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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

Page

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Council To Hear 1962 City Budget

The City Council meets at 7 30 tonight to introduce the 1962 budget and hold five public hearings on fire code updates including a new radio alert system for firefighters. Fire Chief Josef J. Benkert notes units arrive but need transmitter, tests run daily, and wage and permit provisions update the code to current practice.

Walter Bober Seventh Ward Council Finance and Taxation Josef J. Benkert Benkert

Hornung and Nitschke Ordered to Active Duty

Green Bay Packers stars Paul Hornung and Ray Nitschke have been ordered to active military duty. Hornung will report to the 896th Engineer Company at Fort Riley, Kansas, on October 30, while Nitschke is to report to the 32nd Division at Fort Lewis on November 2. Coach Vince Lombardi indicated four or five players may be called.

Eisenhower Campaigns in Newark for Mitchell

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Newark New Jersey to campaign for James P. Mitchell the Republican candidate for governor Mitchell formerly served as U S labor secretary for nearly eight years in Eisenhower cabinet and is seeking to unseat the incumbent in the state race.

Ike Newark N. J Dwight D. Eisenhower New Jersey James P. Mitchell U.S Eisenhower

School Board Defies Protests Over McGuffey Reader

The Twin Lakes School Board in Wisconsin voted 4-1 to keep using the 82 year old McGuffey Reader despite threats of legal action to remove the books. Attorney Edward J. Zahn warned of state superintendent action to forcibly remove the reader and a court challenge. Board president Dennis Beula opposed dropping the reader, citing phonetic method and moral values. Lakewood Principal Robert Oestreich questioned the effort, citing student workload.

Wis Kenosha County McGuffey Edward J. Zahn Twin Lakes Taxpayers Alliance Lakewood Angus Rothwell Circuit Court Dennis Beula Beula Robert Oestreich

Fund Campaign Reaches 6 457 and 30 Percent of Goal

J J Schroeder head of the United Fund campaign reports total collected 6457 50 dollars or 30 3 percent of the 21326 quota. Thirty one business places have reached full employee participation while many have not reported. The house to house campaign began yesterday under Mrs John Caradine.

J. J. Schroeder United Fund John Caradine

Khrushchev reveals massive Soviet nuclear plans at congress

Premier Khrushchev announced at the 22nd Soviet Communist Party Congress that the Soviet Union will explode a nuclear bomb of 100 million tons of TNT, with advance notice for Oct 31. He warned such power could shatter its own windows if used improperly, while noting Western powers lack justification to hold back a peace treaty with Germany.

Moscow Khrushev Theviet Union Kremlin Khrushchev Soviet Communist Party U.S Congress Soviet Union Germany West Berlin West East Germany United Nations

New Atlas Site Put in Operation

Topeka Kansas report notes Atlas missile bases around Forbes Air Force Base and Holton were turned to operational status by the Strategic Air Command. A launch site at Fairchild AFB near Spokane was placed on operational basis about two weeks earlier. Other Atlas facilities at Vandenberg Cal Win AFB Wyoming and Offutt AFB Nebraska are on standby. Maximum range 9000 miles, normal range 6325 miles with under two miles accuracy.

Topeka Kan Forbes Air Force Base Holton Strategic Air Command Fairchild Afb Spokane Wash Atlas Vandenburg Afb Cal Win Afb Wyo Offutt Afb Neb

Humphrey Leaves Warsaw for Zurich Mission

After a two day stop in Poland, U S Senator Hubert Humphrey departed Warsaw today en route to Zurich.

Zurich Warsaw Poland U.S Hubert Humphrey

Flanagan Highlights Self Worth at College Night Program

Dr. Flanagan, Whitewater State College official, told more than 200 students and parents at the high school College Night that the key to college life is the individual. He compared personal growth to iron refined into nails and springs, noting education increases a person’s worth. The event offered 19 college reps, with 28 students seeking nursing and scholarship information from the American Legion Auxiliary.

Carroll Flanagan Whitewater State College Flanagan Walter Babula Leo Sebald Monroe Juda Albany Argyle South Wayne Monticello American Legion Auxiliary William Eberhardt Sam Rubi

Democrat Says Governor Gives Democrats a Release on Tax Pact

Milwaukee Democrat Richard Nowakowski declared that Governor Nelsons stance on tax compromise grants every Democratic legislator a release from the party platform. He spoke at the 14th Ward Democratic unit while noting Nelson would follow conscience, not party, in Eau Claire remarks. Assembly leader Robert Huber rejected the idea, insisting no one has a license to depart from their party platform.

