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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1955

Page

1

Jail Committee and Citizens to Study Jail Plans

With a county board session less than a month away, the jail and courthouse committee will study jail plans next week to prepare a May 17 recommendation. Chairman Leo M. Ties aims to meet architects and a citizen representative group to assess if a smaller or remodeled jail is feasible while opponents urge broader remodeling options.

Leo M. Ties Ties de’ Ste A. Liller Schiller

Barsch Set To Speak At Jaycette Event

Jay H. Barsch psychologist from Milwaukee will headline a Jaycettes program in the Green Room Ludlow Memorial library at 8 p m next Wednesday. He will discuss childhood handicaps with emphasis on cerebral palsy as Fayette public education on disabled children is urged.

Jay H. Barsch Ser Ice Milwaukee Jaycettes Ludlow Memorial Library Barsch Robert H. Rieder

Rustles of Spring Concert Delights Large Local Crowd

Hundreds attend the second performance of the high school spring concert Rustles of Spring directed by Allan F Barnard. Handel Song of Jupiter and Liszt Second Hungarian Rhapsody receive standout notices with encores and a hunting episode narrated by Janeen Wellenkotter.

Margaret Roberts Allan F. Barnard Jupiter George Frederic Handel Fischer Smetsky Franz Liszt Delores Marti P. Bucalossi Janeen Wellenkotter Sousa Barbara Haworth Allen L. Barnard Roger Rothenbuehler Shirley Tuescher Fred Ainsworth Diane Darling Deanna Grant Jean Griffith Marcia Heuer Shirley Montgomery Roger Koch Patricia Buehlman Donna Smith Geraldine Swanson Karen Albright Janis Babler Judith Buehler Donna Clark Jane Good Geraldine Hasse Marilyn Kubly Marie McGuire Karen Miller Cheryl Richards Curtis Wagner Donald Heeren Carol Wolfe Enid Spring John Sills Jay Mehn Gerald Fritz Janesville Donald Schoenich Argyle Norman Buending Juda Gerald von Klein South Wayne Margaret Angliker Neroup Gud Jeck Deacon Dodgeville T. R. Holyoke Franklin Leubchow Nat G. Preston Edmund R. Anderson

Rocket Explodes at U S Army Depot Near Pusan

A rocket exploded accidentally at a U S Army depot about 40 miles northeast of Pusan injuring three Koreans and killing five villagers. The blast sent shrapnel and debris into nearby hamlets, prompting emergency response and investigations.

Pusan Korea

Operation Minuteman Test Marks Swift Guard Response

Co K of Monroe's National Guard reported 83 percent of its strength in the Operation Minuteman nationwide alert. Capt Glenn L Kubly noted 81 of 97 personnel answered in three hours, with early guardsmen protecting Armory entrances and key local facilities. The test involved over 2,000 communities and about 280,000 guardsmen at reaction points within two hours.

Werner Marti Sidney Bradford Monroe 5Th Army Madison Dwight C. Coplien Glenn L. Kubly Evening Times Co. K Kubly Wisconsin Power and Light Co United Telephone Co Wisconsin Hydro-electric Co Matson Beloit Wisconsin Armory Larly Edgar C. Erickson National Guard Bureau Army Air Guard State Guard

Stock Market Prices Mixed in Early Trade

In New York the stock market made limited headway in the early afternoon with mixed prices. Some gains reached about five points while most changes stayed within two points. Reynolds Metals rose four to five points following news at its annual meeting that a stock split or higher dividend was possible.

York Reynolds Metals

London Newspaper Strike Ends After 26 Days

The London newspaper strike ends as dailies resume with headlines like Read all about it and Here we are again. Editors tally losses, with Daily Express noting four million pounds lost, about 11.2 million dollars, while papers plan expanded editions for 15 million readers. Sir Winston Churchill retirement and general election May 26 are among reported items.

