Legal Firms Contest Windfall Dairy Payments in Wisconsin Court
In Madison and Wausau, eight major dairy firms including Armour and Co and Kraft Foods challenge $1.3 million in 1954 windfall payments tied to CCC purchases. Defense argues transfers to the CCC were legal sales and repurchases under Agriculture Department authority, with Justice contending illegal profits. Judge Patrick T. Stone and U. S. Attorney George Rapp oversee proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Secretary of Agriculture
John T. Chadwell
Chicago
U. S. District Court
Wausau
Patrick T. Stone
Department of Justice
Commodity Credit Corp
CCC
Chadwell
Marvin C. Taylor
Washington
U. S. Atty
George Rapp
Wisconsin
Armour and Co
the Borden Co
Kraft Foods Co
H. J. Heinz Co
Cudahy Packing Co
C. J
Slump Names Divides Nation as Southwest Enjoys Growth
The piece notes the industrial downturn carries many labels yet parts of the Southwest remain buoyant. It cites a regional split where aviation, lumber and home building materials sectors recover while the East and Midwest worry about broader spread and duration.
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New York
Washington
East
Middle West
Heads for Finland Amsterdam
William Heikkila, a former Communist, left the United States by plane today headed for Copenhagen. He likely planned to catch a flight to Finland from Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Amsterdam
Netherlands
William Heikkila
United States
Copenhagen
Monroe science fair links classes with parents night
Monroe residents can visit a Thursday science fair from 7 to 9 pm at the high school during Parents Night. Displays include bacteriology rockets heat light sound radio steam and chemistry with many science students participating. An 1800 pound lights display from Westinghouse and WI Power and Light highlights the event as the school week emphasizes science.
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Monroe
Westinghouse Co
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Lyceum
Robert G. Zach
Zach
Bernard McGuinness
Monroe Clinic
Edmund Anderson
George
Jud) Kindschi
Carol Lux
Reese Riddiough
Thomas Bober
Withrow Backed by District Caucus in Wisconsin GOP
Wisconsin's 3rd District Republicans endorsed Rep. Gardner Withrow for re election. Withrow was the sole candidate named to 200 delegates at the district GOP caucus. Winnebago County Young Republicans backed Glenn Davis for U S senator. Democratic chairmen criticized Gov Thomson's administration amid campaign rhetoric. The Richland Center caucus also heard speakers including Gov Thomson and three GOP Senate hopefuls.
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Wisconsin
Gardner Withrow
LaCrosse
Withrow
Winnebago County
Glenn Davis
U. S
Racine
Thomson
3Rd District
Richland Center
Eisenhower
la Crosse
GOP
Roland Steinle
Monroe plans nine day You Auto Buy Now event
City dealers and business leaders organized a nine day Monroe auto promotion from Friday May 2 through Sunday May 10 as part of the You Auto Buy Now campaign. The effort includes a downtown parade a kick off dinner a daily prize for buyers and car displays on public square with headquarters at the First National Bank community room.
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Monroe
Monroe New Car and Truck Dealer’s Association
William Greub
Joseph Dearth
A. P. Stauffacher
First National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Greub
Lloyd Liedschlag
Don Ripp
Robert
Lester Johnson
Richard J. Bienema
Chamber Retail Committee
Jacob Wiltfang
Ripp
Monroe Exchange
Ashman
William A. Park
Alton Kiel
Phillip M. Gordon
Association
Siedschlag
Gun Fight Ends In Three Deaths In Dana Point
A gun duel in Dana Point California last night left a 10 year old boy a deputy sheriff and a father dead. A second deputy and a 14 year old boy were wounded as a deranged man driving a bus opened fire. Charles Seyfert 39 and his son Charles 14 fired on approaching deputies and were killed.
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Dana Point
Calif
Edward C. Johnson
Robert L. Shultz
Charles Seyfert
Tucson
Ariz
Carpenter
Charles
A Seyfert
Tommy
Shultz
Prairie du Chien man given suspended six month term
Duenkel of Prairie du Chien, 48, received a six month suspended jail sentence on Monday for failing to deliver fire extinguishers he had sold for cash. He agreed to make restitution.
