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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1963
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for the newspaper by carrier in Monroe, by mail in Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois, and outside those areas. It states all rates are prepaid to meet postal rules and provides office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 p m with the contact number 325 5101.
The fall session opens amid a stalemate between GOP leaders and Gov. Reynolds over a 12 point program and appointments. Observers fear extended tension could hinder legislation and public service, with a slim hope for calmer talks and a productive special session.
Yesterday’s papers report two deaths blamed on vandals and Halloweeners. In New York eleven people died after an auto plunged into a river following ripped warning lights. In Wisconsin a 77 year old man was killed after removing snow fencing left in a county road. Prosecutors warn against treating such acts lightly.
The 1953 World Community Day theme Building Lasting Peace will be discussed by Rev Serge Hammon before the Monroe Council of Church Women at Union Presbyterian church. Also noted: Monroe property taxes set at 22.50 with tentative budget, and a Savanna ordnance worker claims knowledge of Evelyn Hartley’s killer and is in custody in Galena for questioning.
Fifty years ago the council prepared to settle with T W Quinn for the public square project at a total cost of 33 605. Also in the news John P Mitchel defeats Edward McCall by 115 000 in New York mayoral race. Jesse L Edgren loses North Milwaukee tinware factory in a 35 000 blaze.
The editorial argues that if penalties match the severity of deadly booby-traps, more would hesitate before designing such lethal devices, warning that leniency encourages reckless acts. It stresses deterrence and public safety without sensational detail.
Election day notes mark Susan B Anthony voting in 1872, trial for illegal voting, and fine. Also recalls Battle of Rossbach 1757, Wilson and Japan radiograms 1916, FDR third term 1940, Singapore daylight raid 1944, Trieste clashes ten years ago, Pope John XXIII peace pledge, Bulgarian party purge, and Yugov expulsion.
Washington officials warn new federal tax treatment of farmer co operatives raises operating costs and taxes paid. General counsel L James Harmanson Jr says stricter earnings reporting and taxes reduce funds for member distributions and deter capital investment, harming member retention while officials seek to strengthen co operatives for fair product returns.
Ernest B. Cox hired as chief on a 60 day probation period. The Cox family moved from Argyle about a year ago. Village Board accepts the proposed 1964 budget of 65 206 compared to 55 002 in 1963.
Nicolaus Elmer dies aged 89 in New Glarus after long service as postmaster and assistant postmaster at New Glarus and Belleville. Born November 20, 1873, he never married and resided later at the Fred Schmid home in Albany. Survived by sister Verena Legler and nieces and nephews. Funeral 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Zentner funeral home officiated by Rev Linus Wierwill.
The Soviet Union and Algeria signed their first trade agreement in Algiers on Monday night. It provides for a long term exchange of goods valued at at least 40 million dollars annually.
The 1963 South Wayne valedictorian Kathleen McGuire and salutatorian Maureen O Conner both enroll at the University of Wisconsin to continue studies. Other graduates plan college at Platteville Luther College Madison Business College UW and Whitewater among named institutions and individuals.
A playful aphorism notes that when something vanishes the most sensible explanation is often a lost act, implying irony in pursuit of missing items. It frames loss as a logical puzzle rather than a mere accident.
The Assembly rules committee approved bills to end the 3 percent sales tax on machinery used in food processing, a move Pommerening says would save about 600000 in the biennium. A companion measure would tax only the purchase price of luxury items subject to a 10 percent federal excise tax, addressing taxes on taxes.
Assembly considers bill to ban discrimination in sale rental or financing of private housing. Cir ular urged constituents to write legislators. Gov Reynolds backs open housing in recessed session. earlier Reynolds measure failed to pass.
A pickup driven by 18 year old Steven Smith of Route 3 struck and killed a heifer owned by James Daly of Route 3 on County Trunk M about a mile north of Jordan Center. The incident occurred at 9 44 PM, the sheriff's deputy reported.
Mrs Gertrude Palzkill 85 lifelong Mineral Point resident died Sunday in a Dodgeville hospital Funeral services set for 10 30 a m tomorrow at St Marys Catholic Church in Mineral Point Rosary tonight at 8 p m at Gorgen funeral home She is survived by four daughters Sister Mary Teresita Center Line Massachusetts and three Madison Mineral Point sons Leo Dodgeville William and Lawrence two, grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Advertisers tout fast money by selling unneeded possessions through local classifieds. Readers are urged to list goods with clear descriptions and fair prices to attract buyers.
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