Cold Wave Expected As Snow Lays Heavy In Monroe
Fresh snowfall of over four inches blankets the Monroe area while a cold wave warning is issued for tonight. The Weatherman predicts temperatures may plunge to 15 below zero as roads remain hazardous from packed snow. Highway crews work to clear routes and apply salt. Minor accidents occur though many cars slide into ditches.
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Monroe
H. Eugene Segner
Segner
Anton Weibel
Route 2
Rolland Allen
Evansville
Highway 59
Weibel
Allen Auto
Herman J. Christen
15Th Avenue
Lela Nybroten
Blanchardville
16Th Avenue
Lyle T. Furniss
9Th Street
Chester R. Johnson
10Th Street
13Th Avenue
Furniss
Madison
James Schwoegier
Soil Conservation Service
Freeport Chief To Leave Post
Freeport police chief Walter L. Marsh resigned effective April 20 after the police and fire commission dropped charges of making a false report and conduct unbecoming an officer. Marsh had served 17 years as chief and more than 27 years as an officer, saying he would not have quit if charges had not been dropped and that he had planned to resign for some time.
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Freeport
Walter L. Marsh
Police and Fire Commission
Glen F. Kunkle
Party Hunting Repeal Sought in Wisconsin Legislature
Madison lawmakers introduced two bills, Sen Reuben LaFave proposing repeal of the party deer hunting license and restoration of wild animal bounties. Assembly session was brief with no action as Legislature plans to reconvene Tuesday at 4 p.m.
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Madison
Reuben LaFave
R-Oconto
LaFave
Fire Fatality Claims Paralyzed Teen in Allouez
Sixteen year old Mary Lou Libal, a spas tic paralytic, died after her dress ignited while she was alone at home in suburban Allouez. The accident occurred on Thursday, and investigators are reviewing the blaze for cause and safety factors.
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Green Bay
Mary Lou Libal
Allouez
Britain Endures Heavy Smog After London Fog Lifts
Choking smog lingers across Britain with London traffic and transport disrupted as officials warn of dangerous air. Scientists say toxin levels exceed December 1952 levels and urge vulnerable groups to stay indoors while residents cut coal use.
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London
Britain
Pachester
Yorkshire Moors
Barge Boiler Blast Kills Seven on Mississippi River
An explosion on a work barge at Old Landing near Helena Arkansas killed seven workers and injured three others. A store operator nearby reported the scene and location about 18 miles south of Helena on the Mississippi River.
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Helena
Ark
Old Landing
Here
Airlift by Pilots to Aid March of Dimes at Local Airport
The Green County Pilots Association resumes its penny a pound Airlift at 9 a.m. Sunday at the local airport to raise funds for the March of Dimes. Pilots donate flights with 10 minute rides priced to a penny per pound up to 1.50, weather permitting. Coffee and nuts will be provided, Pure Oil gasoline donated, and Oaktron Industries underwrites 20 free rides. One pilot is a woman, Mrs Wendall Brunkow, among active members. Flights run until sunset if possible. Final tally of Mothers March and Kantro Night donations will be announced later.
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Green County Pilots Association
Charles Goepfert
Belle Elliott
Dimes Drive
Pure Oil Co
Oaktron Indus
W. A. (Bink) Bender
County Campaign
Kantro
Flaming Arrow Patrol
American Legion
Boy Scout
Armory
Valley District
Rick Bahr
Bruce Bartel
Jerome J. Howe
Philip Benkett
Bill Schuetze
Ronald Wilde
Kim Kindschi
C. O. Miller
Owl Patrol
Monroe Kiwanis Troop 101
Gary Studer
Wolverine Patrol
American Legion Troop
Roger Brunkow
Eagle Patrol
Kiwanis Troop 101
Gary Cummings
Freeport
Richard A. Kundert
County Red Cross First Aid
Fred Boeck
Gayle Burington
Glen Meyer
Browntown
Fred Blanc
Enoch E. Huston
Times
United Fund Grants 1215 for City Recreation Center
The United Fund of Monroe announced a contribution of 1215 from the 1959 drive total of 19895 will fund furnishings for the Wells building city recreation center. Parks and recreation director Ronald D Johnson said the gear includes a hi fi public address system a player piano nine stuffed chairs two sofas pool table equipment and 52 steel folding chairs. The center opens in February with no city funds for furnishings. New directors were elected N E Bear Stub Kubly and Archie Myers Jr with officers to be chosen in February. An attentive Q and A with speaker J B Kerper closed the annual meeting at the First National Bank facility.
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United Fund of Monroe, Inc
City Recreation Department
New Wells
Howard P. Olsen
United Fund
Ronald D. Johnson
Park and Recreation
Johnson
First National Bank
N. E. Bear
Alvin
Stub) Kubly
Archie Myers Jr
Olsen
Roy F. Burmeister
Harold Scherer
J. B. Kerper
Davenport
Stickney Convicted in Barnes Killing at Galveston Beach
A Houston jury found 20 year old Howard B. Stickney guilty of slaying Mrs. Shirley Elaine Barnes and injuring her husband Clifford C. during a Galveston beach incident last May. He faces execution in Huntsville state prison. Both victims were connected to the Texas Highway Department.
