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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1954
Page
2
The editorial lauds Congress for passing a sweeping tax reform draft by Treasury Secretary Humphrey and experts. It notes the bill overhauls a century-old structure, with critics arguing benefits favor corporations and reduced dividend relief. The piece urges ongoing revisions to make tax policy a stabilizing economic force.
The piece recalls Adlai Stevenson’s 1952 campaign flair and barbed phrases aimed at the Eisenhower administration. It notes Vice President Nixon’s defense of foreign policy during a turbulent era and suggests Republicans sharpen their rhetoric to win voters. Stevenson’s quips impress some, worry others.
Elgin reports a thunderstorm in Dundee killed Jose Munoz, 40, a Mexican laborer at Hill nursery, and wounded two others. The three men sought shelter in a field when the storm struck before they reached safety as about an inch of rain fell.
A compilation notes nation wide Fourth of July risks and local happenings from 1944 to 1904. It cites 449 holiday deaths in 1944, a small school budget approval in 1944, a Hartford circus fire tragedy, and earlier events including a 1929 drowning, factory fire near Brodhead, and 1904 World Fair attendance. It records local figures Arthur Benkert and Robert Hardell, Henry Burgy and Hermann Scholter, and Monroe civic notes. It reflects a broad panorama of celebratory yet perilous Independence Day history.
About 100 Japanese airmen stood at attention with U S fliers in a ceremony opening a new Japanese air force flight school in camr maruonima Japan. U S instructors will teach jet flying while the 6000 man force awaits Sabre jets and other modern planes. The hangar bears bullet holes from a decade past as veterans join the first class of 16 former imperial captains majors and lieutenant colonels in night instruction.
World War II era report notes Japan producing leading Zero aces as instructors for the Japanese air force. The United States hopes these graduates will strengthen defense of the island nation against invasion threats. The article highlights the strategic aim of expanding pilot training amid ongoing tensions in the theater.
Frederick J. Meyer, 43, president of Red Dot Foods Corp, Mrs Margaret Thoma, 47, and guests Mrs Ralph Britton, 54, and Mrs Jean Davies, 31, all of Madison, suffered first and second degree burns when a motor launch backfired causing an explosion and fire at a Sugar Camp Lake boathouse. They were treated at Rhinelander hospital Sunday. the Meyer's estate boathouse was destroyed.
HAL BOYLE notes Americans seek back to daily routine after a long holiday weekend. Some crave the security of work while others relish freedom and yearn for more liberty. The piece rounds up literary quotes on liberty and hard work as consolation for holiday-wounded minds.
A one year old boy named William F. Lynch Jr. died in Mianapolis after touching a metal rod device used by his father to catch fishing worms. The rod connected to house wiring delivered 110 volts, an accident reported by the coroner on Monday.
J. T. Etter Jr. sold his stake in Etter and Cunningham, Blatz beer distributor, to David C. Cunningham effective July 1. Cunningham will continue the operation while Etter will devote full time to his namesake store.
Anna Murphy formerly Anna Grinhaug, 54, Rockford, died yesterday in a Rockford area hospital. Born in Cresco Iowa to John and Inger Grinhaug, she lived in Rockford 16 years. She is survived by her husband a sister Mrs. Paul Ruf Monroe and four brothers Alfred and Carl Cresco George Shawano and Chris Austin Mina. Arrangements are pending at Julian Poorman funeral home Rockford.
George Wells longtime J C Penney employee since 1947 has been named assistant manager at the local store filling the vacancy created by Keith Sparr who was transferred after 20 years of service Wells son of Cecil and Mrs Cecil Wells of Argyle is Monroe high school 1943 graduate and served in the Army Air Force 1943 to 1946 and 1951 to 1952 married Marilyn Disch in 1947 they have two children Ann and Michael
Dr Wayne Cowan a family physician who served Stevens Point for over four decades died Saturday night about a quarter hour after ministering to his last patient. He apparently suffered a heart attack while watching television and had established private practice in 1910.
Mrs Ax Nielsen 60 of rural Brooklyn died Sunday morning of a heart attack at a Sun Prairie dance pavilion. Born in St Croix County she lived here 42 years. Survived by husband five sisters a foster daughter and four grandchildren. Services set for 2 p m today at Brooklyn Methodist with Rev James Paulson and Rev Newton Barrett officiating burial in Mt Hope Cemetery.
Monticello society brief lists several visits and travels. A. R. Achtemeier leaves Monday for Tiffin Ohio to join the Women’s Guild Conference staff at Heidelberge College July 6 to 9. Others hosting or visiting include the Marty, Wyss, Meier, Karlen, Krupke, Hoskins, Benkett, Wagner, and Curtis households across Wisconsin and Illinois with lake and weekend stays noted.
Gharles Leach Jr and family from Michigan City and Janesville guests visited Herman Babler and sister Jean Babler. Mrs Edwin Klassy called on her mother, Mrs Charles Rolph Sr. Kenneth Halverson and Heidi returned from Sturgeon Bay after a weekend with Conrad Stauffacher. The Stauffachers and Marcus Elmer also hosted relatives. Karlen and Bonnie Kay visited Herman G Karlen’s family in Argyle. Billy Roethlisberger arrived from Glendale to visit his father William Roethlisberger Sr and later joined visits to Carl Roethlisberger’s family in Gratiot. Dwight Elmer and Jimmy joined a Sunday visit to Fred Roethlisberger, and Adam Duerst called on John Christo.
Pher and daughters in Albany Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Albert Marty were Monroe callers Saturday. Mrs Robert Holcomb Sr called on her mother Mrs Charles Leonard Sr in New Glarus Saturday. Heidi and Mrs Conrad Stauffacher called on Edwin Barlow in New Glarus Sunday night. Mr Barlow recently returned to New Glarus after a stay in Switzerland.
Mrs. Paul W. Shafer, wife of the veteran Michigan Republican congressman, died in Leila hospital Monday after a long illness. The 57 year old entered the hospital last Thursday as her condition grew critical with Rep. Shafer at her side.
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