Editorial on Overseas Justice and Judicial Rights
The Supreme Court ruled that dependents of American servicemen overseas cannot be tried by military courts for capital crimes, citing the constitutional right to jury trials. The decision questions status-of-forces agreements and raises debates over how Girard and related cases are handled abroad. Conservatives warn of broader legal complications and emphasize returning troops home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Supreme Court
Girard
High Court
Congress
Trust in Chicago Demands Public Trust Reforms
An opinion column criticizes Chicago and Cook County for fund scandals in public offices. It cites the treasurer’s thefts and a million-dollar delinquent taxes account shortage as indicators of weak controls. The piece urges stronger safeguards and a possible public housecleaning to curb graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Hodge
Narrow Streets Cut Traffic Fatalities in Nanaimo
In Nanaimo Canada intentional narrow street design slows traffic and has eliminated traffic fatalities, reflecting a urban planning approach aimed at reducing deadly collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
Canada
Monticello church marks 60th anniversary in 1947
Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church in Monticello observes its 60th anniversary on June 12 1947 with Dr David D Baker of St Louis as guest speaker. Also notes opening of a Blanchardville branch law office by D A Stolen and William B Smith Madison attorneys and other local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church
Monticello
David D. Baker
St. Louis
D. A. Stolen
William B. Smith
Madison
Blanchardville
Joyce Zwickey
New Glarus
Wisconsin Future Homemakers Association
Ruth Chase
Evansville
Ferenc Nagy
Hungary
United States
U.S
Five Monroe graduates enter University of Wisconsin class
Fifty years ago Miss June Stella Pengra Lloyd DeHaven Leon Griffith Colin Wilson Wright and Clay Penn were among Monroe high school alumni set for the University of Wisconsin graduating class this year. The school board raised grade school tuition for outside pupils from 3 to 6 dollars per month. The Green County bill allowing the judge to hold court once a month at Brodhead passed Assembly members and was sent to the Senate. Eugene Ryan joined the UW boat crew heading to Poughkeepsie for the regatta. Reno and Alvord's circus arrived from Browntown to perform at the fairgrounds. Sam Isely’s crew excavated for the new Benkert building on the square’s south side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe High School
Stella Pengra
Lloyd DeHaven
Leon Griffith
Colin Wilson Wright
Clay Penn
University of Wisconsin
Green County
Brodhead
Senate
Eugene Ryan
Poughkeepsie
Reno
Alvord
Browntown
Sam Isely
Benkert
DeVoll, Janesville Man Dies at 66
Harry A. DeVoll of Janesville 66 died at work in the Chevrolet plant Monday. A GM employee 34 years he was a checker at the Janesville plant. He lived in Janesville since 1923 and was WWI veteran, American Legion member, and Pentacostal church member. Survivors include his wife and brothers Floyd and Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Overton
Harry A. DeVoll
Chevrolet
DeVoll
General Motors
American Legion
South Beloit
Floyd
Brooklyn
Roy
Edgerton
Gate for Graham Passes Half Million
New York Billy Graham crusade attendance surpassed 501000 after four weeks with average crowds of 18200 nightly. About 16929 individuals have come forward at the New York event continuing into another month of preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Graham
Milk group says farmers subsidize consumers to keep costs even
Washington news: National Milk Producers Federation argues farmers subsidize the American consumer by keeping farm prices low. The group notes farm prices fallen 22 percent since 1951 and farmers' realized net income down about 20 percent, while the cost of living stayed relatively stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federaton
The
Federation
Doan's Pills Offer Fast 3 Way Relief
Doan's Pills provide quick relief from backache headaches and muscular pains while soothing bladder irritation and offering a mild diuretic effect. The ad claims fast action, improved sleep, and a long history of use, encouraging a new larger size to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Elsa Schindler To Visit France This Summer
