Ham dispute delays city water payments over ham bill
Mayor Schiller refuses to sign a 157.41 Becker Co check for six hams amid a Christmas ham controversy. He seeks division of the ham bill from other Becker charges while Water Board President Maverman says action is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Becker Co
Victor N. Schiller
Water Board
Becker Firm
Board For Water Department
Kenneth L. Mayer
Mayer
Schiller
Water Department
Public Service Commission
Monroe Evening Times
Mauerman
Arthur C. Benkett
Six Navy Men Die In Highway Crash Near Pensacola
A Navy carryall collided with a truck loaded with frozen orange juice about 12 miles west of Pensacola. Six enlisted men were killed and three injured. The truck driver Robert Albaugh, 30, of Lynnwood, Calif., survived. The Navy victim list includes Richard A. Saah 20 and five others all aged 18.
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Pensacola
Fla
Navy
G. L. Hill
Robert Albaugh
Lynnwood
Calif
Thomas J. Ragsdale
Gas City
Ind
Vandiver pushes six-bill plan to preserve segregated schools
Georgia Governor Ernest Vandiver submitted a six-bill package to the General Assembly aimed at strengthening the state's defense of segregated schools. The proposals seek to maintain resistance to desegregation efforts within Georgia education policy.
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Georgia
Atlanta
General Assembly
Ernest Vandiver
Harvester Strike Hopes Fade as Unionists Balk
The International Harvester Co strike, involving 37 000 workers, nears two months as negotiators urge rejection of a proposed three year contract. An EPS forecast of widespread oil industry walkouts adds to a grim labor outlook with a Friday council meeting planned. O A Knight of OCACU predicts broad strikes next week amid stalled Sinclair Oil talks.
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Associated Press
International Harvester Co
Harvester Uaw
O. A. Knight
Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers
Knight
Kansas City
Sinclair Oil Co
Nelson proposes 20 percent UW pay boost over 1959 61
Wisconsin Governor Nelson seeks a total 20 percent faculty salary increase for the University of Wisconsin and state colleges in the 1959 61 biennium. He will ask for an eight percent rise in the first year seven starting July and 12 percent in the second year with an initial five percent merit raise and 1.225 million dollars first year plus 750 thousand dollars for additional teaching pay. A further 12 percent increase is slated for October during budget review.
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Nelson
Sputnik III Reappears With Transmitter Signal
In Napa California the Soviet Union satellite Sputnik III has regained its voice after almost a month of silence. Press Wireless Inc reports hearing the radio transmitter on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napa
Calif
Soviet Union
Press Wireless Inc
Castro Defiant as Executions Mount in Cuba
Fidel Castro vowed to press on with executions of war criminals tied to Batista’s regime as 10 more were reported, bringing the toll to 195. A new Supreme Court was sworn in to oversee trials while 5 civilians and 2 soldiers were freed.
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Havana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Batista
Castro
Santiago
Supreme Court
Emilio Menendez
Second National Front
Escambray
Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo
Las Villas
Camaguey
Fulgencio Batista
U.S
Stock Market Advances Toward New Record Peak
New York markets moved toward another historic high in early trading as copper rails steels oils drugs and selected issues rose while a few issues fell. Overall the advance was moderate but trading activity was heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alabama Judge Cited for Contempt Over Voter Records
U S District Judge Frank M Johnson Jr ordered Circuit Judge George C Wallace cited for criminal contempt for failing to produce voter registration records to Civil Rights Commission attorneys. Johnson acted after Barbour and Bullock Counties records were inspected by grand juries amid Wallace’s dilatory tactics. Commission agents completed file checks for evidence of discrimination against potential Negro voters in the two counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
U. S. Dist
Frank M. Johnson Jr
George C. Wallace
Civil Rights Commission
Justice Department
Johnson
Commission
Barbour
Bullock
Wallace
Alabama
Soviet Push at U.N. for Summit Meeting Scrutiny
Mikoyan renews Soviet push at the United Nations for a summit meeting as Ike and aides defend missile and space programs. Dirksen rebuts Symington charges, noting Soviet progress while U.S. programs accelerated in recent years. Eisenhower lauds long range missile advances, urging a balanced defense to deter any attack.
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Mikoyan
U.N
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
National Press Club
Dirksen
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
GOP Senators Ignore Threats Over Senate Committee Seats
Senate Republicans begin assigning members to nine standing committees as Democrats threaten retaliation by withholding seats in the Assembly. Assembly Speaker George Molinaro vows a generous approach, aiming to improve GOP access after Democrats push for broader representation.
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Madison
Senate
Assembly
Democratic Assembly
George Molinaro
Kenosha
House
Assembly Democrats
Baptist Church Hosts Hospital Birthday Party and Event
The January birthday party at Green County Hospital on Argyle road was hosted by the Baptist church with Rev. and Mrs. James D. Cooper in charge. Refreshments and a birthday cake were served. The Universalist Couples Club plans a hospital party Saturday night for about 50 patients with a community singing and games. Yesterday, 95 patients attended a Goetz Theatre showing of Around the World in 80 Days.
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Green County Hospital
Argyle Road
The
Baptist Church
James D. Cooper
the Universalist Church
Goetz Theatre
Grand jury probes kidnapping case in New York
A grand jury opened a kidnapping investigation today against Jean Lavarone tied to the 10 day abduction of Lisa Rose Chionchio in New York City.
