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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1954

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Senate group urged to void Chavez NM seat over 1952 vote

A Republican majority Senate investigation panel urged declaring there was no legal 1952 New Mexico senatorial election and unseating Sen. Chavez. The report, signed by Barrett and Potter, follows a year of fraud charges by Hurley. Hennings dissents. If adopted, governor Mechem would appoint a replacement. Primary debate would occur on the Senate floor within days.

Washington Senate Sen Chavez D-Nm Patrick Hurley Barrett R-Wye Potter R-Mich Hennings D-Mo Barrett-Potter Hurley Senate Rules and Administration Committee Jenner R-Ind Rules Committee New Mexico Rules and Administration Committee Subcommittee Edwin L. Mechem Morse Ind-ore Knowland California Chavez-Hurley

Riot Breaks Up At Chicago Jail

Twenty inmates at Cook County Jail rioted for seven hours before surrendering after a volley of tear gas and high pressure water. Sheriff Babb blamed the incident on a thwarted jailbreak, led by a condemned murderer and a bank robber.

Chicago Cook County John E. Babb Babb

Officers Catch Seven by Radar in Green County

State traffic police, aided by Nathan F. Burgy, clocked seven motorists using radar on Monday to Wednesday. Four cars and three trucks were cited for speeding before trial set for next Wednesday. The county approved radar equipment purchase, arriving soon.

Green County Nathan F. Burgy

House approves major excise tax cuts in swift 411 to 3 vote

The House endorsed a bill to cut about 25 federal excises by 912 million dollars, aiming to add nearly a billion to the deficit projection. Senate action appears likely as Sen. George expects passage with minimal changes and President Eisenhower plans a televised address on tax positions.

Washington House Senate Eisenhower Treasury Sen George D-Ga

Clifford Stout 69 Darlington Dies After Brief Illness

Clifford Stout a retired Darlington businessman died at a Darlington hospital after a brief illness. Services will be held at the Darlington Methodist church with burial in Union Grove cemetery and Masonic rites at the grave. He operated an electric and appliance store here until 10 years ago. He is survived by his wife a son Lawrence of Kansas City two grandchildren two great grandchildren and his mother Mrs Jen ni Stout. Friends may call at the Stout home.

Darlington Clifford Stout Darlington Methodist Church E. J. Jeffrey Union Grove Cemetery Stout Lawrence Kansas City Jennie Stout

Old Keystone Troupe Surprises Mack Sennett at Reunion

Mack Sennett 69, creator of the Keystone Kops and bathing beauties, was surprised on This Is Your Life as old Keystone stars gathered at the Edendale studio site in Los Angeles. Emcee Ralph Edwards hosted dinner and drinks while obelisk tribute marked the historic location.

Mack Sennett Hollywood Yesteryear Keystone Cameron Shipp Keystone Kops Hank Mann Chester Heinie Conklin Andy Clyde

Group To Assist In School Plans

A five man citizens committee will assist the Board of Education with problems in the proposed school building expansion program. Herbert T. Johnson announced the group, nominated by Mayor Brooks J. Dunwiddie. Members are Laroy Dodge, W. R. Schuetze, Clifford M. Fritz, Herbert E. Lanz and Rolland W. Blaha.

Board of Education Herbert T. Johnson Brooks J. Dunwiddie Laroy Dodge W. R. Schuetze Clifford M. Fritz Herbert E. Lanz Rolland W. Blaha Johnson

Monroe Narrowly Sells Tickets for Middleton Sectional

Monroe topped its 200 student ticket quota for the Middleton sectional basketball tournament with exchange coupons issued for tickets. Only 65 of 250 adult tickets remained today as Monroe prepares for 9 p m tomorrow against Randolph. the winner faces Middleton versus Waupun at 7 30 p m Saturday for a state berth.

Monroe Middleton Randolph Waupun

Papal Service in Sistine Chapel for Pius XII Anniversary

Vatican reports high prelates preparing for Friday services in the Sistine Chapel to mark the 15th anniversary of Pope Pius XII's coronation, but the pope again will miss due to illness for the second year in a row.

