Eisenhower looks to Geneva summit for path to peace
The piece reviews President Eisenhower’s Congress address and a Geneva summit outlook. It notes cautious optimism that Big Four talks might identify key dispute points and pave methods toward peace while warning against over-optimism. It cites U.N. limitations and the need for a strong U.S. stance.
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Eisenhower
Geneva
Congress
Moscow
United Nations
U. N
Big Four
Right of Criticism by Ridgway Sparks Debate on Defense Policy
The retiring Army chief Gen Matthew Ridgway writes a public critical report on administration policy and defense needs. President Eisenhower and White House officials express differing views while Ridgway receives a farewell medal. The disclosure follows earlier secrecy over the Peress case.
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Matthew Ridgway
White House
Theidgway
Defense Chiefs
Gen. Ridgway
Eisenhower
Myor
Defense
Pentagon
Peress
McCarthy
Local Chronicle Highlights 1945-1905 Milestones in Monroe
A nostalgic recap traces notable Monroe events across five decades. 1945 items include National Can Drive receipts led by Mrs. Ralph Bridge and a Harmonic cruise ship incident in Sarnia. Cubs’ pennant push. Miss Katie Malia’s death. Earlier notes cover 1930s Bible school, derby heat records, injuries, wartime service, and local businesses.
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Green County
Ralph Bridge
Monroe
Sarnia
Ont
Tokyo
Hitachi
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Katie Malia
Milwaukee
Country Holiday Tales and a Chest of Years
A nostalgic sketch contrasts rural getaways with city comforts and an old fashioned host Uncle Henry. The piece centers on a chest from the Humprey place, a bidding contest with Mrs Anstruther, and Aunt Susan's heartbreak as plans for selling the antique unfold. It closes noting plans for a private 60 million loan by United States Rubber Co for plant expansion.
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Back Woods
Four Corners
Daniel Boone
Uncle Henry
Susan
Humphrey Place
Anstruther
Aunt Susan
General Features Corp
New York
United States Rubber Co
Davis uses heated rhetoric on public works bill in roll call push
Rep. Glenn R. Davis opposed a Senate House conference report on nearly 1.4 million dollars for public works and forced a roll call delaying final action. He warned the measure was defiled by Senate additions and criticized the process as irresponsible. Rep. Clement Zablocki expressed cautious optimism about the Geneva Big Four talks and President Eisenhower’s meeting with the Soviet, British and French leaders to ease tensions.
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Washington
Glenn R. Davis
Waukesha
Senate House
Senate
House
Davis
Comtee
Perodethille
Clement Zablocki
Milwaukee
Geneva
Eisenhower
Zablocki
Russia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Dulles
Red
Janitor Admits Killing Actress in Hotel Chesterfield
Marion Gaillard, a 20 year old hotel maintenance man, is charged with homicide in the death of Adlyn Woodington, 58, a road company actress and wardrobe mistress. Woodington was found in her 17th floor room with a leather belt around her neck, jaw fractures, and facial stab wounds. Gaillard was arrested after hotel officials reported his suspicious behavior following the discovery. He told police the death followed an exchange of insults after Woodington reportedly insulted him.
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New York
Adlyn Woodington
Road Company
Marion Gaillard
Miss Woodington
Chesterfield
Gaillard
Gaillara
Train Motorman Charged After North Chicago Crossing Collision
Carl H. Engstrom of Milwaukee, a 33 year veteran motorman for the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railway, is charged with reckless homicide after a June 23 collision at a crossing near North Chicago that killed Angelo P. Gobos of Skokie. Engstrom posted $10,000 bond and faces a probable hearing next week. The Electroliner train was en route from Milwaukee to Chicago when it collided with a truck minutes from Waukegan.
