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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1967
Page
1
The Wisconsin Senate prepared to approve a 1.087 billion dollar two year budget largely for education and state universities. GOP leaders defeated all Democratic amendments and kept the bill intact for Knowles to sign, with Assembly already approving it.
The Assembly approved a GOP bill to cap charges on buy now pay later plans and revolving credit. It would require clear disclosure of total cost on contracts, set per hundred limits by sale amount, and cap revolving rates at 1.5 percent monthly. The measure passed 70 to 30 and heads to the Senate.
The Associated Press reports Israeli forces driving toward the Gulf of Aqaba and within 20 miles of the Suez Canal, signaling a major advance. On the northern front Jordan seeks cease fire after Israel’s capture of Old Jerusalem, echoing 1956 gains.
Courtship and romance charm many, but a joker can ruin nuptial dreams. A girl settles in a man’s arms only to find her arm trapped in the sink.
Rain this morning may revive Green County corn fields stalled by moisture shortage. County agent Myron Jeglum says an inch of rain would help while pasture faced a short season from the dry cold, yet oats show good color and likely strong early growth.
Tomorrow registration for youth baseball and tennis moves to the Community Center if rain delays. Tennis signups run 9 to 11 for ages 7 to 12 and older groups. Midget 7 to 11 1 to 2, Little League 10 to 11 2 to 3, Pony League 12 to 15 3 to 4. If dry, registrations happen at Recreation Park.
New York shares continued to rise as trading remained fairly heavy this afternoon. Investors eyed prospects for an end to the Arab Israeli war, keeping sentiment buoyant.
Monroe residents are urged to request ballots at local stores to vote in the Green County Dairy Queen contest. Store staff may be busy, so voters should ask where ballots are and then vote. Three judges are being chosen and will visit other communities. The Monroe community queen will be announced at the Bandshell dedication concert on June 26.
City Council approved 23 property purchases for the relocated Highway 69 route with a projected city share of 84 thousand dollars funded by a proposed 10 year bond. Mayor Ekum praised the negotiating effort and noted state aid covers 85 percent of construction costs totaling about 180 thousand dollars.
Monroe officials approved continuing siren testing through summer and joined Wisconsin and federal civil defense in a noon test of tornado and nuclear attack signals. Ted Weiss said federal approval will push nationwide signal uniformity with monthly tests likely. The council also authorized licenses and a package beer fee as part of last night’s session.
A total of 63 4H members from Green County depart today for Upham Woods 4H Camp running through June 10 with a stop at Circus World Museum in Baraboo. Calvin Kramer leads the group with assistants from Adams County and local home economists and 4H club leaders.
Monroe announces six week summer session beginning Monday June 12 with a $1 registration fee. At the High School personal typing taught by Mrs. Wilfred Klippel runs 8 to 9:30 a.m. for graduation credit. Junior High offers largely remedial courses 8 to 11:10 a.m. with space for a few more registrants.
Deputies report a two vehicle mishap six miles east of Monroe on a town road at 8 32 am yesterday. William T Prate of Monroe and Barbette M Mahlbuch 19 of Juda were involved. No vehicle contact occurred though several signs were knocked down and the Juda driver suffered a minor head bump.
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