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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1967
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for the Monroe city carrier 35 cents weekly and mail rates of 12 dollars per year for Wisconsin and nearby Illinois counties, 14 dollars per year outside Wisconsin. It also states office hours from 8 30 a m to 6 p m and a phone number.
Editorial honors Fred Ties and the Ties family for community service and snow forecasting prowess. It notes Leo Ties’ public service and the lasting impact of the Ties name as winters bring recall of gracious wit and local leadership.
Glancing Backward recalls ten years ago today with the senate chaplain's tribute to McCarthy calling him a fallen warrior. An antique show proved so successful that organizers plan another event in 1958. John W Zweifel named head of a teachers college, while Harvey Ott of New Glarus leads the Southern Wisconsin Northern Illinois Firemen's Association.
Twenty years ago on May 5 1947 Gratiot State Bank planned reorganization and retirement of Henry W Burmeister after 40 years as president. Four of nine Gerald Raymer children on the Sam Balsiger farm were overcome by carbon monoxide gas while testing their newly overhauled car.
May 5 1937 marks the purchase announcement by Mr and Mrs Francis J O'Donnell of the Marie Zimmerli property. Also noted are a Cleveland torso murder discovery and local ad pricing for union suits 49 cents and mens socks a dime.
Forty years ago today on May 5 1927 Monroe inaugurates new fire fighting apparatus and gear enabling faster response across districts with upgraded pumps and hoses for better protection.
A Monroe High School class writes letters urging teen drivers be fined rather than have licenses suspended. They argue teens are becoming adults and should face adult penalties to learn from mistakes.
The article notes two trucks could be purchased if plans for a farm protection service are carried out, signaling potential equipment funding contingent on project approval.
May 5 1917 rites at KP Hall organize the Loyalty Temple Pythian Sisters with Mrs May Luchsinger named most excellent chief. Roads in county are in fair condition after last week rain. Nation hails a new invention said to detect and destroy submarines, though it failed to end the war.
On May 5 1907 a frightened team owned by John Ingold escaped and dashed into a pole on North Jefferson Street Lafayette County. Separately the county government shifted to a new Courthouse in Darlington funded by a 130000 gift from the Mathew Murphy estate.
A fragment notes limits on supervision for minors or individuals unnamed when not supervised in the country or while driving or in bars with police or bouncers present. The mention cites Jim Doyle in a brief, unclear context.
Delbert Soddy argues that police focus on teenagers while older drivers and drunks at taverns are ignored. He claims teens risk license losses for minor speeding while grownups escape harsher penalties.
Harland Sarbacker argues the current drinking age is adequate and raising it to 21 would not stop underage access or reduce crime. He cites active-duty and young adults’ maturity, and urges personal choice over government limits.
Ken von Arx argues that at eighteen we gain adult duties yet lack voting rights. He contends this makes young people second class citizens when elections decide who governs and risks life in war.
An 18 year old advocate argues for lowering or retaining the drinking age at 18 noting responsibility, military service, and potential traffic risks. He cites adults who cannot handle alcohol and urges keeping the age at 18 to avoid unsafe drinking and driving.
Letter writer James Foulker argues police unfairly target teenage drivers, noting six stops in four days with two justified for speeding and loud mufflers, while others seem baseless. he praises Monroe police for keeping trouble out.
Letters discuss teen fines tied to income, call for fair treatment of youths and a youth center. Residents describe attempts to start activities at Monroe facilities, noting adult supervision and lack of parental involvement as barriers. A Vietnam war view is offered alongside alcohol age debates.
A reader argues that the minimum beer drinking age should remain at 18, contending current laws merely permit those aged 18 or older to drink and do not consider broader safety implications.
The courts revoke licenses for underage drivers when speeding or similar offenses show risky behavior. Youthful operators lack required maturity for driving responsibilities and repeat violations raise safety concerns.
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