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Ill
North Shore
North Chicago
Carl H. Engstrom
Milwaukee
Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railway
Engstrom
Lake County
Angelo P. Gobos
Skokie
Chicago
Here
Mother's Devotion Guides Lost Puppy From Well
A Portage Pennsylvania family recounts how Spot the dog carried food to a long-hidden well for two weeks to feed Danny, the puppy trapped at the bottom. Gary Neilson used a rope and bucket to rescue Danny, while Spot's daily trips supplied nourishment.
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Spot
Gus Neilson
Portage
Pennsylvania
Danny
Neilsons
Mrs. Neilson
Neilson
Gary
Dorothy Richard
Massachusetts
SPCA
New Members 1 and Years in Review
A brief note records two dates New Members 1 on July 20 1954 and ticello on July 17 1947. The United States sold 300 million dollars worth of three cent stamps in 1954.
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Patricia Lou Wyss
Albany
Cheryl Ann Broge
10Th Street
Russell Herbert Norder
Alice Jane Carroll
Monticello
David Glenn Liedschlag
Joyce Elaine Bahn
Argyle
Lavern Leroy Nall
Browntown
Martha Ann Boeck
Belleville
Roger Lee Zimmerman
Donald Keith Stuessy
New Glarus
David Lawrence Hawthorn
Woodstock
Jane Rae Sanderlin
Brodhead
Nancy Stubbe
21St Street
David Norman Hagen
South Wayne
William Edward Hartwig
United States
Monroe Evening Times Club Membership Coupon
Announcement invites all boys and girls up to 12 years old to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls club. Fill out the coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club in Monroe Wisconsin with name and address details.
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City of
Monroe
Wisconsin
Stephenson County
Tfl
Lil
Evening Times Club
Monroe Evening Times
Wis
Higley Praises GI Bill Results at Wisconsin Legion Meet
Harvey V. Higley, head of the VA, told Wisconsin American Legion delegates that World War II veterans are the best educated and most adjusted thanks to the GI bill. Maj. Gen. Ralph Olson praised the 32nd Division's efficiency but criticized civilian defense. Senator Wiley urged pension cost of living raises and support for military reserve legislation without crippling amendments.
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Milwaukee
Harvey V. Higley
Marinette
National Veteran’s Administration
Wisconsin American Legion
Higley
United States
Ralph Olson
Wisconsin
Legion Convention
National Guard
George
Wiley
Chippewa Falls
US marriage rate peaks in 1946 then declines
The United States recorded a marriage rate of 16.2 per 1000 people in 1946, the highest on record, followed by a general decline with a notable rise in 1950 aligned with the start of the Korean War.
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U. S
Wisconsin GOP to hold 1956 convention at Milwaukee June 29 30
The Wisconsin Republican executive committee chose the Milwaukee Auditorium for the 1956 state GOP convention on June 29 and 30. A testimonial dinner honored Jack Rouse, former executive secretary, now named to the Wisconsin Industrial Commission.
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Madison
Wisconsin Republican Executive Committee
Milwaukee Auditorium
Jack Rouse
GOP
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
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Otto Barth
Soldiers National Hospital
Harry J. Wilber
Whitewater
Mayor Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Leon Haack
Miller and Kubly
Union
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Newton
P. A. Ludwick
Freeport
Loofbourow Hospital
M. Ladon
Chicago Furniture Co
Monroe Businessmen’s Association
Milwaukee Road
Dells
Children’s Outing Association
Grace Lutheran Church
Waldo Fuller
Ihe
Frank Tripp
Fifth Avenue
Sears Roebuck
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Boniface
Pescara
Italy
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Theodore Roosevelt
Elyria
Ohio
Harry Simpson
Akron
Hamilton Air Force Base
Calif
Pacific Ocean
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Times Children’s Club
Michael Gordon Miller
Donna Marie Voegeli
Robert Lee Plantikow
Barbara Jean Ausmus
LaVon Elaine Jones
Mary Louise Hardyman
Laura Jean Patterson
J.ani Raymond
Denver
Colo
Frederick Faessler
Juda
Anita Dianne Steinmann
Winslow
Donald Ralph Kubly
Bat Alan Krebs
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