Monroe's future tied to manufacturing and industry growth
An economic report emphasizes Monroe's reliance on basic manufacturing and the impact of attracting new industry on wages and living standards. It notes that 1000 new manufacturing jobs could trigger a further 1000 roles, and cites median family income around 5678 dollars with many above 4000. Average manufacturing pay is 86.66 weekly versus state and national averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
U.S
Green County
Wisconsin
Bicycle Court Possible Here
Aldermen, police and court officials met in City Hall to discuss forming a bicycle court to curb violations. A three man committee would study Madison and Racine models with student led sessions supervised by adults, avoiding juvenile records and judging by students. cooperation from Student Council and parents would be essential.
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VFW
Madison
Racine
Walter Laeser
Virgil Wilkins
Ervin Goecks
Monroe
Roger L. Elmer
Laeser and Wilkins
Lester M. Johnson
Walter Bober
Miss Winger Enters Alice in Dairyland Contest
Lorraine Winger of Argyle is added to the Alice in Dairyland contestant list. Regional contests run this month with the Milwaukee event already held last Saturday and Evansville hosting most area entrants this Saturday. Lafayette County contenders compete at Cassville on May 22 to determine finalists heading to Menomonie June 7-9.
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Lorraine Winger
Argyle
Alice In Dairyland
Milwaukee
Monroe
Evansville
Lafayette County
Cassville
Menomonie
Cheese Demand Steady as Madison Market Notes Mixed Supplies
Madison Wisconsin warehouse market shows steady to light demand for cheddar and other styles. Prices quoted include 40 pound cheddar blocks at 34 to 42 dollars with varying percentages for single daisies longhorns and midgets, reflecting typical market dispersion.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Residents Urged to Secure Permits Before Work
Monroe residents were cautioned to obtain permits before proposed work. Rex N. Eyler, chairman of the Board of Public Works, said approvals are needed at Monday meetings at 5 p.m. before progress. Permits cover tree trimming into streets, trench excavation, curb and gutter work, sidewalk repair, building moves, signs, driveways, and underground gasoline tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Board of Public Works
Rex N. Eyler
Stocks Plunge In Sales Wave
New York traders faced one of the year’s sharpest declines in heavy afternoon trading. Dow Jones slipped below 650, with bearish signals noted by brokers as volumes pushed ticker tape late and the AP average fell to 240.60 at noon.
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New York
Associated Press
Kennedy Warns Laos Talks Must Be Speeded Up
President Kennedy urged rapid progress in Laos unity negotiations before the cease fire collapses into greater danger. He cited a breach by pro Communist rebels and urged continued talks among royalists, Communists and neutralists toward a neutral government while warning against American force as a third option.
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Washington
Kennedy
Laos
United States
Soviet Union
West German Court Sentences American Spy
KARLSRUHE Germany The West German Supreme Court sentenced American businessman Harold N Borger to 24 years in prison for betraying U.S. military secrets to the Communists. The sentence was reduced by two months and one week Borger has already served in confinement since his arrest in Nuernberg. Borger 42 a New York native had served in the U S Army and Air Corps and lived in Europe since 1959.
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Karlsruhe
Germany
Supreme Court
Harold N. Borger
U.S
Borger
Nuernberg
New York
U.S. Army
Air Corps
Europe
Eisenhower Applauds Soviet Handling but Fears Domestic Power Rise
Former President Eisenhower criticized Kennedy’s domestic program including heavy federal spending and expanded executive power while praising the administration’s tougher approach to the Soviets. He warned against concentrating power and urged judicious use of existing authority, citing five proposed presidential powers and urging restraint. He spoke during a news conference in Washington after meeting Republican leaders.
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Kennedy
Laos
Europe
House
Senate
United States
Soviet Union
Berlin
Konrad Adenauer
U.S
Winston Churchill
Washington
Eisenhower
Republic
Congress
Department of Urban Affairs
Federal Reserve Board
Political Tieups To Estes Sought In Senate Probe
Senate investigators probe whether Washington politicians or spouses held interests in firms tied to Texas financier Billie Sol Estes. Reports say taxpayers paid high freight bills for shipping government grain to Estes storage elevators in Texas. Estes faces fraud charges over non existent fertilizer tanks and a $554000 penalties for cotton allotment deeds. Mundt warns Secretary Freeman to testify as subcommittee scrutiny widens.
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Washington
Senate
Texas
Billie Sol Estes
Estes
Karl E. Mundt
R-Sd
Mundt
Freeman
Agriculture Department
Soviet Union drops NY move on disarmament talks
Geneva reports the Soviet Union rejected a plan to recess the 17 nation disarmament conference for two months and relocate the talks to New York.
