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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
2
The editorial says lawmakers face pressure from party leaders to unite behind a state tax revision package including a sales tax and income tax withholding. It argues electors should judge representatives by convictions, resisting forced support for any part of the package, including Governor Nelson’s signature item.
The piece notes Khrushchev’s Berlin push and Western resolve to defend Berlin, citing Kennedy’s 1963 pledge to fight for the city. It warns that any Soviet move risks force and urges firm unity among the United States and allies to preserve Germany’s unity and freedom.
United States and United Nations officials indicate instructions to General Ridgway reflect a move toward an armistice in Korea as cease-fire discussions intensify. Monroe firms Kundert Brothers Co and partners prepare July 1 name change and ownership update. Elderly Mrs Eston Brown dies in South Dakota.
Fifty years ago Monroe and Stoughton met June 29 1911 at Blanchardville with Stoughton defeating Monroe 7 to 6. Hank Hanna returns to Monroe in his first game after managing Marquette Mich. Mrs Mayme Covey dies after giving birth in Freeport. F J Vosburg visits Monroe after 48 years. Thurm Craigo and Ralph Craigo visit relatives. drought affects crops.
A speech urges leaders and citizens in the Free World to focus on present tasks and act with somber reflection about the future. It stresses resolve and collective responsibility to meet threats rather than dwell on past options.
Mary Compton Rice, 72, who with her husband served over four decades in church and educational work in India, died Tuesday. Her husband, Charles Herbert Rice, served as president of Forman Christian College in Lahore.
West Springfield New Hampshire mourns the death of Ellis M. Zacharias 71 a retired rear admiral noted for psychological warfare operations against the Japanese high command during World War II.
World War II veteran Admiral Zacharias died Wednesday. He commanded a heavy cruiser in the force that escorted Lt. Gen. James during a bombing raid on the Japanese homeland.
Louis H. Rose, 80, longtime circulation director for the Chicago Tribune, died Wednesday. He once sold newspapers in downtown Chicago starting at age nine, building a notable career in newspaper distribution.
Chicago obituaries report Brig. Gen. John M. Richmond 82 died Tuesday. He received the Silver Star with three citations for gallantry while serving as a captain in World War I.
Mrs C R Pearson of Baraboo was elected treasurer of the 80000 member Women's Auxiliary of the American Medical Association yesterday.
Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy announced four salt companies Morton Salt Co International Salt Co Diamond Crystal Salt Co and Carey Salt Co were indicted in St Paul Minnesota for price fixing. The firms together mine and distribute 75 percent of the nation rock salt for contracts with state and municipal governments.
At the annual meetings Holstein and Guernsey breeders in America endorsed the American Dairy Association market development program. The Guernsey Cattle Club in Chicago urged formal commendation of ADA efforts benefiting the public and dairy sector. The Holstein-Friesian Association in Cleveland praised ADA promotion of dairy products and urged continued financial support and leadership.
Milwaukee firm General Merchandise Co. announces the acquisition of 20 acres on Ridge Road and Highland Avenue for a discount department store and shopping center at Green Bay.
The Times offers daily bargains in its classified section with wide variety of items for sale at low prices. Readers can browse listings for cars furniture appliances and misc goods from local sellers and trade services.
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