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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1968
Page
1
Seven terror incidents in Saigon within 24 hours spark concerns of a new Viet Cong terror wave. A bomb hit an unoccupied Cholon office injuring a woman and two children while other attacks targeted a ward chief and a power transformer. Police note the campaign aims to intimidate support for the government.
University of Wisconsin extension notice announces Wednesday evening classes taught by Platteville State University professors. Courses include Introduction to Math No. 104 Math for Elementary Teachers No. 203 and Political Science No. 213. Enrollment still open Wednesday Sept 11.
Vasily Kuznetsov first deputy foreign minister arrived in Prague and began frank and comradely discussions with Czechoslovak President Ludvik Svoboda on relations. Moscow line pressure cited as Prague liberals drift away from it.
Nixon campaigns to win Texas support after Kennedy Johnson ticket carried the state in 1960 with Nixon only about 45 000 votes short. In Wisconsin, Gov. Knowles named Pete Spencer of Baraboo as Sauk County Register of Deeds.
Monroe Jayettes oversee Red Cross Bloodmobile drives with donors sought for Friday event. General chairwoman Mrs Paul Paulson announced the drive and thanked volunteers including Mrs Paulson.
The Octagon House in Monroe hosts a 7 p.m. tour on Thursday September 12 by Green County Republican Women members with refreshments and a Fall style show from Milady’s on the patio. Rain date is 7 p.m. Monday September 16. Milady’s owner Mrs Margo Loveland led a four year restoration of the 108 year old eight sided landmark. Milady’s tickets also support club members.
Latin American bishops endorsed nonviolent social reforms and a modest church image. Led by Msgr Helder Camara the 16 reports urge change across economic political and cultural structures in the region. Camara announced the Justice and Peace Action plan to start in 41 Brazilian dioceses on Oct 2, marking UN rights anniversary. Separately Durward Long was named vice chancellor of the UW system by the Board of Regents.
Voter rolls show 4 646 registered for next Tuesday's primary, up from 4 579 in April. Sheriff and treasurer contests feature incumbent Roy G Vetterli and challenger Matt Solbran in a Republican bid for sheriff with Solbran a WWII veteran and former undersheriff.
In Atlantic City New Jersey Miss Florida and a tall platinum blonde from Illinois led Friday's final preliminary rounds of the Miss America Pageant. Both contestants impressed judges with poise and stage presence as they advanced toward the finals.
Newport News Va The Navy places the aircraft carrier John F Kennedy in commission before a large audience including relatives of the slain president The ship will sail shakedown in the Caribbean in six weeks with a crew of 2500 and total complement of 5200 officers and men Mrs John F Kennedy Caroline and John are among 10000 invited guests for the commissioning night Linda Fitts dominates the talent contest Judith Ford earns second win Miss Florida performs a lively Charleston routine with a garter toss and a bubble gum mishap cited by the performer
Teacher strikes and threats of strikes have spread nationwide with hopes of delaying Monday classes. New York City teachers vote to strike unless Brooklyn rehiring of 10 dismissed teachers. East Chicago Indiana closes most schools. Michigan districts keep 60,000 students home amid ongoing negotiations.
Doris Hofmann of Wilhelm Tell Swiss Club New Glarus plans a home visit to Switzerland for Elizabeth Hofmann’s wedding on October 31 at the Hofkirche Luzern. She will visit Basel Benken and Luzern Hergiswil and will travel October 17 to November 7 on an American passport.
Mrs. Gordon Drake formerly Mauren Bruni of Monroe appears in a Janesville Gazette article with her favorite Italian American cookbook recipes from Italy where the Drakes taught for the DoD. They spent three years in Italy with Kerry 10 Brian 8 Laura 6, children in American military schools, and now build a home at 340 Rosewood Drive Janesville. Drake teaches chemistry at Parker High School and assists with football and tennis. Mrs. Drake taught vocal music in Clinton. Fall weather noted with 40 degrees and swallows migration described.
Three Illinois men were injured in a one car crash on Highways 11 81 near the WEKZ station late last night. The vehicle rolled into a ditch and was airborne about 50 feet before landing on its wheels. Injured are Michael L. Bainter 23 Lowes Park driver chest and back injuries fair. Lynn R. Oswald 22 Rockford head injury serious. Michael E Thompson 22 Loves Park head injuries serious.
A short verse titled Next Exit critiquing an arrogant speaker who scoffs at others and ends with the speaker leaving a conversation politely.
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