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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
2
The Monroe City Council approved a 25 cent tax rate, a rise of 1 dollar from earlier estimates, reflecting prudent budgeting, reserve use, and economies over several years. Officials prepared for school levy pressures tied to a new high school project, avoiding excuses and setting a model for other Wisconsin agencies.
In this editorial, the paper marks the 15th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and urges Americans to stay vigilant, avoid entangling war, and honor sacrifices by remaining united. It argues leadership aims to deter conflict while preparing military might for defense.
A December 6 1946 cabinet meeting ends with a hard line against government attempts to end the miners walkout by injunction. CIO chief Murray urges labor to join the battle, signaling no retreat in the fight ahead.
A 29 member refugee group arrives in Milwaukee from Camp Kilmer New Jersey, joined by Hartland Arrowhead High School students in a bid to place the Bauernhuber family with a home and jobs. St Vincent De Paul coordinates housing and work, while concerns focus on finding rental housing.
The Fred Edward home two miles west of Warren Illinois was damaged by fire yesterday morning. Fire Chief Glenn Gale estimated damage at $1,000 and said the blaze started behind a food freezer in a small room off the kitchen spreading to walls and roof, with faulty wiring listed as the probable cause.
Paris reports mounting political tension as Premier Guy Mollet weathered Suez criticism and Algerian policy dissent. With January budget voting looming and military costs rising, tax receipts fall and oil revenue drop, signaling a potential crisis if the Saar treaty and economic effects of Suez deepen.
New Delhi reports the death of Dr B R Ambedkar a key figure for India's untouchables and chief architect of the republics constitution He died in his sleep apparently from a heart attack He was pro American and a Columbia University graduate known as a brilliant writer and lawyer
Cola G. Parker of Neenah, retiring president of the National Association of Manufacturers, told the opening of the 61st Congress of American Industry that union leadership now wields nearly total power, claiming giant and small businesses struggle in what is described as collective bargaining.
Charles Halstead 69 of Winslow former Pecatonica streets and water superintendent died yesterday at Halstead's cafe Winslow after a heart attack He moved to Winslow to open the cafe about a month ago He was a Vernon Kansas native and son of Charles Frederick Halstead He married Florence L Smith in Rockford in 1910 she died 1944 He then married Dale Napier in 1953 He leaves a wife two daughters four sons a sister and a brother Services will be at Knapp funeral home Pecatonica at 2 pm Saturday with Ev Allan Stowell officiating.
Mrs Cora Hicks age 76 of Warren died yesterday at Deaconess hospital Freeport. She was wife of the late David Hicks and mother to Robert Ottumwa Bernard Warren and John Apple River. She also leaves brother Lewis Peppon. Services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at Bartelt funeral home with Rev Charles Peterson officiating. Burial in Elmwood cemetery.
Greater Sheboygan, Inc. launched by local leaders aims to restore the city’s reputation amid Kohler strike troubles. The non profit plans public relations work with $36,490 raised to hire a firm for a year while addressing paint bomb incidents and a canceled factory project.
A roundup of Holstein herd test results and upcoming farm auctions across Wisconsin. Will Dell Katurah Echo Inka owned by William J. Figi posts 11,894 pounds of milk and 471 pounds butterfat. Auctions planned for Haldean Kampmeier, Gordon Fiuegel and Son, and Roy Hickman, with other sales amid farm dissolutions across Lena Juda Monroe Brodhead and surrounding towns.
A coalition of prominent churchmen appeals to President Eisenhower to release 91 Japanese war crimes prisoners still detained in U S custody. The request emphasizes humanitarian grounds and adherence to postwar commitments.
Prime Minister Chou En-lai of China endorsed the United States position in the U N debate over Egypt. He questioned U S aims in the Middle East and urged immediate British French withdrawal under U N supervision with canal cleanup. He praised Menon as an optimistic friend in world peace efforts.
Monticello Times Special reports relatives and friends attended the funeral at Belleville yesterday. Names listed include Adam Duerst Dick Freitag Lawrence Marty Harvey Elmer R. W. Woelffer Henry Elmer Henry Babler Dave Brink Henry Duerst Elizabeth Legler Elizabeth Rolph Sarah Klassy Baltz Hoesly Jacob Voegeli Lena Pluss and Elmer Freitag.
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