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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1954

Page

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Senate Cloture Fails on Atomic Energy Bill Debate

The Senate rejected a blanket cloture motion 44 to 42 to cap debate on the atomic energy bill. A first amendment vote then halted debate after two hours, one hour per side, on Sen Lehman's proposal to delete a provision he says binds the President. Knowland signaled further cloture efforts, while White House talks left Eisenhower backing continued session if needed.

Washington Senate Senate Gop Sen Lehman D-Lib-Ny Eisenhower Knowland White House Congress Lyndon Johnson Texas Humphrey D-Minn

Band Concert Program Ready

Monroe singer Nellie Doyle soloes with Park Band for Green County hospital patients tonight at 7:30. Allan F. Barnard directs, limited spectator cars admitted. rain cancels, rehearsal shifts to high school band room. Program opens with The Star Spangled Banner, features Old Timers March and patriotic pieces, plus Sob Sisters novelty and vocal selections By The Light of The Silvery Moon and I m Forever Blowing Bubbles.

F. R Nellie) Doyle Monroe Park Band Green County Hospital Allan F. Barnard Isabella Mariecher Delis

Wisconsin State Fair Cattle Selection Begins

County 4-H agent Leslie F. Huber and local agriculture instructors started dairy cattle entry selection for the Wisconsin State Fair. Entries limited to 30 head per county with best animals to be chosen today and tomorrow, Huber said.

Leslie F. Huber Huber

Woman Stabs Priest During Thai Mass at California Church

In San Francisco at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church a woman stabbed the priest in the back while he led a Thai language service. The assistant pastor Rev. Bernard Cronin was reported in serious condition by hospital staff.

California San Francisco St. Gabriel's Catholic Church Bernard Cronin

Schedule Listed For 4 H Program At County Fair

4 H and FFA members will display skills and compete in judging contests at the fairgrounds on Thursday. Events run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with dairy judging on farms, clothing and food judging sessions, home furnishing, agriculture, handicraft, and livestock demos. Leslie F Huber reported. Many names listed as entrants for home economics and agricultural demonstrations. Those not registered may still compete for experience but not prizes.

FFA Leslie F Huber Judith Stauffacher Carol Ruehlew Marlea Schuetz Ann Goodmiller Caryl Ann Goecks Linda Heidi Leatherman Jane LaBorde Doris Williams Coleen Walters Elaine Signer Beverly Kundert Ethyln Peters Donna Blumer Pauline Kuhnse Marlys Isley Nyla Signer Marilyn Nussbaum Rita Weibel Donna Hefty Jean Erb Gloria Blum Barbara Boeck

Grain prices rise on weather and war jitters in Chicago

Dry weather and war jitters push Chicago Board of Trade grain prices higher. Soybeans jump ten cents to the daily limit as buyers push prices up across the board.

Chicago Board of Trade

Busy Power Shovel Disrupts Prairie du Chien Water

A power shovel used to relocate Highway 27 damaged a water line, leaving Prairie du Chien without drinking water for about two and a half hours and flooding streets six to eight inches. The operator is unidentified, and the same shovel had cut lines two weeks earlier, cutting service to the city and two nearby communities for half a day.

Akaire DU Chasn Prairie du Chien

Fremont Collins Succumbs at 72

Fremont Collins died this morning in a Monroe hospital at 72. Born December 25, 1881, in Calamine, he lived most of his life in Juda Brodhead area. Survived by his wife Louise Nee and two stepchildren, with sisters and several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home Brodhead with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening.

Fremont Collins Brodhead Monroe Calamine John Jane Smith Collins Grace Northcraft Louise Nee Juda-Brodhead Frances M. Smith Rockford James Nee Richland Center

Merchants Discuss Parking Plan in Monroe Hotel Meeting

About 54 merchants signed petitions proposing one hour parking capped at 10 pm around the square. The Monroe hotel hosts a 7:30 pm discussion aiming to draft a formal proposal for submission to City Council and the police and safety committee at City Hall. Wesley L. Dodge acts for the chamber committee as Clifford M. Fritz recovers from illness.

Youth Killed in Highway 21 Crash Near Omro

Lyle James York, 16, died early today when the car carrying him overturned on a curve on Highway 21 east of Omro. Lewis Karschner, 23, owner of the vehicle, suffered internal injuries.

