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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1972
Page
1
The February Consumer Price Index climbed five tenths of a percent, the sharpest rise in nine months, with grocery prices up 1.9 percent the largest one month gain since 1958. Wages rose modestly to $130.27 weekly, but purchasing power fell 24 cents on the higher costs.
Madison AP reports a $249,830 appropriation passed to upgrade Grand Army Home at King to federal nursing standards. The improvements aim to keep the home eligible for Medicaid Title 19 funds, with anticipated reimbursement from the Veterans Administration.
Clarence Gonstead and a motel operator filed in Circuit Court to set aside Gonstead’s 923570 dollar property assessment. The suit argues the valuation is excessive and violates uniform taxation rules. Gonstead is Mount Horeb’s largest taxpayer and previously threatened to donate his clinic and motel to Palmer Chiropractic College of Davenport.
Madison AP reports the University of Wisconsin will keep campus rules for students under 21 despite the state's new age of majority taking effect at midnight Wednesday. Dean Paul Ginsberg notes many questions remain about policy changes, including dorm regulations, out of state tuition, and state education loans.
AP Madison report notes the Public Service Commission approved a plan to offer underground electricity to customers at cheaper rates by removing existing extra charges for underground extensions. Chairman Wi Eich said the move will aid new residences and encourage cooperation within the utility’s service area with hopes for broader adoption statewide.
Kimberly-Clark Corp says New York state might modify a pollution abatement order and reopen talks for selling its Niagara plant to Pentair Industries of Minneapolis. Pentair had previously collapsed talks after a union-rejected contract offer and cited needed tax breaks and pollution-relief as keys to the deal.
President Nixon will announce how to fill the Pay Board gap after meetings with the Cost of Living Council. Officials indicated changes to board composition and methods, with ongoing talks about its future form and continued Wage-Price guidelines.
The president urged Congress to authorize an extra 100 million dollars next year to bolster nutrition efforts for Americans over 65. A 12,000 word special message outlines current and proposed elderly assistance programs.
Washington district congressman Les Aspin will host a public reception Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Bank of Brodhead Community Room. Aspin and ombudsman Tim Cullen will welcome residents of Brodhead Albany and Spring, aiming to hear constituent concerns.
Reports indicate groups of 18 year olds sought liquor and tavern entry after 12:01 a.m. as the new law signed by Gov. Patrick Lucey took effect. Counties note limited hours prior to midnight openings and emphasize identical adult legal penalties for drunkenness and related offenses in open court.
A Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to Monroe at the National Guard Armory seeks A-Negative donors. Nine pints are needed for Mrs. Carroll Holmes of Argyle after Oct. 26 surgery at University Hospitals Madison. Seven pints for a 51 year old Elena man awaiting open heart surgery. Monroe’s goal is 150 pints with canteen service by St. John's Women's Guild.
Tim Delmore observed hundreds of youths gaining midnight entry to bars after Wisconsin's new legal adulthood age of 18 took effect at 12:01 a.m. Gov. Lucey signed the law vacating the prior 21-year standard. Bartenders faced new ID checks as crowds surged, while older patrons jeered and business owners weighed the shift.
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