible move. Executives George Peploe and Marvin Giswold attended, pledge cards due at Bank of New Glarus by Saturday.
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NEW Glarus
Times
Miniature Instruments, Inc
George Peploe
Marvin Giswold
Bank of New Glarus
Minneapolis
Monroe Jaycees Bosses Night honors two locals
Mrs. Robert N. Kingdon named Outstanding Senior Citizen and John Callahan selected Outstanding Young Man at the Jaycees Bosses Night in Monroe County Club. Ray Nitschle of the Green Bay Packers spoke as fans applauded the honored pairs and a vendor Q&A followed.
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John C. Callahan
Robert
Bernice) Kingdon
Monroe
Jaycee
Callahan
Kingdon
Times
Lee Fernstaedt
Ollie Fink
Ray Nitschle
Green Bay Packers
Bob Leistikow
Leistikow
Vernon
Bud) Schillinger
Schillinger
Iwo Jima anniversary recalled by photographer Rosenthal
San Francisco photographer Joe Rosenthal reflects on the Iwo Jima assault twenty years later. He recalls the danger felt aboard the landing craft and the fierce fighting, noting the famous Mt Suribachi flag raising. The image, a Pulitzer winner, shaped memory of World War II and memorials.
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San Francisco
Joe Rosenthal
U.S
Iwo Jima
Japan
Rosenthal
Mt. Suribachi
Arlington
Potomac River
Washington, D.C
Brodhead Fire Chief Truman Olin Named Citizen of the Year
Brodhead’s fire chief Truman Olin named Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year by the Brodhead Junior Chamber at February meeting. He has led the fire department since 1947, served since 1934, active in church, Lions Club, Boy Scouts, Centennial, and local business ventures. Banquet to honor him on March 27.
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Truman Olin
Brodhead Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Brodhead Centennial
Brodhead Boat Club
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Bank of Brodhead
Arnold Ayres
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Defense Secretary Says Viet Situation Is Grave
Defense officials warn the Viet situation is grave amid calls for broader measures. In local education news, John Zweifel asks the Monroe Board of Education to recruit 25 public school pupils for a demonstration room to aid student teachers at Green County Teachers College.
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John Zweifel
Green County Teachers College
Zweifel
Clarno
Moe
State Department of Public Instruction
Lincoln School
Lincoln
North School
Ketchel Rinehart
Juda
Incinerator blast damages building at city incinerator
An explosion at the city incinerator damaged a new building, shattering windows and twisting frames. Mayor Walter R. Ekum said the blast, likely triggered by a discarded propane tank, could have been far worse. The incident occurred at 4 p.m. yesterday.
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Monroe
Walter R. Ekum
Prices Unchanged in Madison Wisconsin Cheddar Market
Madison Wisconsin cheese market shows steady prices with demand regular and mostly fair. Supplies of all styles ample. cheddars 36-38 percent, 40-pound blocks 365-39, singles 39-38, longhorns 39-39, middlets 30-42.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Market Magic session opens buyer education series
The first in a series designed to acquaint housewives with local merchants and maximize food dollars will be held tonight at 7 30 p m in Turner Hall. Sponsored by First National Bank and Monroe grocers the program features meats cutting buying and preparing with a demonstration and a color film Shopping Tour of Europe plus prizes entertainment and refreshments. Tickets are free from Monroe area grocers.
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First National Bank
Monroe Area
Turner Hall
Europe
Hatchet Day Values Highlight Monroe Cherry Pie Event
Monroe Chamber of Commerce hosts a two day Washington birthday parade with a cherry pie baking contest and pie eating contests. Co chairs Richard L Harbick and Allen H Pederson announce prizes from local merchants and a Washington figure will visit the Square with candy for children.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Richard L. Harbick
Allen H. Pederson
Chamber of Commerce
North Central Public Service Corp
George Washington
Style Show Promises Heart Fund Benefit in Monroe
A Style Show titled Song in My Heart will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Monroe Junior High School Auditorium. Proceeds go to the Heart Fund under the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority. Tickets are available at banks Raf's Confectionery or from sorority members. The program includes The Tucker Four Quartet, The Executives-Quartet, The Unpredictables, Ginger L. Nall on accordion, a Green County Barbershop Chorus, a Dancing Team, and the Blue Diamonds teen band.
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Roxanne Reynolds
Ted Mack
New York
Heart Fund
Green County
Monroe Area
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Alpha Zeta Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
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Tucker Four
John Mulhall
James Bisigger
Benjamin Blaser
Leon Rabe
Madison
George Aumock
Jim Dawson
Dawson Realty
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Bud) Crandall
Jo Jean Retrum
Launa Springer
Blue Diamonds
Kathy Lindsay
Jim Webster
Don Amacher
Gregory Wild
Marvin van Horn
McNamara Says No Choice But Continued Vietnam Support
Robert McNamara told a closed House panel that the United States must continue backing South Vietnam to halt Communist expansion in Southeast Asia and beyond. He warned a Communist win would invite further subversion through Laos and Thailand and endorsed the domino theory as a broader warning against global communist gains.
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Robert S. McNamara
South Viet Nam
McNamara
Southeast Asia
United States
House Armed Services Committee
U.S
North Viet Nam
Laos
Thailand
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Viet Nam
Washington's Birthday Observed as Postal Holiday
Postmaster Russell J. Myers announces Washington's Birthday will be a legal holiday at all postal installations. No window service or carrier delivery. Special delivery mail will be delivered promptly with arrangements for perishable items. Lock boxes and lobby open for mail pickup.
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Russell J. Myers
Washington
Want Ad Boost From The Monroe Papers
An advertiser credits The Times help wanted column for landing a capable hire and urges readers to place a Times want ad. The Monroe Evening Times and Monroe Trade Journal reach more than 15,500 area homes, amplifying messages.
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