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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1960
Page
1
An editorial outlines referendum questions on Monroe universal garbage collection and whether pickup would be curbside or in alleys. It explains cost estimates of about 1.66 dollars per thousand assessed value and contrasts private contractor versus expanded incinerator options for city pickup.
Havana authorities denied aiding a flight by two Americans to Cuba aimed at discrediting the U S government. William Schergales, a Florida passenger, swore investigators that Juan Orta and other Cuban officials helped rig the allegedly illegal mission. Orta dismissed ties to Schergales as false. The pro Castro press had claimed Schergales and Howard Rundquist were forced down near Matanzas by gunfire.
Madison Wisconsin cheese market reports unsettled American cheese demand slow to fair with moisture based Cheddar blocks priced 35-36 percent and 40 pound blocks 36-38 percent. Swiss market steady to slight price moves with top grade supplies ample while lower grades are tighter.
Ottawa Illinois police say they will pursue the Starved Rock murders until solved. Three Chicago area matrons were found slain in a cave near St Louis Canyon two weeks ago and investigators face lack of concrete tips and time for suspects to flee. They are reviewing films taken by a touring evangelist and plan to question two Chicago area men connected to the park area.
Fredrick C. Bernstein, 47, of Brodhead, will become undersheriff starting Friday. Sheriff A. Charles Howe announced the appointment, succeeding Samuel F. Humbel who resigned. Bernstein, a 1930 Brodhead HS graduate, has worked 24 years at Goldenrod Creamery and has long pursued police work. He will oversee duty rosters and car maintenance while continuing to reside in Brodhead and commute to Monroe.
Pioneer V, the sun satellite, has radioed back data about an electrical ring over 20,000 miles from Earth. The findings support the theory that the sun emits a steady solar wind of protons that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.
Former Cubmasters and leaders in Monroe were honored at IOOF hall as Knights of Pythias recognized long time Cub Scout support. Mrs. George R. Barry received the den mother’s award joining Mrs. Charles Mathias who earned the first such award.
Gov Nelson appoints two 54 year old attorneys to the Board of State College Regents. William Bundy of Menomonie and Milton Mehl of Lancaster named as regents.
South Africa's UN representative Bernardus Fourie left the Security Council table after warning debate could ignite racial strife. In Cape Town, 30000 Negroes marched to demand the release of arrested leaders as Prime Minister Verwoerd proclaims a state of emergency across 80 districts.
President Eisenhower says Nixon should run on his own program and cautions against basing the campaign on current administration policies. He notes Nixon could pursue new ideas beyond Ike’s policies and discusses Rockefeller as a potential running mate while stressing other GOP figures. He also comments on Africa, Cuba relations, and opposition to compulsory health insurance.
One hundred five feeder pigs valued at 1200 dollars died Tuesday in a truck on the way to market. Authorities attributed the deaths to carbon monoxide from the truck exhaust. The truck belonged to the Feeder Pigs Marketing Association of Sun Prairie.
Monroe residents should place dead elm wood and branches at the curb this Saturday for a citywide pickup coordinated with the recreation department to curb Dutch Elm disease. Youth Council members and park staff will assist in collecting debris, with a call-in for missed areas and space to sign up for tree spraying services at the Community Center after 1 PM.
President Eisenhower said Soviet leaders appear ready for disarmament talks and a limited test moratorium. He noted progress at Geneva, citing a concession toward a treaty and the push for inspections, while leaving open a future president's role.
Today marks the 92nd birthday of Uncle Jake Freitag a lifelong Green County resident living with Mr and Mrs Henry Kubly at 2302 11th Street Monroe He is convalescing after a two week St Clare Hospital stay for a touch of pneumonia Freitag born March 30 1868 in New Glarus Township remains mentally alert and fond of cards though color blind now seldom plays since 20 years ago He grew up on the family farm later moved to Monticello and returned to the Kubly home last fall He is the eldest of ten Freitag siblings with one brother Henry living in De Kalb Illinois and sister Mrs Anna Welkner in Renwick Indiana
Rubinoff and his violin thrilled a Monroe audience with classics and novelty tunes in a Rotary Club sponsored show at the junior high auditorium. More than 400 attended the performance and 386 students visited a matinee in the gym during classes. Edwin Deveny accompanied on piano, praised as an artist in his own right by students.
The Monticello PTA earned its state charter at a Tuesday night meeting in the school gym displayed by president Mrs. Hans Sulzer. Assistant state superintendent Victor E. Kimball could not attend due to bad weather. The budget was adopted and the auditing committee reported. Mrs. John Stauffer gave the executive committee report and was tasked to evaluate children's TV programs. The group discussed proposed programs for the year and set the next meeting for April.
New York stocks showed a mixed market with most gains fractional. Polaroid, General Time, and Texas Instruments led electronics issues with advances of more than 3 to 5 points amid moderate volume.
Severe storms and rapid snow melt caused overflowing streams across Monroe area and nearby counties. Pecatonica River at Darlington crested at 16.3 feet early today, flooding highways, basements, and commercial areas. Roads closed across Green and Lafayette counties with multiple detours and power outages reported. A semi-truck carrying 35,000 pounds of eggs left the road near Juda as water covered state highways.
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