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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1964
Page
2
During the holiday weekend a wave of juvenile unrest spanned coast to coast with rioting and vandalism not rooted in race. Police swiftly contained incidents, though several rioters and officers were wounded. The piece questions causes, warns that unchecked youth defiance could escalate, and suggests measures such as police dogs and high pressure hoses, plus firm law enforcement to deter further disturbances.
A editorial argues Ike's potential active support for Gov. Scranton in the 1964 Republican nomination fight risks harming the former president's legacy. It notes Milton Eisenhower may present Scranton's name in San Francisco while urging voters to decide the Goldwater Scranton issue without Eisenhower's emotional appeal. The piece warns against leveraging Eisenhower prestige in a bitter GOP contest.
Police say a suspect entered the Sheraton Park Hotel apartment of Chief Justice Earl Warren and his wife early Sunday. The thief fled when Mrs. Warren awoke and no valuables were reported missing.
A July 7 1954 violent storm across southern Wisconsin spawns small tornadoes tearing a 100 by 160 foot dining hall at Luther Dale Bible camp on Lauderdale Lake and forcing the evacuation of 160 campers from Mount Horeb. A bicycle licensing ordinance passes in the city council. A lightning strike damages a barn near Orangeville starting a 20000 blaze. Mrs Anna Musselman 70 is found dead beside her wrecked car on Highway 51 near Coloma. Reports note weather history and past events including Navy Secretary Claude A Swanson’s death and other milestones from 1939 to 1924.
Madison Dane County assistant district attorney Glenn Henry called the chief witness testimony in the John Doe probe of fake pictures to discredit state officials of little value during the sentencing of Earl Jacobs on a receiving stolen property charge. Jacobs, 44, received jewelry worth $547 and was sentenced to a year in prison by Judge William C. Sachtsen. Jacobs’ attorney sought leniency citing his John Doe testimony while Torphy and Maloney weigh possible warrants.
Neleus Nelson 87 a long time area resident died Sunday in Stoughton hospital after a long illness. He was a retired farmer born in Utica and married Clara Hermanson in 1907 in Stoughton who died in 1909. A sister Mrs. Alvin Olson Brooklyn survives. Services set for 2 pm Thursday at Brooklyn Lutheran Church with visitation at B. L. Booth funeral home after 7 pm tomorrow and at the church after 1 pm Thursday.
Washington Special reports Rev. Donald P Teasdale son of Mr and Mrs Boyd E Teasdale Darlington has accepted a call to the Methodist church in Wonewoe He previously served as pastor in Milridge Mo and has moved with his wife Carol and son David to Wonewo recently
Miss Pearl Hayth of Shullsburg dies at 77 after a short illness in Hazel Green hospital. A native of Darlington she worked as a Milwaukee milliner before retirement. Survived by sister Miss Ruth Hayth of Shullsburg. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Thompson funeral home. friends may call.
Seventeen year old Marvin Allen Reid, son of Maj. Kenneth Reid, was struck by a downed power line while running to help two injured people after a car struck a utility pole near Sedalia Missouri. The collision toppled a 68000-volt line.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kuhnle Knutsen 80 died Sunday while visiting near Clarno. Services were held at Mt Zion EUB Church Janesville with Rev. Earl Reichert officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born in Detroit August 25, 1884. She married Andrew Knutsen in Rockford in 1919. he died in 1947. She had lived in Janesville 45 years and was a Mt Zion member.
Surviving are a son Ralph Welch Beloit a daughter Mrs George Smith Janesville two brothers Edward and Alien Kuhnle both of Toledo D and 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Two brothers preceded her in death.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Schlimgen of rural Mt Horeb died yesterday at Madison hospital. Born Saturday she had graveside services today in Mt Horeb. Survived by parents three brothers John Joseph and Jay and three sisters Jacqueline Jean Ann and Janet all at home and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Schlimgen of Mt Horeb and Mr and Mrs Florian Ballweg of Sauk City.
President Johnson, meeting in Johnson City Texas, signals a set of long term planning proposals tied to his Great Society concept. White House aides say studies on metropolitan growth health education and science tech geared government structure are underway without setting a price tag yet. He hints at possible further civil rights moves but wants results of current bill before firm decisions. Sinek services set for Thursday in Winnetka for William J. Sinek noted as Milwaukee Road director and industrialist.
Notice is given under Wisconsin statutes that from July 8 to 10, 1964 the Monroe tax assessment roll will be open for public examination. Hours are 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Taxable inhabitants may review the roll.
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