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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
2
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President Eisenhower rejected a tardy bid from the Ry government for the Joint Chiefs of Staff to visit Russia. Gen. Nathan Twining will attend the Moscow air show on June 24 with approval, but the President doubts Russian hospitality offers a worthwhile view of the Soviet defense system. He also signals no US invitation for Khrushchev and Bulganin until Russia shows sincerity in peace overtures and ends rhetoric accusing the US as the chief obstacle to world peace.
A critique argues that ongoing attacks on Stalin by Khrushchev and others are largely wasteful, noting that in the free world Stalin is seen as a tyrant and oppressor. The piece asserts the accusers share similar flaws and questions the motives behind the debunking.
A plea to parents and children emphasizes that traffic rules governing motor vehicle operation also apply to bicycle riders. Stop signs mean stop for cyclists and one way streets apply to all traffic. turns must be signaled and pedestrians given right of way. The message stresses safety of youngsters and urges adherence to laws to prevent cycle tragedies and improve overall safety for all citizens.
Senator Wiley refused a series of debates urged by Rep. Glenn Davis, preferring to speak from long range or the Senate floor. The exchange highlighted Wiley’s old school oratory and Davis’s agile style, with both aiming to influence Wisconsin voters. Frank Brangwyn, famed British artist, died at 89 in Ditchling England.
Ten thousand visitors packed the Stauffacher farm near Monticello on June 12 1916 for the state’s first grassland field day, showcasing new grassland farming methods while national Red Cross leaders prepare for Philadelphia meetings. The article also notes a bull-related injury to Mrs Ronald Foster near Argyle and the royal exile news of King Umberto.
Wisconsin begins preparations for the acreage reserve portion of the federal soil bank program with authorization to roll out machinery. County and township ASC committees will set yields from the past five years, then be approved statewide. Eligible farmers must stay within 1956 allotments. some may participate on reduced-payment if crop losses occur. Final disposal dates vary by crop and location. Fields in reserve cannot be grazed or planted to crops in 1956 and must be kept free of noxious weeds.
Evanston Northwestern University reports Kenneth E. Olson, 60, former Wisconsin newspaper reporter and editor, has resigned as dean of the Medill School of Journalism effective Sept 1 citing health reasons. He will continue teaching. Olson led Medill since 1947 plus prior roles at Ashford Press Duluth Tribune Milwaukee Sentinel Milwaukee Journal Madison Capital Times and taught at Minnesota Rutgers. He helped organize Army university programs in Europe postwar and served State Department duties in Greece and Turkey under Point Four.
The House passed the foreign aid authorization bill 273 to 122. Democratic Reps Johnson Reuss and Zablocki supported it along with Republican Byrnes, while Republicans Davis Laird Oken ski Smith Van Pelt and Withrow opposed.
The Supreme Court upheld military trials for civilians accompanying U S forces overseas. It involved two wives convicted by courts martial in Tokyo and England, Mrs Dorothy Krueger Smith and Mrs Clarice B Covert. Smith, daughter of Gen Walter Krueger, killed her husband Army Col Aubrey D Smith in Tokyo in 1952. Covert, convicted of ax murder, may face a second trial after release on bail.
The bulletin lists deaths of notable figures: Frank Trumbauer, 59, noted jazz musician with Paul Whiteman Orchestra. Edwin Corie, 50, Santa Barbara novelist. Cecil Benton Thomas, 61, Detroit Chrysler executive. Ken non Jewett, 51, Miami Beach sportsman and PR executive. Also notes Greater Boston population at 2,370,000.
President Eisenhower faces a second illness in nine months, prompting voters to weigh his fitness for a possible second term. At 65, he would turn 70 during a new term, with doctors saying he will miss at least a month of full duties after heart attack and intestinal blockage. Officials state no link between illnesses, and he may wait until mid July to announce his intention, keeping both parties nervously watching.
Norman A. Everson county agent announced slates for physical examinations tied to the 4H Health program. Examinations begin 2 p m June 28 at the Monroe Clinic with June 20 registration deadline at the county extension office. Designated physicians in New Glarus and Belleville will offer exams during June.
Mellen city attorney Bas Kennedy said Monday he will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 10th District. Ashland County Democratic chair won the nomination in 1994 but was defeated by Rep. Alvin O Kensk. State Sen. Carl Lauri of Superior is the only other Democrat to announce for the post.
Rep. Laird asserts federal authority to remove trade barriers on interstate milk. He told Secretary Folsom the federal government can set quality standards for milk sold across state lines, arguing state and local rules block free milk movement in major cities. He cites sanitary ordinances as the main barriers and notes milk experts testified to the goal of restricting flow.
The U S destroyer Jarvis rescued eight crewmen from a Japanese fishing vessel after it capsized south of Tokyo Bay. The rescued crew are reported to be in stable condition aboard the Jarvis.
Manila Judge Emanio Rilloraza again sentenced former Justice and Defense Secretary Oscar Castelo to death for ordering the murder of Manuel P. Monroy, a war witness in a bribery and extortion case. Castelo, from the late President Quezino Quirino cabinet, claimed the trial was Communist inspired and vowed conviction was expected after a disqualification petition was denied. The ruling goes to the Supreme Court automatically for review.
An advertisement emphasizes reading the true value of a prescription. It argues that the price includes ingredient costs plus a share of research funding. The author frames pharmacological innovation as benefiting patients through scientific progress.
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