Red Spy Seizes Plane and Is Captured on Quemoy
Hung Tsu Chun, a 23 year old Red agent, hijacked a Philippines Airlines DC-3 bound for Aparri, shot two crew members, and forced the pilot toward Communist China. Nationalist Air Force fighters forced the plane to land on Quemoy Island near the mainland. Hung and seven passengers survived. Hung was taken to Taipei under heavy guard as Philippine intelligence officials questioned him.
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Formosa
Philippines
China
Quemoy Island
Hung Tsu-Chun
Taipei
Hung
Mainland
The
Philippines Air Line
Quemoy
Mary Alice Ireton
Bethel
Red
Purser
Eduardo Diago
Con
Felix Gaston
Gaston
Manila
Philippine
Red Chi
Dodge Judge Faces Tax Return Charge
Madison-Dodge County Judge Henry G. Gergen Jr. of Beaver Dam was charged with four counts of false and fraudulent income tax returns. Superior Judge Roy Proctor issued a summons for Gergen to appear in court next Tuesday. The complaint, filed by Ralph Kamm, state assessor of incomes, cites alleged discrepancies in 1948 1949 and 1950 with about 12 000 underestimated. The Tax Department assessment totaled 886.85 for a double rate.
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Madiso
Dodge County
Henry G. Gergen Jr
Beaver Dam
Roy Proctor
Gergen
Ralph Kamm
State Department of Taxation
Legislative Council Sets Jan 12 13 Meetings
The Legislative Council announced meetings set for January 12 and 18 before the Legislature convenes in January. Its highway committee will meet January 6 and 7 to complete the pre session agenda.
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Legislative Council
Madison
New Year Holiday Notice From The Times
The Times announces no New Year's Day edition and wishes readers a happy and prosperous new year. The Evening Times also observes the holiday with no edition tomorrow, with regular schedules resuming on Friday.
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the Times
Suvening ‘Times
Evening Times
25 Years on the Job for Monroe Evening Times Custodian
J N Musser longtime Monroe Evening Times custodian marks 25 years of service since starting Jan 1 1928. He also oversees ushering at St Victor's church dedicating four to five hours weekly with 45 active ushers. Musser, born near Twin Grove, recalls cheese day parades with Swiss costumes and his goat herd, cheese making in the farm basement.
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J. N
Newt) Musser
15Th Avenue
Monroe Evening Times
Musser
A. T. Heinzelman
Times
Emery A. Odell
St. Victor's Catholic Church
Joseph Newton Musser
Joseph Musser
Alsace-Lorraine
Joseph Andrew Musser
Monroe
J.N
Mason
Aladene) Marchant
Spring Grove Township
Emery
Dexter
Kevin
Winona Marchant
Fisher A. Musser
Austin
Tex
Jefferson Township
Twin Grove
Green County
Nebraska
Madison
Cattle Die In Gratiot Farm Barn Fire
GRATIOT Times Special reports a blaze at the Miss Effie Deering farm one and a half miles north of Gratiot destroyed a 40 by 80 barn with hay, a tractor, a milk house, and 21 cattle perishing. Nine dry cows survived in an open section. Firefighters and nearby residents fought to save nearby buildings but could not save the cattle. The barn and contents were valued at unknown figures, with some insurance coverage.
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Gratiot
Times
Bowdens
Karlen
Bowden
Rodney Recovering After Brain Surgery In Twin Case
Chicago doctors report Rodney Dee Bro recovering after a long brain wrap procedure that protected his brain with tissue skull shields following a complex operation to separate him from his Siamese twin Roger. Roger remains precarious with hospital officials noting continued risk to his life.
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Rodney
Roger
Chicago
Rodney Dee Brodie
Navy says McCarthy applied for WWII medals. senator denies initiating
Navy spokesman says Sen. McCarthy requested eligibility for six World War II decorations and followed the Navy order. McCarthy asserts he did not start the matter and only supplied requested service data. He served as combat intelligence officer with a Marine bomber squadron in the Pacific and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and four stars.
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Navy
Sen. McCarthy
Washington
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Pacific
Francis Whitehair
Whitehair
Sen
Artillery and Planes Break Battle Lines on Korea Front
On the final day of 1952 in Korea heavy artillery duels and Allied air strikes opened the front. Twenty one B 29 Superfortresses from Japan and Okinawa bombed an ore processing plant near the Yalu River and a key supply center near Sinanju. Red night fighters challenged the raids with repeated passes but no bomber losses were disclosed. Moonlight aided the opposition.
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Seoul
Korea
Japan
Okinawa
Yalu River
Sinanju
Pyongyang
Red Korean Cay 1
Acheson says U.N. hires not endangering security
Secretary of State Dean Acheson told a House subcommittee that United Nations employment of Americans of questionable loyalty does not threaten national security because U.N. staffers handle not defense matters. He warned the U.S. bears a "black eye" from subversive presence but urged accountability at the top and resisted disclosing names of State Department employees who reviewed U.N. investigation reports.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
United Nations
Acheson
House
U. N
United States
Justice Department
Justice
State Departments
New York
U.N
Secretary of State
Congress
State Department
U. S
Department
New York Grand Jury
Senate
Truman
Grand Jury
Grand
Mayer To Form French Cabinet
Paris reports Rene Mayer, veteran radical socialist, agreed to form a new French cabinet as the fourth attempt since Premier Pinay’s resignation a week ago. Mayer’s party, though named radical socialist, sits near the right of center after Pinay’s departure over the 1953 budget. President Vincent Auriol met Mayer briefly to authorize the task. George Bidault abandoned his bid to recapture the premiership after failing to secure sufficient support.
