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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1959
Page
2
The Mauston weekly editor censures officials and experts for waste in the Dakin murder case and argues the state lacks workable juvenile and mental health procedures. The piece urges clearer early guidance, firmer post offense action, and better preventive controls, citing the Ben Wagner case as another example.
A historical overview notes the Supreme Court’s role in balancing public interest with individual rights. It credits a narrow 5 to 4 majority led by Justice Felix Frankfurter with steering the court toward a lawyer-led view over sociological reformers, and hints at renewed checks and balances among branches.
Canada plans a major change in air defense by substituting missiles for jet interceptors to achieve substantial budget savings. The move involves retooling strategy, reallocating resources, and expected long term cost reductions while maintaining defense capability.
Madison minister Rev. William C. F. Hayes will be guest speaker at Staver church without specifying date. The 80th anniversary service coincides with the re dedication of the recently remodeled church building, reflecting a long community presence.
The Wisconsin Senate rejected a proposal to put an 18 year old voting law to a November 1960 referendum after close votes 16-17 to kill, 17-16 prelim approval, and 18-15 against reconsideration. The session also passed a meat inspection service bill and debated a constitutional amendment for a county chief executive officer. A call for a recess by Gov Nelson sparked sharp exchanges led by Sen Lorge.
Mr and Mrs Peter Murphy of Dubuque Iowa welcome twins a boy and a girl born Sunday night in a Hazel Green hospital Patrick Michael and Patricia Michael are the second twin grandchildren for the Hughes family. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leo Murphy of Prairie du Chien.
Havana's casino corridor, once billed as the Caribbean Las Vegas, faces sparse crowds and shuttered venues. Of nine Havana casinos allowed to reopen, seven operate while Deauville and Sans Souci closed. Operators blame slow tourism, government actions, and airport incidents for grim outlooks. some push for slot machines to attract visitors.
Dr. Paul Dudley White, renowned heart specialist, told a Boston University meeting that hard work both mental and physical never killed a healthy man. He urged vigorous exercise and avoiding weight gain after 25 to help middle aged men.
The weekly federal state market and weather report warns that general rains are needed within a week to prevent harm to crops. Soil moisture is generally short, with total rainfall for the month well below normal except in the west central district. Haying is good, but oats and corn progress slow, pastures dry, and farmers turn to chopped green feed to offset roughage losses.
The column lists local residents visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brusveen, Selmar Lien, Robert Holcomb Jr., Nancy and Gary Holcomb, Richard Blum, Adam Schuler, Beth Ann, Ronda Richards, Ruth Ann Babler, Ray Gilbert, Charles Bruce, Mrs. James Mott, Ernest Dahler, Henry Carlson, Paul Veenjes, and the Woelffer families. Events span Madison Green Lake Stevens Point Edgerton and New Glarus with hospital, church camp, and grandparent visits noted.
Jr and Julie and Jan called on relatives at Lake Mills and Watertown. Mr and Mrs Donald Karlen and Mr and Mrs Herman G Karlen returned from Marshfield and Neillsville after visiting the Lawrence Vandebergs and Roy Chase. Kenneth Roth and Kay Kalsched wed in Marshfield. A family picnic honored H J Washburn and Richard Washburns group. Various relatives from New Glarus Waunakee Madison Monroe and Dowagiac attended events and gatherings.
Floyd Patterson is picked to defeat Ingemar Johansson by 63 of 69 boxing writers including four Swedish reporters. Predictions on the round vary from the first to the fifteenth, with the eighth round receiving the most votes at eleven.
A dough made from flour salt sugar and butter is rolled to a half inch thick. A cheese filling of butter and grated American cheese is brushed on then rolled and sliced. Slices bake on wax paper at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
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