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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
2
Harold E Talbott faced criticism over a private business tie up while serving as secretary of the Air Force. He disclosed receiving 132000 from the firm during his tenure and resigned his partnership, prompting Eisenhower to stress strict ethics and defend his aide against partisan attacks.
Sheboygan mayor faced swift rebuke for asking Federal Mediation Service to halt clay shipments to Kohler Co pending talks with the CIO union. The move drew denials from Kohler Co attorneys who warned against bargaining with a gun to the firm’s head. Governor Kohler expressed confidence police control is established and public harmony will resume.
James Marlow explains Congress’s new reserve bill altering active and reserve service totals. It changes total obligations to eight years for prebill enlistees and six years for postbill entrants, with varied paths through ready and standby reserves. It also offers limited predraft exemptions and Guard-term adjustments for youth.
Galen W. Pike 54 longtime supervisor of the Superior National Forest died after a heart attack during a canoe trip with his son Mike on Lac la Croix near the Canadian border. He had championed the canoe country for about ten years.
President Truman announced plans to win House and Senate approval for any military agreements made under the United Nations charter. A separate incident reports an Army bomber crash into the foggy Empire State Building, causing a fire and numerous casualties. A Japanese battleship sinkage is noted amid heavy air battles in the inland sea. Golf favorites Nelson and Hogan are top contenders for the All-American Open.
Daily bargains fill The Times classifieds with a range of low prices and quick availability across categories. Shoppers are urged to check listings for fresh deals and limited time offers.
Snappy Snazzers 4-H Club held its sixth meeting at Kathryn Davidson's home with Cindy Phillips and others presenting demonstrations. Members shared travel stories during roll call and garment judging took place. Activity day is set for July 28 with transport arrangements through Mrs. Fred Solberger and refreshments by Sharon Walker and JoAnn Leverton at the next meeting on August 19 at Karen J.'s home.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles opened its annual convention in Milwaukee with about 700 delegates housed in private homes and 600 in Marquette University dormitories. Thirteen hundred auxiliary delegates registered, and Judge A. B. Duncan, 93, of St. Joseph, Missouri, attended a 46th convention. The group planned to dedicate a new hall of fame.
Temple Texas Justice of the Peace A. E. Warren paid an 11.50 fine for driving on the wrong side of U. S. 81. He pleaded guilty saying his mind was on a fishing trip and he waved back at horn blowing motorists he thought were friendly.
Wisconsin local governments carried 243.9 million dollars in long term debt as of December 31 1954 an increase of 50.3 million from 1953 and the largest yearly rise since records began in 1928 State Auditor J Kelcher noted cities and school districts drove the rise with school construction the main factor Debt per thousand of equalized property value stood at 18.41 with no state debt due to constitutional limits
In Madera California barbers vote to raise prices from 1.25 to 1.50 not for money but to discourage what they call horrible styles. Affected cuts include ducktails flat tops boogies Davy crewcuts Cherokee and Mohawks.
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