22 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1971
Page
1
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a sharp slowdown in September with grocery prices down one percent and auto prices easing, while overall living costs rose 0.0 to 0.5 percent. Average weekly earnings fell 27 cents to 128.76, with purchasing power still up about 3 percent year over year after inflation.
President Nixon announced the picks Powell 64 a Richmond trial lawyer and Rehnquist 47 an assistant attorney general as conservative judges. The nomination drew quick praise from Republicans and mixed but reserved reactions from some Democrats who noted the surprise and questioned the timing.
Brown County deputies say two men were caught after a 45 minute pursuit that crossed four counties ending in a crash near De Pere. A routine check led to the discovery of burglars at De Pere Sporting Goods Club and a chase involving multiple squads.
Village and Town boards agree on need for a new combined fire station with business spaces. Primary site would be on South Water Street abutting Sugar River, across from the present Village Hall, owned by the village. |> Committees to report by November 11 on three sites including Whiteaker property and present Hall location.
Green County reapportionment committee reviews districting options after census data. Chairman C S Pierce notes counties under 50 000 may have up to 31 supervisors and stresses township based divisions may cause unequal representation. No decisions made. deadline September 1 1972 to file with the Secretary of State. Townships and municipalities listed with populations and counting rules.
The Commerce Department reports the nations economy expanded at a 3 percent annual rate in the July to September quarter. GNP rose by 16 billion dollars, with only half of the growth in real terms. Inflation cooled to 3.3 percent, the year’s low.
An AFS Weekend in Monroe is planned for November 19 to 21 featuring 13 foreign students including Yoichi Hosoya of Fukiage Japan at Monroe High School. Hosts include the Schild and Wegmueller families with co chairs Shelley Kubly and Mary Swiggum coordinating housing tours transportation and teas.
Rev. Willis Merriman of Madison spoke at St John s United Church of Christ saying he has no hope for the Paris Peace Talks. He argued the war’s end lies with the governments in Saigon Washington and Hanoi, not Paris, after his March trip with 170 U.S. citizens.
The Day Care Services Board started the Adult Activity Center in Monroe for mentally handicapped adults 20 and over. Sessions run Monday Wednesday Friday 1 4 p m for ten months. Teacher-director Mrs. Jerry Albrecht coordinates with volunteers. The program seeks 15 weekly hours and state reimbursement, with local funding, to expand and hire an assistant director. Contact Mrs. Albrecht at 325 9818 to participate or volunteer.
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