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Geneva
Soviet Union
New York
New Glarus Exhibit Showcases Swiss Costumes
Wilhelm Tell Guild opens an exhibit of Swiss costumes pictures and guides at Swiss Miss Textile Mart to encourage wearing traditional dress at events May 14 through June 29. Those with costumes or photos should contact Mrs. Kenneth Boss or Mrs. Millard Tschudy for inclusion ahead of a July 1 costume review tied to the Historical Village program and Labor Day events.
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NEW Glarus
Wilhelm Tell Guild
Kenneth Boss
Millard Tschudy
State Grants Flood Control Projects in Darlington Green Bay Kenosha
Gov. Gaylord Nelson announced state approval for Army Corps flood control work in Darlington Green Bay and Kenosha. Federal funding covers most costs with $2000 from state highway funds for a bridge in Darlington. Darlington work includes a levee flood wall gate closure and Main Street bridge handrails. Kenosha plan deepens harbor channels and Green Bay dredging targets the bay and Fox River.
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Gaylord Nelson
U. S. Army Corps of Engineer
Darlington
Green Bay
Kenosha
Bay
Fox River
Two men buried in sewer trench in Trois-Rivieres
In Trois-Rivieres Quebec two workers Paul Emile Panneton and Yvon Vincent were buried alive when a mechanic shovel operator filled the trench they were digging with eight feet of earth. The incident occurred Wednesday as the workers toiled in the sewer trench.
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Trois-Rivieres
Paul- Emile Panneton
Yvon Vincent
Education Association Elects Mrs McAlpine
Mrs James S McAlpine of Lincoln school was elected president of the Monroe Education Association at a meeting last night in the Junior high school library. Officers include Leo Sebald senior high first vice president, Mrs Bernard E Purcell South school second vice president, and Mrs Ralph L Neale East school secretary treasurer. Lunch served by junior high teachers.
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James S. McAlpine
Lincoln School
Monroe Education Association
Leo Sebald
Bernard E Purcell
South School
Ralph L. Neale
East School
Kennedy to Spend 18 Hours in Wisconsin Visit
The White House says President Kennedy will be in Milwaukee for 18 hours this weekend. Welcoming events include airport ceremonies with Gov. Nelson and Mayor Maier, a motorcade, a Milwaukee Arena reception, and a $100 dinner before a 9 p.m. speech at the arena. He departs 10:15 a.m. Sunday for Washington.
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Washington
White House
Kennedy
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Gov
Nelson
Henry Maier
Milwaukee Arena
Gen. Mitchell Air Field
Schroeder Hotel
Map Satellite Fails To Orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla An attempt to launch a flashing light geodetic satellite failed when the second stage did not ignite. The 355 pound payload rose at 7 06 am aboard a Thor Able Star rocket and the Defense Department said telemetry showed the Anna Satellite did not reach orbit. The booster and satellite likely burned over the Atlantic northeast of Cape Canaveral The mission aimed to provide a fixed point for photographic Earth surface analysis.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla.p
Defense
Atlantic
Earth
Surace
Cider Joe W Stilwell Injured in Parachute Jump
General Joseph Stilwell known as Cider Joe sustained a dislocated right shoulder during a training parachute jump at Camp Drum New York. He acted as assistant commander of the 5th Infantry Division directing anti guerrilla warfare training for the 2nd Brigade from St Devens Massachusetts.
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Camp Drum
N. Y
Joseph
Cider Joe
W. Stilwell
Stilwell
5Th Infantry
New York
St. Devens
Mass
Wisconsin Pledge Hearing Sparks Walkout and Debate
A Wisconsin Senate education committee hearing on a weekly Pledge of Allegiance requirement drew a lively clash over the words under God. Senator Peter Carr walked out after remarks by opponent Kenneth Klinkert, while Gov. Nelson defended the bill as offering the pledge rather than mandating recitation. The panel adjourned with no decision and with chairman W. W. Clark suggesting future consideration.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Legislative Council
Peter Carr
Janesville
W. W. Clark
Vesper
Nelson
A. B. Plaenert
Joe Bollenback
William Hart
Socialist Party
Kenneth F. Klinkert
Menomonee Falls
Klinkert
Sen. Carr
Carr
God
Delta Gamma Says Beloit Chapter Punished for Policy Infractions
Beloit College officials were informed by Delta Gamma national that its Beloit chapter was placed on probation for policy violations not for pledging a Negro coed. The national president described the action as a normal disciplinary procedure noting infractions occurred over a period of time.
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Beloit
Delta Gamma National Sorority
Beloit College
Pat Hamilton
John P. Gwin
Robert W. Preston
Delta Gamma
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Harold Maurer
Roy Vetterli
Harold Snively
Ike
JFK
Bauman
Monroe Evening Times
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Robilette
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