Reds Denounce Rose Massacre and Military Actions
Reds denounce a Koje island prison riot as a massacre and denounce U N treatment of prisoners. Maj Whisner becomes a new U S jet ace after a dogfight with MIGs in North Korea and allied pilots claim multiple MIGs destroyed in the week.
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United Nations
U. N
North Korea
Reds
William T. Whisner
Shreveport
Donald E. Adams
Mount Clemens
Mich
Whisner
School Checkup Nearing Completion at Monroe Board
An early report from the state department of public instruction is due after inspections of Monroe schools this week. Walter B. Senty notes recommendations will be suggestions only, with curriculum revisions possible. The team included Leona Fischer, William C. Kahl, Orlo W. Miller, Irene Newman, G. Lloyd Schultz, and Charles B. Walden. They interviewed junior and senior high students as part of the periodic check. A citizens group asked for ninth grade changes to end ability based segregation and reduce required subjects from five to three with one elective. Signers included Mr. and Mrs. Bellahan, Mr. and Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Blumer, Robert E. Davenport, Dr. and Mrs. Ruehlman, and others.
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Monroe Board of Education
State Department of Public Instruction
E. O. Evans
Walter B. Senty
Senty
Leona Fischer
William C. Kahl
Orlo W. Miller
Irene Newman
G. Lloyd Schultz
Charles B. Walden
Walden
Evans
George E. Watson
Watson
Harry J. Bellahan
Allan F. Barnard
Harold A. Blumer
Robert E. Davenport
David D. Ruehlman
Roy F. Peter
Stewart F. Kingston
Harold J. Lamboley
Edwin C. Miller
Edwin C. Dallman
F. B. Luebchow
Government ends rubber imports control
Washington reported the U S government will stop private imports of rubber as it ends its long role as sole importer. Since December 29 1950 it has controlled rubber purchases to maintain a strategic stockpile for defense needs.
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Washington
U. S
Jet Plane Crash Kills 14 Civilians Near Pusan
An F-84 Thunderjet crashed into a power plant and house area near Saeduku, 12 miles northwest of Pusan, Korea, killing the American pilot and 14 Korean civilians and injuring 20 others. Property damage was about 100000 dollars.
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Pusan
Korea
Army
Saedukui
T. C. Green
Austin
Tex
U.N. Civil Assistance Command
Kyongsang Namdo
Equity Officers Attend Sessions in Milwaukee Convention
Roger C. Robson Glen Roderick Glen L. Hasse and Leonard French stayed in Milwaukee for the Equity Co op Livestock Sales association annual meeting after a banquet at the Pfister hotel The group called for deferment policy changes to protect farm productivity and noted Wisconsin faces its worst labor shortage due to workers leaving farming A remedy proposed bringing in more farm experienced displaced Europeans
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Roger C. Robson
Glen Roderick
Glen L. Hasse
Leonard French
Milwaukee
Equity Co-op Livestock Sales Association
Pfister
Mmes. Robson
Roderick
Hasse
Donald Disch
Evert Green
R. J. Douglas
Association
Wisconsin
Europe
Indonesia Cabinet Resigns Over U.S. Aid Debate
Premier Soekiman and his 10 month old government quit amid a heated dispute on whether Indonesia should continue U.S. aid under the mutual security act. President Soekarno accepted the resignation and will appoint a successor to form a new government. The collapse marks the third government loss since independence 26 months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakarta
Soekiman
Indonesia
U. S
Soekarno
Netherlands
Gambling Probe Ruling May Halt Saratoga Inquiry
Albany test supreme court justice ruled the special grand jury investigating Saratoga gambling was convened illegally. The decision could derail the probe and slow or end the investigation.
