05 Sep 1973
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1973
Page
1
Three Maryland prison escapees and a 16 year old youth were indicted for murder kidnapping and robbery in connection with the Ned Alday family slaying last May. The four defendants remain jailed without bond in an undisclosed southwest Georgia town.
An OAS committee winds down the embargo against Cuba amid opposition from 12 Latin American nations. The United States pushes to keep the nine year old policy, while regional sentiment grows against it.
A fierce dawn fire gutted the top floor of Lincoln School, injuring three volunteers and forcing about 400 students into an unscheduled day off. The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, aided by city crews, battled the blaze from 3:30 a.m. until it was under control around 11 a.m. The building, insured for 647000 on structure and 62000 on contents, is a 1915 construction with multiple renovations.
The Monroe Board of Education met at the Junior High to discuss relocating approximately 380 Lincoln School students for about two years. Alternatives include split shifts, housing within the system, portable classrooms, and church spaces with a follow up meeting set for tonight.
The Agriculture Department announced a 13 percent rise in minimum prices paid to farmers under federal marketing orders for September. Effective Sept 9, Class I bottling milk minimums increase 72 cents per 100 pounds, about 1.5 cents per quart, with limited consumer impact as market prices already exceed the new minimum. Officials say the move aligns prices with rising costs, noting dairy costs have surged while production lagged. A hearing in Clayton, Missouri began Aug 28 on higher bottling milk minimums, with many recommendations still under review.
Delia moved ashore near Galveston Texas bringing high winds up to 50 mph in squalls and heavy rains. Two deaths were reported as floods threatened dozens of southeast Texas counties with 5 to 10 inches more rain possible.
The Monroe City Council met Tuesday night approving first reading to annex about 42 acres in Clarno Ward 5 zoned R2 with a Sept. 18 public hearing. They authorized police and sewer staff hires, canceled an airport contract, funded several contracts, declared an emergency to repair building air conditioning, and granted licenses while noting street work and plant construction progress.
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