Eens Andanuntast Daily Sketch News Chronicle Daily Express Daily Telegraph London Winston Churchill

Eisenhower Aid Program Faces GOP Criticism in Wisconsin

Madison reports the Senate Highway Committee backed raising gasoline taxes from four to six cents per gallon to fund highway construction and safety programs, estimating about 10 million dollars yearly. The bill also envisions a larger state traffic force and driver license intake, with a separate bill to expand patrols.

Madison Senate Highway Committee House Senate Kohler Miller Richland Center Rogan Ladysmith Panzer Oakfield

May 6 Youth Day names 23 judges for Rural Youth Conservation

Kantro announces 23 judges for Rural Youth Conservation Day events on May 6. The program, sponsored by the chamber with rural teachers, parents, pupils, soil conservation service, extension office, county and state education bodies, aims to emphasize conservation education through contests in music poetry public speaking skits demonstrations and displays.

Frank D. Kantro Chamber of Commerce Soil Conservation Service Agricultural Extension Office County Superintendent of Schools State Conservation Department Marie Spee Edwin' W. Schuetze Keith B. Ol Harry Stroebe Conservation Department I. O. Hembre Jack Densmore Harold A. Pederson John Zweifel Herman Mertens B. Griffith Beverly Stuart Eileen McCullough Kenneth C. Allen Roy Lewis Woodford Nic F. Calabresa Soil Conservation Kantro

Red Colonialism Blasted in Ceylon

BANDUNG Indonesia Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala of Ceylon denounced communist colonialism at the Asian African conference. Chou En Lai demanded time to reply. Sir John urged a declaration against all colonialism including satellite states. Chou asked for circulations of the statement.

Bandung Indonesia Sir’ John Kotelawala Ceylon Red China Chou En - Lai Sir John Europe Chou Formosa Russia Red China India Nehru Saif el Islam el Hassan Yeman Britain Aden Israel Ale Africa United States Central Raymond L. Swift Burg

Baraboo Town Hurt by TV Portrayal Plan

Baraboo residents feel hurt as TV comedian Danny Thomas plans an April 26 program referencing Baraboo as a hick town. Writer lines include People in Baraboo don't talk they oink. Chamber of Commerce chief Joseph Burke says 10,000 Baraboo residents deserve a fair portrayal and asks for a corrective on air.

Thomas Hick Town Baraboo Oinking Chamber of Commerce Joseph Burke Chamber Burke

Wisconsin American cheese market stalls as demand fades

Madison Wisconsin traders report a quiet cheese trade with weak to steady demand and ample supplies. Prices listed on moisture basis show 32 to 34 percent moisture for blocks and 33 to 35 percent for daisies and longhorns, with midgets at 34 to 36 cents per pound.

Madison Wisconsin

Ward Control Nears Decision

Chicago reports a pivotal Montgomery Ward stockholders meeting at Medinah Temple to decide whether Sewell L. Avery or Louis E. Wolfson will steer the 721 million firm. Seats for 6,500 include main floor, balcony, and basement. a public address system will relay remarks as both sides observe the proceedings.

Chicago N. Wabash Avenue Montgomery Ward & Co Sewell L. Avery Louis E. Wolfson Hudreds Barr

Smith Supports Committee Delay In Taking Action

Washington bill on foreign aid faces strong opposition in Congress as Byrd and Potter push to cut or halt direct economic aid to allies. Mansfield proposes trimming the President's request to below three billion while others urge continued aid, with debate over carryover funds and regional emphasis on Asia.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Byrd D-Va Potter R-Mich U. S Sen Mansfield D-Mont Asia George Senate Foreign Relations Committee Richards House Foreign Affairs Committee House Senate Lawrence H. Smith Gordon D-Ill Rep Morano R-Conn Senate Appropriations Committee Humphrey D-Minn Knowland R-Calif Fulbright D-Ark Foreign Relations Europe

Wet Cement Hampers National Guardsman

Lieutenant Colonel Roland R Wright commanding officer of the 191st Fighter Bomber Squadron rushed to the air field after a National Guard alert sounded yesterday evening. He was delaying by moving wet concrete in his driveway and clearing the garage before leaving in his car for duty.

National Guardsman Salt Lake City Roland R. Wright National Guard Air National Guard 191St Air Field

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