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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1958

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Dairy Queen Contest Voting Opens May 24 in Green County

Final judging for the 1958 Green County Dairy Queen contest will be held June 20 at Decatur Lake Country Club, with eight finalists announced June 16. Contest runs across Brodhead and nearby communities with votes tied to dairy purchases and ballots from groceries and milk firms.

Decatur Lake Country Club Brodhead Evansville C.S. Pierce Albany Brooklyn Monticello New Glarus Monroe Juda Browntown Turner Hall Green County Agricultural Chest Fund G. N. Swartz Victor Marean Five Corners Joyce Hammer Lyle Hammer South Wayne Alice In Dairyland Mineral Point Hammer South Wayne High School Green County Janesville DePere

Kidnap Slayings Reach End as Suspect Surrenders

Billy Glenn Newhouse 21 surrendered in Farmington after being wanted for the killing of his uncle James Huskey 58 and the kidnapping of Linda Reid Rawlins and Archie Moore Jr. They alleged a stabbing of a victim and a forced car trip through Flat River Memphis and Clarksdale before police were notified.

Farmington Billy Glenn Newhouse Newhouse James Huskey Desloge Linda Reid Rawlins Archie Moore Jr Huskey

Tires Burned at Dump Smoke Rises Over City

Several loads of discarded tires were burned at the city dump this morning sending smoke hundreds of feet into the air. City and county law enforcement investigated the source and Sheriff Samuel F. Humbel warned the wind could have worsened the danger.

Samuel F. Humbel

Nelson and Kastenmeier spar over waste and policy

Nelson accused Wisconsin of wasting about a quarter million dollars yearly by not providing state autos for its employees. He urged a bureau of administrative services and blasted waste and influence peddling. Kastenmeier challenged U.S. actions abroad and urged prudent policy. A Dane County group criticized Kennedy’s Milwau kee dinner selection. Atty Gen Honeck announced his bid for re election in Milwaukee.

Associated Press Gaylord Nelson Wisconsin Nelson Conservation Department Madison Menomonie Bureau of Administrative Services Robert Kastenmeier Watertown Congress 2Nd Portage Eisenhower Caribbean Nixon South America Kastenmeier Dane County Committee On Political Education Wisconsin Democratic Party John Kennedy Dmass Milwaukee Kennedy Stewart G. Honeck

Stock Market Early Afternoon Mixed, Cautious Trading

New York stocks moved unevenly in moderately active trading. Most large issues showed small changes while lower priced issues edged higher. Sectors like steels and rails weakened, autos and railroad activity improved, amid political France crisis and global tensions.

New York France

Marines Return to Cherry Point After Cuban Caribbean Tour

A contingent of battle ready Marines rushed to the Caribbean Tuesday night to protect Vice President Nixon and returned to Cherry Point North Carolina early today from Cuba.

Cherry Point N. C Caribbean Nixon Cuba

Homemakers Achieve Night Closes Year with New Officers

Green County Homemakers unveil new officers and center chairmen at the annual Achievement Day event. A potluck supper followed by an entertainment program drew 350 members. Retiring president Mrs. Lawrence Raymer handed over to Mrs. Avery Yost. new secretary is Mrs. Joe Jones and treasurer Mrs. John Chambers. Center chairs include Mrs. Robert Wuetrich Monroe I and others across Monroe II III Browntown Juda Day ton New Glarus. Clubs adjourn for summer with picnics and trips.

William E. Amstutz Woman’s Club Woman’s Club of Monroe Anna Blum Green County Historical Society St. John’s Church The Historical Society Times Green County Homemakers Organization Lawrence Raymer Avery Yost Joe Jones John Chambers Marvin Schwerin Center Robert Wuetrich Monroe I Dewey A. Dwyer Monroe II Fred Schuetz Monroe III John Kryder William Greub Monroe IV

Fleeing Driver Killed in Eau Claire Crash

A 22 year old Eau Claire man, David Nelson, was killed when his car, fleeing a police chase, struck three parked cars and rammed Luther Hospital. The crash ends a high speed pursuit and raises Wisconsin’s traffic death toll to 230 for the year.

Associated Press Eau Claire Wisconsin David Nelson Nelson Luther Hospital

New Sputnik III carries no passengers says Fyodorov

Professor Eugene Fyedorov heads the Soviet Union s Sputnik program and states Sputnik III carried no animals or humans. He predicts the satellite will disintegrate on reentry and notes no solution yet for returning a satellite intact. Smithsonian observers report Vanguard I's final rocket fragment may wander space for two centuries.

Moscow Eugene Fyedorov Earth Cambridge Mass Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory United States Moonwatch America Smithsonian Florida California West Coast

Albany police chief applicants named in village report

Nine candidates for Albany Chief of Police were announced by village clerk Robert Grossman. Applications were turned over to the police committee, chaired by Harry Broughton with members Ralph Luedy and Fred Rust. Out of town contenders include Harry Reasa from Keego Michigan Lester Thompson from Mt Horeb Levi Torkelson from Brodhead Clarence Mullen from Gratiot Frank Hall from Rockford and William Gurske from Brodhead. Others are George Flaherty Robert Lee Abbott and Robert W Armitage. A replacement for Ole Lowl who resigned after seven years will be named.