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Paris
Rene Mayer
Antoine Pinay
France
Pinay
Cer
Mayer
Vincent Auriol
George Bidault
U S casualties in Korea rise to 128 238 in week update
Washington announced the total U S battle casualties in Korea reached 128 238, up 155 since last week, reflecting ongoing losses in the Korean War.
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U.S. Korea
Washington
U. S
Korea
Senate Leaders Hear Ike s Plans
President-elect Eisenhower sealed understandings with Senate Republican leaders on two disputes. Taft criticized Durkin's selection while Young pledged support after talks with Eisenhower and Benson on farm price supports at 90 percent of parity through 1954 and study for post-1954 options.
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New York
Eisenhower
Sen
Taft
Senate
Congress
Martin Durkin
Ohio
Milton R. Young
North Dakota
GOP
Ezra Taft Benson
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Young
Churchill Embarks for Talks With Eisenhower on Korea
Prime Minister Churchill sails from Southampton aboard the Queen Mary to meet President-elect Eisenhower and discuss Korea and pressing world issues.
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Churchill
Southampton
England
Eisenhower
Korea
Haworth Heads Concessions Fair Association Directors Plan
Green County Fair association held an organization meeting with Haworth elected superintendent of concessions and named to the board earlier this month. Henne R Hoonover and Elgin Illinois join as directors as crews list Herman J Schmitz Fred Burgy Conrad Stauffacher Ernest W Hayes Lyle A Rodger and Louise R Wolleson among key roles. Officers Wolleson president Burgy vice president Brown secretary treasurer. Directors and spouses plan Milwaukee trip for state fair meetings with banquets and discussions with shows and advertising representatives.
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Green County Fair Association
Haworth
Henne R. H
Pat) Hoonover
Elgin, Ill
Ious
Herman J Schmitz
Fred
Ted) Burgy
Conrad Stauffacher
Monticello
Ernest W Hayes
Lyle A. Rodger
Louise R.wolleson
Wolleson
Burgy
William A. Brown
Milwaukee
En- Aemanee
Empe Solr
Milwaukee Aldermen Override Mayor to End Rent Controls
The Milwaukee Common Council, by a 22 to 5 vote, overruled Mayor Frank Ziedler and affirmed a Dec 23 resolution for rent decontrol. A prior six hour hearing saw 25 to 2 in favor, with the mayor urging patience for a national pattern after Congress convenes. The decision shifts the issue to federal authorities under existing rent laws.
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Milwaukee
Frank Ziedler
Milwaukee Common Council
Ziedler
Import Limits Anger Canada Dairy Officials Threaten Retaliation
Ottawa reports U S limits on Canadian dairy powders milk and buttermilk sparked anger among dairy officials. National Dairy Council executive secretary W K St John urged potential retaliation against U S vegetable oils, especially soybean oil used in margarine, while noting prior U S curbs on cheese and butter.
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Ottawa
United States
National Dairy Council
Canada
W. K. St. John
U.S
U. S
Longhorn Price Dips On Plymouth Market
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange reports Longhorn prices fall three-fourths to one cent while cheddars and pasteurized single daisies hold steady. Sales include nine cars cheddars at 37.5 cents and four cars cheddars at 37 cents. pasteurized longhorns at 39.5 cents. one car longhorns at 39 cents. Bids show one car longhorns at 38.5 cents. offers list five cars cheddars at 37.5 cents and one car pasteurized single daisies at 39 cents. one car longhorns at 39 cents. Trading zone overall steady for cheddars and daisies, weak for longhorns.
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Plymouth
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Wisconsin
Truman Seeks Calm Year Avoid Swearing at Papers
President Truman voiced one wish for the new year to stay calm and refrain from swearing at newspapers. He extended warm New Year greetings to all attendees at his news conference.
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Harry Truman
Washington
Truman
City to Salute Arrival of 1953 in Monroe
Monroe prepares for New Year celebrations and Rose Bowl talk as Wisconsin faces Southern California tomorrow. Residents plan TV or travel for reception, watch night service at Assembly of God, and club parties at Monroe Country Club. Rose Bowl participants include Ray mond Kubly and James Bicket with UW band. many locals traveling to coast for events and prizes for newborns under a back-page notice.
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Monroe
University of Wisconsin
Southern California
Milwaukee
Chicago
Assembly of God Church
12Th Street
Paul J Bicket
Zenas Bicket
Joseph May
Glen Cole
Central Bible Institute
Springfield
Monroe Country Club
American Legion
Eagles
Pleasure Bend
Raymond R. Kubly
Kubly
James Bicket
Paul Bicket
Messrs
Mmes
Forrest Kubly
Perry Power
R. W. Blaha
Robert G. Rote
Harold Dahms
Raymond
Truman sees improved world peace outlook hints on Korea plan
President Truman said world peace looks better now than a year ago and noted no new plan to hasten the end of the Korean War had been submitted. He announced an address to the nation on January 15 at 9 30 p m CST and discussed comments by MacArthur and diplomat Vincent. He also sketched expected talks with Churchill and commented on Taft's political stance as Eisenhower nears office.
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Truman
Congress
Brannan
MacArthur
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
John Carter Vincent
Korea
Imark
Far East
Charles Murphy
Federal Loyalty Board
Vincent
State Department
China
Tangier
Acheson
Churchill
Great Britain
White House
Eisenhower
Taft
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
New York
Senate
Trusman
New Yorkers Face City's Biggest Holiday Bus Strike
Millions of New Yorkers brace for a midnight strike led by the CIO Transport Workers Union over wage and hour disputes. Eight privately owned bus companies, earning about 3 percent of daily fares, halt service in New York City while the city subway and public transit remain separate.
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New York
CIO Transport Workers Union
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