Miss Elsa Schindler daughter of Dr and Mrs John A Schindler will leave June 18 with a group of 10 college students for the Experiment in International Living She will stay in Strasbourg with a French family for several weeks returning August 30 The group is sponsored by Donald B Watt of Putney VI and she will sail on the Arosa Sky with Walter Schroeder as recreation director during the voyage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Schindler
John A. Schindler
Miss Schindler
Strassburg
France
Donald B. Watt
Putney
Experiment In International Living, Inc
University of Wisconsin
Carol Schindler
Dora Schindler
England
Walter Schroeder
Sally Schroeder
Man Arrested After Alarm Ruse Ends With Lodging
In Red Bank New Jersey over 100 firefighters seven fire trucks two ambulances and a police car responded to a fire alarm finding John Williams 51 by the alarm box claiming he wanted a ride home. He was lodged for 60 to 96 days by Magistrate John Y Crowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
N.J
John Williams
Williams
Labor Mayor Loses In Minneapolis Vote
In Minneapolis election Tuesday the labor backed Mayor Eric G. Hoyer and three Loeral faction school board members were swept out. P. Kenneth Peterson led the conservative swing by defeating Hoyer by nearly 7000 votes as he sought a fifth full term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Labor
Eric G. Hoyer
Loeral
Minnesota Republican Party
P. Kenneth Peterson
Hoyer
Amazing bargains in The Times classified
Daily classifieds in The Times offer a range of discounted items and deals. Readers can browse sections for reduced prices on merchandise, furniture, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Legislature Notes Recalls Funding for Boxing Board and School Health Bills
The Senate sent to the Assembly a bill restoring the Wisconsin Athletic Commission funding to 10 750 yearly after the Joint Finance Committee cut it to 500. An Assembly bill to require port facilities to handle all legitimate cargo passed the Senate 23 5. Other measures delayed or approved include a Wright Lake Monona auditorium veto, public access to welfare rolls, teacher chest X rays, juvenile traffic offense publishing, allowing DMV permit revocation, and preliminary approval for several controversial proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Assembly
Wisconsin Athletic Commission
Sen
Busby
Milwaukee
Joint Finance Committee
Pommerening and Leonard
Sheboygan
Kohler Co
Madison
Frank Lloyd Wright
Lake Monona
Assembly debates youth bike rule and weight limit bill
The Assembly revived a bill to allow 14 and 15 year olds to operate low powered motorcycles but it failed by two votes. A measure to raise the track weight limit from 34 to 36 tons was postponed after a revived 51 41 vote. A bank bill permitting paying and receiving windows on adjacent parking lots stalls over a two thirds requirement. The bill remains alive but lacks enough support to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Assembly
Senate Passes Bill With Amendment on Bank Transaction Windows
The Senate approved the bill and added an amendment allowing paying and receiving windows to be located in lots up to 1,000 feet from the bank building, expanding the banks' operation distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe Evening Times
Monroe
Wisconsin
Monroe Evening Times CO
Emery A. Odell
Associated Press
Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau
City of
Stephenson County
Ill
Vufpice
Editorial
New Justice Tangle
Trust’ In
Evening Times
la Follette
Fred Wyss Sr
Oakland
Calif
Lutheran Men's Clubs
Illinois
Grace Lutheran Church
St. John’s Church
Tabitha M. Ritzmann
Louis E. Burr
Florence Wartenweiler
Louis Blanc
Elsie Beckman
William Howard Taft
Germany
Wisconsin Defense League
Lincoln Auditorium
Herman Schultz
Juda
Adolph
Young Schultz
Monroe Volunteer Fire Department
Colleen
F. B. Luchsinger
Knight of Strathmore
George Bleiler
Cleveland
Graham
Milk Group
B.F
Goodrich
B. F. Goodrich
America
GoAaaz
Gar Arash
Oao
Motor Vehicle Commission
Gossard
Ahgag
Jacobs
12Th Ave
Ce Mee
Were
Michigan
Strawberres
Pontiac
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!