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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
2
A selection of Associated Press dispatches and local reports appear in the newspaper, illustrating regional events and notable incidents. The mix underscores AP's influence on local coverage and timely nationwide updates.
The piece recalls historic party fractures in Indiana and nationally. It contrasts intra party strife with Democratic endurance and warns that current moves to disinherit leading GOP contenders could splinter the party, potentially aiding Democratic candidates in a pivotal 1964 election year.
Dairy expert Harry Palmiter of the Cheese Reporter questions the Dairy Consumption Incentive Act of 1964 proposed by Senator Nelson and Representative Kastenmeier. He notes it mirrors a Canadian plan that failed to halt declines in per capita butter sales and questions its sincerity and likely impact. The piece argues that promises of lower consumer butter prices funded by government payments may not pan out.
Ten years ago a Madison rider Suzanne Devine was slated as a state finals queen in the Alice in Dairyland parade with a mobile invitation promoting Monroe events. Also noted is the Wisconsin Lions Club convention in Madison and the Monroe bus station moving to Ludlow hotel under Paul Baltzer.
The piece argues that representatives exploit a dairy industry reform bill for political gain rather than sector benefit. An editorialist condemns a proposed direct government payments plan as a mockery of American economics, noting dairy interests gain little from government as a market and city congressmen would control funds.
Services for George Wilkinson 85 retired farmer were held this afternoon at Lulloff Funeral Home. Burial was in Mifflin. Wilkinson died Friday in a nursing home after a brief illness with no immediate survivors.
Services for Mrs. William Marjorie Schulz 47 who died Friday after a long illness were held at the Steil funeral home. Born in Belton Missouri she taught in Lafayette County for years. Surviving are her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Meador Belton and a sister Mrs Craig Rothfuss Albany Oregon.
The limousine that carried President Kennedy has been rebuilt and fitted with bullet resistant glass and heavy steel plating. It weighs over five tons and now has 500 horsepower and puncture proof tires. The Secret Service leases it for about $500 annually for White House use.
Malena Christianson 75 a native of Mt Horeb died Saturday in a Madison nursing home. Services will be held at 11 am Tuesday at Holzhuter funeral home Stoughton with calling hours. The former Malena Ayen married Oscar Christianson in 1910. He died in 1961. Surviving: son Roman in California. sisters Lena Sale and George Fosshage both of Mt Horeb. brother Gilford Madison.
Philadelphia report notes Maj Gen Douglas Taft Greene, 73, retired commander of the 16th Armored Division, died Saturday of a heart attack. A 1913 US Military Academy graduate, he was born in Fort Logan Colorado and had ties to New Castle Kentucky and Fort Logan. Also reported is O Wallace, 65, former American Nursing Home Association president and ex National Geriatrics Society leader, who died Saturday.
Miss Keira Tielkemeier 87 of Rock City Illinois died Friday in an Orangeville nursing home. Funeral services were held this afternoon at St Paul United Church of Christ Epplyanna where she was a member. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Myers funeral home Dakota was in charge. She was born September 14 1876 in Rock Run Township Stephenson County Illinois. She was the daughter of Frederick and Fredrika Hofmeister Tielkemeier. A brother William of Kansas City Missouri survives. She had been a nursing home patient five months.
WARLINGTON special report Mrs Rose Leahy 79 a former Darlington resident died Saturday in St Josephs hospital Dodgeville Services set for 10 a m tomorrow at Holy Rosary Catholic church Darlington Burial will follow in the church cemetery Friends may call at Steil funeral home Surviving are son Francis Shuilsburg three sisters Sister Mary Devota Sinsinawa Mrs Webb Burns Shuilsburg Mrs Bert Meloy Benton and eight grandchildren
Albert M. Stephens 8 Rockford a former Mineral Point resident died Saturday in an Edgerton hospital after a brief illness. Services are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Gorgen funeral home. He was born in Iowa County and moved to Mineral Point as a boy, married Edith Noble in 1898, and moved to Rockford in 1930. Mrs Stephens died in 1941. Surviving: two sons Earl Milton Junction and Harold Beloit, 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The May milk price to producers on the Chicago market is 3.46 dollars for 60 percent of deliveries and 3.36 dollars for the remaining 40 percent, with a 10 cent superpool premium included. Harry L. Edwards of Pure Milk Association announced the plan, part of Federated Dairy Co-operatives pricing. Some superpool funds are held in reserve March through June for August and September payments.
Ed wards announced prices for milk of 3.5 per cent butterfat delivered to plants within a 55 to 70 mile zone in October and November. The figures specify delivery area and fat content for regional supply pricing.
James Morgan 80, Dodgeville, died after a long illness. Funeral held at Our Lady of Hope Church Seymour with Steil Funeral Home in charge. Survived by brother Edward Darlington. Former Lafayette County resident. LYNDA IN HAWAII LIHUE President Johnson daughter Lynda Bird vacationed on Kauai during a Hawaii visit.
Funeral services were held for Ann McFadden 97 a lifelong Apple River resident. She died Friday at her Apple River home after an extended illness. Rites were at Bartell funeral home Warren Revy with Rev Thomas Robson officiating. Burial followed in West Ella Highland Cemetery Apple River. Born April 22 1867 she was daughter of John and Elisa Crawford McFadden. She was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers. Nieces and nephews survive.
An Oklahoma City plumber sues President Johnson for more than one billion dollars claiming he acted carelessly in ordering the FAA to conduct sonic boom tests over Oklahoma City. The suit accuses Johnson of negligence and calls for damages linked to the tests and alleged disturbances.
A sweeping call for adults aged 18 to 52 to pursue U S civil service openings in the area over the next year. Advertises top starting pay up to 446 dollars monthly, job security, and rapid advancement. Claims many posts need little or no education or experience but require a qualifying test. Lincoln Service offers test prep for a fee through Dept 129 Pekin Illinois with a free information coupon.
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