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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1955
Page
2
The piece denounces aggressive drivers who horn and ignore courtesy in tight traffic. It attributes such behavior to immature rebellion, parental constraints, or peer pressure, warning that the habit can turn deadly at the wheel. Pedestrians and drivers must stay alert and yield to reduce collisions.
Prime Minister Anthony Eden outlined Britain’s policy for the Big Four talks, insisting NATO must not be broken up and Germany should unify with Western defenses. He urged open, voluntary arms control with Russia and warned against premature judgments on Moscow’s supposed shift toward peace. The speech reassures wary Americans and signals a measured, united Western stance.
The French National Assembly approved by 540 to 43 a plan granting Tunisia internal self-government by gradual stages following Premier Edgar Faure's appeal.
A collage of brief items notes a solar eclipse visible briefly at 7 25 am, wartime moves around Japan, and deaths of Matthew Hefty and Fannie Barber. It also reports the Cubs surge to first in the National League and a July 9 1945 timestamp amid a mix of local notices and past anniversaries.
A father advises his son using a carnival merry go round metaphor. He contrasts riding the outer rim for quick thrills with steady center pole work, warning against chasing brass rings and envy. Real success comes from patient effort, planning, and durable enterprise, while critics seek free rides. Copyright 1955 General Features Corp.
The New York stock market entered the second half of 1955 with new peaks followed by a sharp retreat. Brokers see repeated but limited declines this year, with steady recoveries afterward. The AP average of 60 issues rose 40 cents for the week, marking eight straight weekly advances and closing near its record high.
Gov Stratton vetoed a bill appropriating 520000 for refunds under the 1953 automobile use tax after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the tax invalid. The veto ends the refund plan and leaves claimants without payment.
U S government reports more than 64 million Americans employed in June, the highest total on record. Unemployment rises slightly to 2.679 million, while manufacturing and service sector jobs surge. Overtime in factories remains high as labor markets tighten.
Three persons died and ten were seriously injured in a Friday night automobile collision on U S Highway 99, near the Fresno Visalia area. Killed were Fermin Gonzales Ruiz 45 of Visalia his son Jesse 7 and Dean Helminiak 18 months old son of Thomas J Helminiak 41 of Manitowoc Wisconsin.
New Glarus hosts Mrs. Millard Tschudy and Mr and Mrs Dean Gmur with Dennis Gmur visiting grandparents for two weeks. Elmer family returns to Hawthorne California after two weeks in the area. Carol Stevens arrives from Maine to visit Mrs John Zweitel. Mrs Nathan Figi and daughter return to Birnamwood after visiting Alma Dahnke and the Elmer Figi home.
The University of Texas regents announced that Negroes would be admitted to the university beginning in the fall of 1956, with earlier entry possible if space allows. The board also ordered immediate admission of qualified students to the graduate school regardless of color and authorized admission of all qualified students to Texas Western College in El Paso.
Little Chute closes the Fox River canal drawbridge after Village Marshal Van denberg lowers it for navigation. No vessels expected until Monday while the village and county dispute maintenance and operation with Fox River Navigation Co and others. Attorney Van Susteren suggests federal operation by U.S. Army Engineers.
Officials urge not to remove fawns from mothers as it endangers the animals and disrupts forest wildlife. The piece notes that handlings create dependency, prevent proper rearing, and may invite theft by tourists. It emphasizes leaving fawns alone and allowing mothers to guide their young back to safety. It also lists birthday greetings for various individuals.
The White House indicated Mrs. Eisenhower may accompany President Eisenhower to the Big Four Geneva conference. Tentative plans call for departure Friday July 15 at 8:30 p.m. CST aboard the Columbine Ill with a Keflavik refueling stop and Geneva arrival Saturday July 16.
All boys and girls up to 12 are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill out the coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club, Monroe Evening Times, Monroe, Wisconsin. Name.
Fred R Simpson a Monroe high school teacher attends a special instruction meeting for DeKalb detasseling inspectors at DeKalb and Sycamore Illinois The sessions cover the latest inspection information for DeKalb seed corn during detasseling time He will work as an inspector for Warren area operations Detasseling is set to begin at all DeKalb plants by July 15 with some starting five days earlier Crop conditions are strong after early July showers sped growth across DeKalb 19 seed areas
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