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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1954

Page

2

Defense leaders warn: Russia narrows hydrogen bomb edge

Assistant Secretary Donald Quarles told defense chiefs that the USSR is rapidly reducing America's edge in weapons tech, especially hydrogen bombs, jets, and delivery systems. Admiral Radford urged reliance on combat-ready forces, saying atomic power alone cannot prevent disaster. The cold war outlook remains tense with high vigilance needed.

America Donald Quarles Quarles Defense Department Russia United States Admiral Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Radford JCS

Central America power struggle tests Guatemalan fate

The weekend clash near Guatemala tests whether Communism will prevail in the country under President Arbenz Guzman. Anti Communist forces moved from Honduras to liberate a nation seen as a Red stronghold, while Western powers observe potential impacts on the Panama Canal and Latin American ties.

Guatemala Honduras Panama Canal Central America Big Brothers Europe Arbenz Guzman Poland London Moscow United States United Nations

Family Doctor Finds Couple Fatally Shot

A family doctor on a routine call found Ed ward B Lake and his wife Mabel shot to death in their Shawano home. Sheriff Ted Eul said it was murder and suicide, with Lake, a Badger Cooperative district engineer, shooting his wife through the back of the head and then himself through the temple. Dr Weston Schutz discovered the bodies.

Shawano (P Edward B. Lake Mabel Shawano County Ted Eul Lake Badger Cooperative Weston Schutz

Fall of Cherbourg Reported in Hours of Fighting

In early World War II dispatches, American troops fight house to house in Cherbourg suburbs as the city falls within hours. S/Sgt Delvin A. Schneider 25 Winslow marine is killed in the Italian campaign after recently earning the Silver Star. Roosevelt signs the GI Bill to aid veterans.

Cherbourg Delvin A. Schneider Winslow Marine Roosevelt G. I Arthur A. Hartwick Juda Green County State Department of Agriculture OPA

Wisconsin GOP lawmakers irked by rushed trade vote

Wisconsin Republicans criticized House leaders as the Reciprocal Trade Agreements act faced a June 11 floor vote with six of eight GOP members absent for the session. Only three of ten Wisconsin representatives cast votes, amid state convention travel and a Europe trip by Rep Charles Kersten.

Richard P. Powers Washington Wisconsin House Milwaukee Charles Kersten Europe Clement Zablocki Lester R. Johnson Black River Falls Lawrence H. Smith Racine Zablocki Johnson Smith Rep Harrison D-Va Melvin R. Laird Marshfield Martin Halleck Senate Wisconsin Gop Laird John W. Byrnes Green Bay Glenn R. Davis Waukesha Alvin E. O’konski Mercer William K. van Pelt Fond du Lac Gardner Withrow la Crosse

U S Garrisons Remain Islands

HAL BOYLE notes that U S Army garrisons in Europe largely live in isolated communities, mixing little with locals. Officers urge more contact and broader social ties while tourists savor French bread and cuisine.

U. S. Army Europe America

War correspondents visit Normandy ten years later

Benjamin A. Dickson, 57, a Paoli Pennsylvania retired colonel and former chief intelligence officer on D-Day, recalls a battle plan washed ashore during the 1944 landings. The Germans recovered the document but did not act, mistaking it for a trick.

Normandy Benjamin A. Dickson Dickson Paoli U. S. Army D-Day

Robbers Loot Luxemburg Store Safe For 2600

Authorities seek burglars after the Farmers Trading Co in Luxemburg Wis lost 2600 from a safe. Thieves entered through a rear window overnight and knocked off the floor safe dial. Losses include 1000 in coins 600 in checks and 100 in bonds belonging to Edward Delabroux the store manager.

Luxemburg Wis Farmers Trading Co Edward Delabroux

Gideons International Elects Varga Leader in Wisconsin District

John W. Varga of Chippewa Falls was re elected president of the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan district of Gideons International at the 53rd annual meeting held Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids.

Gideons Wisconsin Rapids John W. Varga Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Gideons International Varga

Peace Plea Shapes New French Premier Mendes France

French premier Pierre Mendes France promotes peace in Indochina and a reform drive at home. The 47 year old economist former bomber crewman vows a bid for July peace. if failed he will resign. His career spans tax reforms and anti inflation measures from 1944 onward.

Indochina Britain Mendes-France Passy Paris Law School The Sorbonne School of Political Sciences Treasury France North Africa Vichy Lyon Charles DeGaulle de Gaulle Algiers

David W Rowe 85 Dies After Stroke In Argyle

Services were held at 2 p m in the Argyle Methodist church for David William Rowe 85 who died Saturday morning at his home after a stroke burial followed in Calvary cemetery He was born March 15 1869 in New Diggings Township son of Robert and Dorothy Rowe He married Ellen Flanagan April 20 1900 in Monroe They farmed near Darlington until 1938 then moved to Argyle He is survived by his wife two sons a daughter twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren Also survived by seven brothers and three sisters a daughter died earlier Six grandsons served as pallbearers The body was taken to the church from Erickson funeral home at noon.

Argyle David William Rowe Virgil Holmes Calvary Cemetery Mr. Rowe New Diggings Township Robert Dorothy Rowe Ellen Flanagan St. Victor’s Church Monroe Darlington

Refugee Shot by Border Guards Near Schirnding Germany

Bavarian police report that Czech border guards shot and wounded a Czechoslovak refugee attempting to cross into Bavaria near Schirnding. The guards then entered West German territory and returned the refugee.

Schirnding Germany Bavaria

Amazing bargains in The Times classifieds

Daily report highlights brisk discounts and special offers across departments in The Times classifieds. Readers can find reduced prices on household goods, furniture, and appliances with limited-time deals and seasonal clearance items.

Times

Ronald Christman Rises Wednesday

Mrs Minnie Christman of Brodhead received word that her son Ronald Christman 40 died in a Seattle hospital after surgery He was a Northwest Airlines captain in Seattle and a former co pilot for 10 years Born in Brodhead March 1 1914 he leaves his wife two daughters a stepson a brother and his mother Funeral services are set for Wednesday in Seattle with his family traveling from Madison.

Brodhead Minnie Christman Ronald Seattle Christman Northwest Airlines Arizona Nancy Sandrea Duane Charles Charles Christman Madison

Code Revision Backed By District Attorneys

The Wisconsin District Attorneys Association backs proposed revisions to the state's criminal code and will urge lawmakers to pass the measure. At the three day conference final day a resolution also supported mandatory chemical tests for suspected drunken drivers with license revocation for one year.

Eagle River Wis Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association

Dr. Ralph M. Fellows Dies At 58 In Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Asylum medical director since 1942, Dr. Ralph M. Fellows died Sunday after a heart ailment. He came to Milwaukee in 1940 as senior physician, led the asylum after Jan 1 1942, previously superintendent at Osawatomie State Hospital in Topeka and director of the Menninger Clinic for five years.

Milwaukee Ralph M. Fellows Milwaukee County Asylum Fellows Osawatomie State Hospital Topeka Kas Menninger Clinic

Governor Knight to Wed Aide in Campaign

California Governor Goodwin J. Knight plans to marry Virginia Carlson, 35, war widow and poet who assisted his recent primary election campaign. Carlson is the daughter of E B Hershberger, advertising executive with International Harvester Co.

Los Angeles California Goodwin J. Knight Virginia Carlson Carlson E. B. Hershberger The International Harvester Co

Pocket gophers keep gnawing to wear teeth

The incisor teeth of a pocket gopher grow almost an inch a week and the animal can keep them reasonably short only by constant gnawing.

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