05 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1959
Page
1
Editor notes Ranger units hit the beach at Normandy on D-Day. Combat correspondent G K Hodenfield recalls feats of four Ranger companies in this final article in a four part series.
In a veteran reminiscence, Sgt. Bob Youse and Pvt. Alvin White recall the June 6 7 and 8 1944 D Day action with the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Normandy. A misdirected landing, late arrival, and fierce German fire met the assault as Rangers climbed 100 foot cliffs using rockets grapnels and rope ladders. The piece centers on courage and personal memory rather than broad strategic grand narrative.
Mrs. John Geigel 87 of 709 19th Avenue died at 1 40 a m today in St. Clare hospital after long illness born March 10 1872 in Monroe Township She was a former Cotherman and widow of John Geigel buried Greenwood cemetery funeral Monday at Shriner Neushwander with Rev Karl F Koch Immanuel church officiating sister Myrtle Pierce survivor autographs provide no other names.
Two infants in New York, Nancy Walton aged 2 months and Migdalia Perez aged 4 months, suffocated by plastic sheeting in separate Bronx and Staten Island cases. Authorities warn parents to keep plastic bags away from children as the National Safety Council cites 20 child deaths from bags in the first quarter.
Anatol Holt, a University of Pennsylvania instructor and Beckys father, writes an open letter to Philadelphians offering to aid 15 year old Edward Cooney Jr the confessed slayer. Holt expresses grief and a wish to understand rather than seek vengeance while Becky is remembered.
The Associated Press reports two Milwaukee children Mary Ann Chaulklin fourteen and Linda Kleppin two were killed when struck by a truck as they crossed a Milwaukee north side intersection. Their relative Daniel Kleppin three was critically injured riding a bicycle at the same spot.
Bonn reports that Konrad Adenauer reversed plans to become president and will remain chancellor. He called an emergency CDU meeting after a stormy session to explain why he will not name a successor, balancing support between Franz Etzel and Ludwig Erhard as potential leaders.
Trading was more active on the Wisconsin Cheese Exchange with 40 lb blocks edging off and other styles unchanged. No sales occurred. one bid for a car of pasteurized single daisies at 33 4 was unfilled. Uncovered offers included one car cheddars 31, two cars junior grade cheddars 3042, one car junior grade ee 30, and one car 40 Ib blocks 314s. The tone was weak on 40 Ib blocks and steady on other styles.
Harold R. Dahms a 56 year old pharmacist and later sales representative for Lakeside Laboratory died at his home 1764 Byers Court after noon yesterday Coroner Wilbur Deininger ordered autopsy no signs of violent death noted He had been in poor health hospitalizations and was married to Ida Fitzgibbons services set at Stuessy funeral home and St Victor's church burial Calvary cemetery all in Monroe
JANESVILLE The mother of five children, Mrs. Robert Floyd, earned her high school diploma Thursday night at Janesville High School where her eldest son is a sophomore. She left school at 18 but met requirements by attending morning classes in the past year. Her husband’s disability from multiple sclerosis spurred her to complete her education after years of hardship.
President Eisenhower’s picks Ogden Reid as ambassador to Israel and George M. Johnson to the Civil Rights Commission were confirmed by the Senate on Thursday. Both nominations passed by voice vote with little opposition anticipated.
The American Cancer Society in Boston announced an intensified effort to alert doctors and the public to cigarette risks. Directors approved pilot screenings of a 17 minute film in select communities to test using cinema to convey tobacco dangers.
A possible special City Council meeting on sewage plant expansion has been postponed and will occur with the regular session on June 16. Davy's Engineering Inc of Lacrosse will attend the meeting. The firm has conducted a survey proposing an expansion over $300,000. Two hearings on a cabaret ordinance and liquor licenses are also set for that night.
Jane Dakin, 17, sits in Circuit Court charged with first degree murder for the Dec. 1 rifle slayings of her wealthy parents. A bailiff testified she hummed and whistled in a jail cell, spent hours pacing, and admitted the killings to authorities.
Ronald D. Johnson park and recreation director announced summer pool hours starting Sunday with openings at 2 p.m. Sun. The pool will be open Sundays 2 to 5 30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Weekdays 9 to 11 30 a.m. 1 30 to 5 30 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays 1 30 to 5 30 p.m. Rates increase for non residents and tickets go on sale Sunday. Local elementary children pay 10 cents and non resident adults 50 cents. Season tickets include local elementary 3 local high school 5 local adults 4 local family 10 non resident elementary 5.
Gov Gaylord Nelson advances a plan to reduce state personal and corporate income taxes by 25 percent and temper the 20 percent surtax on personal income for 1959. The move would credit taxpayers with 61.8 million dollars in windfall from the withholding plan, bundled as an amendment to save the bill from Senate rejection.
Milwaukee a 38 year old Black convict invoked the Fifth Amendment refusing to answer if he killed Edna Mauch during an inquest. Dist Atto McCauley warned him of contempt as a surprise witness testified Watson boasted of raping and killing a woman, saying the recent killing was nothing compared to what he had done before.
Galveston Texas probate Judge Hugh Gibson scheduled a sanity hearing for Louisiana Governor Earl K. Long on June 16.
GREEN BAY Wisconsin Republicans gather for their statewide convention with expected adoption of controversial tax and debt limits on the agenda. Sen Thruston Morton will speak as Alexander Wiley politicks amid absence. Potential 1960 gubernatorial contenders include Vernon Thomson Glenn Davis Warren Knowles and others.
New York stock trading showed a mild rally with gains in rails and selected issues while drugs edged higher. Early trading indicated indecision and caution as investors weighed a rebound after two steep setbacks this week.
The 86th commencement at Monroe high school drew an estimated 1400 to 1500 guests to the new gym as 123 graduates received diplomas. Salutatorian Karen Wagner and co valedictorians Sally Fritz and Joan Swiggum headed top honors with citizenship awards and legislative scholarships. Dr. Irwin J. Lubbers urged graduates to add four seals to their diplomas: skill, character, human freedom and faith. The class motto is Upward Ever, Downward Never with blue and white colors.
Comedian Sid Caesar signs a long term exclusive deal with CBS to star in a series of one hour comedy shows with Audrey Meadows starting October 21.
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