Vatican City Sistine Chapel Pius XII

U S Backed Plan Gathers Support At Caracas Parley

At the Inter-American Conference in Caracas Haiti endorsed the United States plan to curb Communist influence in the Americas. Ten of nineteen Latin American countries backed joint action against Communist control and for measures against Communist agents. U S officials hope for final approval with minor amendments while seeking broad economic cooperation through Wash ington talks on economic problems facing the region.

Caracas Venezuela Haiti United States Americas U. S Mexico Uruguay Guillermo Toriello Guatemala U.S Samuel C. Waugh Washington Rio Grande Dulles

Nine Monroe pupils win forensics awards at Evansville contest

Nine of 17 Monroe high school forensic contestants earned A ratings at the Evansville league event with the rest taking B ratings. A recipients include Elsa Schindler Carol Ridnour Patti Amos Gayle Webster Roger Plate Carole Meier John Hurlbut Karen Kindschi Rose Marie Milz. B winners include Marcia Conway Janice Kubly Susan Isely Jo Anne Block Linda Wilson Donna Gustafson John Bruni and Carol Galli. A winners advance to the Ft Atkinson district on March 27.

Monroe High School Evansville Elsa Schindler Carol Ridnour Patti Amos Gayle Webster Roger Plate Carole Meier John Hurlbut Karen Kindschi Rose Marie Milz Marcia Conway Janice Kubly Susan Isely Jo Anne Block Linda Wilson Donna Gustafson John Bruni Carol Galli Ft. Atkinson

McCarthy Plans Nighttime Radio Reply Ahead of Nixon

Senate upstart Joseph McCarthy schedules a two day early reply to Adlai Stevenson on a mutual radio network claiming free time. He will appear on a 15 minute program hosted by Fulton Lewis in a question and answer format as part of GOP responses to Stevenson and Flanders.

Washington Sen McCarthy Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Mutual Nixon Fulton Lewis Jrr Flanders R-Vt NBC CBS Miami Fla

Schwable Testifies on Torture Aiding Enemy Confession

Col Frank H Schwable testified before a Marine court of inquiry explaining how 14 months in a Red Chinese prison camp left him unable to judge and led to a false confession claiming germ warfare in Korea He described constant torture including cold filth sleep deprivation and questioning. He asked the three generals and one admiral to understand his suffering and that he signed the confession under duress.

Washington Frank H. Schwable Korea Marine Court of Inquiry Schwable

Thomas Named Navy Secretary

Charles Sparks Thomas of Los Angeles an assistant secretary of defense was nominated by President Eisenhower to be Secretary of the Navy. He would succeed Robert B. Anderson who moves to deputy secretary of defense as Roger Kyes leaves the Pentagon May 1. No successor has been chosen for Thomas in his current post as assistant secretary for supply and logistics.

Washington Charles Sparks Thomas Los Angeles Defense Eisenhower Navy Thomas Robert B. Anderson Texas Roger Kyes Pentagon

Farmers Night Draws Large Crowd in Monroe

More than 1 000 farmers attended the Monroe Chamber of Commerce Farmers Night show last night with about 200 forced to stand. Milwaukee acts led by O G Hagen entertained including Denny and Joan and Silent Sam and Gloria. The Bauerlendoes gymnasts and the Moosettes kitchen band plus master of ceremonies Stanley Neuburger highlighted the program. Free lunch followed as 60 pounds of wieners were served under Harvey H Holland's supervision. General chair Alvin A Kubly presided with Willard R Schuetze and committee members Alvin H Babler Wayne Fencil and Charles Mathias.

Turner Om Monroe Chamber of Commerce Milwaukee O. G Rusty) Hagen Hagen Denny Joan Sam Gloria Gold Dust Twins George Moorehead Gay Steensrud Ole Olson Moose Kitchen Moosettes Stanley Neuberger Harvey H. Holland Alvin A

Welsh and Kaderly Renamed to ADA Wisconsin Directors

Welsh and Kaderly were re elected to the American Dairy Association of Wisconsin board at the 16th annual Madison meeting. Other southern Wisconsin directors named include Merriam of Darlington and Thelen of LaFarge. Eaderly and Welsh represent District One. Lyman D. McKee was renamed president. officers include Melvin vice president Niemer secretary and Trebilcock treasurer. Roland W. Bartlett of Illinois spoke on boosting milk use in schools.

