Ruling Expected On Wisconsin Green County Circuit Plan
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected next week to rule on the constitutionality of the 1957 Chapter 317 law creating a new 23rd Judicial Circuit in Green County. Briefs argue for both unconstitutionality and upholding the law as constitutional as the case proceeds.
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State Supreme Court
23Rd Judicial Circuit Court
Green County
Dist
Franz W. Brand
Wisconsin High Court
C. S. Pierce
Green County Board of Supervisors
Marshall L. Peterson
High Court
John P. Derning
Brodhead
Joseph D. Viney
F. Earl Lamboley
Louis A. Koenig
Monroe
Derning
Bruce M. Blum
Yes and Blum
Pierce. Brand
Ray Kundert
Ralph Kundert
Randal J. Elmer
R. P. Reger
Peterson
Stewart G. Honeck
John E. Armstrong
Wisconsin
Blum and Derning
Elmer
Reger
Plantiff
Cheese Industry Leader Wenger Retires From Kraft Post
William E. Wenger general manager Kraft Foods Monroe announces retirement effective April 1 after 47 years with Kraft dating to his first job in 1911. He injuries from a car accident and is hospitalized. Earl T. Weber assumes duties.
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Wisconsin
William E. Wenger
Kraft Foods
Monroe
Chicago
B. H. Prentice
Kraft
Wenger
Kraft Organization
Badger Brodhead
Grinnell
St. Clare Hospital
Earl T. Weber
Edward C. Wenger
Christ
William
Ralph
Susan Stauffacher
17Th Avenue
Maud E. Wenger
Ray T. Bast
Hallows Named For State Court
Gov. Thomson appoints E. Harold Hallows of Milwaukee to the Wisconsin Supreme Court replacing Justice Roland Steinle who resigned to seek the U S Senate nomination. Hallows 53 will take oath May 1 for a term ending 1960 with a potential 10 year term after a 1959 election.
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Madison
Supreme Court
Thomson
E. Harold Hallows
Milwaukee
Hallows
Marquette University Law School
Roland Steinle
U. S. Senate
High Court
William H. Dieterich
Hartford
Emmett J. Wingert
Wingert
Walter Kohler
Dieterich
Fond du Lac
Marquette
Columbia University
University of Chicago
Hoffman, Hallows and Cannon
May Vivian Hurley
Mary
Joseph
Marine Corps
Japan
Christ the King Catholic
Wauwatosa
Aid on Tax Returns Begins Here Monday
IRS announces help for filing 1957 federal income tax returns at Monroe post office from April 7 to 11. Revenue aides will assist daily from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. except lunch hour.
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Monroe Post Office
Internal Revenue Service
Post Office
Eisenhower seeks stronger authority for defense secretary
President Eisenhower pressed Congress to grant the secretary of defense full control over all military funds and power to create unified forces in wartime. He proposed final say over top rank appointments and transfer authority across services with officer consent, while preserving the four traditional branches.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Secretary of Defense
Pentagon
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Orientation Day for Ninth Graders at Monroe High
A orientation day for ninth grade entrants at Monroe High is set for April 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Principal Lloyd Nielsen announced the program for students not yet enrolled in Monroe City schools who plan to begin ninth grade. Students report to the high school auditorium at 8 30 with lunch urged for those unable to go home. Milk is available and a dining area will be provided.
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Monroe High School
Lloyd Neilsen
Monroe City
Nielsen
Neilsen
Area Alice Contest Set for May 24 in Janesville
The regional Alice in Dairyland contest for Green County and nearby areas is scheduled for Saturday May 24 in Janesville. Counties Rock Dane and Columbia join the event. Four Alice Princesses will be chosen at De Pere in June 1921 and the queen will attend the State Fair in August.
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Green County
Janesville
State Department of Agriculture
Rock
Dane
Columbia
DePere
Council Wins State Aid For Highway 69 Project
The Monroe City Council approved applying for state aid on a 143000 highway improvement along Highway 69 South (11th Avenue). State cost share is about 101900 with the city at 4100 or around 37000 after adjustments for storm sewer costs. The plan calls for removing concrete on two thirds of a mile and adding 10 inches of crushed rock and blacktop.
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11Th Avenue
Monroe
State Highway Commission
Walter Ekum
Ekum
11Th Street
Reger and Johnson
10Th Street
G. Fred Galli
Nathan F. Burgy
Sebastian Laeser Jr
la Verne Deal
Herman L. Schindler
Roger L. Elmer
Joseph C. Dearth
William Beckman
Burgy
Commercial and Savings Bank
Jos. Huber Brewing Co
14Th Avenue
12Th Street
Motorola
American District Telephone Co
Lakeshire Marty Co
Fellowship Marks Good Friday in Monroe
Monro e plans traditional Good Friday services with Mass at St Victor s at 12 30 pm and unified Protestant service at St John s United Church of Christ at the same time. Banks close at 11 am and most businesses noon to 3 pm. Easter egg hunt set for children up to eight at 2 30 pm on the Robert G Rote lawn hosted by the 40 and 8 of the American Legion.
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St. Victor’s Catholic Church
St. John’s
Alvin H. Babler
10Th Street
Robert G. Rote
14Th Avenue
American Legion Post
Madison Candidacy for Congress Announced
Attorney Robert W. Kasteneier of Watertown declared his bid for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin's 2nd District. He previously was the party’s nominee in 1956 when Don Or was the Republican incumbent from Waukesha.