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New York
Jean Lavarone
Lisa Rose Chionchio
Green Bay Aide’s Seeing Eye Dog Slain by Shotgun
In Green Bay a Seeing Eye dog named Gabe used by blind counselor William Carney was killed by a shotgun blast. The dog, valued at over $1,500, was found Tuesday at the town dump after going missing Sunday evening. Rewards are offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
William Carney
Hobart
Gabe
Carney
State Welfare Department
Morristown
N. J
De Gaulle Opens Assembly Pledging Algerian Reforms
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle pledges a political solution for Algeria through universal suffrage. He links eventual elections or referendums to pacification and economic change in Algeria as Premier Michel Debre unveils a pro Western Alliance government program.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
National Assembly
Algeria
de Gaulle
Michel Debre
France
Assembly
Chaban Delmas
Fourth Republic
Gov Nelson Urged To Buy New Rambler
Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson was approached with a dealer offer to purchase a 1959 Rambler Ambassador for 976.23 dollars and swap in his current 1957 Rambler with 47,000 miles and many repairs. Governor Nelson said he would think about the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Gaylord Nelson
R. D. Culbertson
Nelson
Culbertson
U S Assures West Germany On Free Elections Policy
Washington confirms US stance to pursue German reunification through free elections while leaving room for future policy revision. Dulles notes various methods exist but free elections remain the natural method, amid Soviet opposition and ongoing East West talks.
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Washington
United States
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Dulles
Germany
Soviet Union
Wilhelm Grewe
Herbert Dittmann
Foreign Office
Grewe
State Department
Lincoln White
Eisenhower
Board of Appeals Postpones Service Station Case
An adjourned Board of Appeals session to decide on the D X Sunray Oil Co. service station expansion was postponed to allow briefs by attorneys. The board spent Jan 7 hearing a petition to build a larger station at 9th Street and 20th Avenue. Representing property owners Irene Gibbons and David L. Eley are L A Koenig, Rudolph P. Regez, and Glenn Langston. No new date set.
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Board of Appeals
D-X Sunray Oil Co
9Th Street
20Th Avenue
Glenn Langston
L. A. Koenig
Koenig and Elmer
D-X
Rudolph P. Regez
Regez and Johnson
Irene Gibbons
David L. Eley
Brinkmeier and Pierce Seek Re Election In Local Races
In Brodhead the First Ward incumbent Ben Brinkmeier files for re election and C S Pierce aims to return as supervisor. Dwight Pierce, Second Ward supervisor, will not run after moving from the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Ben Brinkmeier
C. S. Pierce
Pierce
Green County Board
Dwight Pierce
Auto Insurance Bill Introduced in Wisconsin Assembly
A bill by Assemblyman George Belting would require proof of financial responsibility to obtain motor vehicle license plates, effective July 1, 1960. The measure shifts proof of insurance to plate issuance and registration, replacing the current rule that applies only after a reportable accident.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Assembly
George Belting
Rbeloit
State Motor Vehicle Department
Belting
Superior State College
Glenn Pommerening
Milwaukee
State General Fund
Johnson Pontiac Co. Becomes Sole Ownership
Lester M. Johnson announces he has purchased the interest of his brother Milton K. Johnson, becoming the sole owner of the Johnson Pontiac Co. in the city. The brothers will retain joint ownership of their Johnson buildings on Highway 11 west and 9th street east of the McLellan store. Milton is visiting his daughter in Hartford, Connecticut, and plans to return by January 25. He may continue in real estate as well.
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Lester M. Johnson
Milton K. Johnson
Johnson Pontiac Co
Johnson
Highway 11
9Th Street
McLellan
Milton
Robert L. O’bryan
Hartford
Cold Wave Warning For Wisconsin Monroe Area
A cold wave warning is issued for Wisconsin with temperatures plunging below zero tonight in the Monroe area. Forecasters expect lows from zero to eight below and a high tomorrow between eight and fifteen above zero.
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Wisconsin
Monroe
Mikoyan Presses for Summit as He Tours United Nations
Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan arrived at the United Nations with a 16 car escort for private talks with Dag Hammarskjold and a Soviet delegation. He urged a yes approach to Soviet American relations and spoke at a New York City dinner about peace and trade. Tonight he travels to Washington after meetings with Menshikov, Sobolev, and Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United. Nations
N. Y
Anastas I. Mikoyan
U.N
Dag Hammarskiold
Arkady A. Sobolev
Secretariat
Mikoyan
Mikhail A. Menshikov
United States
Council On Foreign Relations
Committee For Economic Development
Washington
Nyet
Waldorf-Astoria
The
Economic Club of
New York
Soviet Union
Mikeyan
Macy’s Department Store
Wall Street
Averell Harriman
Gen Marshall Hospitalized After Illness
Gen George C. Marshall, 78, was taken to Ft Bragg Army hospital after awakening ill at his Pinehurst North Carolina winter home. A Ft Bragg medical officer moved him for observation and Walter Reed was alerted as doctors described the seizure as a mild stroke like spasm.
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Walter Reed Medical Center
Washington
Howard M. Snyder
Eisenhower
Angered 7th Grader Admits School Blaze
A 14 year old boy Versey Hale admitted starting a fire at a south side public elementary school. He told police he was angry at Shoop school for being held back a grade after an earlier transfer. He discussed his motive with arson squad Sgt. Drew Brown on Wednesday.
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Chicago
South Side
Versey Hale
Drew Brown
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Oshkosh
Episcopal Church
Diocese of
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Ike
GOP
Milton Johnson
Gen. Marshall
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