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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1953

Page

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Defense Outlay Cut 1.3 Billion By House Group

The House appropriations committee voted to reduce new defense department funds by 1.34 billion dollars from Eisenhower suggests, part of a 6.29 billion cut from Truman’s earlier request. It outlines a 34.43 billion funding level for the coming year and notes Air Force reductions dominate, with Truman’s total request lowered across agencies. Truman denounces cuts, warns of security risks, and criticizes GOP wing in a post presidential speech to ROA.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Eisenhower Defense Department Truman Department Air Force Army Fimadelphis GOP White House The Reserve Officers Association Joint Chiefs of Staff Hoyt Vandenberg 7 Force Omar Bradley JCS Republican House Sam Rayburn

Truce Signing Mentioned by Communist Propaganda Broadcast

A front line radio broadcast in Seoul announced a truce signing set for July 3. The message, relayed over loudspeakers from Chinese forces on the western front, asserted the date and urged attention to the announcement.

Red Seoul

St Johns Music Director Bowles Resigns for Wichita Falls Church

Delbert Bowles minister of music at St John’s church resigns to become minister of music at First Methodist Church Wichita Falls Texas where he will also direct a community chorus leaving Aug 1. He served one year at St John’s and led the Green County Masonic chorus while running a private voice studio. Bowles born in Alpine Texas trained at Westminster College and earned a master of music degree with high honors after service in the Air Force. He and wife Mary Kyle Bowles have a daughter and a son Lloyd Anthony.

Delbert Bowles St. John’s First Methodist Church Wichita Falls Tex Texas Bowles St. John's Church Green County Masonic Chorus Westminster College Air Force Durham N. C Westminster 14Th Street Lloyd Anthony St. Clare Hospital William F. Guthrie Kansas City

Montgomery Mass Polio Immunization Plan Unfolds

In Montgomery Alabama gamma globulin was flown Friday night to start mass inoculation for 30 000 children as part of a fight against polio. The city declared an emergency after 73 people were stricken and three died since the polio season began. Health officials led by State Health Officer D G Gill mobilized for the campaign making Montgomery the first major city to attempt such a mass immunization effort.

Montgomery Ala D. G. Gill

Striking Brewery Workers Reject Firm Offer in Milwaukee

Milwaukee brewery workers in Local 9 of the Brewery Union voted 6,274 to 348 Friday to reject a management proposal. John Schmitt reported the margin, with Kenneth Mueller and the bargaining committee urging rejection at two mass meetings.

Milwaukee CIO John Schmitt Schmitt Kenneth Mueller

Surgeon Lahey Passes Away at Eden Clinic Founder

Dr. Lahey, surgeon and founder of the Boston clinic bearing his name, died today at New England Baptist Hospital. His work as Eden’s chief surgeon and director left a lasting mark on medical care and institutional history.

Dr. Lahey Eden Key Boston Clinic New England Baptist Hospital

President Battles For Extension Of Tax Law

Washington observers say President Eisenhower gains as House faces floor vote on extending the excess profits tax. The Ways and Means clash centers on procedure and votes with Reed leading a GOP challenge while Democrats back the administration move to extend retroactively. The outcome hinges on the Monday test vote and party alignments.

Washington Eisenhower House Reed Ways and Means Daniel A. Reed Ways and Means Committee Congress House Rules Committee Rules Joseph W. Martin Mass Martin Will

Mrs. Garwell Dies at 82 in Monroe Area

Mrs. George Garwell 82 died unexpectedly yesterday at 5 pm at Wagner's valescent home of old age complications after a two year illness. Born Amelia Feldt in Doelets Germany on June 24 1871 she came to the United States at 17 settling near Clarno. She married George Garwell December 24 1896 and lived in Monroe area farming 35 years in Jefferson Township before moving to Monroe in 1930. Survived by two sons Ralph Browntown and Frank Brodhead a daughter Mrs Arnold Schupbach Brodhead a sister Mrs Leonard Norder Monroe and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by two infant sons a son George Jr last March and a daughter Edna. Member of St Johns church. Services Monday at 3 pm Stuessy funeral home Rev Paul C Kehle officiating burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

George Garwell 12Th Avenue Wagner P. A. Schuh Monroe Jefferson Township Garwell Ralph

Wisconsin GOP backs George Rapp for U S Attorney

A Friday report says Wisconsin Republican leaders recommended Madison attorney George Rapp for U S Attorney for the western district. Henry Ringling, a Wisconsin GOP committeeman, disclosed a recommendation was made but did not name the choice. The post was last held by Thomas E. Fairchild who left to run for Senate.

Ryewisser GTMW Wisconsin George Rapp Madison U. S Henry Ringling Sarapoo GOP Thomas E. Fairchild Sen. M

Mass break from Korean Allied camps reported

Seoul W T Norea news reports a mass escape from UN prison camps in Korea beginning June 18. Officials cite a large number of prisoners fleeing, with conflicting figures and unclear details on the escapes and coordination among Communist Korean forces.

Korea Seoul U. N

Chinese Reds Drive Fresh Attacks Across Pukhan Front

Thousands of Chinese forces unleashed a renewed two division assault along a 13 mile stretch of the Pukhan River front, pushing South Korean troops back and seizing hills in the see-saw action. Allied aircraft bombed fortifications at dawn as jet fighters claimed further enemy losses in the opening days of the renewed offensive.

Seoul Pukhan River Associated Press Milo Farnell el Paso Hill Lookout Mountain Kumsong Pukhan U. S. Fifth Air Force Imjin Bak

Taft Assures No Fears Of GOP Sabotage

Senator Taft dismissed claims that Republicans are sabotaging foreign policy. He urged swift action on extending the trade program and writing aid, while noting possible compromise on Bricker’s constitutional amendment. Senate also confirmed Lee M. Thurston as U.S. Commissioner of Education.

