26 Oct 1964
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1964
Page
1
The United States placed 15 long range B52 bombers on Guam, about 1,000 miles from Red China, replacing older B47s. The move, undisclosed previously, shortens distance to Communist China by about 5,000 miles and marks the first overseas deployment of B52s.
President Johnson says he was shocked by the Jenkins morality allegations and asked Jenkins to resign after his two arrests became public. He also says Bobby Baker will face authorities if any laws were violated and notes Baker resigned as secretary to Senate Democrats a year ago amid investigations.
The fall roundup at the Green County fairgrounds showcased 4H and FFA youths selling calves, with top prices paid by Jaycees and Armour. Winners included Anna Wuetrich and the Eberle brothers, while a greased pig contest drew local participation. Organizers aim to repeat the event next year with lower project prices and new beef classes at the 1965 fair.
Two Blanchardville men James Theobald 42 and Lawrence Ryan 70 were killed in a head-on collision four miles north of Blanchardville on County Trunk F. Theobald left a restaurant business and livestock buyer. Ryan was a World War I veteran and semi retired salesman. Funeral services for Ryan set for 9 and 9:30 a.m. with NATO burial rites planned in Calvary cemetery. Theobald services at 2 p.m. in Middlebury Methodist church. Wisconsin highway deaths total 871 for the year with three double-fatality accidents statewide.
Beverly Witt 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Witt, and Nathan Botteron 21, son of Mrs Cora Botteron, were named 1964 Green County achievement girl and boy at Monticello high school. Witt's 4 H projects include beef photography home grounds garden clothing house plants and food preservation. Botteron's projects cover dairy junior leadership and poultry.
The Canadian Wheat Board announced that Russia purchased 10.6 million bushels of wheat and wheat flour from Canada in a cash sale valued at about $21 million. The deal involves Canada's wheat export program and underscores Russia's demand for Canadian grain.
Cape Kennedy prepares for seven launches including two Mariner missions to Mars and an unmanned Gemini flight to qualify for crewed missions. Titan 3A Centaur Tiros 9 and Explorer satellite tests also planned as Mars opportunities emerge in November with Dec 1966 next window.
Rev. W. S. Bowden, 79, Advent Christian pastor for more than five decades, died of an apparent heart attack at his LaValle home in Sauk County. He led Magnolia church near Albany for over 10 years and pastored in multiple states. He authored five religious books and 24 tracts, edited church bulletins, and served on church boards and presidencies. He was a noted educator and youth advocate with a long record of civic involvement. He married Lara Effie Coleman in 1908 and left children Saville, Paul, and two daughters.
In Janesville two GM plants idle since the national strike began face unresolved local issues. UAW Local 95 at Fisher Body plans a meeting to vote on the national proposal while Local 121 at the assembly plant reviews plant demands with no definite decision yet.
A light plane crash in a farmer's field near Boscobel injures pilot Bob Olson and passenger James Adelhoven. Olson is treated at Boscobel hospital and Adelhoven at Xavier hospital in Dubuque. Both are listed in satisfactory condition. Adelhoven may have a back injury.
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