Fire Alert Plan To Be Studied By City Council
Mayor Evans referred a proposed electronic fire department alert system to the Police and Safety and Civil Defense committees for study. Fire Chief Benkert noted the older 1925 alarm cannot be heard by wintering firemen, and the plan would cost about 5000 dollars for home units and a central station unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville R. Evans
Police and Safety and Civil Defense Committees
Poanday
Daniel Gerber
Second Ward
Fire Department
Gerber
Josef J. Benkert
Benkert
Lee Mitchell
H. L
John) Fenton
Monroe Park Board
Mitchell
Fenton
Park Board
Gen. Nathan F. Twining Park
Discoverer XII Rocket Fails to Orbit Over California
The Discoverer XII rocket failed to reach orbit and destroyed itself in a flaming plunge into the atmosphere over Vandenberg Air Force Base California. Air Force scientists worked through the night to locate the crash site and determine why the mission did not achieve orbit. The test aimed to circle the earth on a polar path and after 17 orbits release an instrument capsule into a target area in Hawaiian waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Hawaiian
Life magazine highlights Cousley torch lantern collection
The July 4th Life magazine issue features political torches and lanterns from Sam A. Cousley’s collection. Cousley, based in Englewood New Jersey and a former editor of The Monroe Evening Times, says it took two days to photograph the lighted displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Magazine
Sam A. Cousley
Cousley
Englewood, N. J
Monroe Evening Times
Fly Control Demonstration Planned At Two County Farms
A UW extension entomologist will lead a Friday tour on two farms New Glarus and Monroe. Demonstrations cover barn fogger installation at Streiff farm and a unique chute-type operation at Digman farm. Plans include heifer pasture sprays and FAA approved products.
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United States
Kendall C. Digman
M. Palmer Welsh
Pet Milk Co
New Glarus
Walter Streiff
Kendal Digman
Monroe
Ellsworth Fischer
University of Wisconsin Extension
Streiff
Digman’s
Federal Food and Drug Administration
George Gramling
Federal Pay Hike Vetoed
President Eisenhower vetoed a bill to raise the pay of 1 percent of federal employees by seven percent deeming it indefensible. He left room for a smaller increase linked to living costs while Democratic leaders plan to seek an override.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
L Eisenhower
Congress Battles Over Pay Rate Cut In House Vote
In Washington, House Republicans and Southern Democrats clash over a minimum wage bill, aiming to reduce the proposed $1.25 per hour and limit the number of workers covered. The measure is part of three major items before the House recesses for party conventions, alongside Cuba sugar quota action and a veto-expected federal pay raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cuba
Fire destroys whisky warehouse in Owensboro distillery
Lightning sparked a blaze at Medley Distilling Co. in Owensboro Kentucky destroying a storage building and about 20000 dollars worth of whisky barrels during a thunderstorm. Fire crews battled the flames as the thunderstorm raged overhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
Medley Distilling Co
Castro May Grab Big Power Utility
Fidel Castro's government fires communications minister Enrique Oltuski and names Raul Curbelo Morales to lead. The move signals possible seizure of the Cuban Electric Co and hints at broader expropriations of American holdings in Cuba amid pressure over sugar sales and oil refiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Fidel Castro
Cuban Electric Co
Cuba
Osvaldo Corticos
Enrique Oltuski
Raul Curbelo Morales
Oltuski
Electric Company
Castro
Olinski
Cuban Telephone Co
U. S. International Telephone and Telegraph Co
U. S
Suba
United States
Texaco Oil Col
Santiago
Texaco
Esso Standard
New Jersey
Vienna Cool Reception for Khrushchev During Austria Visit
Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrived in neutral Austria for a nine day state visit. Apathetic crowds greeted him apart from a small Communist group. About 6000 people gathered at the Soviet War Memorial as his motorcade entered Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Khrushchev
Soviet War Memorial
Imperial Hotel
Foley Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Lafayette County
Darlington Township resident John Foley a World War II veteran and Foley Auto Center owner announces he will run for Lafayette County sheriff on the Democratic ticket in the September primary. Mrs Fern Thompson the incumbent sheriff Edward Thompson's wife had already announced a Republican bid.
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Darlington
John Foley
Foley Auto Martin
Darlington Township
Lafayette County
Fern Thompson
Edward Thompson
Truman quits as delegate to convention sparks DC intrigue
Former president Harry S Truman withdraws Missouri's delegation from the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. The move prompts Washington theories about deals among Symington Kennedy and Johnson, with Truman set to hold a news conference in Independence, Missouri. Symington maintains Truman's backing while supporters tally 125 pledged delegates, including at least 25 under Truman's control within Johnson's bloc.
