Aid Showdown Looms In Congress Over Foreign Aid Bills
The House backed a $38 billion foreign aid outlay, cutting the President’s request by 1.1 billion as debates heighten over funding. Critics warn against abrupt cuts while supporters cite security needs and postwar battles with Soviet expansion. The Senate is not expected to loosen the measure, and both sides urge clarity on the program’s merits and costs.
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Senate
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Marshal Tito
Eisenhower
State Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Soviet Russia
Weonder
Paul Robeson Faces Contempt Charge At Hearings
In a House Un American Activities Committee session Paul Robeson refused a non Communist oath for a passport and clashed over his praise of the Soviet Union and treatment of Negroes. The hearing ended with Robeson cited for contempt as critics say his belligerent stance harms racial harmony and his singing remains his strongest asset. Washington station WATW seeks FCC approval to assign its license to WATW Inc.
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House un-American Activities Committee
Paul Robeson
Congress
Robeson
Soviet Union
United States
Red Russia
Uyveson
U. S
Officials discuss Green County records at Courthouse meeting
Ten years ago Green County records exceeded state averages as Arthur A. Lund of Wisconsin Department of Taxation described trends at a joint county finance and auditing committee session. Ingval Ostby of Argyle dies in his brother’s garage. Green County 4 H delegates attend Lake Geneva camp, and Raymond R. Kubly reports a Switzerland trip at Kiwanis. Death removes Bankhead from Senate rolls after long service.
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Green County
Arthur A. Lund
Wisconsin Department of Taxation
Ingval Ostby
Argyle
Lake Geneva
Raymond R. Kubly
Switzerland
Kiwanis Club
Bankhead
Grover Cleveland
White House
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Capitol Hill
Brodhead History No 2 Clarence Decatur Snub
The article recounts the coming of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad to Brodhead in the 1850s. It highlights key promoters including E A Clinton Edward Brodhead and other settlers who donated land for the depot. The village, platted 1856, was named Brodhead after its promoter as growth began with the railroad.
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Brodhead
E. A. Clinton
Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad
Decatur
Clarence
Climton
Edward Brodhead
E. D. Clinton
J. F. Mack
John P. Dixon
John L. Thomas
John L. McNair
Erastus South
Samuel Lampson
Clinton
Clinton Junction
Brodhead’s Rise From Ghost Town Roots to Island of Growth
The article traces Brodhead’s early boom after settlers moved from Clarence and Decatur, with lots selling for 112000 after plattling and a population surpassing 600 by year two, later over 2000. It describes canal diggings, milling ventures, and power from available resources, plus New England style architecture and notable homes like the Beckwith house linked to Loring Fisher, a hotel until 1913, now home to Helen Beckwith.
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Clarence
Decatur
Brodhead
Milwaukee
New England
Exchange Square
New England Square
Old
Beckwith Place
Fisher's Inn
Bowdoinhaur
Loring S. Fisher
Maine
Old Decatur Village
He Place
Helen Beckwith
First Train Arrives as Brodhead Near Century Mark
Rooms remain rented and a shoe repair shop operates in the basement. The arrival of the first train on Sept 16 1857 will be celebrated with band music a dinner and dance as Brodhead moves toward the century.
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Brodhead
Walker Elected Head of Alumni
URANGHVILLE Times Special reports Homer Walker was elected president at the Orange ville high school alumni banquet held Saturday night in the grade school gym. Carl Cahoon became vice president with Mrs. David Rostian as secretary, Norman Scheider treasurer, and Miss Katherine Lenz reporter. Gene Pinnow acted as toastmaster with Mrs. Frank Oschner providing entertainment.
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Uranghville
Homer Walker
Orangeville High School
Carl Cahoon
David Rostian
Norman Scheider
Katherine Lenz
Gene Pinnow
Frank Oschner
Lighten The Load Income Protection Plan Ad
A low cost income protection plan offer promotes financial relief through Woodmen Accident and Life Company. The message invites readers to lessen daily concerns by securing coverage with the insurer.
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Woodmen Accident and Life Company
1956 Class Banquet Sees Music by Emery Meeker Orchestra
The 1956 class banquet featured organ dinner music by Emery Meeker's orchestra. Speakers included Judy Fol and guest Dave Taylor of Freeport, with Ray Geller welcoming the class and Bill Blankenhorn delivering the class response. Elaine Blankenhorn supervised the banquet, assisted by Mrs. Dale Gross and others.
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Freepot
David Thibodeau
Ray Geller
Bill Blankenhorn
Judy Fol
Dave Taylor
Freeport
Elaine Blankenhorn
Mmes
Dale Gross
Art Schoonhoven
Paul Messinger
Roy Ruff
Bill Schindier
First Dane County Probation Director Named
Jerome S. Foy of Green Bay was named the first director of the Dane County Probation Department by Circuit and Juvenile Court Judge Richard W. Bardwell. He will assume duties on July 1.
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Wins Probation Post
Madison
Jerome S. Foy
Green Bay
Dane County Probation Department
Richard W. Bardwell
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