Nixon leads with 478 delegates in GOP race
AP brief summarizes presidential contest as Nixon reaches 478 of 667 delegate votes while Rockefeller pushes for swift gun control, Humphrey proposes city renewal loans, McCarthy strategists hash future plans, and poll data show shifting support across parties. Reports cover Vietnam bombings, farm price changes, campaign costs, Castro claims on Guevara, and international extradition questions.
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Associated Press
Richard M. Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
Harris
Rockefeller
Nixon
Extradition Of Ray Approved by Court
Extradition of Ray is approved by the court as part of ongoing extradition proceedings. The decision sets the stage for further legal action and potential transfer to the requesting jurisdiction.
Wisconsin artists gather for summer shows at House on the Rock
In Spring Green during the July weekend July 4 to 7 artists including Max and Ava Fernekes of Mineral Point Harry Nohr the retired Mineral Point postmaster Alice and Martin Sime of Platteville Warren Johnson of Merrimac Dee Thompson Margaret Schmidt and Winifred Brown of Madison will display works at the House on the Rock and other venues. The event features jewelry ceramics silver and portraits with additional exhibitions planned across summer weekends. Also noted are the Floyd J. Davidsons near Madison who breed AKC collies with a kitten handoff in Monroe area and an upcoming Wild Rose Antique Show July 12 13 featuring dealers from multiple towns. Fourteen Drum and Bugle Corps head to Madison for the 16th Drums on Parade set for this Saturday.
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House On the Rock
Highway 23
Spring Green
Max
Ava Fernekes
Mineral Point
Harry Nohr
Alice
Martin Sime
Platteville
Warren Johnson
Merrimac
Dee Thompson
Margaret Schmidt
Winifred Brown
Madison
Fernekes
Wisconsin
Ava
Nohr
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D.C
Sime
Extradition Granted as Ray Plans Appeal in King Case
A British court orders the extradition of James Earl Ray, accused of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr., with Ray planning an appeal and legal aid granted. He is moved to Wandsworth Prison as defense argues the crime might be political, a claim rejected by the magistrate.
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London
U.S
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Britain
David Calcutt
U. S
Frank Milton
United States
Ray
Scotland Yard
Wandsworth
Milton
Roger Frisby
Memphis
Tenn
King
Townsend Leads Council Session
Town council president Keith Townsend presided in Mayor Timm's absence as the council voted 250 for Fourth of July fireworks funded by the Brodhead Chamber of Commerce and other groups. Several licenses were decided or tabled including c a baret licenses, a beer license for Carl Lynstegard, and licenses for four dairy firms. The Harris House was allowed Sunday service from noon to midnight at tables. The permit for a Ward property building moved under Federal Housing Association oversight. Lift stations remain unfinished and near-term completion was urged.
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Brodhead
Keith Townsend
Second Ward
Ray Timm
Brodhead Chamber of Commerce
Flynn
Wish
Bruce Timm
Bancroft
Ralph Whitehead
Gruber and
Wagoner
Carl Lynstegard
Second AFS Student Pierre Souris To Visit Monroe
Pierre Souris 17 of Croix France is named Monroe's second American Field Service student for 1968-69. He arrives in August and will stay with Mr and Mrs Boyd Elliott at 2027 17th Ave. He will attend Monroe High School as a senior and has studied English seven years along with Spanish and German.
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Pierre
Andre-Jean) Souris
Croix
France
Monroe
George R. Barry
AFS
Boyd N. Elliott
17Th Ave
Elliott
Larry
90th Birthday Haircut Reunion In Albany
Charles Zee, 90, Monroe, celebrated with a long delayed reunion haircut in Albany with old friend Roy Bowman, 92, who remains a barber. Zee traced his independence, noting he cannot run up stairs as before but keeps house with his daughter’s help.
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Charles Zee
9Th St
Monroe
Leo Hofmeister
Albany
Roy Bowman
Zee
Bowman
Monticello chicken barbecue serves about 600 attendees
About 600 people attended the Sunday chicken barbecue at the American Legion Home in Monticello. Amstutz-Marty Post 256 sponsored the event with Auxiliary help. Proceeds go toward a fund to build a new Legion Home. Fatalities net 531. The deaths of a Waukesha motorcyclist raise Wisconsin’s traffic toll for the year to 531, 71 more than last year.
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American Legion
Monticello
Amstutz-Marty
Legionnaires
Auxiliary
The
Post
Waukesha County
Wisconsin
Thrill Demolition Derby Planned for Green County Fair
Herb Braynard advance man for Auto Demolition Derbies promotes July 28 thrills at the Green County Fair. He represents Johnnie King, a former thrill driver, now injured yet active in derby events. Braynard travels with his family as they prepare the Iowa appearance.
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Helen E. Zimmerli
Herb Braynard
Green County Fair
Johnnie King
Green County
Johnnie
King
Braynard
Florida
Herb
Erna
Penny 5
Herb III
Iowa
Driver Pays $240 After Police Chase
Jack L. Feldt, 18, of Route 2, paid 240 in fines and court costs in Green County Traffic Court on July 1 for speeding reckless driving and fleeing an officer after Monroe police chased his car at high speed. His license was revoked for four months.
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Jack L. Feldt
Route 2
Green County
Monroe
Feldt
Police Report Lost Articles Held by Monroe Police
The Monroe Police Department lists items found and claimable at the Lost and Found. A canvas bag with chain bolts nuts and washers is available. A handbag and purse containing cash and coins were found near the Junior High School.
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Monroe
Police Lost and Found
Daily Doggerel by Clair R. Munns Bride and groom with thin purse
A light verse about Millie and Matt, newlyweds both nineteen, living on love. Their grocery list is long and fat while their purse is short and lean.
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Clair R. Munns
Millie
Matt
Bride
Sroom
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