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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

2

Red China Forms Formosa Stand Deepens Geneva Doubts

Chou En lai declares Peiping will not bow to Uncle Sam on Formosa and hints Seventh Fleet withdrawal. Taipei fears Geneva concessions may yield U S recognition. Congress questions aims while Washington pursues face to face talks to press Red China on detained Americans.

Red China Chou Peiping Formosa Uncle Sam Geneva Chiang Far East Seventh Fleet Taipei U. S Congress State Department U. N Eisenhower

Senators clash on Geneva talks and Nationalist China

In a tense Senate floor exchange, Senator George scolded Senator McCarthy over efforts to push a resolution on including Nationalist China in Geneva talks. Both men questioned each other’s character yet agreed the other is a decent man, while no action was taken on the issue.

Sen. George Wisconsin Sen McCarthy Senate Joe Senate Foreign Relations Committee China Geneva George Washington Congress

Hobbyist killed by model plane wire contact

James E. Knox, 22, of Emmitsburg was electrocuted at Woodboro when a model airplane’s metal guy wire touched a 7,200 volt power line. A witness recalls Knox exclaiming after the initial shock before collapsing dead. The article also notes Dorchester, Mass.’s 1639 claim as the likely site of the first free school in the New World.

Woodboro James E. Knox Emmitsburg Knox New World Dorchester Mass National Geographic Society

Petain praised by Leahy as France's best interests cited

Letter from Adm. William D. Leahy read at the Potsdam treason trial expresses high regard for Marshal Petain and says he acted in France's interests. Leahy cannot testify due to position. Also note local items: Barbara Fritz and Loren Elmer win swimming meet kings at Recreation Park pool. civilian August availability announced by Secretary Anderson.

William D. Leahy Kent Truman Marshal Petain France Leahy Potsdam Petain Barbara Fritz Loren Elmer Recreation Park Pool Monroe Anderson

Unidentified youth killed in Freeport railroad yards

Fifty years ago a youth killed in the Freeport railroad yards remained unidentified though not from Monroe. Police determined the victim’s origin and noted no further details. A separate item reported Prof Harry Wright thrilling Monroe street carnival opening with balloon ascent and parachute jump. A Windsor hotel fire sent fifty guests into the street. no serious injuries. Green County school board planned November meeting in Monroe under new state law. Janesville political figure M G Jeffries, a Republican stalwart, announced candidacy to challenge Congressman Henry Allen Cooper for the GOP nomination.

Free Monroe Harry Wright Monroe Street Windsor Hotel Milwaukee Green County School Board M. G. Jeffries Janesville Henry Allen Cooper GOP

Murder suspect offers theory in Stephanie's death case

Burton Abbott, 27, UC student, suggests the killing may have been an intentional act to target him. He maintains innocence and claims he was at the cabin the day Stephanie disappeared, while police link a red purse found in his basement to the Berkeley junior high girl. Her body was found July 20, 538 feet from Abbott’s Wildwood cabin in Trinity County.

Oakland Calif Stephaniean Burton Abbott University of California San Francisco Examiner Abbott Georgia Berkeley Wildwood Trinity County Stephanie

In Bermuda cars five years old may be sold for operation

In Bermuda the rule allows cars more than five years old to be sold for operation amid wartime shortages as vehicles meet maintenance standards and road use continues.

Bermuda India

Reds To Leave Austria Oct. 1

Moscow reports Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhukov ordered 44 000 Russian occupation troops to withdraw from Austria by October 1, a move tied to a summit proposal for all four occupying powers to reduce forces by the evacuated number. The order follows the Austrian Independence Treaty and aims to repatriate troops ahead of the 90 day deadline.

Moscow Georgi Zhukov Austria Marshal Zhukov Eisenhower Russia United States Britain France William H. Arnold Italy NATO Zhukov

Peron Paper Rejects End to Internal War

Democracia the Peronist newspaper in Buenos Aires rejects the Radical party plea to end the internal war. The editorial argues for maintaining sweeping police and court powers from the suspension of constitutional guarantees nearly four years ago while belligerents exist.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Peron Voice Radical Party Democracia Peron Arturo Frondizi

Shark Pulls Captor Two Miles to Ocean

Lauderdale fisherman James Jones a 24 year old spearfisher towed two miles into the Atlantic by a six foot shark after a spear wounded the shark. He clung to a 10 foot line for two hours then swam back to his boat once the spear popped free. The ordeal ended without the shark attacking.

Lauderdale Fla Atlantic James Jones Jones

Explosion Claims 13 at Tokyo Fireworks Factory

A flash explosion at a fireworks factory on Tokyo’s Sumida River killed 13 people and injured at least 14. Several workers were missing, and the blaze destroyed 17 nearby private homes. No foreign nationals were reported near the scene.

Tokyo Sumida

Mrs. E. C. Knapp Dies in Iowa at 88

Mrs. E Q Knapp 88 of Albany Iowa died at 230 pm Saturday in Oelwein after a fall fractured hip She was born December 29 1866 in Glen Haven Wisconsin married Edmund Q Knapp May 27 1882 Survived by daughter Mrs Roe Bartlett Albany son Clyde Chicago 11 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren Two sons Winnie and Leon C preceded her in death Services set for Sharer funeral home Albany with Rev W C Snow Burial in Attica cemetery

Albany E. Q. Knapp Attica Oelwien Alice Ramsey Alexander and Mary Nolan Ramsey Glen Haven Wis Edmund Q. Knapp Knapps Knapp Roe Bartlett Oelwein Clyde Chicago Winnie Leon C Sharer W. C. Snow

Soviet Minesweepers Spotted Off Fukien Coast

Nationalist Central News Agency reports from Hong Kong that two Soviet built minesweepers and a midget submarine were seen off the Fukien coast near Communist China. The ships reportedly tried at night to sweep mines laid around the Matsu Islands. no source was given and the Defense Ministry could not confirm.

Taipei Formosa Central Hong Kong Fukien Communist China Matsu Islands Defense Ministry

Atlantic Allies Begin Defense Exercises in Greece Region

Air, land and sea forces of the Atlantic alliance start joint defense drills to test the protection of northern Greece and nearby sea zones, with NATO coordinating from its southern Europe hub in Naples Italy.

Atlantic Naples Italy Greece NATO

Dawn defense test begins against northern enemy forces

Eastern Europe reports launch of a dawn defense test against northern forces. Northern Greece remains strategically vital due to its border with Bulgaria and Albania. The region recalls last week’s Bulgarian downing of an Israeli airliner with 58 casualties.

Ern Europe Greece Bulgaria Albania

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