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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1955
Page
2
The president reveals plans to launch small man made satellites circling Earth at 200 to 300 miles, traveling 18000 mph to study cosmic rays and the ionosphere. Officials promise peaceful scientific purpose and open information to all nations despite potential military uses.
Three U.S. servicemen captured in Korea by the Communists returned from the so called Chinese heaven yesterday. They reunited with families and were taken into military custody to face trial and possible punishment. The article argues there should be full disclosure and accountability for their actions.
The Board of Education and Citizens Advisory Committee continue a logical study of Monroe's high school needs. A survey of potential sites and a curriculum study group will help compare costs for either a new school or additions. The joint discussion is seen as essential for prudent planning.
In July 1945 Pierre Laval, expelled from Spain, flew to Australia and surrendered to U S occupation authorities who arranged to hand him over to France at once. City officials in Monroe review sites for a new bus depot after urgent council order to halt loading on the square. A government fuel expert said industry may adopt a four day week this winter due to a coal deficit. A barn on the Ben Baird farm near Juda was struck by lightning and destroyed. Mrs. M. E. Trickel is recovering from a fall at her home.
A traveler with a peg leg shares a ride and a tale on the road from Horseheads to Watkins Glen. He reflects on education, poverty, and his craft of sharpening tools, noting a corny ending born from a foolish accident with a corn and razor.
Des Moines report on the Soviet farm delegation led by Vladimir Matskevich notes that Kuban collective farm could be worked by about 21 acres per family with Iowa-style efficiency, while a Gigant state farm covers 115000 acres with 2700 staff. The piece argues Russians won’t break up state farms, but questions productivity and farm size assumptions, citing Iowa State College input on mechanization limits.
The Agriculture Department reports farm prices fell 2 percent in the month ending mid-July, driven by lower hogs potatoes apples wheat and watermelons. Milk tomatoes grapefruit cotton lettuce and eggs rose. Overall mid-July prices 3.2 percent below a year earlier and about 23 percent under the 1951 record.
The public and the advisory group will gain a fuller understanding of expansion problems as the project progresses. They will better grasp the headaches faced by school boards amid rising census figures and growing student populations.
The State Department of Agriculture reports Wisconsin primary American cheese markets unchanged this week with adequate state brand offerings. Cheddars are ample and demand is fair. National cheese production four percent below last week. butter up slightly and overall milk output down about six percent due to heat.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Collins of Monticello bought the John C Erb house in the south part of town with immediate possession. Mr Collins is employed at Zweifel Motors.
A local list shows children with birthday greetings for July 31 to August 6 including Charlie Martin Susan Waterman Jerry Hoover and Barbara Marty. A feature essay compares human courting with animal mating rituals, detailing penguins spiders prairie chickens and owls in a humorous didactic tone.
Local notices announce new members Patrick Jon Lehmann Diane Kay Lehmann and David Lee Lehmann all from Route Darlington with dates in 1947 1949 1951 and 1954 plus Mary Terese Zibung of Route 1 2 1954 and Eugene Lueck of Route Downtown with a 1954 date. The items reflect membership or household listings from the Darlington area communities.
T Spencer Shore president of Eagle Picker Co Cincinnati has been elected a director of Federated Department Stores. Fred Lazarus Jr announced the move. Shore, a Missouri native, also serves as director of Cluett Peabody Kroger Rockwell Spring Axle Central Trust and Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co.
New York State motorists consume over eight million gallons of gasoline daily. The figure highlights high transportation energy use and regional consumption patterns.
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