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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
2
The legislature once stalled by two major ideas now appears likely to pass. A state sales tax aims to ease tax burdens, while a new Wisconsin agricultural marketing law would impose marketing orders with penalties. Critics warn such orders threaten farmer independence and spelling jail terms for noncompliance.
Observers say the administration bungled by not anticipating the South Korean military revolt and by cooling toward rebels after the Cuban crisis. Critics argue a pre prepared policy was needed and note Washington snubbed Premier Chang who asked to meet President Kennedy, delaying talks due to travel plans.
Christine Benkert was elected president of the Argus Alligators with James Erb as vice president Kathleen Wenger secretary Gordon Blum treasurer and Linda Erb reporter. A bicycle care demo led by Gordon Blum and Diane Rufer. Recreation led by James Erb and Mary Lou Wenger. New students Patricia Ann Lester and Lonnie Grinnell. Dividing Ridge school picnic reported.
Dr. T Parry Jones of Sheboygan will deliver the May 25 1951 commencement speech to about 100 seniors marking his second such address here in recent years. The report notes other local 1951 events including a police officer death and civil defense alert.
The article critiques the lead up to Gen. De Gaulle's Paris visit and a planned stop in Vienna, noting that Chang's reported stance was deemed not feasible or practical. It implies friction in Asian relations caused by discouraging a young leader's effort to present his case to the President and questions the impact of polite diplomacy.
A reader age 68 working 1200 to 1800 yearly asks about the new retirement test effective January. Officials urge all 65 plus to apply as tests may yield monthly checks despite earnings. A 66 year old earning 1500 yearly would lose 150 in benefits, with 1 dollar withheld per two dollars over 1200 until 1500. If monthly benefits were 75, two months would be withheld.
A committee of the Benevolent Society of the South Wisconsin Synod has been formed to study planning for a proposed Evangelical and Reformed home for the aging in New Glarus. Members include Rev. Howard Kusler Jackson Mrs. Aaron King Menomonee Falls and Mrs. Gerald Disch New Glarus with advisory figures Dr. Paul Kehle Waukesha Rev Arnold Shultz West Bend and Rev Louis Reich West Bend. The first meeting is set for June 1 at the Cedar Lake home for the aged.
A small herd of buffalo now roams in a natural setting at Platt National Park in Oklahoma marking a restoration effort. The herd is limited in size and monitored by park staff to maintain habitat balance and conservation goals.
Edward F. Johnson of Route 1 will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westmar College Le Mars Iowa at the commencement on Monday June 5 at 10 a m He is among 84 graduates and has majored in history with minors in art and speech.
French Algerian peace talks in Evian fell into recess after the first round as negotiators digest the issues. A spokesman said both sides remained committed to a settlement despite the pause and would reconvene soon.
Madison the director of the State Motor Vehicle Department warned that it will be impossible to keep up with driver licenses and registrations unless budget cuts are restored. Gov. Nelson urged restoring 1.7 million and approved 16.5 million for the biennium. A merger of county patrols and sheriff departments was pressed as a bid to curb duplication. The Arctic is now a tourist resort at a cost of 1000 dollars weekly for living with Eskimos and accompanying hunts.
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