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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
9
A 1959 60 Wisconsin law replaces the standard 231 cubic inch gallon with a 60 degree temperature corrected gallon for LP gas. It requires invoices to note temperature correction, mandates weight statements on cylinders sold by weight, and obliges dealers to credit customers for unused gas on exchange or refill.
The Olson for Governor Committee in Madison says it circulates nomination papers to back Jack Olson of Wisconsin Dells for the Republican nomination. Philip Kuehn of Whitefish Bay is named as the endorsed candidate for the fall primary. Olson declined to submit his name at the Milwaukee convention, freeing him from a party pledge and suggesting a possible bid without party backing.
Two naval officers died when a twin jet attack bomber plunged into Puget Sound near Whidbey Island. Lt. Howard B. Moore, 35, the pilot from Tucson Arizona, and Lt. Richard D. North, 36, of Charlotte Michigan, were killed. Moore left two children and North seven.
Troop 312 Brownies received fly up pins at a cookout and overnight for Troop 12 on Monday night. Invested girls include Carol Barry Barbara Bauman Diane Cop lien Debbie Ferguson Darlene Field Karen Goderstad Susan Hayes Rosemary Lynch Beth Ann Penniston Mary Regez Ann Wells Donna Springer and Diana Woods. Mrs Walter Regez and Miss Sharon Einbeck conducted the investiture with Mrs George Barry and Mrs George Wells assisting.
Wisconsin farmers report good conditions for corn oats and hay despite a wet cold spring. Planting pushes continue with half the acreage in and oats doing well though soft ground risks mowing damage. Mosquitoes rise as insect problems threaten small grains with red leaf virus and cat attacks noted in Trempealeau County.
Madison Wisconsin Personnel Board orders investigation into the Industrial Commission's appointment of Charles Nye of Beloit as state director of apprenticeship. Nye, 33, ranked third in the exam. James L. Miler led the list. The probe follows a request from the Wisconsin State Employes Association advocating exams limited to state employees.
The American Baptists Convention in Rochester denounces state legalization of gambling as a partner in deceit and a symptom of economic and cultural decay. They accuse governments of using gambling to raise revenue while masking a mass swindle.
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