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Albany
State Supreme Court
Saratoga
Wisconsin primary push by Stassen Warren and Taft
Republican presidential hopefuls Harold Stassen Earl Warren and Robert Taft plan Wisconsin campaigns around the April 1 primary. Stassen to speak at Shorewood high school auditorium Milwaukee and St Norbert College DePere, Warren to Madison and Milwaukee with delegate filing, Taft to address Fort Atkinson Racine and other cities in a three day swing March 1 3 and quiet Milwaukee day March 2.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Earl Warren
California
Carl B. Rix
Warren
Madison
Minnesota
Shorewood High School
Wisconsin Petroleum Association
St. Norbert’s College
DePere
Rix
Capitol
Sacramento
Sen
Robert Taft
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Atkinson
Stevenson Still in Picture Kefauver Kerr Battle For Nomination
The Democratic presidential race heats up as Kefauver and Kerr compete with Stevenson and Barkley still in contention. Kerr gains Oklahoma backing and may secure 200 delegates before the convention, while Truman’s plans loom over the Nebraska primary on April 1. Other updates note Eisenhower clarity, Newsweek browbeated over headlines, and Taft–McCrary TV debate tensions in New York.
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Associated Press
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Barkley
Kerr
Monroney
D-Okla
Johnston Murray
Carl V. Rice
Kansas
Kefauver
Nebraska
Kefau
Ver
Carlson
R-Kas
Asheville
N. C
Eisenhower
Newsweek
Gen
MacArthur
New York
Taft
Tex McCrary
Scouts Prepare For Honor Event in Eagle Ceremony
The first Monroe Boy Scout to earn the Eagle since 1948 will receive the rank Monday night in colorful ceremonies. Lowell Stuessy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman A. Stues sy, is to be honored by troop 101 of the Kiwanis club. U. S. Grant council executive Wendell R. Stribley will present the Eagle award after introduction by Roy F. Peter. A 6:30 potluck supper precedes the program at Grace Lutheran church with family and friends invited. The event includes pledges, candle lighting, tenderfoot awards, and introductions by Curtis W. Chase.
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Monroe
Kiwanis Club
Lowell Stuessy
Herman A. Stuessy
15Th Avenue
Wendell R. Stribley
U. S. Grant Council
Roy F. Peter
Grace _ Lutheran church
Fredrick Ainsworth
Owen Hefty
Ronald Liewhti
Robert Ambrose
Dewey A. Dwyer
Harry A. Bellahan
Green County
Curtis W. Chase
Kiwanis
Most Highways To Remain Icy
Weather predicts weekend icy driving with intermittent snow and thawing ice. Two accidents occurred in the city this morning on Highway 1181 and at the 11th street and 18th avenue intersection. Drivers named Rishel, Schiller, Pinnow, Moore, Hanson, and an unnamed driver were involved. one auto was left parked after a hit-and-run.
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Lewis P. Rishel
Warren
Donald E. Alston
Lavern C. Schiller
Donald D. Pinnow
Brodhead
Hugh R. Moore
Beloit
11Th Street
18Th Avenue
Martin Hanson
South Wayne
James Pontell Dies at 63 in Green County Hospital
James Angelo Pontell 63, native of Italy, longtime Lafayette County highway employee, died at 6 a m in Green County Hospital after a five year illness and a heart attack. Born August 16, 1888 in Niles Italy, he immigrated to the United States at 15, settled in Chicago, married Katheryn Scott November 11, 1911, lived in Argyle 21 years, moved to Monroe in 1946. Survived by his widow, one daughter Mrs. Clarence Elmer, one grandson David Elmer, two brothers Tony and Eugene, all of Kenosha. He was a member of St An Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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James Angelo Pontell
Italy
Lafayette County Highway Department
Green County Hospital
Niles
America
Chicago
Katheryn Scott
Argyle
E. Cacgollow
Tae Ben Noes
Ural
NATO Group Okays Large Western Levy for Defense
The Atlantic allies approve a three year defensive buildup plan led by Harriman's 12 apostles. They endorse a two million strong European defense force and propose tapping western taxpayers for 300 billion dollars to fund the anti communist armies. Top secret country breakdowns are noted.
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Lisbon
North
Atla Council
W. Averell Harriman
Icy Crash at Airport Road Near Monroe Injures Father and Sons
A father and his two young sons sustained minor injuries in a noon T intersection collision on the airport road west of Monroe near the Buergisser farm. Clarence Miller suffered a nose injury, Keith had leg pain, and Gerald had a loose tooth. The other driver Mrs Rodney Block was uninjured. Both cars were badly damaged. Roads were icy causing the slide into each other.