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Prairie DU Chien
E. L. Duenkel
Duenkel
Ella Lindsay 82 Dies in Masshardt Convalescent Home
Ella Lindsay 82 of 1312 16th avenue died at 1 15 am in Masshardt Convalescent home where she had lived seven weeks after a three year illness Born Ella Starcup in Cadiz Township July 22 1875 she married Allen B Lindsay Sept 5 1896 They lived in Monroe most of their marriage He a stone mason died November 1940 Surviving four sons Ralph Albert Paul Monroe and Edward Belleville three sisters Jennie Welton Buffalo Orange Taylor Grand Island Neb 13 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren Preceded by husband a daughter Florence two brothers and two sisters Former Bethel EUB church member Services tentatively set 2 pm Thursday at Stnessy funeral home Rev Clarence C Warfel officiating Greenwood cemetery burial
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Allen B. Lindsay
16Th Avenue
Masshardt
Lindsay
Ella Starcup
Cadiz Township
William and
Mary Smith Stalcup
Browntown
Monroe
Ralph
Albert
Paul
Edward
Belleville
Jennie Welton
Orange Taylor
Buffalo
Wyo
Jessie Michaelis
Grand Island
Neb
Florence
Hiram
Lee
Nettie Miller
Vinnie Dwyer
United States Defense Plan Backed in U N Debate on SAC Flights
At the United Nations the United States victory over Soviet efforts to halt SAC bomber flights was declared by U S delegate Henry Cabot Lodge. Sobolev failed to win enough votes as Sweden abstained and the Soviet resolution was withdrawn amid six hours of debate.
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United Nations
N. Y
Soviet Union
U. N. Security Council
U. S
Arkady A. Sobolevy
Henry Cabot Lodge
U. S. Strategic Air Command
Britain
Canada
China
Colombia
France
Iraq
Japan
Panama
United States
Sweden
Lodge
Sobolev
Far North
Moscow
Eisenhower
Church Seeks Bids for Methodist Building Addition
The First Methodist Church trustees invite sealed bids for adding to the church and remodeling the basement. Bids are due by 5 p.m. May 5. Plans and specs are available at D A Crandall’s office 1705 16th Avenue for inspection.
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First Methodist Church
D. A. Crandall
16Th Avenue
Rapp and Schoonover Confirmed for Wisconsin Posts
Washington confirms President Eisenhower's picks George Rapp as U.S. District Attorney for western Wisconsin and Ray Schoonover formerly of Monroe as U.S. Marshal for the same region, clearing the appointments.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
George Rapp
U. S. Dist. Atty
Wisconsin
Ray Schoonover
Monroe
Rain Spreads Across Green County Farmlands and Lawns
Rain soaked Green County farmland, lawns and gardens yesterday afternoon and overnight, with Monroe reporting 0.25 inch the heaviest in a month. Park Falls led in the region at 1.05 inches while Superior, Grantsburg and others logged from 0.16 to 0.55 inch. Clouds clear to sun this morning. tonight’s low 35 to 42 and tomorrow’s high around 55.
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Green County
Monroe
Wisconsin
Park Falls
Superior
Grantsburg
Appleton
Green Bay
Madison
Milwaukee
Tragic Las Vegas Midair Collision Probed
In Las Vegas a United Air Lines DC7 and an Air Force F100 collided at 21 000 feet killing 42 aboard and aboard the airliner were prominent businesspeople and an inventor whose device could help prevent such crashes. The F100 crew included an instructor and student, under instrument flight. the instructor was not hooded. The crash prompted CAB scrutiny of instrument penetration training at Nellis Air Force Base. The inventor, Jack R. Fedrick, traveled to Colorado Springs to present his air traffic display idea to the Air Force.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Nevada
United Air Lines
Los Angeles
New York
Nellis Air Force Base
Nellis
James C. McGehee
Tom Croyell
Indianapolis
Gerald Moran
Rapid City
Duane M. Ward
Jack R. Fedrick
Fenske, Fedrick and Miller
Fedrick
Colorado Springs
Air Force
CAA
Federal tax case against Rawleigh Co. dismissed
U S Judge Joseph Perry dismissed federal indictments against the W T Rawleigh Co and 13 officials citing illegal federal tax regulations. The government alleged evasion of 3 027 236 in alcohol taxes with liniment alcohol deemed taxable. Previously Furst McNess Co pled guilty settling tax suit for 50 000 dollars.
