This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1956
Page
2
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news printed in this newspaper and to AP news dispatches, protecting republication and distribution within the same period.
Editorial attacks rising wage levels amid depressed prices. Rep. Ludvigsen casts the deciding vote for a $10 monthly across the board raise for 13,600 Wisconsin civil service workers, blaming union bargaining tactics for inflation and urging a broader employer stand against wage spirals. He cites steel talks with USW President McDonald as evidence of one-sided union power and warns of a looming consumer cost flow unless controls arise. The piece argues productivity gains come from management and questions unions’ role in job creation, urging a potential showdown against ongoing wage hikes.
Gen LeMay, head of the Strategic Air Command, argues bombers retain value despite ICBM hype. He warns against treating the ICBM as the ultimate weapon and says defenses and counter-weapons will evolve. He remains skeptical of budget-driven panic and political labeling of Air Force plans.
The Office of Price Administration could move before July on the proposed 7 cent per pound increase for Swiss and limburger cheese. Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Producers Association president Al Stoldt cites a Washington conference with dairy officials after returning from the capital. William S Hart dies in Los Angeles after a quarter century as a western film actor. Monroe Turn and Schwing Club shine at the Swiss American Gymnastic Association meet in Milwaukee. Seven members of a cross state bus tour perish in a Cascade mountains crash.
A seasoned editor scolds a student aspiring to be an author in journalism. He argues that journalism requires training beyond a diploma and distinguishes reporters from true writers. The piece urges patience, notes many want editorial posts, and hints at a possible cub reporter opening.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed two prior decisions and ordered integration of the state bar. It directed the Wisconsin Bar Association to submit a proposed integration rules draft by Sept. 20 and plan a hearing on the rules. Alfred E. La France filed the petition. Racine, as bar association president, notes 68 percent of lawyers belong.
Philip H Kaminsky 37 of Appleton announced Friday his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to fill the Assembly Speaker Mark Catlin Jr. seat in the lower house. Catlin, a Republican, had earlier said he would run for re election. Kaminsky previously ran a waste paper firm owned by his father until 1955 sale of the business.
Congress moves toward a July 1 enactment of a $32.9 billion highway program authorizing about 40 000 miles of multi lane roads and 14.8 billion in highway taxes over 16 years while the Senate backs a $4.502 billion foreign aid package and Defense funds spark Senate ire over comments by Secretary Wilson. The House Rules panel approves a federal school aid bill tied to segregation provisions as political tensions rise over civil rights and security probe in a senator's office.
Walter Hugo Koehler of Hales Corners was elected right eminent grand commander of the Wisconsin Knights Templar at the 98th annual state meeting Friday. He succeeds Arthur M. Olsen as Superior.
All boys and girls up to 12 years of age are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill out this coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club Monroe Wisconsin. Name Street or R F D Postoffice Date of birth Age last birthday
The 1956 winter wheat crop, battered by winds and drought, is pouring into elevators as combines chew fields under a blazing sun. Kansas leads with about 140 million bushels, while Colorado reports the smallest crop in 16 years and storage worries ease for that state. Oklahoma and Texas also show gains, though much of Texas wheat burned in the drought.
Physicians who treated 103 casualties in the Caplainville train wreck in May will donate about $3 500 earned for their services to the Waukesha Memorial Hospital building fund.
A local birthday list for June 24 to June 30 names several children by name and address. The narrative follows a train conductor recalling Curly the sociable stowaway bulldog who rode free daily, later becoming the conductor’s deputy after a reunion years later.
New members include Ruth Ellen Johnson Route 3 Box 279 July 8 1955 Velma Jean Johnson Route 3 Box 279 June 15 1954 Janet Kay Wild Route 2 Winslow July 1 1955 Keith Roy Ott Route 2 August 6 1955 Steven Bud Wilde 620% 17th Avenue November 27 1953
Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed a county judge ruling that stock in George Banta Publishing Co. be valued at fair market value for estate tax purposes at death. The dispute concerned a 1928 contract setting a $15 per share sale price to George Banta Jr. The court held that estate tax value is determined at the grantor's death, regardless of full consideration.
Veterinary researchers at Purdue University urge testing brood sows for brucellosis before breeding to prevent infection and improve herd health. The advisory emphasizes early screening and proper biosecurity to protect livestock and reduce economic losses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.