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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1968
Page
1
Paris reports labor management and government reaching an agreement to end the general strike that paralyzed France. Labor leaders rush to factories to gauge workers approval, with Georges Seguy of the CGT saying a decision should come soon as up to 10 million workers weigh the pact.
Emil Klarer showed he could be one man fire department by detecting reporting and extinguishing a small fire on the square at Etter's Store. He used water from a pitcher tossed onto the burning awning while Moose Lodge members planned a party. Fire chief Joe Benkett noted the blaze came from a cigarette and only the awning was damaged.
Ronnie Ray Helland, 20, of Green County, died at 1:30 a.m. in his parents south of Brodhead after a failing single kidney. Born with one kidney infected in 1967, he had hoped a $4,000 kidney machine funded locally would spare trips to Milwaukee. Funds were raised through benefit dances and efforts. his mother prepared to operate the machine.
Christine Rothschild an 18 year old sophomore from Chicago was found stabbed on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus near Sterling Hall. Authorities pursue leads as investigators interview students and examine possible timing of death.
Over the weekend sheriff deputies investigated multiple traffic incidents in the Monroe and Monticello area. McMannes, 16, was taken to Clare Hospital with concussion and injuries after his car rolled near New Glarus on Highways 39 69. Kurtis Peterson, 20, Monroe, struck a guard post on Highway 69 but none of the passengers were hurt. A Monroe driver clipped a guard post on Highway 59 and several minor fender benders were reported with no injuries.
Memorial Day program details released by veteran officer Olin Flisram for May 30. Rev Henry Kalscheuer to deliver main address with William Eberhardt introducing. Tom Eraser to present Logans Order, John Khuetze to deliver Gettysburg Address. Activities include roll call, veterans roll additions, parade, and Monroe High School band taps.
A light verse notes clothes on the line flapping in a fresh breeze. Woolen arms and legs teased by the wind blur the playful scene as a gentle domestic moment unfolds.
Wisconsin Republicans gathered in Madison for a party convention to endorse Knowles for a third term by acclamation and to select two candidates for attorney general and U S Senate. Robert Warren of Green Bay and Jerris Leonard of Bayside won endorsements, joining incumbents Olson Zimmerman and Clemens on the slate. Warren defeated Ceci and Boyle. Leonard overwhelmed Donald Tewes. Alternate delegates were named for the national convention in Miami.
Plaintiffs George Clark and Stella Prechel appeal Circuit Judge Arthur Luebke’s May ruling allowing the Tornado Urban Renewal project to continue. City Attorney William J. Schmitz says arguments likely late summer or fall with a possible October Supreme Court decision. An extension of the Sept. 5 deadline may be sought to finish the court’s ruling.
A daughter named Tamera Jo was born Saturday night May 25 at Prairie du Chien hospital to Mr and Mrs Glenn R Brewer of Bloomington. This is the first girl in the Brewer line for generations and the Brewers first child. Mrs Brewer, formerly Joann Carol Lange, recently finished teaching at Cassville. Brewer is a Yo Ag teacher at Bloomington. Tamera is the first granddaughter for Mr and Mrs Fay Brewer of Albany and for Mr and Mrs George Lange of Evansville.
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