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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1962
Page
1
Green County's 1963 budget sits at 2 113 431.17 a rise of 84 926 from 1962 driven by higher requests from three major departments. The public hearing is set for Monday Nov 5 at 8 30 p m after the County Board session begins.
Police shot and killed a 22 year old Kenosha man identified as James Hawley after he and an 18 year old companion allegedly burglarized Schroeder's market on the north side. Hawley, armed with a .25 caliber pistol, died at St Catherine's hospital. The companion was later detained.
Eugene Morgan, 29, of Dubuque, was sentenced to four years in a federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to three counts of interstate transportation of forged securities. He allegedly stole 30 money order blanks from a Western Union station in Dubuque and cashed them in Platteville and other out‑of‑state locations.
Sofia reports Bulgaria issued a general battle readiness alert for its armed forces in line with orders from the Communist Warsaw Pact command. The move follows heightened East Bloc tensions and signals the military posture across the country.
Gov. Nelson released an estimated statewide property tax relief under Wisconsin's 1962 law. The plan provides 50 percent relief on personal property taxes and about 10 percent on real property taxes, with $50 million set for real property cuts and $30 million for personal taxes. County averages suggest Green County near 4.25 per 1,000 and Lafayette County near 3.75 per 1,000, near the state average.
The Monroe office of the Wisconsin Department of Taxation now opens in the Kittelsen Brand and Barry building from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday unless by appointment. A representative assists with state sales tax withholding tax and state income tax matters.
Canadian officials allowed the Cuban airliner to proceed to Havana today with two East German missile experts and five Czech technicians aboard after a refueling stop at Bay Labrador.
New Delhi reports four Chinese advances into northeast India and says Beijing’s peace proposal is hypocrisy. Indian officials demand a full withdrawal from border posts, including Ladakh, with Nehru asserting no talks while an aggressor occupies Indian soil.
Federal officials ended an all day search at a Weymouth house for missing loot from the Plymouth mail robbery. The operation recovered $330 in ten dollar bills and a U S property shotgun and pistol while missing owner Thomas R Richards remained unapprehended.
Sonar Airman Kenneth John Murphy, 23, of Wausau was killed in a helicopter crash at sea. The Navy informed his parents of the death.
Congressional leaders met with President Kennedy amid Cuba missile crisis as they acknowledge the risk of nuclear war may require decisive action. They warn invasion or force may follow if the quarantine fails, with aides citing urgency from Khrushchev and Castro.
The Green County Republican Club plans a 20-vehicle caravan visiting every city and village Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to introduce candidates. A Nov 3 9 a.m. GOP breakfast at Swiss Wheel will feature Rep. Henry Schadeberg and other statewide and county candidate candidates. Tickets are limited and first come first served.
In Madison Wisconsin the American cheese market shows steady activity with lighter movement this week yet remains favorable. Supplies are adequate to ample with prices mainly in the mid 30s to upper 30s for various forms and sizes of Swiss and Wisconsin cheese.
The Monroe Evening Times publishes a sample absentee ballot application. City clerk Mrs. Freda M. Bray urges eligible voters to request ballots by mail or card and have them returned for witnessed signing before election day. Registration closed at 5 p.m. today.
Former President Eisenhower urged Republicans to back President Kennedy's Cuban decision as essential for national unity. He warned against conformist silence while promoting bi partisan foreign policy and urged election of Republican candidates at a $10-a-plate fund raiser in Gettysburg attended by over 750.
The Wisconsin Power and Light Co. ridge five percent reduction in natural gas rates for its customers was approved by the State Public Service Commission. The utility also provides electric service and will grant residential and farm customers a total credit of 302000 dollars under an agreement with the commission. The electric credit starts in November and the gas rate cut applies to December bills.
Fidel Castro rejects limits on Cuba armament and denounces the U N arms quarantine as piracy. He vows to acquire weapons to defend Cuba and says no outside inspection will be allowed, citing Bay of Pigs and citing Soviet arms support as necessary defense.
New York stocks remained higher in heavy trading as gains from a technical rebound persisted amid no strong news. Volume reached about seven million shares, with steels motors aerospace chemicals copper and rails maintaining modest advances despite a late-session tape lag.
A 45 nation committee urged U Thant to seek a standstill in the Cuba crisis to avert a U S Soviet showdown. Cyprus envoy Rassides said Thant may address the Security Council as Venezuela urged halting weapon shipments and dismantling bases. Britain accused the Soviets of double dealing and questioned Russian statements.
Secretary McNamara extends current Navy and Marine enlistments for up to a year to man the Cuba quarantine and reinforce Guantanamo Bay. All active duty personnel may not discharge except for hardship until then. The move aligns with Congress authority expiring next February 28.
The article notes the first general frost of the season in Wisconsin with meadows near Monroe taking on a snow like appearance. Temperatures ranged to 23 degrees at Mount Mary College on Milwaukee's northwest side, and scattered snow flurries were reported in parts of the state.
Soviet Attache warns Moscow will not bow to U S pressure as ships head to Cuba amid a naval quarantine. Washington reports 25 Soviet vessels approaching Cuba with no interception yet, while Kennedy signs the blockade order and aerial photos show ballistic missiles.
Four B47 bombers armed and parked at Gen. Billy Mitchell Field Tuesday night refused to identify base. A military source says they arrived Monday as part of a dispersal drill while Nike installations operate under classified directives. Mitchell Field tower chief Buckman cites state of preparedness, with Truax AFB increasing alert status for the 30th Air Defense Command.
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