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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1972
Page
1
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to allow bingo games run by charitable organizations by a 60 to 32 vote. It previously passed the Senate 21 to 9 and now awaits approval from the next legislature before a statewide referendum.
Madison lawmakers vote 47 to 46 to table a request for a court ruling on property taxes as a school revenue source. A study committee named by Gov. Lucey will study an alternate funding plan with first meeting scheduled this week. The House also kills a bill to curb insurer power to cancel car policies without proof of fraud or DUI.
The Associated Press reports three fatal crashes in Wisconsin. Stephen Durrant, 29, Milwaukee, died when his car hit a freight train at a south 76th Street crossing. Cecil R. Kragenbrink, 44, Pewaukee area, died after his car left a county road and struck a utility pole near Pewaukee. Clifford Feitz, 48, Randolph, killed when his car collided with a freight train in Randolph.
The Department of Natural Resources and Marathon County sheriff's deputies jointly used a plane to spot snow mobiles violating state laws. In one afternoon they apprehended 18 violators, per DNR district director J.G. Brasch.
U S District Judge James Doyle refused to lower the $10,000 bail for Davilo N. Chico Artez in federal court despite disclosure of a prior criminal record. His state charges related to an alleged torture and prostitution ring at Kathi's Sauna saw bail cut from $50,000 to $10,000 the previous day.
President Nixon disclosed a secret eight point U S peace proposal and a prior May pullout offer. Henry Kissinger led talks in Paris since 1969 with North Vietnam as Hanoi rejected a May pullout demand and ignored the later eight point proposal.
AP reports Laird asks Congress for 254.8 million this year to counter Soviet weapons using sophisticated electromagnetic pulses that could paralyze U S missiles. The brief also covers wage board actions, a deadly bombing at talent offices, South Vietnamese tank activity, Hayden's death, Thieu backing Nixon plan, and Japan easing trade limits.
Tomorrow’s zodiac insight hinted for readers with brief astro guidance. A note directs readers to Astro-Guide on page 2 for predictions.
Nominating petitions filed before the deadline clarify the supervisor race in Green County Districts 4 16 and 1. Harold Babler and Ronald Spielman join candidates for the two seats in Districts 4 and 16. District 1 adds Sheldon Yarwood to Ray Grady for the two posts. District 5, with one farmer candidate John Pluss, will hold a primary as two seats are available. Other districts may also go to primaries.
The Monroe Board of Education met Tuesday at the Junior High School and approved high school curriculum changes. Directors extended two contracts, heard a resignation, received several reports, and okayed retroactive salary payments for teachers.
Arthur J. Moen Jr. was named head librarian at Ludlow Memorial Library after approval by the Monroe Board of Education. Moen, a Monroe High School and UW Oshkosh graduate, previously worked with library programs and the Oshkosh Hot Line. The board also discussed curriculum changes and retirements, approved salaries adjustments, and planned upcoming negotiations for 1972-73.
A Rock County Grand Jury indicted 17 individuals and several firms on conspiracy to fix prices in plumbing heating and air conditioning work. Targets include Osborn Plumbing and Heating Inc Welch Plumbing Co Cenco Piping Corp Bradley Plumbing and Heating and Witte Barker Co. Projects cite Hononegah School Riverview School Janesville City Hall UW Rock County Center Beloit Clinic and Beloit Janesville YMCAs with some defendants out of state. Authorities say two Illinois projects and multiple Wisconsin sites were involved with six defendants arrested.
The 49th annual Monroe Chamber of Commerce banquet is scheduled for Wednesday February 2 at Monroe Country Club with a 7 30 p m steak dinner. Featured speaker is Fred S Daiger executive director of the Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau who will discuss tourism impact. Tickets are available from chamber directors or at the chamber office on the square.
Monroe School Board President Rodney Kittelsen announced at Tuesday night's meeting that he will not run again this year ending a 25 year tenure. He has served 13 years as president and cites growing legal duties and desire for younger blood. Declarations of candidacy run February 1 to 15 during district office hours.
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