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Freeport
U.S
Joseph Perry
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Rawleigh
Furst-McNess Co
Miss Hartwig Wins County 4-H Speaking Title at Monticello
Barbara Hartwig daughter of Edward F Hartwig Route 1 was named Green County 4 H speaking contest winner at Monticello High School She will represent the county at the state contest during State Club Week in June at Madison Alternate Janis Ten Eyck Spring Grove spoke on Conservation Our Responsibility Junior winner Kathryn Deppeler Spring Grove Farm Safety contestants listed and judges named Ed Klassy William Hillestad and E B Lux.
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Barbara Hartwig
Edward F. Hartwig
Route 1
Green County
Miss Hartwig
Clarno
Monticello High School
Madison
Janis Ten Eyck
Spring Grove
Kathryn Deppeler
Fred Deppeler
Pauline Kunke
Mary Gutzmer
Janice Nyhus
Cheryl Rae Zentner
Sheryl Marty
Darrell Bollig
LaVon Elmer
Ed Klassy
William Hillestad
New Glarus
E. B. Lux
Monroe
United Fund Groups Set Up 1958 Drive Assignments
The United Fund of Monroe approved final committee assignments at a board meeting in the Monroe Clinic library. A special study panel also proposed improved public information methods for the United Fund program. Chairmen include Alvin Babler campaign chair, John Kundert corporate gifts, Dr Nathan E Bear budget and admissions, Glen Ude publicity, with several assistants named for each area. The next directors meeting is set for Monday May 19.
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United Fund of
Monroe
Monroe Clinic
United Fund
Alvin Babler
Ward
Nathan Goetz
John Bruni
Keith Witte
John F. Kundert
Kenneth Schneider
J. T. Etter
Dan Ault
Alvin Lee
Forrest Ruby
Nathan E. Bear
Wesley Dodge
Fred Feutz Jr
Stewart Kingston
Bruce M. Blum
Alfred E. Green
Charles Kimbrel
W. R. Schuetze
Glen Ude
Joseph Carson
Robert Hahn
George Byington
Pickett Boy Remains In Critical Condition
William Pickett an eight year old boy remains unconscious and in critical condition at St. Clare hospital after being struck by a car while hiking near Monroe on Saturday afternoon. He ran into the car’s path while fleeing a dog. The car driver Rev. Alfred Kelsey of Florida reported the incident and the boy suffered a broken leg and skull fracture.
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William Pickett
Monroe
St. Clare Hospital
Alfred Kelsey
Florida
William
Cheese Market Report Fair Demand In Madison Wisconsin
Madison Wisconsin market shows steady demand for American cheese with fair to good appetite and limited small styles held for regular trade. Large style offerings are ample with prices for cheddars 31 to 32 percent and singles around 34 to 35 percent.
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Madison
Wisconsin
McElroy Presses Unified Control for Modern Weapons
Secretary of Defense McElroy testified before a House armed services committee that President Eisenhower's plan would give the defense secretary modest flexibility to manage defense funds for unified commands. He argued the proposal does not merge services or shift the entire budget to the secretary, countering critics.
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Washington
Secretary of Defense
Elroy
Pentagon
Eisenhower
Administration
Defense Department
House
McElroy
Armed Services Committee
Mcroy
Vinson
Dga
Senate
Continental Air Defense Command
Mediterranean Command
Atlantic Command
Strategic Air Command
Caribbean Command
European Command
Alaskan Command
Pacific Command
Congress
Proxmire Appointed To Agriculture Group
Sen. Proxmire was appointed Monday to a Senate agriculture committee vacancy caused by the death of Sen. W Kerr Scott. He leaves the agriculture post and keeps seats on the banking and currency committee the District of Columbia committee and the select committee on small business.
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Washington
Proxmire
Senate Agriculture Committee
W. Kerr Scott
Senate Democratic Steering Committee
Sen
Clark
Senate
Wisconsin
Banking and Currency Committee
District of Columbia
Select Committee On
Small Business
Stock Market Dips After Profit Taking Amid Active Trading
New York reports irregular early trading with key stocks slipping fractions to around a point while gains appeared in similar ranges. The market opened higher then moved lower on profit taking after three strong daily advances as U S government bonds edged higher.
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New York
U. S
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Clarence C. Warfel
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Rapp
Schoonover
Monticello
United Fund Groups
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