Dixon Yates power contract foes face Memphis plant decision
The Dixon Yates arrangement faces a setback as Memphis votes to build its own power plant. The move ends the need for the Dixon Yates unit feeding TVA, a decision viewed as a political maneuver with taxpayer costs and limited welfare gain. Memphis officials have yet to explain why action came after contracts and orders were placed.
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Wisconsin safety chief urges safe travel this Fourth of July
State safety chief R C Salisbury declines to predict holiday fatalities while noting 11 deaths in Wisconsin over the last Fourth of July weekend. The six month traffic toll fell from 370 in 1954 to 354, a figure still too high, and officials urge travelers to stay home or drive carefully to avoid loss of life.
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Monticello School Budget Sets Record for 1955 56
Monticello public schools plan a record budget of 137452 dollars for 1955 56 with landscaping and ground improvements. The district tax is set at 70000 dollars, up 2339 from 1954, and estimated receipts total 139402 dollars. The annual meeting is July 11 at 8 p m with a 7 30 p m pre meeting session.
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Fox De Luxe Buys Substantial Interest in Waukesha Brewery
The Fox De Luxe Brewing Co of Chicago acquired a substantial interest in Fox Head Brewing Co of Waukesha. Operations will continue here under present management.
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City approves fireworks rules and horse trough plan
Independence day ordinance advances under suspension of rules aligning with state law. A Monroe chamber note highlights the novelty of providing a horse watering trough to serve farmers using horse drawn vehicles, amid fierce municipal competition for trade.
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Uncle Mart and the Civil War Echoes
A reminiscence of the author’s kinsman Uncle Mart, a Civil War veteran who drifted between relatives, boasted and misinformed about history, relied on pensions, and left behind tales that shaped a cycle of hard luck and faded dreams. The piece reflects on postwar poverty, white ribbon culture, and changing American fortunes through Uncle Mart’s life.
Senate OKs Bong Air Base Near Milwaukee
The Senate approved a bill authorizing 16.6 million dollars for a jet air base to be built near Racine and Kenosha counties about 20 miles southwest of Milwaukee. The base will be named for Maj. Richard Bong. The measure funds Truax AFB work in Madison and awaits House-Senate conference to resolve changes before final passage.
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Albany School Addition Set For Fall Occupancy
Albany special report says the Albany high school addition is ahead of schedule with east section roof joists placed and south wall break through. foreman Jt Wardlow of St Wagner and Son says the new annex will be ready for school occupancy this fall.
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Skunks Named Friend to Farmers and Field Help
The article extols the skunk as a beneficial creature feeding on grasshoppers beetles and larvae and controlling pest outbreaks. It notes its diet its habits and its defense scent and recounts a Miss Mazie V Caruthers account of a mother skunk guiding her young through a garden using a safety belt like a drill sergeant with recruits.
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Gavin Renamed Health Board Head
Dr. Stephen E Gavin of Fond du Lac was re elected president of the State Board of Health Friday. Dr Samuel L Henke of Eau Claire was re elected vice president. Alvin Langehaug of Milwaukee was named to a three year term on the advisory hospital council. Council members Mrs John Ramsay of Peshtigo and Herbert Venier of Milwaukee were re appointed. Council terms start Aug 1. Donald L Goodrich of Menomonie was reappointed to the funeral directing and embalming examiners committee.
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Tomahawk Leader Sold to Advertising Manager Keen
L W and L M Osborne announce sale of the weekly Tomahawk Leader and their printing plant to Kenneth J Keen. Keen, 29, a University of Minnesota graduate, has been with the Leader since 1949 and currently serves as advertising manager.
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Remains Silent on Eisenhower 1956 Campaign McCarthy Report
Senator McCarthy stays noncommittal on supporting Eisenhower if he runs in 1956 citing uncertainty from future events and the Geneva talks. He predicts Russians may honor only self serving terms, while internal GOP debates shape his likely role in the campaign.
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Hit Run Auto Kills Migrant Farm Worker
John G. Jones a 62 year old migrating farm worker employed near Sun Prairie was struck and killed on Highway 151 by an unidentified car. His body was found two miles north of Sun Prairie by Joseph Wendt of East Bristo. Coroner Stanley Larson said he sought to reach Mrs Ida Lamkin of Arlington Kentucky Jones sister. Authorities said the auto involved was damaged and an investigation was ordered.
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Michigan Marks 150 Year History
Michigan marked 150 years since the July 1 1805 act creating the Territory of Michigan with government under territorial governor William Hull. The piece notes Michigan then covered current state lines plus parts of Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa South Dakota and Ohio and its path to statehood reached in 1837. It recalls earlier control by France and Britain and final U S entry in 1796 under Captain Moses Porter.
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Navy reports air crash death of Lt. (JG) H. C. Knipple
Washington The Navy says Lt. (JG) H. C. Knipple died in an air crash at sea. He is the Milwaukee native son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Knipple and husband of Mrs. Ruth V. Knipple of Sunnyvale California. The crash occurred June 25 and the body was not recovered.
Amazing bargains in The Times classified
Daily classified page highlights deep discounts and special offers across categories. Readers find affordable items, services, and sales terms framed by local merchants and ads.
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