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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1958
Page
2
A featured AP columnist offers analysis on pressing issues of the day. The piece reflects a seasoned reporter’s viewpoint on policy, governance, and public interest matters.
The House subcommittee investigating Sherman Adams and Bernard Goldfine is described as not very sharp or thorough. It reveals Adams billed Goldfine for Boston hotel stays plus a Plymouth and New York stay, and received gifts including vicuna cloth and an expensive rug. Despite distress over the disclosures, the panel’s questioning was mild, with Rep. Moss as the lone member pressing deeper.
The Agriculture Department estimates Wisconsin 1957 spring pig crop at 2,115,000 and 1958 at 2,258,000. It forecasts a 14 percent rise in the national fall pig crop from last year.
Tahiti in the south Pacific is formed by two extinct volcanic peaks. The landmass features rising volcanic blocks that give the island its distinctive topography. Local geology notes emphasize ancient volcanic activity shaping beaches and valleys.
A decade back the Republican convention opened with a loud show of support as the race for the presidential nomination remained unsettled. Also noted is the sale of the WCTU fairgrounds to the Green County Fair Association and petitions from Exeter Monroe New Glarus York townships seeking Bangs disease control. Death of Nettie Smith aged 66, a centennial farm owner in Scotch Settlement. Margaret C. Smith wins US Senate nomination in Maine.
An elder columnist urges new graduates to pursue work with patience and persistence. He cites I C S, Walter Chrysler, Eddie Rickenbacker and post office lessons, noting many succeed without a perfect match to their training. Emphasizes humble, honest effort and versatile education over waiting for a specific dream job.
Edmonton reports the Canadian Linguistic Society announced a dictionary project to capture Canadian words and usages distinct from British and American English. Dr. M. H. Scargill of the University of Alberta says two to three more years are needed to complete a 25 000 word list with examples like Splake a Jasper National Park hybrid fish and Separate school a term varying by region.
The St Petersburg Independent offers free newspaper copies on any day when the sun does not shine by 2 p.m. This occurs roughly four or five times each year.
M. Sgt. Frank Dudowicz announces the enlistment of Eugene I. Wild of New Glarus for four years to enter airborne training and serve in Germany with the 1st Abn Battle Group 505th Infantry. After basic training he will take a 10 day home leave before reporting to Ft. Bragg for more airborne training, then be sent to Germany later this fall. Dudowicz notes rising enlistments at Beloit and ongoing interest in technical schooling for high school graduates entering the Army.
Troop 221 Scouts hosted Miss Helyn Keel from Hawaii who performed Hawaiian dancing. Five members Carol Leck Judith Gerhart Sharon Sonnen burg Cheryl Whitehead Lib by VonArx gave a fashion show for adventurer badge. Sherry Ritter earned five year pin and multiple badges and will move this month. A court of awards follows at the July 22-25 Kiwanis Youth Cabin campout.
Hollywood reports that Samuel Goldwyn selected a five year old husky goat named Mr Faust to pull the cart for the crippled Porgy in the film version of Porgy and Bess. The goat, deodorized and trained, was found in an Eastern carnival and shipped here by air.
In 600 B C pipes atop the Hanging Gardens of Babylon sprayed water over flowers and trees 300 feet below, illustrating early irrigation ingenuity.
In Bloomington Illinois a 700 pound lioness named Delilah underwent a caesarean to save her life though the cub did not survive. The rare procedure was performed Thursday at Miller Park Zoo after labor left the five year old in critical condition.
A family essay recalls Murphy the cat defending children and babysitting routines. The thirteen year old feline deters strangers, aids when cries arise, and even bear hugs a doctor during a penicillin injection incident. Murphy teaches respect and affection toward animals, embodying quiet guardianship.
Dave Rose of the San Fernando Valley owns one of the world’s largest collections of miniature steam engines and a yard-scale steam train that circumnavigates his home. He began collecting after becoming a composer for Red Skelton and says his hobby grew from profit reinvestment. His backyard track carries up to 150 riders on Saturdays, and he notes Disneyland began with similar dreams right at his doorstep.
The article profiles Dave Skelton as a perfectionist composer who writes much of his material, hosts and guests on shows, and keeps a busy schedule of concerts and film score work. He uses trains for publicity but says travel expenses are mostly outgo. This week he conducted at the Rose Festival in Portland and plans to scout Europe for summer concerts.
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