Albany Robert Grossman Harry Broughton Ralph Luedy Fred Rust Harry Reasa Keego Mich Lester Thompson Mt. Horeb Levi Torkelson Brodhead Clarence Mullen Gratiot Frank Hall Rockford William Gurske George Flaherty Robert Lee Abbott Robert W. Armitage Clement Ole) Lowl

Land Value Farm Return May Drop Despite Rise in Prices

The Agricultural Research Service warned that the income return to farm land this year could dip below 3 percent of land value, the lowest since 1934, even as farm product prices climb. Land values may rise faster than farm income after costs, making land a costly inflation hedge.

Washington The Agricultural Research Service

Senators Agree On Nixon Probe

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously agreed to begin a probe into violence against Vice President Nixon during his Latin American tour and anti American rioting in Lebanon. The inquiry may expand to assess U S policy toward Latin America and actions by State Department and CIA officials.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Nixon Lebanon Theodore Green D-Ri Wayne Morse D-Ore Green United States Latin America Morse Lima Peru Caracas Venezuela U. S. Information Agency State Department Central Intelligence Agency South America Joseph S. Clark Jr Dpa Subcommittee Senate

Cheese Exchange Shows Steady Prices in Wisconsin Trade

Green Bay report indicates cheddar values largely unchanged with a quarter cent rise. Last sales cheddars at 31 percent with specific car and block demand listed, bids and offers for various grades and weights remain active in a firm trading zone.

Green Bay Wisconsin Cheese Exchange

Nasser Returns From 18 Day Soviet Visit

Egyptian President Nasser arrives back in Cairo after an 18 day state visit to the Soviet Union. Premier Khrushchev pledges full backing to unite the Arab world and aid Egypt.

Nasser Cairo Egypt Soviet Union Khrushchev

Vinson Group Adopts Revised Defense Shakeup

The House armed services committee approved a compromise bill to reorganize the Defense Department with an operational joint staff and limited service chiefs power. Eisenhower objected to two provisions enabling congressional blocking of changes, preserving Congress's authority over the military structure. Chairman Vinson signaled support with a letter from Ferdinand Eberstadt, endorsing strong congressional oversight.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Defense Department Eisenhower Secretary of Defense Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Air Force Navy Congress Marine Corps Carl Vinson Dga Ferdinand Eberstadt Eberstadt

Governor weighs action on Brown County sheriff case

Gov. Thomson said he would consider proceedings to remove Sheriff Artley Skenandore if a specific petition arises from Francis Leanna. Leanna’s filing was deemed inadequately informed, and a special investigator found no substantial grounds for suspension.

Madison Thomson Francis Leanna Green Bay Artley Skenandore Brown County Leanna Skenandore Frank J. Larkin Milwaukee FBI

Rain and Warm Weather Expected This Weekend

Relief from Wisconsin's dry spell may arrive tonight as forecasters expect considerable cloudiness and warm conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms through Saturday. Farmers await rain to help parched croplands while city residents use thousands of gallons for dry lawns and gardens.

Wisconsin

Crisis Threat To NATO Unity

The White House and State Department watch a worsening French political crisis with concern for NATO unity. Officials fear the Fourth Republic's fate, possible military interference in Tunisia, and De Gaulle’s bid for power could strain ties with Washington and London and slow a conciliatory policy toward Algeria.

Washington White House State Department North Atlantic Alliance France Algeria Tunisia Habib Bourguiba Bourguiba Charles de Gaulle Supreme de Gaulle Paris London Russia U. S

Elise Feutz To Get Mathematics Award

Elise Feutz daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Feutz Jr will be awarded a certificate of merit in the third annual high school mathematics contest sponsored by the Wisconsin section of the Mathematical Association of America. In the final test April 12, 916 students from 172 high schools participated in various college examination centers.

Elise Feutz Fred Feutz Jr Wisconsin Mathematical Association of America

Ship Sticks Fast Hong Kong Refloating President Hayes

Two tugs failed to refloat the unladen American passenger carrier President Hayes in Hong Kong harbor. Two additional tugboats were ordered to join the attempt on Saturday in hopes of freeing the ship.

Hong Kong Hayes

De Gaulle threat grows as Pflimlin gains emergency powers

Paris faces a crisis as Premier Pflimlin secures emergency powers to combat subversion with a 461 to 114 Assembly vote. De Gaulle contemplates taking over with full powers after his return to public life, while bomb threats target Pflimlin's villa and ministry buildings.

Paris de Gaulle French National Assembly Charles de Gaulle Pierre Pflimlin France Pflimlin Hendaye Interior and Economic Ministry Par National Assembly Algeria Raoul Salan Algiers Salan Assembly

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Dairy Queen Dane Kennedy Choice Sputnik Soviet International Geophysical Year Committee Albany Police Post French Assembly Vinson Group Larry Trayser St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Donald H. Lins St. Victor’s Church Trayser Ripon College Nashotah House Seminary NATO Republic
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