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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1964
Page
2
A brief notice lists the Associated Press Inland Daily Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations rights for republication of all local news. It notes price hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and provides a telephone contact 325-5191 for inquiries.
Editorial urges patience and calm as the civil rights act operates. It rejects defiance by Southern leaders and extremists, notes the Supreme Court would not overturn the law, and argues for voluntary compliance while acknowledging flaws in the act. It condemns hotheads on both sides and calls for constructive cooperation.
The newspaper argues for broader traffic safety measures beyond radar enforcement. It endorses stricter policing of dangerous infractions but criticizes hidden radar and unmarked patrols, warning such tactics undermine driver cooperation and long term safety gains. It notes speed is only one facet of a deadly problem and stresses public support by motorists is essential.
A year’s Fourth of July roundup shows 17 deaths in Wisconsin traffic crashes over the holiday weekend, with national traffic fatalities forecast far higher than actual. Local gymnastics honors go to Monroe Turn and Schwing Club at Swiss American Turnfest in San Francisco, while Sally Mosely, 10, dies in California after a horse fall. Also recounted are 25, 40, and 10 year-ago notes on Independence Day celebrations, parking debates, political conventions, and local long-time residents.
A public discussion urges voluntary participation in safer driving while avoiding labeling Wisconsin as a hidden speed trap. Officials emphasize openness and civic responsibility and propose community outreach to promote road safety without stigmatizing the state.
Washington notes Eva Adams contends mint policy will saturate the market and deter hoarding by extending the 1964 date on coins, suspending the annual date requirement, and arguing that a 1792 law must be temporarily relaxed. The piece also covers a Senate subcommittee probe into federal job applicant screening and intrusiveness.
Pvt. Thomas Stine of Fort Benning Ga son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Stine Juda has earned his first promotion stripe. He began service October 15 1963 and completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson S C He serves with the 11th Air Assault helicopter group and during field training last week killed a rattlesnake 50 feet long His address is Pvt Thomas Stine US 55 752 550 Co A Second BN 23rd Inf Fort Benning Ga 31905
Lt Gen Samuel D Sturgis Jr 66 former Army engineers chief died Sunday He served 38 years in active duty retiring 1956 Born in St Paul Gerald Campbell 84 British minister to Washington and longtime information chief died Saturday He served as consul general in Philadelphia San Francisco and New York in the 1920s and 1930s Mgr Malatios Mufleh 76 Melkite church leader and Akron cleric died Saturday First Melkite archimandrite former pastor of St Elias in Cleveland born in Lebanon
Clarence Pinny Faust 56 Pine Bluff tavern operator died Saturday. Services set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gesme funeral home with Rosary at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow. Born in Cross Plains, he played in the Mt Horeb Bowling League and Home Talent Baseball League as player and manager in the 1930s and 1940s, including a no hit no run game in Tri-County Baseball League. Survived by two sons Daniel of Madison and Richard in Heilbronn Germany, brother Hugo of Cross Plains, and sister Lena Johnson of Madison.
Services were held at St Matthew s Catholic church for Peter Francis 89 retired area farmer who died Friday in a nursing home after a long illness The Rosary was held at O Flahirty funeral home Surviving are five daughters three sons a brother and two sisters with many grandchildren and great grandchildren The description ends with an unrelated poetic image of geese in flight.
Melvin R. Laird of Wisconsin, 42, oversees hearings shaping the Republican platform for the 1952 election year. A longtime congressman and Navy veteran, he emerged from 14 changes within the draft, preserves Nixon-Rockefeller points, and is described as a practical, scholarlike conservative.
Citizens threaten vigilantism as boisterous teenagers draw concerns along San Clemente California beaches. City Council responds by increasing police presence on the shoreline to ensure public safety and order.
R J Habeck announces complete public school faculty for 1964 65. Kenneth Roth joins as part time junior and senior high PE instructor while pursuing a UW master's. Thomas Stefanek returns as social studies teacher and high school principal. Five more teachers sign contracts including Charles Bushnell science in the senior high and Penelope Runkle music and band. Mrs Randall Keller becomes full time business education instructor replacing Ray Meythaler. Gloria Jacobson takes leave. Marlea Duerst will substitute.
M E Lynn was appointed building inspector for the village at the regular Village Board meeting Friday evening. The meeting adjourned for further business tonight. Gary Zweifel reported on pool activity with 1 489 attendees over three weeks and a high of 160. Pool lessons began June 23 with 44 beginner floaters and other groups. Adult lessons run Friday evenings.
Alfred Dutch Cretney, 60, longtime owner of Dutch’s Standard Service, died yesterday in a Madison hospital after a long illness. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lulloff Funeral Home. Calling hours start tomorrow afternoon. Survived by son Dean of Evansville and two grandchildren. his wife Melva Hickcox died in 1962.
Mrs Dora Davis aged 71 of Rewey died Thursday in a Minneapolis hospital. Services were held yesterday at the Peniel Church rural Rewey with Ritter Funeral Home Mineral Point in charge. Survived by four sons Stanley Belmont Wendell Elwood and Luke a brother Lemuel Livingston nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A brief lost ad notes a missing object with a straightforward call for information. It emphasizes urgency and asks readers to report any sightings or clues to aid in recovery. Information on contact method is briefly implied.
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