Milwaukee Richard Nowakowski Nelson Nowakowski 14Th Ward Eau Claire Democratic Minority Assembly Robert Huber West Allis Huber

Peace Corps Girl Resigns After Controversial Postcard

The Nigerian government handled the postcard incident calmly while indicating the American author, a 37 U.S. Peace Corps volunteer, should depart. Information Minister Benson urged no deportation amid protests by Nigerian students, noting friendship with the United States should not be jeopardized by one adolescent's writings.

Enue Peace Corps U.S Theophilus Benson Nigeria United States Michelmore Ibadan

Stock Trend Mixed as Some Issues Advance

Stock market shows a mixed trend with some issues advancing while others lag. Trading was moderate with volume around 3.2 million shares as gains and losses of fractions to about two points dominated the list, which was lower in early trading.

Two New Policemen Fill Vacancies Left by Co. B

Kenneth V. Hendrickson and Garrell L. Alling named as new policemen to cover vacancies from the National Guard callup. Hendrickson, 1937 Argyle HS grad, served 1942 wartime Army time, then returned to force before leaving for insurance. Alling, ex Madison, served four years Navy two in Air Force, and holds teletype maintenance expertise.

Kenneth V. Hendrickson Garrell L. Alling Monroe National Guard Times Force Argyle Insurance Agency Madison Hendrickson Highway Department Argyle High School Betty Smith Alling Navy Air Force Madison Central High School North Atlantic Mediterranean Wichita Falls Tex Tonopah Nev Sheriff's Department Ann Vitale Brooklyn

Reuther Opens Chrysler Drive In Final Auto Labor Talks

DETROIT Mich Walter P Reuther takes on Chrysler in the final round of the Big Three auto labor contract negotiations begun three and a half months ago The United Auto Workers chief plans to press Chrysler to match General Motors last month settlement Ford had added more generous terms last week Ford resumes production at half capacity recalling 55000 workers and expects nearly all 120000 hourly workers back by Wednesday Reuther says no special concessions for Chrysler due to profits or lack thereof and blames management for the company s year to date loss and incompetence in depth

Detroit Mich Walter P. Reuther Chrysler Corp United Auto Workers Chrysler General Motors Corp Ford Motor Co Reuther UAW Ford Chryler

Truck Crashes Barrier Near West Berlin Checkpoint

Three East German men in a truck smashed a road barrier and penetrated toward the West Berlin checkpoint near the northwest city limits, authorities said. The incident raised security concerns at the division line and prompted an investigation.

Berlin West Ber

Tentative Order to Move Armory Troops to Ft. Lewis

Co. B to depart Monroe Armory next Monday with charter buses to Janesville loading point. troop train from Janesville at 8 30 p m bound for Ft. Lewis arriving 2 30 p m Thursday Oct 26 after a 66 hour trip. Capt Dwight C Coplien leads rail head and Sgt Willis J Kohlhagen coordinates records. 32nd Division equipment loading across 19 communities on 670 cars from Milwaukee Road Soo Line North Western and Northern Pacific car pools to Ft. Lewis for training.

Co. B Ft. Lewis Wash Dwight C. Coplien Monroe Armory Janesville Chicago North Western Railroad Coplien Charles Huber SP4 Charles W. Huber Willis J. Kohlhagen Battle Group Elkhorn Theodore Burgy Tacoma Milwaukee Road Milwaukee Madison Merrill Tomahawk Hartford Chippewa Falls Camp McCoy Camp Williams Soo Line Rhinelander Medford Appleton Oshkosh Stevens Point Marshfield North Western Road Wausau Antigo Eau Claire Kenosha Northern Pacific Superior

Echo To Be Visible Yest Daylight Times For Chicago Area

Echo satellite timetable lists visible windows for southern Wisconsin and Chicago area. Entries include Oct 18 at 3 54 a m CDT with 6 degrees above north horizon moving southeast and Oct 19 5 15 a m 78 degrees above north horizon, then Oct 20 4 31 a m 70 degrees, Oct 21 3 47 a m 65 degrees, then Oct 22 5 09 a m 82 degrees above south horizon moving southeast.

