Chiefs of Staff Back Seaway Defense Needs
The Joint Chiefs of Staff sent a strong recommendation to Congress to authorize U S participation with Canada in building the St. Lawrence Seaway linking the Atlantic to the Great Lakes. Admiral Radford said the defense of the hemisphere hinges on it and urged enactment. Senate debate on the Seaway bill continued amid talk of possible night sessions and shifts in lawmakers positions.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U. S
St. Lawrence Seaway
Senate
Arthur Radford
Joint Chiefs
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Congress
Canada
Atlantic
Great Lakes
Ferguson
Radford
Knowland
Calif
Sen
Morse
St. Lawrence
IOOF Marks 100th Birthday in Monroe
Monroe Odd Fellows lodge observes the 100th anniversary of its charter. A celebration is planned in coming months with a organizing committee of John Steinman Ray Finch and L O Jacobs. The lodge received its charter January 20 1854 eight years after the order was founded and the same year it started in Wisconsin.
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Monroe
Odd Fellows Lodge
John Steinman
Ray Finch
L. O. Jacobs
Ioof Lodge
Wisconsin
French Commandos Recapture Thakhek Port in Laos
French Marine commandos and infantry retook the Mekong River port of Thakhek in central Laos after a sweep that moved within six miles of the town. Vietminh forces had surrounded areas north and south but reportedly did not occupy Thakhek, with only light casualties on the French side and no losses reported.
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Saigon
Indochina
Mekong
Thakhek
Laos
Thailand
Hekong River
Formosa
Private Sleuths Abducted Broker
SAN FRANCISCO two former private detectives jailed as abductors in a weekend kidnap case split, one confessing and blaming the other. Leonard Moskovitz, 36, was rescued after 20 days. No ransom paid despite demands of 500000 then 300000. Lear 43 Sacramento admitted. Jackson 57 Sacramento denied. Moskovitz uninjured, held in bonds most of captivity.
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San Francisco
Leonard Moskovitz
California
Moskovitz
Thomas Lynch
Joseph William Lear
Sacramento
Calif
Lear
Harold Jackson
Frank Ahern
Jackson
Ahern
Don Scott
Dane Man Offers New Hartley Clue
A Madison man suggests his brother may be involved in the Evelyn Hartley case. Hartley, 15, vanished Oct 24 while babysitting in LaCrosse, with no trace after 11 weeks. The brother reportedly left Minneapolis Oct 23, drove a tan car like that seen near the home, and had a severance payout pending. Local authorities will check the lead.
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Madison
Dane County Sheriff's Office
Evelyn Hartley
Robert O'Neil
Minneapolis
LaCrosse Dist
John Bosshard
Dwellings Pass Million in 1953 Construction
The Labor Department reports 1,102,400 new permanent non farm dwelling units started in 1953, marking the fifth consecutive year with over a million housing units begun. The figure reflects total construction activity across the nation and signals continued growth in residential development.
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Washington
Labor Department
Tests Planned for New Polio Vaccine in Wisconsin Counties
Madison announced field tests of a new polio vaccine may occur in Wisconsin with at least one and up to three counties chosen by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The counties will have populations over 50,000 and details on incidents and facilities were sent to the foundation. Vaccinations will be free for second graders with parental approval under foundation supervision, while unvaccinated first and third graders will be observed to compare polio rates.
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Madison
Carl Neupert
Wisconsin
National Foundation For
State Board of Health
Foundation
Neuport
National Foundation
Toll Bridge Benefits March of Dimes To Aid Polio Fund
Monroe votes for a one day toll bridge on March 23 to raise funds for the March of Dimes. The event, run by Boy Scout Troop 101 with Roy F. Peter and Curtis E. Chase, operates 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 13th street and 13th avenue with voluntary tolls and a center booth.
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Monroe
March of Dimes
13Th Street
13Th Avenue
Boy Scout Troop 101
Roy F. Peter
Curtis E. Chase
Turner Hall
Peterson
South Wayne
March of Dimes Fund
Lafayette Welfare Program faces shift to welfare staff
The Lafayette County Board welfare committee met with Robert Ransom to plan a new relief investigation system. They propose replacing town chairman led investigations with a professional welfare staff, citing increased cases in precincts and the need for experienced personnel.
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Lafayette County Board
Robert Ransom
Pandit urges UN debate on Korea despite prisoner release
Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit told reporters in New Delhi that the release of Korean War prisoners does not remove the need for a General Assembly discussion of the overall Korean problem. She is president of the UN Assembly.
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New Delhi
U.N. General Assembly
Vijaya Laksmi Pandit
Pandit
U. N. Assembly
Reuther Probe Figure Retracts His Story of Shooting in 1948
A lengthy 1948 shooting account is retracted by the key figure amid a broader look at postwar prisoner transfers. The report notes continuing investigations and shifts in testimony surrounding the events discussed during the era.
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Reuther
Council Okays New Police Car for 1954 Plymouth
City council approved buying a 1954 Plymouth police car to replace the 1952 Chevrolet after Dearth Motor Sales offered the lowest bid of 500. Other bids included a Dodge 700 Ford 679 Chevrolet 665 and Nash 595. Fire hose dryer purchase was postponed while a 600 foot rack is replaced. Public property plans a Feb 2 request for the dryer. Stop signs at 15th avenue and 10th street were approved. Two March of Dimes events were approved. City sealer Fred Meythaler resigns effective March 1.
