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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
2
Two Wisconsin newspapers argue for open doors as Republicans shape a state tax package. They urge public hearings and press access to legislative meetings, warning secrecy undermines public trust and accountability in tax policy.
Briefing notes describe President Kennedy's Paris session with Premier De Gaulle ahead of Vienna talks with Khrushchev. The two nations disagreed on France's equal voice in Allied policy but reached unity on Berlin. De Gaulle's independence and influence loom large as Kennedy learns from a seasoned hand. If Kennedy carries this resolve to Vienna, Khrushchev may accept a firm Berlin line.
Secretary of State Acheson hints at possible Korean War cease fire on the 38th Parallel if a real settlement is achievable. Lt. Gen. Van Fleet reports the Eighth Army has stopped chasing Reds in North Korea but will block Communist aggression. Also notes marriages, alumni elections, and obituaries across Monroe and area with multiple dated items from June 1951.
The Purchasing agents survey shows 21 percent see illegal price fixing rising while 56 percent report increasing identical price quotes without collusion. A majority, 73 percent, approve stronger antitrust enforcement, with 34 percent skeptical about its impact on small suppliers.
The national average price for milk used in Swiss cheese in April was $3.25 with a 3.55 butterfat test, down from March. Italian cheese milk averaged $3.34 on a 3.61 test, down from March. Overall cheese milk averaged $3.24 on a 3.68 test.
Mrs. Minnie Ludwig visits Monroe for a family reunion at Ted Miller home with Shotwells Castaters Risums Casters Rosheisen family and others. Attendees include Larson Siedschlags Kneller and other Juda and Janesville residents at Bethlehem Lutheran church Guest Day and area gatherings.
Observers assess Mr. Kennedy's upcoming European journey as a potential boon or risk for his leadership. Supporters await measurable gains while opponents anticipate scrutiny of his diplomacy and policy choices.
Gov. Nelson signed a law allowing release of medical records of mentally ill patients to help them qualify for insurance and federal state county or pension benefits for themselves or dependents. The bill, sponsored by the Senate judiciary committee, enables physicians of hospitalized patients or voluntary treatment to release information. Other enacted measures include sale of judgments by savings and loan associations and new procedures for inmate transfers and marriage form uniformity.
The duty on foreign made cars is eight percent of the vehicle’s appraised value, according to U S customs rules.
Hollywood star Bob Newhart shifts from records and concerts to his first movie role in Hell Is for Heroes with Steve McQueen and Nick Adams. He teases a future half hour variety TV show next fall while keeping a Newhartian comic touch.
Mrs. Milton Moore and Mrs. Delbert Stabenow left Sunday on a motor trip to Orlando Florida. They will visit the Robert Bucker family. Mrs. Bucker is the former Sue Moore of Orangeville. Mrs. Clara Newville of Clear Lake Wisconsin visited Ernest Abbuehl and family and attended high school graduation where Jean Abbuehl was among the graduates. She also visited friends in Analkey. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Iverson and Rosemary of Brodhead visited at the Ernest Abbuehl home. Anita Lauren Kay and Michael Oakes of Verona spent several days with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dittmar.
Mineral Point special report states Sidney E. Shepard, 77, formerly of Mineral Point, died Monday in Milwaukee. Services set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Treweek Funeral Home. Survived by son Stephen of Milwaukee and sister Mrs. Ida Meyers of Spokane Washington. Friends may call after 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Melvin L. Robertson, longtime superintendent of the Menominee Indian Agency at Keshena Wisconsin, has been named head of the Yakima agency at Toppenish Washington by the Interior Department.
The 1961 legislature’s major annexation proposal was rejected by the Senate in a 1913 vote. The bill would have let cities annex surrounding unincorporated areas via a three member state board without a public referendum. Sen. Richard Zaborski led the effort, while Sen. Gerald Space opposed, noting residents’ rights. The motion to reject was offered by Sen. Robert Knowles.
New Glarus reports honor roll names for the last six weeks. Freshmen include Sharon Bonkoski and Allan Schroeder. Sophomores feature Darcey Davis and Kay Embertson. Juniors list Pat Erickson and Joann Kramme. Seniors name Jean Ames and Judy Disch among others.
The first representative assembly in America was Virginia’s House of Burgesses founded in 1619, marking the start of colonial self government with elected delegates meeting in Jamestown.
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