Taft Washington Sen Senate Wiley Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower Golbricks Ohioan Bricker State Dulles New York Gen Brownell Congress Senate Today Lee M. Thurston Michigan United States Commissioner of Education

Gov Kohler Backs Wiley Against Bricker Amendment

Gov. Kohler voiced support for Sen. Wiley in opposing the Bricker amendment, rebuking Republican convention stance. At Madison the GOP endorsed the Bricker plan and censured Wiley. Kohler spoke to the VFW encampment here praising its anti Bricker position and the group’s vote against the amendment.

Kohler Wiley Bricker Wisconsin Sen Madison VFW

Four More Bills Vetoed by Kohler

Governor Kohler vetoed four measures setting a 60 mph limit on certain highways, repealing a $235,000 annual forest crop lands grant, redefining whey products, and adding 15 miles of Price County Trunk A to the state highway trunk system.

Madison Kohler State Highway Commission Price County

Doctor Shelves Churchill Rest. Bermuda Meet Delayed

London doctors ordered Prime Minister Churchill to take complete rest for at least a month. R. A. Butler would run the cabinet during convalescence as the Bermuda conference was postponed. President Eisenhower expressed distress but called it a temporary deferment. Medical report cited long, arduous duties and the need for respite.

London Churchill

Cub Scouts Carnival in Monroe Draws Big Crowd

Parents and friends packed the Armory for the Cub Scout carnival the year’s biggest event. Dens built booths for fishing and candy while Charles Booth acted as barker under Rev. C C Warfel. Webelos winner Thomas Cox and other graduates received awards as funds support re-registration and den supplies.

Monroe Armory Charles A. Booth C. C. Warfel Jnwards Thomas Cox Coyla Garvey Boy Scouts Dewey A. Dwyer W. W. Swuebrich Richard H. Bahr Den George E. Jacobs Richard Prien Richard Kright Arthur F. Roethe William Berndt Richard Garvey Joseph W. Volm Alan Stauffacher James Field Gary Studer Silver Arrows William Volmary

Diving Mishap Claims Milwaukee Man In Wisconsin Lake

Gordon White of Milwaukee died in a Waukesha hospital from injuries suffered in a diving accident at Lake Lahey in Dousman. He reportedly dove over the backs of two other men in shallow water and his neck was broken.

Waukesha Gordon White Milwaukee Oe Lake Lahey Dousman

Monroe Lions Invite Local Girls To Seek Miss America Crown

Monroe Lions sponsor a Miss America contest at Reedsburg inviting local single girls aged 18 to 21 to apply by Saturday July 11. Applicants send names to Forrest L. Kubly or Lester Johnson. The winner will go to Atlantic City for the national finals in September.

Monroe Lions Reedsburg Forrest L. Kubly Lions Lester Johnson Atlantic City Monroe Lions Club Wisconsin

Fair Talent Show Committee Named for Green County Fair

The Green County Fair opens August 5 and features a grandstand home talent show. Clayton Streiff of New Glarus is chair of the program committee, with Alvin Kubly and Anita Figi among assistants. Other members handle grandstand duties, publicity, policing, and donations. The judging contest and project demonstration occur July 30 at the Fair Grounds to select the Pine re for the state fair.

Court House Clayton Streiff New Glarus Alvin Kubly Argus Center Frank Blum Jordan Center Ben Zimmerli Decatur Center Anita Figi Juda Center Arleigh Frautschy

Weekend Wisconsin Weather Sees Sun and Rain Mix

Weekend Wisconsin forecast promises a mix of sun and showers with scattered thundershowers and warmer eastern and southern areas. Early heavy shower around 10 30 produced 0 47 inch of rain in an hour. temperatures fell from 82 to 70 then 68 by 1 pm as overcast and drizzle persisted.

Wisconsin Pee

Nehru Pleads for Special Session Over Korean Truce

In New Delhi Prime Minister Nehru urged a special session of the early United Nations Assembly to break the Korean truce deadlock. He spoke at the airport and said he awaited a clear answer from General Assembly President Lester B. Pearson of Canada regarding the request.

Nehru New Delhi Early Nations Assembly Gener Lester B. Pearson Canada

Rhee Seen Optimistic Over Armistice Talks In Korea

U S defense pledge could win Rhee over as talks with UN and U S envoys progress. Gen Clark and Ambassador Murphy joined Robertson in Seoul for critical discussions at the hilltop residence. Rhee, wary of a divided Korea, seeks a firm U S defense pact and limits on post armistice talks. Eisenhower officials note possible post armistice meeting if progress continues.

Seoul South Korea Syngman Rhee Washington Rhee U.N U.S Mark Clark U. N Tokyo Walter S. Robertson Clark Robert Murphy William K. Harrison Jr Robertson Korea Eisenhower Jary John Foster Panmunjom U. N. Stockades Korean Public Information Office Associated Press Robert Bunson Bunson Las John Foster Dulles

Monticello Board Delays Street Commissioner Appointment

At a Monticello village board special meeting on June 13 the vacancy left by Arnold Elmer was to be filled, but with only one application the board postponed until the July 3 regular meeting. The panel will also consider filling the trustee vacancy created by Louis Wyss’s appointment as village president after Dr. R. J. A. Woodruff resigned on June 12. Receives papal gift of $10,000 from Pope Pius X.

Mun Lilelay Monticello Arnold Elmer Louis Wyss R. J A. Woodruff

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Defense House Group Rapp Happy Roks Doctor Bermuda Boston Hill R. A James Beer Fred Beer Jr David Deininger Wilbur E. Deininger Stewart F. Kingston W. W. Wuethrich Times Cub Scouts Webelos ROK Pope Plas Xa
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