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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1964
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates and offices for Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois. It notes AP republication rights and contact hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with telephone number 325-5191.
Editorial notes a Senate move to curb Supreme Court pay as retaliation for unpopular decisions. It explains the pay raise dispute, lists figures for federal judges and justices, and cites Sen Gordon Allott’s argument on lifetime pay and vacation. The piece frames the clash as a political gesture with little practical effect.
A compilation notes President Eisenhower's July 8 1954 denunciation of Red China and opposition to Peiping joining the United Nations. It also mentions Dulles signaling a veto if needed and four Puerto Rican terrorists receiving long sentences.
The text notes 500 paid members of the House and Senate and discusses a potential pay raise. It suggests if the House agrees and the justices gain only $2,500 more, this act of Congress may endure. It frames the issue as politically delicate and embarrassing to undo.
Mrs. Alvina Bertness, 83, long-time Footville resident, died at 6 a.m. yesterday at her son-in-law and daughter’s home in Janesville where she resided. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Friday at Silverthorn Newcomer funeral home with Rev. Herbert Kimmel officiating.
Former Alvina Ehlerd Bertness, born September 3, 1880 in Germany, died aged 70. She came to America as a child, lived near Harvard Illinois, married Theodore E. Bertness in 1907, who died in 1951. Survived by daughter Mildred. funeral arrangements and calling hours set.
Peking Radio reports a Nationalist Chinese U2 aircraft was shot down today over East China by Communist forces, detailing the aerial incident.
The Agriculture Department reported a sharp drop in government price supports for the 1963 corn crop with only 426 million bushels under loans by June 15, down from 581 million a year earlier. Government sales from Oct 1 to June 19 were 107 million bushels, about one sixth of the prior year, and stocks will remain larger overall, leaving the 1963 end-year position not as favorable as 1962.
The T riculture Department suggests state extension services study training programs for rural youths to work as waitresses restaurant assistants dining room hostesses guides and baby sitters. Dial 325-5101 for an Adtaker today.
Washington builder Morris Cafritz died June 11 leaving an estate about 24 million dollars. The bulk, over 20.5 million, was stock owned chiefly by Cafritz. Federal taxes were estimated at 3.1 million. He was 77 and survived by widow Gwen and three sons.
A Wisconsin Legislative Council panel opened a study on county board reapportionment to elect by population. The group discussed classification to balance voting power across counties, aiming for a standard figure while preserving practical representation.
Don J Myra Ludtke of Janesville a former Monroe resident is among 11 Wisconsin teachers awarded summer scholarships to Trees for Tomorrow Camp Eagle River for outdoor study in forestry geology and wildlife under a grant from the Rahr Conservation Foundation while in Monroe they lived on 13th street where he managed Gardner Baking Co.
Gratiot special services for John R. Collins 67 lifelong resident who died Monday night at Memorial Hospital Darlington. The 9:30 a.m. service will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Gratiot with burial in the church cemetery. Rosary tonight at 8 at his sister Mrs. Gertrude Gille's home Gratiot. sister the only immediate survivor.
A short note urges readers to use the Monroe Evening Times Classifieds to rent a room. It highlights available listings and contact methods for seekers and landlords in the local area.
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