Captive Delegations Reflect Democratic Principle Debate
A Wisconsin editorial questions why Democratic convention delegates backed Mississippi Freedom Party delegates in a seating dispute. It critiques national leaders for attempts to dictate state delegation actions and warns against loyalty oaths and top-down control, urging respect for state voter choices.
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Wisconsin
Mississippi
Freedom Party
Alabama
George Wallace
Reynolds
Robert Kastenmeier
National Party
LBJ
Barry Goldwater
Kennedy- Johnson
Washington
Our Asiatic Dilemma Amid Viet Nam Turmoil
The piece notes Gen Khanh’s quick resignation amid student protests in Saigon and Buddhist mobs terrorizing Catholic refugees, with American advisers frustrated by government inaction. It warns ongoing turmoil may shake public support for the Vietnam effort and questions chances of success in the Free World.
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Viet Nam
Khanh
Saigon
Red Viet Nam
U.S
Trade restrictions ease but no rapid goods flow seen
Secretary of Commerce Weeks eases Aug 26 1954 trade limits with the Soviet Union and Europe while cautioning that an early surge of goods through the Iron Curtain is unlikely. The roundup notes area deaths, PTA presidency, polio cases, and local civic notes.
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U.S
Soviet Union
Europe
Iron Curtain
Isaac Newton
Anna Rogers
Darlington
Augusta Goeritz
Brodhead
Melvin Strommen
Blanchardville
George R. Barry
Monroe Parent-Teacher Association
Walter R. Wyss
ASC
Television ownership rises in U S households
The Census Bureau reports at least one TV in 93 of every 100 American homes and two or more sets in one in six families. A two year earlier survey found at least one set in 90 percent of U S homes. Nuclear energy may desalinate sea water and generate power, shaping agendas at Geneva and a Washington symposium inviting 114 nations.
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Washington
Census Bureau
U. S
Geneva
United States
Submerged Mountain Near Wake Island Measured at 14 130 Feet
The Coast and Geodetic Survey reports a undersea peak 175 miles south of Wake Island traced by the ship Pioneer during a six month Indian Ocean expedition. The mountain rises about 14 130 feet beneath the ocean surface versus Mt Whitney’s 14 495 feet above sea level.
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Fornia
Mt. Whitney
Pacific Ocean
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Discovery
Wake Island
Pioneer
Indian Ocean
Rent Ads Reach Renters Quickly Implied in Monroe Evening Times
Reach the renters quickly with rent ads. To place them come in or Phone 325-5101, Monroe Evening Times.
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Monroe
Kenneth Slocum Rites Tomorrow
Kenneth D. Slocum 50 of Winnebago Illinois and Green County 4H agent died yesterday at Rockford Memorial Hospital He had served as Winnebago County assistant farm adviser since February 1957 Surviving include his wife Arlene seven children and relatives Services are at 2 pm tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church Winnebago with visitation at Rosman Uehling Kinzer Beloit A 4H Club Memorial Scholarship fund is being established
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Winnebago
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Rockford Memorial Hospital
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Beloit
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Durand
University of Wisconsin
Monroe City
Ind
Orfordville
Middlesex County
Mass
Illinois State Extension
Illinois
Arlene
Kenneth Jr
Phil
Rick
Kay
Mary
Susan
Myron Slocum
Payson Jaynes
Tacoma
Wash
First Presbyterian Church
Rosman-Uehling-Kinzer
Mrs Will Helling 83 Platteville Dies in Hospital
Mrs Will Helling 83 lifelong Platteville resident died yesterday in Platteville hospital Services set for 3 15 p m Friday at Peace Lutheran Church Friends may call at Thomas funeral home after 1 p m tomorrow Surviving are two daughters Mrs Donald Wise Detroit Mich and Mrs Harold Rawson Platteville four grandchildren and six great grandchildren
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Will Helling
Platteville Hospital
Peace Lutheran Church
Thomas Funeral
Donald Wise
Detroit
Mich
Harold Rawson
Brother of Draheim Dies at Rhinelander
Ernst Draheim a Rhinelander businessman and community leader died at St Marys hospital after a heart attack ten days earlier He was 72 and served as president of the First National Bank of Rhinelander and held senior posts at Daniels Mfg Co resulting in a prominent local business and civic figure.
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Rhinelander
Ernst Draheim
St. Mary’s Hospital
Draheim
First National Bank of Rhinelander
Daniels Mfg
Printing firm founder and brother of Sen Draheim dies
The obituary notes the death of a printing firm founder who specialized in food wrappers and was the brother of Republican State Sen. William A. Draheim of Neenah. Survived by his widow and a daughter. Private funeral services will be held at the Draheim home with burial in Neenah.
Mrs. Leo Martin Rites At Platteville Friday
Mrs. Leo Martin 72, former Platteville resident and Platteville State University graduate, died Saturday in Santa Cruz California. Rites held Friday at Thomas funeral home in Platteville with calling after 1 p.m. Survivors include her husband.
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Platteville
Leo Martin
Santa Cruz
Calif
Thomas
Houston Sprays In Disease War
Houston faces 179 suspected encephalitis cases with 17 deaths in 30 days and the spread widening across the city. Free insecticides will be distributed at fire stations for private use as spraying and fogging of public areas increases. Mayor Welch urges residents to bring containers for free insecticide and instructions to fire stations.
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Houston
Tex
Louis Welch
Pigford
Local Medical Men Sought Details on Sleeping Sickness Cases
The county medical men were appealed to for information about crematory encephalitis cases known as sleeping sickness and meningitis.
Tokyo U.S. Nuclear Submarines May Visit Japan
Foreign Minister Etsusaburo Shiina said this year the ban on visiting Japan by nuclear powered submarines will be lifted. The policy shift allows the submarines to make their first official visit to Japan this year.
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Tokyo
U.S
Japan
Etsusaburo Shiina
Bell Demonstrates Telephone at 1876 Centennial Expo
Alexander Graham Bell showcases a working tele phone during the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876, drawing crowds and sparking rapid interest in voice communication advances.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Philadelphia
Air conditioned shop ping center in Phoenix
In Phoenix an entire shop ping center is air conditioned including the mail.
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Phoenix
Scientists discover sea mountain nearly as tall as California
A new submarine volcano peak towers as tall as the state of California, scientists report. The find suggests vast undersea structures shaping marine geology and potential habitats.
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Washington
Cali
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Washington Notebook
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Men's & Boys
Alliga
Tor Trim
Oxford
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