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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1964

Page

2

Newspaper Copyright Notice

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news printed in this newspaper and to AP news dispatches.

Associated Press

GOP Platform Drafted For Unity Yet Lacking Clear Proposals

The 1964 Republican platform is lengthy and general, aiming to soothe dissent within the party rather than guide the presidential race. Melvin Laird’s chairmanship kept debate orderly while the civil rights plank pledges full implementation of the 1964 law, a point of contention with the Scranton faction.

Sen. Goldwater Gov. Scranton Wisconsin Melvin Laird Bancor Scranton Bloc

Georgia Angers Over Slaying of Lt. Col. Lemuel Penn

Georgia reacts with outrage after the shotgun killing of Lt. Col. Lemuel Penn, a Washington DC educator, amid debates over civil rights. Gov. Sanders condemns the act, pledges cooperation with the Justice Department and FBI to find the perpetrator before more violence, as church burnings and tensions rise in the South.

Georgia Lemuel Penn Washington, D.C South Sanders America Justice Department Johnson Washington FBI Col. Penn

Monroe Births and Politics Highlight July 14 Listings

Ten years ago Lt Col Edward Ensch left the Army after 18 years and a Nazarene church set up was due by Aug 1. Walter Bedell Smith heads to Geneva for the US at the conference. All Star game notes two records and two ties as Al Rosen stars for the American League.

Edward Ensch Monroe Army Church of the Nazarene Walter Bedell Smith Geneva United States Cleveland al Rosen American League Nationals

Ray McGinnis Dies at 72 in East Moline State Hospital

Raymond L. McGinnis, 72, died yesterday in East Moline State Hospital. Survived by sister Agnes Leonard of Lanark and half brother Clyde McGinnis of Rockford. Services set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church with burial in St. Ann's Cemetery. viewing at Bartell Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow.

Basutoland Becomes Refuge for South African Refugees

Basutoland, a British protectorate, lies between the Republic of South Africa and the region, emerging as the favored asylum for political refugees fleeing the republic.

Basutoland Republic of South Africa Republic

City Students Register For University Classes

Two Monroe students were among about 600 visitors to the University of Wisconsin Madison campus last week to register for studies at the start of the new school year. They are James R. Beer and Raymond G. Peterson, sons of local residents.

Monroe University of Wisconsin Madison James R. Beer Fred Beer Jr 13Th Avenue Raymond G. Peterson Raymond J. Peterson 11Th Avenue

Tragic Tractor Accident Claims 16-Year-Old in Wisconsin

Peter Bunn, 16, of South Milwaukee, died after a tractor overturned on the David Mueller farm north of a Jefferson County community. The incident occurred Monday with Bunn operating the machine at the time of the death.

Sullivan, Wis Peter Bunn Milwaukee David Mueller Jefferson County

Reynolds Blames Lack of Support for Government Reform

Milwaukee Gov John W Reynolds charged that political leaders promise efficiency during campaigns but fail to act once in office. He cited a Republican led Legislature resisting a government study and other reform proposals while noting broad campaign endorsements faded after the race.

Milwaukee John W. Reynolds A. O. Smith

Death of David G. Kelly Nissewa area noted

David G. Kelly 73 a former Democratic national committeeman from North Dakota died Monday in Nisswa Minnesota. He retired in 1960 after twenty years on the job. He had served as a political figure and party official.

Nisswa Minn David G. Kelly North Dakota

Stephen Galatti AFS Director General Dies at 76

Stephen Galatti 76 longtime director general of the American Field Service is reported dead. He guided the aid organization through midcentury civilian service programs and helped expand international student exchange and ambulance corps initiatives.

New York Stephen Galatti The American Field Service

Mrs Howson, 65, Dies in Cuba City Hospital

Mrs Hazel Howson, 65, Cuba City, formerly of Shullsburg and New Diggings, died yesterday in Cuba City hospital. Survived by daughter Mrs William Fishler of Platteville and brother William Baedle of Beloit. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Primitive Methodist church in New Diggings. Friends may call after 7 tonight at Thompson funeral home, Shullsburg.