Palmer Welsh Pet Milk Co New Glarus Dairy Clinic Green County Dairy Promotion Committee E. J. Kaderly Juda American Dairy Association of Wisconsin Madison Wisconsin Dale Merriam Darlington Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association Alois Thelen LaFarge Eaderly Welsh Lyman D. McKee Homer Melvin Glenbeulah Joseph Niemer Plainfield Arthur Trebilcock Roland W. Bartlett University of Illinois

Rep Bentley Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Wounding

Congressman Alvin M. Bentley of Michigan, wounded when Puerto Rican militants opened fire in the House on March 1, underwent an emergency operation Wednesday to repair a reopened abdominal wound. Aides said the procedure occurred around 10 p.m. and a casualty chief described the condition as a slight setback.

Washington Alvin M. Bentley R-Mich House Congress Elwood Brake Tony Brake Joseph Young Bentley

Jeffrey to Stay in Foster Home Pending Supreme Court ruling

Attorneys for Mrs. Dorothy Tschudy say Jeffrey should remain in state custody until the Wisconsin Supreme Court rules on her bid to adopt. The Department of Public Welfare and the foster placement are designed to keep the boy in stable care, with a May court hearing and a June decision anticipated.

Dorothy Tschudy Monroe Department of Public Welfare Jeffrey Supreme Court Oscar Toebaas Madison Mrs. Tschudy State Department Columbia County Elton Morrison Morrison

Accident Victim Reported Better After Three-Vehicle Crash

William Scott a Milwaukee oil firm salesman injured in a three vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Brodhead yesterday was in good condition at St. Clare hospital. He suffered head back and chest injuries with shock. Clar ence Gilbertson and his wife from Orfordville were also hurt. Ralph Jones of Brodhead escaped injury. Investigators say Gilbertson began turning into the Anderson stockyards as Scott tried to pass. Scott was thrown from the car which was demolished. Sheriff reports the incident.

William Scott Milwaukee Highway 11 Brodhead St. Clare Hospital Scott Clarence Gilbertson Orfordville Ralph Jones Gilbertson Anderson Stockyards Jones Rock County Sheriff’s Department

Secretary Benson Promises Surplus Dairy Disposal Plan

Secretary Benson said he will announce before April 1 a program to dispose of government held surplus butter and dairy products. He told the House Agriculture Committee the plan would aid housewives by lowering consumer prices and increasing surpluses for welfare and school lunch programs. He suggested a Monday reveal and mentioned storage of over a billion pounds of dairy products, including 285 million pounds of butter.

Washington Benson House Agriculture Committee House Eisenhower Congress

Mauritson Demands Easier Dairy Slash

Mauritson, president of Land O Lakes Creameries, warns Congress against cutting dairy supports set for April 1, saying farmers will face feed costs at 90 percent parity while getting 75 percent of parity for output. Russell S Waltz notes a 600 million dollar loss to dairymen and outlines a self help plan with a 15 member dairy stabilization board and farm driven production controls.

Minneapolis M. H. Mauritson Land O’lakes Creameries, Inc Mauritson Dairy Cooperative Great Northwest Russell S. Waltz Washington National Milk Producers Federation Waltz Senate House Agricultural Committees Dairy Stabilization Board

Stock list boosted by rail strength on market day

Strength in the railroad sector lifted the stock market to the best average levels in 24 years. Leading gainers included New York Central Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern California Edison U S Steel Studebaker Texas Corp Douglas Aircraft Pepsi Cola and York Corp.

New York New York Central Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern California Edison U. S. Steel Ante Steel Studebaker Texs Co Douglas Aircraft Pepsi- Cola York Corp

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