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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1963
Page
2
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Editorial urges funding for installing floodlamps around the Green County Courthouse. It notes cost hinges on wiring and bids set for August 13, cites majority board support, and appeals to citizens to preserve the historic Capitol of Green County.
A commentary on automation challenges in the rail industry notes unions fight to keep jobs as diesel trains replace steam. It discusses retraining limits, economic strain on rail lines, and Kennedy era moves to avert a nationwide walkout by sending the dispute to the ICC.
The British government indicates Queen Elizabeth II may grant permission for Princess Margaret to wed Capt. Peter Townsend, the air attache at Brussels. The report notes political and royal implications of a divorcee marriage under constitutional constraints.
The text argues that an emergency measure can only delay the inevitable realignment between railroad unions and companies. It warns the ultimate solution will lack romance or traditional appeal, likely taking months or years to arrive.
Services for Ella Thorson 79 who died Sunday will be 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Orfordville Lutheran church with burial at Silverthorn-Newcomer funeral home. She was a former Ella Thoen from Plymouth Township and member of the Lutheran church and Mission society. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Tennis Patriquen and her husband, four grandchildren.
Park personnel announced the winners of the Big Toe Funny Face and Shoe contest held Friday as the Special Event at Recreation Park. Prizes were awarded in four classes including Most Decorated Face Timmy Hayes and Jane Olson. Biggest Toe Greg Marti and Wally Marti. Most Decorated Toe Kevin Holcomb. Funniest Connie Benkert and Jane Olson.
Blanchardville voters approved plans for a three room grade school addition by a 78-63 margin at the annual district meeting. Eric Swiggum and Allen Marshall were elected to the school board succeeding Melchior Schiesser and Bernard Gant who did not run. The budget totals 303770.37 with a 15.13 mill rate excluding the new building program to be funded next year.
The entry lists notable moments from 1847 Brigham Young reaching Great Salt Lake to 1963 events and earlier, including the Bandiera brothers 1884 execution and 1912 radio equipment rules for steamers. It notes wartime actions on Tinian 1944 and changes to Liberty Island name in 1956 plus other international advances and tech milestones.
Judge Mishler named Edward Brodsky, a former U.S. attorney, to defend the couple known as Robert K and Joy Ann Baltch in a federal espionage indictment filed with a Russian U.N. employee and his wife. The pair lack funds for a prolonged trial and the arraignment was postponed to allow defense preparation.
HAL BOYLE adds quips on modern manners and habits. He jokes about drinking, aging, fashion, language, and daily annoyances with a sharp, humorous tone. The column delivers a string of witty observations on society and human foibles.
A young man identified as George Alex Frost plunged from the Empire State Building after a guard struggled to restrain him from a ledge at the 86th floor observation area. The guard Frank di Gesu reported the man kicked free twice before leaping to the sidewalk.
Mrs. Robert Green was elected to the Brodhead Joint School District No. 1 Board for a three year term. Incumbents Dr. M. W. Stuessy and Ralph Mau were reappointed trustees. A bond issue for an elementary school passed by 322 to 320. The district serves Brodhead and surrounding townships in Green and Rock counties.
Services for Mrs Floyd Barr 80 of Menlo Park Calif will be held at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the Dakota Community church Rev William Longbreak her son in law and pastor of a Wau kehha church will officiate Burial will be in the Dakota cemetery She was born Sept 14 1882 and married Floyd Barr Sept 7 1909 in Alton Ill Surviving are the husband two daughters Miss Nellie Sanners Shipman NL and others six grandchildren and one great grandchild
Fighting with heavy casualties is reported nightly in the hills around Port au Prince as a new bid to topple President Francois Duvalier unfolds. Haitian authorities report sustained clashes and civilian danger amid the mobilization in the capital region.
A compact notice suggests that a friend can handle selling, renting, or hiring tasks through a targeted want ad approach. It hints at leveraging personal networks to reach potential buyers or renters, emphasizing trust and speedy connections.
The U S Fifth Circuit rejected a rehearing request from Birmingham Alabama to start school integration this September. The court also refused temporary desegregation injunctions for Jackson and Biloxi Mississippi and Leak County Mississippi. Separate rulings had Mississippi federal judge Sidney Mize dismiss the suits.
Lena Illinois notes road commissioner Alfred Meighan died yesterday in a Freeport hospital after a three week stay. Arrangements are being made at Leamon funeral home in Lena.
Three Lawrence Welk stars JoAnn Castle Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan join the Ink Spots to headline the twice daily hippodrome shows at the 1963 National Dairy Congress in Waterloo Iowa. The acts appear Sept 29 to Oct 5 with a cowboy star sought for Oct 5 closing show.
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