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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1963
Page
2
Readers urge state or county highways to mark two dangerous sites on Highways 11 81 east of Monroe. They cite a fatal three car crash at the Juda area crossroad and the dump access road near Hilltop Inn as high risk, calling for oversized warning signs and clear responsibility to install them.
The article notes rising unease among Negro leaders and city crowds in Chicago after NAACP events. Daley faced heckling while attempting to speak, and even James Meredith drew derisive reactions. Leaders warn demonstrations could spin out of control and hinder equal rights progress.
Governor Rockefeller plans a persistent bid for the 1964 Republican presidential nomination. He maintains a full time task force in New York and Albany, with support from George Hinman, and schedules a Miami Beach appearance to build an anti Kennedy record.
On July 9, 1963, history notes Lincoln Tower foundation laid in London as a Lincoln memorial. Earlier, Washington read the Declaration in New York City in 1776, Argentina proclaimed independence in 1816, Zachary Taylor died in 1850, National Guard mobilized in 1917, Elizabeth and PhilipEngagement announced in 1947, a mouse sent by U.S. rocket in 1958, and a 1962 Johnston Island thermonuclear test.
Ten Monroe and three Albany scouts begin their trip to the third national jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America at Irvin Ranch Santa Ana California. Also noted William E Blum becomes Bank of Monticello president succeeding the late William A Loveland.
Rebecca C. Barton of Madison resigns as director of the Governor's Commission on Human Rights citing exceptional circumstances and family responsibilities. She has served in the role for 15 years, announced at a board meeting in Sheboygan.
Orangeville Firemen's Festival runs Thursday to Saturday featuring a Queen Coronation opening night. Queen candidates include Judy Monte Emily Miller Susan Davidson Diane Rosenstiel Diane Losey and Pat Evans. The queen will attend the parade on Saturday and preside over prize awards at 10 30 p m. Saturday. Proceeds fund advanced fire fighting and life saving gear. Co chairs are Lyle G Henze and Ronald Kuehl.
A Wisconsin resolve asks the Department of Public Welfare to review Walworth County pre release center security measures. It suggests a lighted fence at the grounds and night gate locking, plus reexamining screening reliability. Assemblyman George Borg notes the move follows the escape of 22 year old Michael Weston amid a police chase in a 19 year old’s homicide case.
The United States blocks all Cuban assets in the country and bans unlicensed financial or commercial transfers with Cuba. Refugees are treated as unblocked unless linked to the Castro regime. the move follows a July 3 OAS directive and targets about 33 million dollars in U S assets. The Treasury acts at State Department request to constrain funds and enforce unlicensed transactions with Cuba.
Mrs. Christine Belle Elliott announced an antique show and sale at the Idle Hour Mansion stable this weekend. Free admission. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday August 10 and 11.
Prize winners named for the Hobo Hike held Friday at Tarzan City in 15 classes. Prizes include Funniest Pants Nancy Erickson and Mary Zwygart, youngest-looking hobo Jeff Holcomb and Jan Schillinger, tallest hobo Barbara Share and Nancy Anderson, and other category winners such as most ragged clothes and funniest shirt.
Krene Austin daughter of Kent and Mrs. Austin and granddaughter of the Mauermanns plans to enter Westminster College New Wilmington Pa this fall to major in art after graduating from Dr Paul D Schreiber High School Port Washington NY. The Mauermanns attended graduation and visited the United Nations Central Park Chinatown and Greenwich Village during their Brodhead visit.
Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon testified before the Joint Economic Committee that the Kennedy administration would push tax reductions, price stability, and export promotion to balance payments. He said a tax cut would not be inflationary given unemployment and capacity slack, and that tightening monetary policy was unlikely. The committee questioned whether a tax cut would require tighter policy, and Dillon noted potential Fed action on short term rates.
Dr Sidney A Rand 47, executive director of the board of college education for the American Lutheran Church, was chosen president of St Olaf College by the Board of Regents. He will succeed Dr Clemens M Granskou, who led the college for 20 years and will assume duties on August 15. The college enrolls about 2000 students.
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