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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
2
The security tag attached to Dr. Robert Oppenheimer clouds his future as a scientist. The hearings show he admitted to falsehoods and indifference to national security and that his associations indicate naïve behavior or belief he was above rules. Despite loyalty, many say he proved himself a poor risk for the country.
A chaotic Central American conflict ending with a rebel-led cease-fire. The Arbenz regime falls after coups, a new military junta forms, and insurgent leaders are invited into government. Communistic activity is outlawed as the Red influence is cleared from Guatemala. The State Department remains vigilant to ensure lasting positive change.
AP reports France's grip on the Red River delta crumbling rapidly with Hanoi and Haiphong lifelines at risk. As outposts fall to the Red forces, evacuation of Hanoi looms, potentially a Dunkirk scale retreat, heightening U S concerns over aiding Southeast Asia defense.
Mr and Mrs Roland Cook of Browntown were notified of the death of her nephew Harlan Nealley 18 son of Mr and Mrs Martin Nealley of Des Moines He died Wednesday from a broken neck after diving into a swimming pool He was an honor student at high school and held a Drake University scholarship The Cooks will leave Friday for Des Moines for Saturday morning services
A chronicle of wartime scenes and notable events spans July 1 1944 in Copenhagen street fighting with flags from several nations, the Army-Navy E award to Burgess Battery workers in Monroe, Stan Musial leading NL batting, and personal letters from a prisoner of war. It also recalls earlier decades with golf, aviation stunts, and political health initiatives, plus 1904 to 1929 local happenings and notable deaths, retirements, and community events.
Prime Minister Churchill stated in Ottawa that his Washington conferences have increased the chance of world peace. He said Britain, the United States, and Canada present a united front against aggressors and dismissed criticisms of appeasement toward Soviet Russia.
A special display linked to the Green County Centennial Fair will open at the Idle Hour farm historical museum north of the city. The museum reopens Sunday 2 to 5 pm and will welcome visitors each Sunday afternoon all summer. Group tours may be arranged on nonSunday dates by Green County Historical Society officers.
Madison reports May public assistance benefited more than 105,000 persons with an average grant of 46.26 dollars. Total grants reached 4,884,770 including 2,851,438 for 46,511 old age recipients. Other benefits covered dependent children and general relief recipients among others.
MILWAUKEE Three top officers of the Young Democratic Clubs of Wisconsin resigned while state chairman Ellen Walstead said they had already been removed. Donald Worley Daniel Draper and Ronald Jensen quit as president national committeeman and corresponding secretary amid a split with a rebel rump group tied to Americans for Democratic Action. Walstead said the trio were ousted June 13 in Sheboygan after an investigation found the last convention improperly called and some bona fide delegates blocked from voting. An interim group aims to form a new organization.
Dr. Donald L. Witte purchases and redecorates the former Fredrick M. Ties residence for his new Brodhead office. A Mt. Horeb High School graduate, he served in the Marines in WWII and was recalled for Korea. He studied at Palmer School for Chiropractors in Davenport and later practiced with Dr. Homan in Freeport. The Witte family now resides at the office location with son David and daughter Mary Lois.
Monroe Ag 4-H club met at the youth center to discuss the black and white show on July 10 at Evansville and to set a club tour for July 11. Otto Erzinger showed two movies. next meeting at Arthur Stauffacher home with fair entries due at that gathering.
The Adams Lucky Clover 4-H club met at Rat Hollow school house. Veril Lee Patterson led the pledge, members identified a weed in roll call, talks were given by Gloria Blum and JoAnne Isely on food preservation and song birds, Donald Isely demonstrated electricity, and Lois Patterson with Janice and JoAnne Isely were named to the tour committee. The club tour is set for July 11 with a picnic lunch at Recreation Park and the Patterson family arranged recreation and a pot luck meal.
Mrs. Patrick Healy of Waukon Iowa celebrated her 102nd birthday today. She has lived in the Waukon area in extreme Northeast Iowa for more than a century.
Youth Fred Rimert, 18, beat his mother and fought Sheriff Peter Sybers at the Rimert home in Lady Smith. Rimert is charged in Rusk County Court with assault evidencing a depraved mind and is held on a 10,000 dollar bond after a second struggle that left the sheriff with two fractured ribs. The boy was subdued by three neighbors and lawmen before being handcuffed.
Atty. Gen. Thomson ruled that state banks may hold group credit life policies for debtors but cannot issue insurance themselves. Policies must be sold by licensed agents and banks may charge only the net premium with any refunds going to the debtor.
Two Minnesota men purchased the Cream City Outdoor Advertising Co. in Milwaukee for more than $1.7 million. The buyers are identified as Robert O. Nae and a second individual, with the transaction completed Wednesday.
Naegele of Naegele Advertising Co and McKnight of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co planned a new outdoor advertising business in Minneapolis and St Paul. They announced a million-dollar plant and then arranged the purchase of Cream City from Gilbert F Fitzgerald and sister Frances Hansen.
An OTC fungicide titled T41IL promises keratolytic action that sloughs off tainted skin to reveal underlying fungi. It claims fast results with a refund offer of 40 cents if not pleased within one hour and is available today at Kempfert Pharmacy.
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