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Plymouth
Chevrolet
Dearth
Dodge
Ford
Nash
Floyd W. Matzke
Police and Safety Committee
H. L. Sickinger
Sickinger
Public Property Committee
Herman L. Schindler
15Th Avenue
10Th Street
March of Dimes
13Th Street
13Th Avenue
Fred Meythaler
Air Crash Kills 3 in Kansas City
A chartered cargo DC-3 crashed near the Missouri River during a snow storm while landing at the Kansas City municipal air terminal. From Jackson Michigan to General Motors the plane carried automotive parts and did not burn. Victims were identified as William Dale Speaks 33 Van Nuys California von F Kaselak 39 Miami Florida Bryan R Williams 31 Lykens Pennsylvania.
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Kansas City
Municipal Air Terminal
Jackson
Mich
General Motors Corp
P. N. Goldstein
CAB
William Dale Speaks
van Nuys
Calif
von F. Kaselak
Miami
Byran R. Williams
Lykens
Zantop Flying Service
Jackson, Mich
Wisconsin 1953 Crop Value Falls Five Percent
Wisconsin farm crop value declined five percent to 530.7 million in 1953 from 556.5 million in 1952 due to lower outputs in oats barley rye wheat soybeans flax hay and forage onions cucumbers apples and strawberries while corn cranberries potatoes cabbage carrots peas and tomatoes rose. Prices for farm products in November were down 15 percent from November 1952 amid a dry growing season and limited plowing in the south. Milk production set a new record and butter and cheese stocks remained high. Wisconsin has 29 000 acres of winter wheat and 74 000 acres of rye planned for harvest this year with 306 000 sows expected to farrow this spring.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Crop and Livestock Reporter
Drouth
Speakers Named For Conservation at Green County Institute
Roy Ihlenfeldt of the state department of public instruction and I. O. Hembre of the University of Wisconsin will headline the Green County Teachers Institute on February 25 in the courthouse. The one day session will introduce rural teachers to a conservation course focusing on wildlife and soil programs.
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Roy Ihlenfeldt
Madison
State Department of Public Instruction
I. O. Hembre
University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Green County Teachers Institute
Green County Conservation Planning Committee
Agriculture Extension Office
Soil Conservation Service
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Conservation Department
Green County Conservation League
Clarence R. Benkert
Arthur Jorgenson
Institute On Wildlife
Ihlenfeldt
Hembre
Extension and Soil Conservation Service
Myron E. Jeglum
Sugar River Pollution Report Given to Group
Evansville state officials told the House Committee on Water Pollution that Sugar River basin wastes need better treatment. Ralph Scott, engineer for the state board of health, cited summer surveys of the Sugar River and its tributaries in Dane Green and Rock counties showing inadequate waste treatment. He noted normal rain carries wastes away but heavy rainfall causes polluted water hazardous to health.
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Evansville
Sugar River
Ralph Scott
State Board of Health
Dane
Green
Rock
Scott
Eisenhower Begins Second Year Fueled by Challenge
President Eisenhower marks his second year in office with aides noting he thrives on the challenge. Cabinet members and White House staff plan a surprise gift during a ceremony in his office to mark the inauguration anniversary. He has a full day with a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Dulles before Berlin duties.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Republican Party
White House
Dulles
Berlin
Cold Air Mass Brings Hazardous Driving Tonight
An extreme cold snap from Canada is forecast to sweep in tonight after a day of fog rain and drizzle. Temperatures drop from 33 to below zero with possible snow and very slick roads in Wisconsin south of the LaCrosse Marinette line.
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Canada
Wisconsin
LaCrosse
Marinette
Rennebohm To Speak at UW Founders Dinner
Former Gov. Oscar Rennebohm of Madison will headline the University of Wisconsin 105th founders day dinner on February 9. John G. Jamieson, local alumni club president and university golf coach, named John S. Hobbins as general chairman of the event.
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Madison
Oscar Rennebohm
University of Wisconsin
Madison UW
John G. Jamieson
John S. Hobbins
Madison Banker
Godfrey Suspension Proposal From CAB
The Civil Aeronautics Administration recommended suspension of comedian Bob Godfrey star license for any period deemed necessary. The recommendation moved to the service agency board for action.
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Godfrey
New York
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Serviice
Witness Denies Knowledge in Detroit Reuther Attack
Windsor Ontario Donald Ritchie denied any knowledge of the 1948 assassination attempt on CIO President Walter Reuther in a statement from his lawyers while in Essex County Jail awaiting extradition. Ritchie’s denial challenges prior statements used by prosecutor Gerald O'Brien naming four suspects including Carl Renda Santo Peronne Peter Lombardo and Clarence Jacobs. O'Brien said the case would collapse without Ritchie's testimony and prepared extradition for Thursday.
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Windsor
Ont
Donald Ritchie
CIO
Walter Reuther
Ritchie
Essex County
Detroit
Reuther
O’brien
United Automobile Workers
UAW
United States
Trigger
Jacobs
Peronne
Renda
Lombardo
Canada
Betty White
Preston
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Perrone
Monticello Weighs Chamber Plan At Club Meeting
The Monticello Community Club voted to table action on forming a chamber of commerce until Feb 23 when spouses attend a club event. Fritz Bolender Jr. of the state Chamber spoke on benefits, with C M Stauffer and others on the organizing committee. Richard Johnson led a Q and A after the address.
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Monticello
Monticello Community Club of Village Merchants
Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Department
F. J
Fritz) Bolender Jr
Madison
Monrde
C. M. Stauffer
Casino Hall
Albert Knobel
C. W. Karlen
M. E. Lynn
Richard Johnson
Madison Chamber of Commerce and Foundation
Bolender
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Taipei
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