26 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1973
Page
1
Phase 4 food controls trigger rising prices for pork and non beef items while beef supplies tighten across Seattle Portland and Spokane. Wholesalers warn shortages and possible black market amid demand as produce prices stay steadier.
An unusual assortment of brass from the Far East destined for The Gift Shop failed to arrive due to a ship fire. The Wagner family is kept informed as salvage mixed with hopes for recoveries, while fairgoers recall opening day rain in 1972. Concessions include Kolikohn’s Taffy Wagon and local groups run stands with proceeds funding community projects.
The government filed a notice of appeal to overturn a federal injunction halting U S bombing in Cambodia. Judge Orrin Judd ordered the halt in a case brought by Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman and three Air Force fliers.
Ehrlichman, ex domestic adviser to President Nixon, testifies for the third day. He criticizes J. Edgar Hoover as uncooperative and cites possible presidential security power. Subpoenas seek tapes and papers from Nixon as Cox and the committee press for records.
Walter Krahenbuhl of Town Hall Factory Mon ticello led Swiss drum style with a 98 rating at the 1973 Green County Fair. Winners span Italian Provolone, brick, Muenster, aged cheddar, Colby, and other divisions with multiple producers named from Argyle Platteville Monroe Hollandale and more.
The $2.77 billion budget advances as a joint conference committee resolves differences. Assembly leaders expect a near-certain passage amid a Democratic majority, though critics from both parties press for changes before the final vote in Madison.
An environmental impact hearing on the Wis. 11 extension at Brodhead is scheduled for 10 am Tuesday August 28 in the Bank of Brodhead meeting room. Staff from the State Department will be available August 27 from 8 to 10 pm to discuss the project with maps and drawings.
State Sen Gordon Roseleip of Darlington was named Man of the Year by the Wisconsin Legislative and Research Committee, an ultra conservative group based in Brookfield. The award was presented at the July 15 state convention at the Hotel Loraine in Madison, with Arnold H Friedrich of Wisconsin Rapids named president.
More than 3000 people attended the 119th Green County Fair opening in Monroe with 1792 paid single admissions. Events include 8 pm Roll Over Crash Contest, Friday tractor pull at 1 36 pm, Trans World Hell Drivers at 8 pm, livestock auction at 6 30 pm, and stock pavilion showcases. Harness racing on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Demolition Derby Sundays at 4 and 8 pm. 1973 midway reports record size. advance tickets sold 9 am to 9 pm daily at the grandstand entrance travel trailer office.
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