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Associated Press
Harry S. Truman
Los Angeles
Truman
Missouri
Washington
Independence
Sen. Symington
Symington
Sen. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Glacier National Park
Mont
Rockefeller
New York
Nixon
Missed Military Life of the Twining Family Highlighted
The article profiles Walter Twining of Monroe and his two distinguished sons Gen Nathan F. Twining and Marine Gen Merrill Twining. It traces Walter’s banking career and civic work, plus the military legacy of Nathan C. Twining, describing battles, roles, and early aviation efforts within a family history.
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Clarence Walter Twining
Nathan F. Twining
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Merrill
Bill) Twining
Marine Corps
Mazie V. Barber
Walter Twining
Monroe
First National Bank
Commercial and Wings Bank
Portland
Ore
Monroe Telephone Co
Armory
Nathan C. Twining
Waterloo
Wis
John Twining
Wisconsin
Phoebe Barber
Nathan C. Jr
Harry Laverne
Nathan C
Nathan Crook
Oliver Hazard Perry
Lawrence
Lake Erie
Milton College
Nathan
Belgium Ends Congo Contre Independence Declared by Congo
King Baudouin proclaimed the Republic of Congo in Leopoldville as Belgium handed over the colony to 13 million Africans. He warned new leaders to beware of foreign powers while artillery boomed. President Kasavubu praised Belgium for not opposing history as independence began.
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Leopoldville
Republic of Congo
Baudouin
Belgian Congo
United States
Joseph Kasavubu
Belgium
Tragedy at Ukrainian Camp Two Boys Found Drowned
Bodies of Thor Jewycky and George Prypchan were recovered as search continues for four more youths from Chicago and Minneapolis. The six boys drowned while crossing the Wisconsin River near a camp run by a Chicago Ukrainian group. Camp leader Jerry Bojkowycz led the rope-assisted crossing when a submerged hole caused panic and entrapment in rain swollen waters. The camp remains closed for the season.
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Maulton
Wisconsin
Thor Jewycky
Minneapolis
George Prypchan
Chicago
Olen Szczemeta
Roman Kuczma
Orest Nikorowycz
Orest Kurylak
Jerry Bojkowycz
Park Dedication Program Final Dry Run Held
Monday session at the Commercial and Savings Bank reviewed Fourth of July events honoring Gen. Nathan F. Twining. George L. Wells outlined plans for Jaycees police Civil Defense and sheriff staff with parking and traffic discussions at Idle Hour mansion and the park. The ceremony runs 4 to 5 p m with a flag ceremony national anthem and memorial presentations before Twining’s remarks and a closing thank you.
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Nathan F. Twining
Commercial and Savings Bank
George L. Wells
Jaycee
Sheriff's Office
New Park
Idle Hour
Monroe Evening Times
James C. Jensen
Truax
30Th Air Division
W. L. Maske
Woman’s Relief Corps
Stanton Steari
Company B
Col
Bruce Thomas
Gaylord Nelson
John F. Kundert
The
Jaycees
A. Lee Mitchell
Park Board
Orville R. Evans
Gen. Twining
Wells
Idle Hour Mansion
Mrs. Twining
More Facilities Given for Park
Picnic tables were donated to the new Gen. Nathan F. Twining Park. IOOF Lodge No. 72 added two tables supplementing Legion and Moose tables. A park sign by Harold A. Blumer with help from Robert L. Hahn sits at the main entrance. The ramp opened yesterday with Mayor Orville R. Evans Police Chief Henry S. Hefty and Marvin E. Tessneer first users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan F. Twining
Ioof Lodge No. 72
American Legion
Moose
Harold A. Blumer
Gen. Twining
Robert L. Hahn
Monroe
Wis
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Orville R. Evans
Henry S. Hefty
Marvin E. Tessneer
Evening Times
Jack Erb
Walter Ekum
Rote
Gas Explosions Rock Public Square In Cleveland
Five underground blasts under Public Square in Cleveland knocked out power to nearby blocks, tossed manhole covers, and shattered plate glass windows, jolting downtown on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Public Square
Four Baseball Teams Enter Playoff Games
The Junior Baseball League held playoff games this afternoon to decide which teams participate in the July 4 dedication at Gen. Nathan F. Twining Park. The White Sox face the Braves and the Cubs play the Yankees, with Delmar Rikli to manage the Monroe girls softball team against a Browntown club during the ceremonies. A meeting and tryouts to select a team will be held tomorrow.
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Junior Baseball League
Gen. Nathan F. Twining Park
White Sox
Braves
Cubs
Yankees
Delmar Rikli
Argyle
Monroe
Browntown
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Magazine
Mazie Barber Twining
Harry
General Meltene
Twining
Highway 69
City Hall
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Power and Light
Les Bishop
Times
Annapolis
Naval Bureau
Ordnnce
Navy
Admiral Twining
Williams
Sims
Harry Laverne Twining
California
Congo
Nathan Twining
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