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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
2
The piece argues for the new public trash receptacles on Monroe public square to curb daily debris. It cites Chicago experience with per‑block trash boxes and notes the need for residents to use the bins to keep streets clean.
The article notes Western Allies seek a Korea settlement but admit failure to write peace in Korea. Walter Bedell Smith blames Communist tactics while Syngman Rhee threatens to unite Korea by force. Washington doubts a rescue act will come, fearing public memory of Korea’s costly stalemate. The guidepost question remains who will write the war's next chapter.
The nation wishes former President Truman a speedy recovery after emergency surgery. The writer notes his health before illness and expresses hope he will bounce back to his usual energetic and jaunty self, hoping for many more years with him.
A Milwaukee fire truck overturned on a slippery grade while responding to a false alarm injuring four firefighters, one seriously. The vehicle was destroyed when struck by a Milwaukee Road train minutes later as rain reduced visibility. A fifth firefighter was hurt when he fell from a second truck arriving at the scene.
A compact chronology of June 22 historic notes across decades from 1904 to 1944. Items include service prayer traditions in Glarus, leadership gains by St. Louis teams, retirements and candidacies in Green County, notable deaths, civic incorporations, and local honors in Monroe and Monticello communities.
The American Cancer Society study finds cigarette smokers aged 50 to 70 die sooner, mainly from heart disease and cancer. Interviews with 187,776 men and death checks on 4,854 show death rates up to 75 percent higher for smokers than non smokers, with pack a day users facing double risk of heart disease and cancer at certain ages.
In twilight Paris a weary narrator seeks solace in Le Petit Pied Caud. Sommelier Macques offers two rare May 1951 and November 1953 vintages, restoring youth and memory. He then secretly yields the two corks labeled Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola.
WAUSAU The Seabee Veterans of Wisconsin elected John Johnson of Racine president to succeed John Tully of Kenosha. Rupert M. Wallace of Wausau Archie Brintnall of Onalaska Harold Radtlandt of Manitowoc and Roy Engle of Menasha were named vice presidents.
Exeter Township reports 90 percent of dairy bed owners signed a petition to certify the county Brucellosis free. County agent Myron E. Jeglum says Exeter is first to report results as campaigns continue in other townships. Deadline passed yesterday, with some townships just starting the drive and possibly delaying program start. John Mellenberger chaired Exeter drive. Decatur Township co-chairs A L Miller and Ben Zimmerli announce a 8 p.m. meeting at Brodhead High School. Seventy five percent of herd owners must sign before state officials begin work.
The article notes that Neptune was suspected long before its discovery due to its influence on other solar system bodies. It highlights early theoretical predictions based on observed perturbations guiding astronomers to search for the planet. The piece emphasizes historical context in planetary science.
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