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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1961
Page
9
Secretary Douglas Dillon forecast a strong 1962 economy with growth near 8 percent and a return to a budget surplus. He cited GNP near 515 billion for 1961 and projected rises toward 570 billion by year end, with 1962 showing accelerating growth and revenue outlook around 90 billion for 1963.
The government reports higher net incomes in 1960 compared with 1959 for 11 of 25 key commercial farm types. Gains occurred on cash grain farms in the Corn Belt, wheat livestock farms in the north Great Plains, and wheat and sorghum farms in the Southern Plains. Lower incomes appeared on Corn Belt dairy hog, beef hog, and hog beef fattening operations.
Rep. Melvin Laird will attend Melvin Laird Day in Menominee County on Sunday. The event honors the congressman and is organized by the county's new Indian authority.
The piece contrasts militant rightists led by Robert Welch of the Birch Society with conservatives like Barry Goldwater. It cites Yale sociologist Lipset, Dan Smoot, and Dr. Frederick Schwarz noting internal Communist threats, anti-communist schools, and tactics such as front groups and pressure campaigns.
Wisconsin Bankers Association honored twenty seven bankers at the convention dinner marking 50 years in the trade. New members of the 50 year club include Alvin Amundson Cam bridge Anton Arneson Barneveld Lawrence Aschenbrewer Park Falls Oscar Boock Waterloo Reuben Buboltz Wrightstown Ford Campbell Superior Vincent Christensen Amery John Churness Fort Atkinson Robert Ebben Appleton J Edward Erickson New Auburn Francis Garvey Fort Atkinson William Greenhalgh North Freedom Edwin Hedberg Fort Atkinson H T Jensen Roberts Lawrence Lange Watertown Earl Lawsha Wonewoc Alfred Peterson Madison C W Peterson Frederick John Reichal Newburg William Rundell Hillsboro Chalma Smith Arlington Helmer Waller Spring Valley Frank Whitcher Platteville Bror Wickstrom Ladysmith Henry Yauman Reeseville Arthur Zuehlke Appleton.
The Rockford Pecatonica Charity Horse Show starts Friday at Winnebago County Fairgrounds Pecatonica and runs through Sunday. Manager H Keith Marsh announced the event draws 800 horses and ponies from Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Missouri and Texas for blue ribbons and awards. Two pony classes and special features for children include the Victor adding machine six hitch Shetland act and Darian the actor horse performing a burning arch plunge.
The Department of Agriculture released preliminary farm census findings showing Wisconsin farm product sales totaled 961 million dollars in 1959. Dairy products led with 517 million dollars, marking a 21 percent increase from 1958.
Washington reports show cash prices down 18 to 21 cents a bushel last week. Chicago closing prices sit 67 cents below a April peak, averaging about 2.12 per bushel as traders liquidate holdings and futures. Weaker soybean oil and meat, lower exports, and strong crop prospects also weigh on values.
Buckingham Palace spokesman says Queen Elizabeth II invited Billy Graham and his wife to tea on Thursday. The invitation marks a notable royal gesture toward the famed evangelist and his spouse.
Government plans to shut the Mexican border at Laredo and El Paso to daily cross border workers. The move would cancel 12 000 to 14 000 commuter passes and bar Mexicans living in Mexico from U S jobs to protect U S workers. Officials estimate over 50 000 Mexicans commute daily for work at lower wages in these cities.
Former President Herbert Hoover will receive the city’s first Presidents Freedom Award in Philadelphia on June 27 during Freedom Week observances.
The article explains how work credits affect retirement and survivor benefits. It notes you must have one third of elapsed time since 1951 up to retirement age to qualify, with a maximum of ten years. It also states widows starting at 62 receive 75 percent of their husband’s full retirement amount, with no early reduction.
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