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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1972
Page
1
A mid town council meeting stalled over Studer Super Service curb work and parking access, tying 33 with Alderman Rieder voting no on tabling. The measure passed after Mayor Reasa broke the tie.
U S officials say the command ordered a stepped up B52 campaign in the Saigon region to counter Communist plans for attacks aimed at influencing the U S presidential elections next month. A delayed report disclosed three American helicopters supporting South Vietnamese troops were hit by ground fire within an hour of each other Monday nearby.
Voegeli FarmsMonticello led with premier breeder and exhibitor awards in the Brown Swiss show winning first in the 4 year old cow class and the best three females group. Sugar Valley Farms Brodhead topped Dairy Herd class. Hospitality Corner debuts with officers assisting. World Premiere Holstein sale slated at 7 pm as Expo draws crowd beyond 60000.
The Senate rejected Abraham Ribicoff's liberalized version of Nixon's family assistance welfare plan by 52 to 34, signaling limited chance for broad reform this Congress. Debate continues as Stevenson and others push new variations amid the large Social Security bill.
Wisconsin residents faced improving but uncertain autumn weather with sun and showers in the week. A weak low pressure system brought rain to the north and central areas and drizzle to the east as it clears for partial western sunshine. Gov Lucey floated a possible property tax freeze for the next fiscal biennium amid election-year caucuses in Madison. AFL-CIO chief Alexander Barkan drew cheers while urging funds for Democratic candidates. The Wisconsin Malt Beverage Association plans a class action to win liquor licenses for beer bars, with papers likely served Friday. The state chamber criticized rate-hike plans and warned against reversing consumption-based rate formulas before a Public Service Commission hearing. In Senate action, Proxmire supported a welfare income proposal while Nelson opposed its passage.
Green County authorities apprehended Randy Harriss and Guy Sisler after a Coast to Coast Store burglary attempt in Brodhead. Harriss surrendered after fleeing and reappearing. Sisler remained at large as police pursued him with Monroe and sheriff patrols.
Construction on Wis 69 from 1 percent mile south of Monroe to the Illinois line will begin in early October. Traffic will remain open during 1972, with winter suspension and a 1973 spring closure detouring vehicles a half mile east. The $740,970 project funds state and federal sources and aims for completion in fall 1973 with base, pavement, and a wayside park, under Mashuda Contractors with Gilbert Becker as project engineer.
Police log shows a Tuesday 12 16 p m collision at Wis 69 and 17th Street involving Kathryn Fazel and Dennis Darrow with minor injuries to Darrow and Fazel cited for a traffic violation. A second Tuesday crash at 19th Ave and 9th St involved Adolph Kummer and Rayna Clark with moderate property damage. A Monday 9 03 p m park to park collision on 7th Street near 2111 7th St caused minor damage.
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