Hazel Howson Cuba City Shullsburg New Diggings William Fishler Platteville William Baedle Beloit Primitive Methodist Thompson Funeral Home

Mrs True 81 Dies at Warren Illinois

Mrs Mabel C True 81 former Monroe resident and Galena teacher died yesterday in Lahey nursing home Warren Ill Survived by two daughters four sons three sisters and several grandchildren Funeral services 2 p m Thursday Gratiot Methodist Church burial in church cemetery Nash Schmadeke Galena in charge

Mabel C. True Roy True Janesville Monroe Lahey Warren Ill Galena Gratiot Methodist Church Church Nash- Schmadeke Harold Bell Manitowoc Melvin Jerry Charles Francis Winfield Norman Hanover Edna Rolli Gratiot Effie Doering Darlington Bessie Hicks Shullsburg

Lost Act Mirrors Logic in Witty Phrase

A playful remark notes that mislaid work invites rational thinking as one searches for a missing stage act and the irony of logic guiding in the absence of the item.

Hay Fire Destroys Barn Hay at Apple River Area

A blaze yesterday destroyed about half the chopped hay in a barn on the Allen Kraus farm four miles west of Apple River Illinois. The hay barn itself remained standing and the Shullsburg and Apple River fire departments cooperated to control the spontaneous combustion fire with little difficulty.

Allen Kraus Apple River Ill Shullsburg Fire Department

U S Take in State Climbs to 1 95 Billion

Milwaukee report shows Wisconsin federal take in fiscal 1964 reaching 1 955 689 426 up about 50 million from 1963. IRS credits stronger business income and stricter collection for the rise despite a tax cut.

U.S Milwaukee Wisconsin Internal Revenue Service F. G. Niskern

Three Monroe Students Attend UW Music Clinic

Three Monroe students form part of 618 pupils from nine states in the first senior high school session of the University of Wisconsin summer music clinic on the Madison campus through July 18. Sandra Fritz of 1015 22nd Street Marcia Kundert of Route 4 and Susan Regez of 2021 16th Street are listed among participants.

Monroe University of Wisconsin Madison Sandra Fritz 22Nd Street Marcia Kundert Susan Regez 16Th Street

Plea Frees Hurler of Sign in Eisenhower Incident

City Court Judge E H Foster dropped the simple assault charge against Melvin Phillip Floyd 23 after the defendant pleaded innocent claiming no intent to strike former President Eisenhower. Eisenhower, who was traveling to the Republican convention, telegraphed that the act was a spontaneous reaction and asked for the matter to be dropped.

Amarillo Tex E.H. Foster Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower F. W. Wallace Melvin Phillip Floyd San Francisco Floyd Wallace

Wisconsin scholars win Kaltenborn radio scholarships

Madison-Milan Ziva novic of Kenosha and Theodore L. Nielsen of Chicago, doctoral candidates at the University of Wisconsin, are named recipients of H. V. Kaltenborn radio television scholarships for 1964 65.

Madison Milan Zivanovic Kenosha Theodore L. Nielsen Chicago University of Wisconsin H. V. Kaltenborn

Gas Heating Promises Modern Comfort and Savings

An advertisement extols gas heating offering reliable winter warmth with central control and uninterrupted supply. It sells healthful, economical automatic comfort and invites readers to “live modern for less with gas.”

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Monroe, Wisconsin Postoffice Congress Emery A. Odell Amonrox Wisge Stephenson County Editorial Evening Times Mexi Phil Michael Charles H. Dietz George A. Michael Browntown Green County A. J. Schindler Monroe Lumber and Fuel Co Marti National Guard Camp Douglas Charles H. Buehler Arthur Mackey M. C. Durst Robert LaFollette U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ray McGinnis Reynolds North Central Public Service Bernie Purcell Northern al Natural Gas Company
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