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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1973
Page
19
The Evening Times celebrates a 140 page issue built through months of planning and August work. It highlights historical, civic, church, industry, and sports topics with contributions from over 150 people, spanning about nine tons of newsprint and a 35 mile press run.
The Evening Times marks 140 pages this issue, 35 times larger than the first four-page edition by founder Emery A. Odell. National Newspaper Week honors the anniversary, with pride in Monroe's growth and a pledge to continue serving the community for another 75 years.
President Nixon nominates House Republican Leader Gerald R. Ford as vice president and calls for national unity. Fordmaids toward swift Senate confirmation with broad bipartisan support amid Watergate concerns. analysts note potential 1976 presidential bid, while Ford stresses uniting America.
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew schedules a nationwide television address for Monday night as he seeks to counter criminal allegations. He pled guilty to income tax evasion, with a $10,000 fine and three years probation, while denying extortion and bribery charges tied to a Maryland corruption probe.
Regular edition highlights Monroe's deep history and community groups. Sections cover churches clubs and civic pride with industry growth and community sports advancing to new plateaus.
Washington signals a cautious approach to Soviet involvement in the Arab Israeli war. Kissinger notes Russia has not yet escalated, but warns a firm stand will be taken if restraint ends. U S arms to Israel limited to ammunition for now as Soviet shipments to Syria and Egypt rise.
Beir ut based An Nahar reports Jordan has moved armor and troops to southern Syria and will formally enter the war today. The paper says 1 000 Saudi troops in Jordan since 1970 crossed into Syria while Iraq and Saudi Arabia would provide air cover. No government confirmation yet. King Hussein has not yet joined the conflict.
Wisconsin lawmakers weigh a plan to resolve teacher walkouts through binding arbitration similar to police and fire contracts. The proposal would let voters decide final offers, require license revocation for strikers, and impose fines and jail for violations, drawing opposition from educators and lawmakers alike.
Readers in the area are told only today’s regular edition is available from stands and clinics. The complete 140 page 75th anniversary issue was unavailable for widespread distribution due to size and weight. Collect at the business office for 50 cents or mail-order copies for 75 cents.
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