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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
1
Weekend showers slowed hay operations though alfalfa and grasses show robust growth. Farmers note two ton per acre yields in spots, with forecast second cuttings possibly larger. Corn is knee high in Clarno and oats are excellent, but lodging and moisture gaps persist across pastures and milk output dips after heat.
President Eisenhower, still recuperating from surgery, signed four bills with Chief Aide Sherman Adams. One bill expands rural public library grants. He also reviewed a photo booklet of his eight year old grandson David playing golf, gifted by the White House News Photographers Association. Officials noted progress but no release date from Walter Reed.
Flora Gempeler, 66, died around 10 a.m. today at her Monticello home after a week of illness. Survived by her mother Mrs. Rosina Rufer of Monroe, two sons Harvey and Leon of Washington Township, and several siblings and grandchildren. Voegels funeral home, Monticello, handling arrangements.
Sydney reports Britain detonated a second and final atomic device off Australia s northwest coast. The test likely aimed to develop a trigger for Britain s first hydrogen bomb, with no details disclosed on the device s nature.
Wisconsin's 1956 traffic deaths reached 405, up from 335 on the same date in 1955, with 69 deaths in the first 18 days of June. Notable fatalities include Arthur Tinkham of Appleton, Charles Chadek of Caledonia, Hiram Wheelock of West De Pere, and Airman John Lippert of Longville.
Secretary of State Dulles urged the Senate appropriations committee to back President Eisenhower's 4.9 billion dollar foreign aid program to prevent allies from relaxing and weakening the free world. He spoke as hearings began following a 4.502 billion authorization by the foreign relations committee, above the House figure. Senator Humphrey predicted Democratic support for at least 2.4 billion in military aid, while Leader Johnson said the aid debate would wait for the Defense bill.
Wor William G Schultz resigned as physical education director of Manitowoc vocational school citing planned move to Bay City Michigan to join his daughter. He trained many students for circus careers and remains active at 76 with a noted athletic build. His son Billy Jr was a UW gymnast and later a director at Oshkosh YMCA.
Former Rep Charles A Kading aged 82 a Watertown attorney and longtime Republican figure died today at St Marys hospital.
Co K soldiers at Camp McCoy receive pillows cases and sheets marking a new bedding program during the two week summer encampment. Training continues amid rain as Gov Kohler's visit and inspector tests shape the event. Postmaster Burkhard asks for parcels by Thursday noon to reach camps.
Dozens of city and area musicians unite for the 18th annual Old Timers concert at Recreation Park diamond. Allan F. Barnard directs a programme featuring guest conductors a Shirley Montgomery solo in memory of Charles Booth and a Monroe twirling squad exhibition. If weather delays the event will move to next Tuesday same hour.
Thomas J. Watson chairman of IBM died of a heart attack today at Roosevelt hospital in New York. He had been active in IBM affairs until recently.
No word from President Eisenhower on re election but Republicans anticipate his continued candidacy. Senator Bricker and VP Nixon note no change in plans while Leonard Hall and others proceed with convention preparations. Kentucky and Illinois contests shape the Democratic scene with Harriman and Stevenson favored.
About four thousand five hundred doctors in Athens and its suburbs began a three day strike today. They protested what they called the government failure to solve their problems and claims.
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis will formally end their multi million dollar partnership next month after an Eastern nightclub tour. Hal Wallis agreed to let each make a separate movie, removing the final barrier to their split. The duo had been among the biggest box office attractions, with a feud developing recently.
Kurtis Swenson age 3 son of Burnell and Mrs Swenson of Route 1 Argyle was seriously injured when he was run over by a truck on his parents farm around 3 pm yesterday He underwent abdominal surgery at St Clare hospital and suffers internal injuries and pelvic fractures after reportedly releasing the brake and falling from an open truck door while his mother cleaned rubbish in the basement
Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser weighs a Soviet loan offer of 1.12 billion dollars to finance the Aswan Dam and does not decide yet. Western terms include 70 million in initial aid and 80 to 130 million more plus a World Bank loan of 200 to 250 million. Shepilov stresses Soviet Arab friendship while eyeing broader EastWest ties.
The Agriculture Department announced on Monday that its special school milk program will be extended to schools and child care institutions in Hawaii.
Wisconsin's Alice in Dairyland Miss Barbara Brown arrives tomorrow to promote June Dairy Month. She will host a dairy open house at Commercial and Savings Bank from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., lunch at Eugene hotel, then make market appearances at Zesto's Kroger Holland's A and P Brennan's and Sentry.
In Moscow Tito and Khrushchev told 80,000 at Dynamo Stadium that renewed ties pose no threat to the West and will not splinter Western relations. Tito hinted a communique may drop any notion of a formal Cominform-like bloc. Khrushchev said Western critics erred if they feared the friendship would harm global ties.
Wisconsin Supreme Court denies Assembly Speaker Mark Catlin Jr. request to specify charges of unethical conduct by the State Board of Bar Commissioners. Court grants until July 9 to file an answer. Commissioners had charged Catlin with accepting money from prisoners and families to influence freedom. A referee will be appointed after the July 9 filing.
Mixed prices showed a slight firming tendency in slow trading. Major issues fluctuated within fractions to a point with notable exceptions as Aircrafts rose on news of a Senate defense funding boost. Bethlehem Steel recovered from early losses, while other steel stocks edged higher. Motor shares remained generally firm.
The United Steelworkers began separate negotiations today with 11 steel firms after ending joint talks with the Big Three U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic. Union teams plan meetings with Pittsburgh Steel Inland Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube Jones and Laughlin Wheeling Armco Allegheny Ludlum Great Lakes and others by Wednesday. The union seeks a five year contract and warned a nationwide strike could start by June 30 if no agreement is reached. President David J McDonald challenged the Big Three offer as insufficient and noted the wage package centerpiece.
Frederick W. Viney of Dayton announced his sheriff candidacy and Calvin Schuler of New Glarus announced his bid for circuit court clerk at a Green County Democrats gathering at the Swiss Wheel restaurant. The event outlined plans for a tent at the Green County Fair and a September primary picnic.
Madison safety director of the State Motor Vehicle Department forfeited $8 bail in Superior Court on a speeding charge. He was stopped Friday in a Madison suburb by radar for driving 38 miles per hour in a 25 mile zone.
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