OMRO Omrop Lyle James York Highway 21 Here Lewis Karschner

Wisconsin weekend accidents kill thirteen

The Associated Press reports 13 people died in Wisconsin weekend crashes and drownings. Two men drowned when their car plummeted through a guard rail into Pine Creek near Tomahawk. Others drowned or died in water accidents at Lake George Rhinelander Lake Waubesa Madison and Tainter Lake. Vehicle crashes killed several more including a two car crash near Merrill and a three car collision near Milltown. A fatal ditch departure occurred on Highway 45 near Three Lakes and others died in Racine and Dodge Fond du Lac counties. One drowning victim was a 21 year old Mononime man, and several youths were injured or killed in various incidents.

Associated Press Wisconsin Pine Creek Tomahawk John Reyne Fred Richelson Clarence Waldorf Elgin Ill Lake George Rhinelander Brooklyn Lyle Alme Route 1 Wis Lake Waubesa Madison William F. Krueger Wausau Merrill Minn Milltown Polk County Gordon Love W. A. Nearer Donald Hoyt Eau Claire Three Lakes Racine County Racine Frank Gratt Menomonie Tainter Lake Lamb's Creek Glen Glenz Chippewa County Yellow River Albert Glenz Gustave Leyrer Milwaukee Dodge-Fond du Lac Highway 49 Lyle Robertson Winona Alma

Eagles Initiate Nine Members At District Ceremony

Nine new members were initiated into the Fraternal Order of Eagles during a district meeting. The ceremonies featured the state champion drill team from Reedsburg with visitors from Beloit New Glarus Madison Janesville. William Menze led the district meeting with attendees from Ft Atkinson Delevan Reedsburg Baraboo and Platteville.

Order of Eagles District Eagles Manuel Loeffel Paul Busch Leon Voegh Earl Schliem Kenneth Trickel Kenneth Priewe George Krauss Charles Wahlen Coral Johnson Reedsburg Beloit New Glarus Madison Janesville William Menze Rom Ft. Atkinson Delevan Baraboo Platteville

Headed for Berlin Post Heidelberg Takeover of Berlin Command

Maj. Gen. George Hannen arrived in Heidelberg en route to assume U S command in Russian surrounded Berlin. He succeeds Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Timberman who departs early next month for a new assignment.

Berlin Heidelberg Germany George Hannen U. S Thomas S. Timberman

Gunboat Fired on Navy Rescue Patrols

American planes hunting for survivors of a Communist downed British air liner were attacked by Red Chinese planes and a Communist gunboat Sunday night near Hainan Island. Two attacking planes were shot down, no American casualties reported, and the State Department condemned Chinese Communist brutality. Admiral Stump outlined rules to fire back if attacked, while jet cover protected the search. Congressional leaders voiced support for the rescues and a unified response.

Washington State Department Pentagon Felix Stump U. S Wilson Hainan Island Hainan Red Air Force Navy Defense Department Sky Raiders Adm Stump Pacific Fleet Congress House Martin R-Mass Senate Sen Knowland California H. Alexander Smith R-Nj Foreign Relations Committee Philippine Sea Pacific Red China

Drowns Testing New Racing Boat on Lake Waubesa

Lyle Alme, 20, drowned last night while trialing a new racing craft off Waubesa Beach between Hog Island and the shore. A power launch caused waves that allegedly swamped the boat. Alme disappeared after diving to reach his overturned craft. His body was recovered around 7 am by Sheriff Franz Haas and Deputy A. E. Ferchland. Three companions nearby in a rowboat reported they did not see the mishap. Names listed include Arnold Calm, 33. Wallace Calm, 31. Wallace Crocker, 29, all of Route 1 Brooklyn, and Laurence Waldorf who lived near the scene.

Lyle Alme Route 1 Brooklyn Lake Waubesa Madison Alme Arnold Calm Wallace Calm Wallace Crocker Evansville Laurence Waldorf Hog Island Waubesa Beach Lake Ith Franz Haas A. E Ferchland

House Subcommittee Approves Immunity Bill for Witnesses

A House judiciary subcommittee approved a bill to grant immunity from prosecutions in certain cases to witnesses who cooperate with congressional or court investigations. The measure seeks to secure testimony from those who refuse to talk, citing self incrimination concerns. The bill would give Attorney General Brownell a veto over immunity grants as part of anti communism efforts.

