Zimmerman Faces Challenge for Secretary of State in Wisconsin
At the Milwaukee Republican State convention, Fred R. Zimmerman seeks re election after 18 years in the post. He declined party endorsement, facing opposition from county leaders and Young Republicans backing M B Wigderson. The outcome hinges on the June convention votes and November election.
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Second Annual La Crosse Music Awards Recital
The La Crosse Music Award Association hosts a community recital at the Vocational School Auditorium tonight to support scholarships. Recipients from last year and this year will attend with sponsors, and members hope ticket sales at the door or subscriptions will cover the $1,280 shortfall toward $2,000 grants for 1952 1953.
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Knowland Sweeps California Primary on Dual Tickets
California voters saw Sen. William Knowland win both the Republican and Democratic nominations under cross filing, effectively ending the November race. The piece notes the unusual system and argues for a robust two party democracy before closing with a biblical verse.
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Europe Insecure, Lawrence Dispatch Corresp Finds
In a detailed continental survey the Lawrence Dispatch correspondent reports Europe is insecure politically economically and spiritually after weeks in Britain France Germany and Italy. He warns of Soviet infiltration and urges American armament and Marshall Plan aid to stabilize democracies. He outlines Britain France Germany and Italy risks and notes potential rises of dictatorships while warning about U.S. electoral impact on Europe.
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Capitol Dome GOP Determined To Prevail This Fall
Madison report on the Wisconsin Republican campaign unity and strategy ahead of the fall referendum. The Milwaukee convention avoided public spats over reapportionment while signaling a disciplined, unified push for a yes vote and critique of national communism and corruption themes.
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John Wyngaard
Capitol Dome
Wayne Hood
Gov. Kohler
Milwaukee Republican Organization
Milwaukee
Senate report blasts Truman over defense lag and 1954 danger
The Senate Preparedness Committee releases a six month study charging President Truman ignored Joint Chiefs of Staff warnings and prioritized fiscal limits over national safety. It cites 1954 as a period of greatest peril and warns further aircraft cutbacks would delay modern air power to 1957 or later.
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Senate Preparedness Committee
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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United States
Humorous Notes From 1890 Hillsboro Paper Smiles
A special Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise edition from 1897 retells lighthearted quirks of the era. It mentions quirky ads, stage routes with weather caveats, and humorous notes on GAR meetings and church services, reflecting playful local reportage by Smokey Sam.
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Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
Hillsboro Sentry
W. W. Shear
Rockbridge
Hillsboro
la Farge
Dilly
GAR
Smokey Sam
The Pro Vs the Amateur in Taft Eisenhower Race
James Marlow notes Taft acts like a seasoned pro with early presidential drive and organized headquarters in Washington and New York. Eisenhower, though a political novice, mobilizes volunteers and pros alike, with Paul Hoffman as a key adviser and Citizens for Eisenhower guiding outreach.
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the World Today
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Ihe
New York
Eisenhower
Ten Years Ago County Limits Speed to 40 MPH
La Crosse County Supervisors set a 40 mile per hour limit on all county highways. Capt. Alice Richards and Lt. Beatrice De Ruiter led the Salvation Army program in temporary charge. Beta Sigma Phi held initiation with pledges Bartelt Britt Hoeft Kramer Nelson Sagen receiving pins.
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