Daylight’ Times Chicago Echo Wisconsin

UW Freshman Fined For Blocking Traffic

University of Wisconsin freshman Thomas Swanson 19 of Madison was fined 10 dollars in Superior Court on a disorderly conduct charge from a State street protest Sunday. The demonstration, the second in a week, lasted about 20 minutes and ended when police arrested Swanson and threatened action against others.

Madison University of Wisconsin Thomas Swanson Superior Court Swanson

Madison Newspapers executive named Inland Daily Press Director

Martin Wolman, business manager for Madison Newspapers, Inc., was elected a director of the Inland Daily Press Association at the association's annual meeting held in Chicago.

Inland Chicago Martin Wolman Madison Newspapers, Inc Inland Daily Press Association

Sonderegger and Logeson Earn Cub Scout Honor at Pack 315

At Pack 315 Lincoln school meeting two members earned the Webelos honor. Jim Sonderegger and Bob Logeson joined Boy Scout Troop 101 under David Deininger. Awards also recognized long-time den mother Mrs. Logeson and outgoing Cubmaster Louis Janke. New Cubmaster Thomas Holyoke starts Nov 1. Bobcats accepted include Ernest Laeser Mike Wells Allan Sonderegger and Andy Erickson. Wolf arrows went to Joe Viney Jim Howe Dick Holyoke and Charles Einbeck. Dale Hexom and Viney named assistant denner. Opening flag ceremony by Den 4. uniforms and insignia inspection for charter renewal Oct 31.

Webelos Lincoln School Jim Sonderegger Robert Sonderegger Bob Logeson Robert Logeson David Deininger Louis Janke Thomas Holyoke Ernest Laeser Mike Wells Allan Sonderegger Andy Erickson Wolf Joe Viney Jim Howe Dick Holyoke Charles Einbeck Denner Dale Hexom Viney Den 4 Arthur Spoerry H. L. (John) Fenton Den

Woman Injured In Area Mishap Near Brodhead

Mrs Ernest Karen Frie 20 of Brodhead was hospitalized at St Clare after her car struck a bridge abutment a mile north of Brodhead on County Trunk E at 642 PM. She suffered broken teeth a cut lip and bruises. Two other accidents were reported by sheriffs deputies one near Monroe when Mrs Jessie Matzke backed into a deep culvert and another west of Brodhead when Keith Schwartzlow 16 hit a cow while returning from a football game.

Ernest Karen) Frie Brodhead St. Clare Hospital Jessie Matzke Davis Ill Monroe Ellen Stahlecker 17Th Street Keith A. Schwartzlow Route 1 Ralph Schwartz Schwartzlow

Assassin captured in Urundi premier Louis Rwagasore death

Police said they believe they have the triggerman and the gun used in the assassination of Urundi Premier Louis Rwagasore, the incident occurred Friday in Usumbura Ruanda Urundi.

Usumbura Ruanda-Urundi Urundi Louis ‘Rwagasore

Dillon Forecasts Higher Deficit in Red Ink Gap

Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon announced a larger federal deficit for the current year claiming the imbalance tops 6.75 billion dollars. He said farm price supports and postal deficits deepen red ink while promising a balanced budget for fiscal 1963 starting July 1.

San Francisco Treasury Douglas Dillon Dillon American Bankers Association Kennedy Congress Eisenhower Berlin Budget Bureau

Physician's Recall Was an Army Error

Dr. Lewis F. Scribner Jr an allergist at the Monroe Clinic was told by telephone that his recall to military duty was in error report date Oct 30 at Fort Ord California. He was advised he is not being called now due to over two years of prior service awaiting written confirmation of cancellation.

Lewis F. Scribner Jr Monroe Clinic Scribner Fort Ord Calif

Cheese market steady in Madison Wisconsin report

American cheese market at Madison Wisconsin shows steady activity with fair to good demand. Supplies remain ample to more than ample, though some Longhorn and related cuts run barely adequate. prices range Cheddars 36 38 percent, 40 pound blocks 36 39 percent, single daisies 38 39 percent, Longhorns 38 39 percent, Midgets 38 41 percent.

Cheese Mart Steady Madison Wisconsin

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Sandie Patrick Albany Baptist Church John M. Leggett Juda Baptist Church Patrick Leggett Fire Department Dr. Flanagan Armory James Sonderegger Robert E. Logeson Sonderegger Logeson Red
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