House Group Okays WASHINGTON — A_ House Judiciary Subcommittee Atty Brownell

Cattle Show Tops Open Class Entries Close for Fair

Green County Centennial Fair opens with cattle barn at capacity as open class entries close. 135 cattle in open class with 49 Brown Swiss and remaining Holstein. 170 head of 4H cattle in barns. Judges Lewis Seitz of Wauwatosa to preside over open and 4H.

Herman J. Schmitz Green County Schmitz Arthur Marsh Brodhead Jake Voegels Monticello Edna Schmid Monroe Alfred Meier Carl Wyss Frank Calvert Benton William Harper Cuba City Cozy Wisconsin Lewis Seitz Wauwatosa

Medical Chief Seeks Action Over Lone Rock Uranium Tunnel

Kenneth Crook operates a 36 year old farmer's store tunnel in Lone Rock attracting up to 200 visitors daily who pay a dollar for an hour. Doctors want civil action to shut it down for practicing medicine without a license. Crook claims uranium ore lining is safe and sourced from Tombstone Arizona.

Lone Rock Wisconsin State Medical Society Kenneth Crook J. W. Prentice Ashland State Medical Society Crook Here Tombstone Ariz

Two Car Mishaps Injure Four Here

Four persons were injured in two county traffic mishaps over the weekend reported by the sheriff's department. Clayton J. Norder. 1419 12th avenue, had a head cut when his car left the road two miles south of Brodhead at 11 35 p m Saturday resulting in a total wreck for his car. Passengers Larry Saunder and Willis Gretzmaker, both of Brodhead, were bruised. At 10 p m Saturday Nathan Neuenschwander of Orangeville, owner by his father, tipped over on the first gravel road east of Clarno injuring Marvin Flick of Monroe and others including Robert Trauschel Roger Kubly and Ralph Jegerschner. Norder fined 30 dollars plus costs for careless driving Neuenschwander forfeited 200 dollars for leaving the scene of an accident.

Sheriff's Department Clayton J. Norder 12Th Avenue Brodhead Norder Larry Saunder Willis Gretzmaker

Six Inductees To Leave From Armory August 3

Six young men will report for induction Aug. 3 at 7 15 a m at the Armory from where they will be taken to Milwaukee Volunteers in the group will be Wesley L Timmons 2555 13th street Frederick R Blum 1207 71st Street Keith A Holloway Route 4 Monroe and Richard L Farmer 902 22nd street Draftees in the group will be Donald J Ruef Albany and John W Clark Route 1 Davis TH At the same time selective service officials said 10 youths will leave for pre induction physical examinations.

Armory Milwaukee Wesley L. Timmons 13Th Street Frederick R. Blum 71St Street Keith A. Holloway Route 4 Monroe Richard L. Farmer 22Nd Street Donald J. Ruef Albany John W. Clark Route 1 Davis Selective Service

British Reject Soviet Proposal

Britain rejects the Kremlin plan for a European security system in current form. The cabinet suggests a reply by the Big Three Allies only if Russia amends core security issues. An East-West conference is unacceptable as proposed. joint committee with the United States and France to draft an answer will seek West Germany, Austria, and Atlantic pact partners input.

London Churchill Britain Russia Kremlin Foreign Office Anthony Eden House of Commons United States France

John W. Haney Injured in Mishap

John W. Haney and Alfred L. Phillips collided in a city intersection around 9 am. Phillips’s car struck the front lawn of the Robert H Rieder residence at 13th Street and 21st Avenue, causing extensive damage. Haney sustained chest and head injuries with a physician noting the condition as not serious.

Haney Alfred L. Phillips Phillips Robert H Rieder 13Th Street 21St Avenue

Stock Market Sags as Aircrafts Lead Gains

New York stocks drifted lower in midday trading while aircraft shares rose on renewed talk of a clash between American and Chinese warplanes. Major steel and utility names trended down, while Boeing, Douglas, United Aircraft, North American Aviation, Goodyear, and tobacco stocks posted gains in a cautious session.

New York Follawsbee Steel U. S. Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube Lukens Steel Radio Corp American Telephone Anaconda Copper du Pont Westinghouse Electric Grace and Co New York Central Royal Dutch Petroleum Cities ' Service Amerada Petroleum Boeing, Douglas United Aircraft North American Aviation Goodyear American Tobacco Liggett and Myers and Reynolds Tobacco

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Sharon Beer Alois Beer Roscoe Smith 8Th Street Smith Times Fremont Collins Eagles U.S Commercial and Savings Bank 10Th Street Ron John W. Haney
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