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Congress
Madison
Robert W. Kasteneier
Watertown
Waukesha
Galli Wins City Mayor in Close Monroe Election
Victor N. Schiller elected mayor 1,267 to 1,211 over incumbent Brooks J. Dunwiddie. Galli and other incumbents declared officially elected as votes canvassed. several wards show revised tallies and appointments to canvass ballots.
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Victor N. Schiller
Brooks J. Dunwiddie
Monroe
G. Fred Galli
First Ward
Alfred H. Henning
Philip H. Darling
Congress Acts On Fund Bill To Speed Highway Jobs
Congress sent an anti recession package to President Eisenhower to boost highway construction by 1.8 billion dollars. The Senate quickly completed action after the House rushed to pass the compromise measure by roll call 300 to 28. The bill includes a billboard curb provision kept from the Senate version.
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Congress
Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Senate House Conference Committee
Youth Center Lease Expires in City Recreation Area
Ronald D. Johnson announces furniture removal from the Community Center on 18th avenue as the center lease expires and is not renewed. The Golden Age Club will meet at Ludlow Memorial library, with other groups seeking replacement meeting spaces and a teen recreational program planned until new facilities are found.
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Ronald D. Johnson
City Park and Recreation
City
18Th Avenue
Park Board
Golden Age Club
Ludlow Memorial Library
Johnson
Badger Bus Seeks Fare Increase Across Wisconsin Routes
Badger Bus Lines Inc operating Madison to Monroe routes asked the Public Service Commission for authority to raise adult one way fares from 3 to 3.5 cents per mile. A public hearing was set for 10 a.m. April 18 at the State Office Building. The firm reported a 1957 operating loss of 1616 dollars despite a 1956 fare hike.
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Badger Bus Lines, Inc
Madison
Clarno Corners
Vernon
Paoli
Basco
Belleville
New Glarus
Monticello
Monroe
Public Service Commission
PSC
UAR Wins Three More Submarines From Soviet Bloc
Al Shaab reports the United Arab Republic has acquired three additional submarines from Soviet bloc sources. The shipment expands regional naval capacity amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
California and Texas Hit by Severe Storms and Tornadoes
Storms swept California and the Wichita Falls area in Texas leaving at least four dead and $750,000 in damage. California Governor Knight declared a disaster as rains and floods threatened rivers and disrupted trains. A City of San Francisco liner with 97 aboard was stranded near Donner Summit after avalanches buried a mail train. 25 on the mail train escaped, two injured. In Wichita Falls, 13 injured and one death were reported as tornadoes damaged 175 homes and businesses and a dairy farmer, Wiley Taylor, died when his home collapsed. Local National Guards were deployed amid flood warnings and perilous ground conditions.
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Associated Press
California
Wichita Falls
Tex
Goodwin J. Knight
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Donner Summit
Sierra
Chicago
Donner Summit Lodge
National Guardsmen
Santa Clara County
Stockton
Stoneburg
Wiley Taylor
Deandale
Here
City School Children Start Easter Vacation
Monroe public school children begin their annual spring vacation this afternoon while St. Victor's parochial school ends classes yesterday at 3 p.m. Supt D J Huenink notes high school ends at 3 p.m. today and grade schools dismiss at the usual time. All students return Monday April 14. There is no class tomorrow Good Friday. Parochial pupils come back next Wednesday at the usual time.
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Monroe Public School
St. Victor’s Parochial School
D. J. Huenink
Batista Decrees Endorse Violence to Suppress Strike
In Havana Batista's government issued three harsh decrees allowing armed action to keep workers on the job and shielding officials. The move accompanies Castro’s rebel push toward Santiago as clashes continue and forces consolidate in Oriente with a large rebel movement looming.
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Havana
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
Fidel Castro
Batista
Castro
Santiago
Oriente
Raul
Sagua de Tanamo
Bayamo
Monroe Pastor Takes New Post
Rev. Albert Pemble former pastor of the Church of Nazarene resigns to lead Eau Claire church. He and his wife and son Edward Ray arrived June 1, 1954, with farewell sermon set for April 13. Rev. Holland Riedel, Wisconsin native, new pastor selected by the congregation. He studies at Veilner Nazarene College and will graduate May 29. family to move to the parsonage and he plans first sermon April 20.
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Albert Pemble
Church of Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
Eau Claire
Pemble
Edward Ray
Donald J. Gibbon
Madison
Holland Riedel
Wisconsin
Riedel
Veiver Nazarene College
Kanka‘cee
Ill
Rie‘el
Stock Prices Dip as Market Cautious in Midday Trading
New York stocks moved lower in moderate turnover with losses ranging from fractions to about a point. A minority of major shares rose despite the broad downdraft.
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New York
Soviet bans on diplomats spark talk of large scale drills
London reports the Soviet Union banning foreign diplomats from travel in four large areas, prompting British officials to speculate about extensive air and military exercises possibly underway.
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London
Soviet Union
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Frank Butterfield
Joyce
Atlanta
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Billie Ann
Maud
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San Francisco Bay
San Jose
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Galli
John H. Lowe
Helen L. Gempeler
Dina Speich
Fred Glauser
Dinwiddie
Nathan Burgy
LaVerne Deal
Joseph Dearth
Badger Bus Company
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