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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1963
Page
2
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The piece extols astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper as he prepares to launch from Cape Canaveral for a 34 hour 22 orbit mission. It notes he will star in the first live TV broadcast from an orbiting capsule and that recovery is expected near Midway Island.
A letter-like opinion cites Assemblyman Pommerening on a GOP sales tax bill and a $143 million fund raising dinner plan. It argues the proposal falls $42 million short of balancing Governor Reynolds budget and urges immediate budget cuts rather than waiting on the tax stalemate between the governor and the GOP majority.
Michigan Governor George Romney is seen by GOP conservatives and fringe groups as a potential 1964 presidential candidate. While Barry Goldwater signals he seeks only re election to the Senate, GOP leaders consider Romney a strong vote getter and rising star.
The passage notes Barry Goldwater may stay in the background to let another Republican figure emerge who could unite the party for victory. Observers suggest his stance reflects a balance between firm conservatism and pragmatism in the current electorate.
Ten years ago on May 11 1953 high winds possibly a tornado struck western Wisconsin killing three and injuring at least 13 while tornadoes hit Iowa and Minnesota killing eight. A Great Lakes freighter with iron ore sank in Lake Superior with 15 feared lost. Local doctors planned a Monroe mental health meeting and new associates joined surgeons.
Postmaster Russell J. Myers urges cooperation for Mailbox Improvement Week May 20 to 25. Patrons should paint label and maintain rural boxes, display proper names on boxes, and ensure accessibility for carriers. Top opening boxes may remain if used long-term. otherwise replace unserviceable mailboxes and keep numbers clear. 4-H clubs have supported painting projects in the past.
Mrs Roger Flannery retires and joins guest Mrs Glen Flannery who will teach at Davis school next year. Students plan a Brodhead trip on May 14 and attend Play Day at Sam Ball school. Joyce Kaderly and Richard Gobeli will graduate eighth grade at ceremonies on May 22 at 8 p.m. An annual school picnic is set for Sunday May 19.
Rep. Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania ends push for a congressional probe into the case of former Marine officer William A. Szili. The move closes the planned inquiry amid ongoing debate over Szili's actions and implications for military oversight.
SHEBOYGAN The Fire and Police Commission suspended Police Chief Steen Heimke amid a probe into Dringer Dulivan with details limited by the brief report.
Ludlow Memorial Library adds many new titles across history fiction non fiction biography and autobiography. New in magazines include Show Ebony and Hi Fidelity. Biographies include Josephine and The Castle and the Crown. Family interest titles range from Face of North America to The Hate to Cook Book. Nonfiction adds A Short History of Medicine and Narotic Addiction in Britain and America.
Today in History recalls key events: 1910 Taft signed the proclamation creating Glacier National Park in Montana, 1792 Capt. Robert Gray explored and named the Columbia River, 1858 Minnesota admitted as the 32nd state, and 1867 the Treaty of London was signed and conferred on a major outcome.
The passage recalls milestones from 1942 to the present including Germanys 1942 offensive in the Crimea, Japans 1945 admission to starting the war, a Texas tornado disaster a decade ago, U S disarmament talks after a Moscow note five years ago, and Pierre Salingers one year ago visit to the Soviet Union to improve news exchanges.
The Monticello Music Festival parade starts at 4 p.m. Saturday May 18 with bands in the Monticello High School gymnasium and vocal groups at Zwingli United Church of Christ Mothers of Monticello Band will serve the dinner Participating schools include Juda Orfordville South Wayne Argyle Albany Brodhead Belleville Blanchardville Monticello New Glarus Waunakee Verona and the Oregon School for Girls Chorus.
In parts of Texas, the armadillo is nicknamed the poor man's pig, reflecting local attitudes toward this resilient nocturnal mammal and its role in regional folklore and cuisine.
The report notes Schweiker kept the Ruben Lopez case, a Guantanamo Bay bus driver murder, under official secrecy while claiming congression al remedies are exhausted. It cites rumors affecting police administration and Heimke’s request for investigation and suspension during that probe.
NASA announced Leroy Gordon Cooper's 34 hour 19 minute mission aboard Faith 7, starting from Cape Canaveral next Tuesday. He will carry a personal satellite beacon, inflatable balloon, four cameras, meal packets, and medical gear, with a plan to land 80 miles southeast of Midway Island. Doctors will monitor vital signs via ground stations and a planned eight hour rest during midflight.
A brief note urges readers to solve problems quickly by using classified ads. It highlights efficiency, pointing to ads as a practical tool for finding services, jobs, and goods. The tone mirrors a practical newspaper tip encouraging readers to leverage listings.
Misses Bonnie Arnsmeier and Judy Boulder of Madison spent the weekend at the Raymond Arnsmeier home. Local visitors included Mr and Mrs William Arn of Orangeville and others at St Clare hospital and the Arnsmeier home.
A reader seeks to rent a room and plans to use The Monroe Evening Times classifieds to find suitable listings. The ad approach targets local housing options and contact details for response.
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