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Houston
Howard B. Stickney
Shirley Elaine Barnes
Madison
Wis
Huntsville State
Stickney
Barnes
$15 Billion Debt Refunding Set Up
Washington plans to refinance about 15 billion dollars of government securities by marketing new one year certificates and three year notes dated Feb 15. Certificates pay 3 percent and notes 4 percent. Holders of maturing securities totaling 14.872 billion dollars may exchange for the new issues, choosing cash or the new certificates or notes.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Cheddar Values Hold Steady on Wisconsin Exchange
On the Wisconsin Cheese Exchange cheddar values were unchanged. Sales included three cars of cheddar at 31 percent and one car pasteurized single daisies at 34 percent. Unfilled bids covered three cars of Minnesota U S Grade A cheddar and paper boxes at 31 percent. Uncovered offers listed two cars pasteurized longhorns at 34 percent and three cars Minnesota U S Grade A cheddar with paper boxes at 314.
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Green Bay
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Minnesota U.S
Fire Toll in Glen Ellyn Mansion Nursing Home Disaster
A blaze at the Glen Ellyn Acres nursing home killed one volunteer firefighter, Donald Stoffregen, 45, and another person. About 26 patients and staff were inside when the second floor collapsed, trapping many. 11 evacuees were moved out as smoke and heat hindered rescue efforts.
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Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn Acres
Chicago
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Elmhurst
Donald Stoffregen
Danish Ship Hans Hedtoff Hits Iceberg Off Greenland
A Danish vessel with 90 passengers and crew struck an iceberg 37 miles off Greenland. The 2,874 ton Hans Hedtoff radioed an engine room flood and a Coast Guard cutter, far away, rushed to the rescue. The 288 foot ship was confirmed in distress in icy waters.
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New York
Greenland
Coast Guard
Hans Hedtoff
Uffelman Plans Rebuild After New Glarus Fire
J Fred Uffelman whose building was lost in New Glarus January fire outlines plans to rebuild. The blaze destroyed three firms including his variety store in New Glarus worst in years. He awaits sketches from an architectural firm for a one story two business structure.
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New Glarus
Times
J. Fred Uffelman
Uffelman
Lakeland Choir Presents Varied Program In Browntown And Monroe
Lakeland College a cappella choir under Prof. W Henry Ellerbusch announced a varied concert program. Marjorie Gutzmer, a Lakeland junior, sings with the group for a third year. The Browntown concert is at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Peace United Church of Christ. Monroe performances Sunday at 9 and 10 30 a.m. at St John United Church of Christ.
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Lakeland College
Browntown
Monroe
Marjorie Gutzmer
Walter Gutzmer
Argyle
Lakeland
W. Henry Ellerbusch
Healey Willan
Leland Lateren
Hall Johnson
Paul Christiansen
Jean Berger
the Brooks
Randall Thompson
God
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Hosanna
F. Melius Christiansen
St. John’s United Church
Romney Seeks Splitup of General Motors
George Romney of American Motors urged breaking GM into two firms to restore competition and curb union power. He argued two companies would possess the competence of Geneva Motors and warned excessive concentration in auto and other industries threatens the economy. He spoke at a Detroit Aircraft Club event.
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Detroit
General Motors
George Romney
Americar Motors Corp
Romney
GM _ breaker
Geneva Motors
Detroit Aircraft Club
Robbers Enter Wisconsin Public Service Vault in Milwaukee
Burglars broke into a vault at the Wisconsin Public Service Corp offices in Milwaukee during the night and escaped with seven thousand five hundred to ten thousand dollars. The theft was found by a janitor on arrival for work.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Public Service Corp
Virginia Fight Begins To Fade
Virginia leaders concede the plan to block school integration faces collapse as Governor Almond opposes drastic last minute measures. Charlottesville delays desegregation orders while four Arlington pupils must enter Stratford junior high. Norfolk plans to reopen six white schools on an integrated basis next Monday.
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Richmond
Virginia
Norfolk
Arlington
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Almond
Charlottesville
Lane High
Venable
Simon E. Sobeloff
U. S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Stratford Junior High School
Sobeloff
Warren County
Front Royal
Outstanding Farmer Will Attend Program
The Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Outstanding Young Farmer in the state recognition in Marshfield on Feb. 7. Stanley Bowman of rural Monti cello was named recipient at Bosses Night at the Monroe County Club. He will tour the Marshfield Experiment Station and attend a banquet where the state Outstanding Farmer will be announced. Delegates from most Wisconsin Jaycees chapters will attend the regular state meeting.
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Monroe
Soviet Moon Shot Proves Thrust Widens Space Gap
Washington experts testified the Soviet Lunik moon shot demonstrated strong thrust and a capable guidance system. NASA officials noted the Russians may outpace the United States in space and missile tech, with test ranges and assessments revealing gaps in ICBM capabilities and plans for Atlas bases next year.
Senator Green Resigns Foreign Relations Chair Amid Failing Sight
The 91 year old Senator Theodore Francis Green of Rhode Island resigns as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He cites failing eyesight and hearing, writing to Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson that restoration will take a long time and he must step down.
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Washington
Theodore Francis Green
D-Ri
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Green
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
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