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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1969
Page
1
AP reports President Nixon may direct Paris envoys to assess if the Viet Cong 10 point peace proposal is propaganda or genuine bargaining. The plan, presented in Paris by Tran Buu Kiem, expands on prior four and five point formats but leaves ambiguities that could influence tense negotiations.
The Assembly approved a four year motorist eye examination bill despite protests that it would inconvenience drivers. A prior two year plan was rejected and the measure moved to the Joint Finance Committee for adoption.
Patrick Quinn and his father Kenneth, both of Gratiot, face farmwork as medical bills loom. A benefit dance May 10 at Gratiot Community Hall, sponsored by St. John’s, aims to cover heavy expenses. Tickets available at local banks and Ruf’s Confectionary. Pat received a kidney transplant from his father last fall and is now back helping on a 240 acre dairy farm with about 45 cows.
Oaktron Industries announces two new assembly lines in Guttenberg Iowa to supplement the Monroe operation employing about 400. The plan aims to meet labor shortages by relocating work, with about 50 workers on the first line starting May 26 and a second line added as needed. Oaktron has produced radio and television loudspeakers for 15 years. Guttenberg sits on the Mississippi River roughly 25 miles north of Dubuque.
The Salvation Army truck visits Monroe and Judo next Wednesday May 14 for twice a month pickups. It returns on Wednesday May 28. Items may be dropped off at the south side of the Courthouse or the Salvation Army storage garage at 1917 12th St. Wilma Heinmann is reachable at 325-4215 for home pickup service.
A rash of vandalism reports over the past days includes soap writings on windows and cars, vulgar graffiti, hood walking on autos, broken windows, and a street light. Police urge immediate reports of suspicious activity to 325-4122. compilation dated May 8. Also note: a Milwaukee group studying a third daily paper announced a May 23 organizing dinner.
Monroe Girl Scouts announce a Saturday deadline for resident camp at Camp Birchwood with a $50 reduced fee for 12 days May 10 cutoff. late registrants pay $55. Day camp at Kiwanis Youth Cabin opens June 16. three Birchwood sessions run June 28 to August 2 with 32 girls per unit and insurance included.
Wayne King Orchestra trombonist Slim Freitag urges Monticello to pack the May 13 concert. Proceeds aid the Amstutz-Marty American Legion Post clubhouse, with prior tour stops across Davenport Peoria Chicago Indianapolis Cleveland and Milwaukee.
Fishermen of all ages are urged to fish Zanders Lake in Browntown Wildlife area tomorrow morning as trout season opens at 5 a.m. about 5 000 trout are stocked. Nine county streams also draw interest while Browntown recreation area closes 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. except for fishermen and camping is not allowed.
A series of Ohio tornadoes left two dead and about 50 injured with thousands homeless and millions in damage. Gov. Rhodes toured Kettering and Cadiz areas offering aid as Kettering suburbs suffered the worst destruction with 30 houses demolished and 185 damaged.
United Telephone reports 7 050 total listings this year up from 6 900 with Monroe subscribers rising from 4 215 to 4 280. New directories feature tan wood grain covers and a gold globe. The Monroe School System now uses 325 9171, Monroe Clinic 325 7121, and central office upgrades add five trunks and dial tone night service for extended calls.
Rolland E. Karlen announces team captains and members for the Lions Club Light Bulb Sale to be held Monday May 12. Captains pick up bulbs at Rufenacht's Oil Bulk Plant at 5 p.m. Each assortment includes two 60 watt two 75 watt and four 100 watt bulbs. Exchanges available at Bahr's Variety Store. Names cover 16 city areas with detailed captain lists and checkout committee chaired by Karlen. May 12 sale follows prior preparations.
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