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Airport Road
Monroe
Buergisser
Clarence Miller
Keith
Gerald
Rodney Block
17Th Avenue
Wisconsin Soldier Receives Medal of Honor for Heroic Death
Lt. Jerome A. Sudut of Wausau Wisconsin earned the Medal of Honor after charging a fortified bunker hill alone despite wounds He killed three defenders and kept fighting reorganizing his unit before dying in the assault His bravery inspired his soldiers and leadership praised his gallantry in action at a hilltop position during a Far East command operation.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Jerome A. Sudut
Joseph Sudut
Wausau
Wis
Army
Far East
James M. Vail
Augusta
Sudat
U. S
Montreal Kidnapping Ends With Safe Return of Barbara Nemer
A 3 year old girl kidnapped from her Montreal home by a 16 year old Morris Nemeroff employee was recovered unharmed on a downtown street. The boy confessed to the abduction and demanded 50 000 dollars. Police, aided by a tip, arrested the suspect as officers prepared for a medical checkup to ensure the child had not been molested.
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Montreal
Barbara Nemeroff
Morris Nemeroff
Barbara
St. Catherine Street
Detective Headquarters
Rosalyn
Nemeroff
Alice Lachance
MacArthur Loses Five Staff Aides
In New York a MacArthur aide says the retired Far East commander reduced his eight man personal staff by five, with orders from Secretary Pace directing transfers within 60 days. The army called the cuts routine and noted one previously forced resignation.
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New York
MacArthur
Army
Laurence E. Bunker
Frank Pace Jr
Bunker
Anthony Story
Washington
Te Ae
Far East
U S Marshals Seek Two Involved in Horse Meat Case
U S Marshals search for Joseph Siciliano and Russell Minnea to appear before a federal grand jury over alleged illegal horse meat sales. Both men, ex partners in Johnsburg Packing Co., face counts of conspiracy to sell mislabeled horse meat and bribery charges involving a state official and inspector. The inquiry follows a witness statement about their involvement in a legitimate business.
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Chicago
U. S
Joseph Siciliano
Russell Minnea
Siciliano
Minnea
Johnsburg Packing Co
Lake County
Sicliano
Cook County
Grand Jury
Warren Hospital Meeting Planned
Trustees of the Manley T. Doubler estate plan a public meeting in Warren to discuss using a bequest for a hospital if the community can match funds. A decision is due by April, with a fundraising committee to be formed if a match is pursued and the fund would revert to the estate if not accepted.
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Warren
Manley T. Doubler
Doubler
Thomas H. Hicks
L. Geach
A. H. Burrows
J. L. Doubler
Homer Cashman
George Kleeberger
W. S. Balbac
Milo Goldhagen
Leslie Akins
Truman Ends Cruise But Remains on Yacht
President Truman returned to Washington from a weekend cruise but continued to stay aboard the Williamsburg to work and rest in his state room. Officials could not specify how long he would remain aboard as the ship stayed in nearby waters before a Blair House return.
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Washington
Truman
Williamsburg
Iystey
Akeaven
Siisea
Blair
Police chief reports 1951 activity and cases in Monroe
The annual police report shows 17 184 persons contacted last year and 15 387 traffic warnings with no charges. 12 361 telephone calls, 14 109 meter violation tickets, 262 arrests with 261 guilty. Accidents totaled 403 with 23 drivers or passengers and eight pedestrians injured. Notable arrestees include Henry S. Hefty leading with 61. 14 959 detentions and 11 670.25 in property recovered plus 78.20 in cash returned to owners. The report was not read to council but is available at city hall.
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Monroe
Henry S. Hefty
Dwight C. Coplien
Alvin W. Marti
Dale W. Olson
Ervin L. Goecks
Clifford M. Geigel
Robert W. Maurer
Clement Lowl
J. H. Schwaiger
Richard E. Lane
Geigel
Lowe
Lane
Coplien
Goecks
Olson
Schwaiger
Maurer
Hefty
Marti
Aga Khan Recovered After Flight to New Delhi
The Aga Khan, noted as one of the world's wealthiest men, left Calcutta for New Delhi in seeming good health following a mild heart attack suffered en route from Dacca.
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Aga Khan
Calcutta
New Delhi
Dacca
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Sonny) Meader
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Stevenson
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NATO Group
Sudut
U.S. Marshals Hunt
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