Peppery Paul Butler Draws Democratic Criticism
A commentary accuses Democratic Chairman Paul Butler of misreading news and clashing with his party over Nixon’s Latin America trip. The piece questions whether he speaks for Democrats or acts as a partisan hatchet man, noting Democratic leaders praised Nixon upon landing.
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Peppery
Paul
Butler
Nixon
Latin America
Caracas
Lima
Peru
Apostle
Democrat Party
Vinson Claims Victory in Defense Reorganization Battle
Vinson of the House armed services committee positions himself as a wise military expert while defending congressional prerogatives. His panel’s bill limits presidential change by giving Congress final say on transfers and requires defense secretaries to act through the armed forces chiefs, hindering the Eisenhower plan for unified command. The President signaled possible approval if the compromise stands, though Congress may yet rebuke the administration.
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House Armed Services Committee
Capitol Hill
Congress
Eisenhower
Armed Services
Defense Department
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Secretary of Defense
Senate
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Monroe city notes merge public works and water posts
Ten years ago Zenno A. Gorder will head the merged city offices of public works and water department as of May 19 1948 after a Water Board contract. Helen L. Gempler is a clerk stenographer. Dorothy Johnson elected ESA sorority Alpha Zeta Chapter president. A 17 member delegation asks City Council about starling nuisance. Don Huddleston named head basketball coach at Carroll College.
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Water Department
Water Board
Helen L. Gempler
Dorothy Johnson
Alpha Zeta Chapter
ESA Sorority
Monroe
Don Huddleston
Carroll College
Waukesha
Memorial Day Plans Set by GAR WRC and Local League
Fifty years ago the GAR and WRC with the local soldiers league finalize plans for Memorial Day observances in Wisconsin to begin May 24 with a religious service in the Armory. Dr. Frank B. Brewer, 77, dies at a son’s home in Fort Atkinson. Thomas R. Hefty, formerly of New Glarus and now at a Madison bank, breaks his arm in a fall from a horse. A Janesville specialist is consulted on Mrs. Charles F. Miller of Sylvester and surgery is ruled out due to heart issues.
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Soldiers League
Armory
Frank B. Brewer
Wisconsin
Ft. Atkinson
Thomas R. Hefty
New Glarus
Madison
Janesville
Charles F. Miller
Sylvester
Push for Full-Scale Improvement Seen as Possible
Civic leaders discuss expanding current upgrades and pursuing full implementation. Advocates argue faster action could yield economic gains and better services, while opponents urge careful budgeting and phased steps.
Fair Fielders Club May Meeting Highlights
Dianna Bauman led the pledge and Norma Willborn led flag pledge at the Fair Fielders Club May meeting. Roll call cited summer plans. Jane Brecklin and Barbara Bauman demonstrated, Ruth Willborn and Dennis Stuckey gave project talks. George Raymer John Bauman and Stuckey presented special numbers. A safety demonstration followed. Rural Sunday practice occurred and members attended Fairfield church services. Floyd Stuckey and Glen Schrieder families served.
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Norma Willborn
Fair Fielders Club
Jane Brecklin
Barbara Bauman
Ruth Willborn
Dennis Stuckey
George Raymer
John Bauman
Stuckey
Fairfield Church
Floyd Stuckey
Glen Schrieder
Area Pastor Officiates For Drowning Victims
Rev. Sandie Patnick of First Baptist Church traveled to Detroit to officiate at the funeral for four members of a Detroit family drowned on a weekend fishing and boating trip. The mother’s body was recovered. the father a son aged 13 and a daughter 17 died in the incident. Only a 20 year old married son survived.
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Albany
Sandie Patnick
First Baptist Church
Detroit
Mich
Patrick
Mrs Heck 63 Freeport Woman Dies in Home
Mrs. Clayton Heck 63 of Route 3 Freeport died Saturday at home. Born Dora Foss in Red Oak October 16, 1894 she married Clayton Heck December 29, 1915 in Afalkey. Survived by husband a son William L. at Downings Veteran's Hospital three brothers a sister and three grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Bethel EUB Church Afalkey with burial Cedarville cemetery. Burlington Cramer funeral home Orangeville in charge.
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Orangeville
Clayton Heck
Route 3
Freeport
Dora Foss
Red Oak
Christopher
Amelia Foss
Afalkey
William L
Downings Veteran’s Hospital
Chicago
John
Ira
Walter
Dakota
Della Reamer
Bethel Eub
M. W. Best
Cedarville
Burington-Cramer Funeral Home
Central Park Police To Carry Tiny Radios
New York reports that within a month foot patrolmen in Central Park will use pocket-size transistor radios to aid a crime drive. Initially only receiving sets, with transmitters to follow if tests succeed. The receiver weighs nine ounces and attaches to a patrol belt.
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New York
Central Park
Car Inventories Decline Signals Strong Industry Readjustment
Detroit reports the auto industry reduced new car inventories by over 88,000 in two months as May production tightens. May 1 stock totaled 777,445, down from a year-to-date high of 865,566 on March 1. April sales likely about 425,000 with no spring surge.
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Detroit
Mrs. Bridgett McDermott 85 Mineral Point Dies
Mrs Bridgett McDermott 85 of Mineral Point died Saturday in a local hospital in Darlington. Services set for 9 a m tomorrow at Holy Rosary Catholic church. Steil funeral home handling arrangements. Survived by sister Susie Kearns of Mineral Point.
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Bridgett McDermott
Mineral Point
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Steil Funeral Home
Susie Kearns
Grace Cordes 82 Dies in Brodhead Nursing Home
Grace Amelia Cordes 82 of Brodhead died Saturday in a local nursing home. Born February 11 1876 in Beloit she was married first to Albert Hafeman then to Andrew Frank Cordes in 1928. She lived in Evansville Janesville Afton Beloit Albany before moving to Brodhead in November. Survivors include three sisters and a half brother. three step sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Everson funeral home with Rev. Wilbur Leatherman officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery Brodhead. Friends may call tonight.
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Grace Amelia Cordes
Beloit
Ben
Amelia Ordell Cleveland
Albert Hafeman
Andrew Frank Cordes
Evansville
Janesville
Afton
Albany
Everson Funeral Home
Wilbur Leatherman
Greenwood Cemetery
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Bermuda’s coastline and land area facts
The island’s coastline ensures you are never more than a mile from the sea. Bermuda spans 20 percent of a square mile in area, illustrating its compact geography.
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Bermuda
Island
Barry and Lee Attend State Knights of Columbus Convention
Barry Lee and Mrs. Lee attend the 57th state convention of Knights of Columbus at Wisconsin Dells. Lee is a field agent for EC insurance serving 10 councils. Barry is Grand Knight of the Monroe Council.
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J. Bernard Lee
R. Finley Barry
Knights of Columbus
Wisconsin Dells
Lee
EC Insurance
Barry
Monroe
Mrs. Moen Rites To Be Tomorrow
Services for Mrs. Bennett Moen 58 of Argyle will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at Adams Lutheran church with Rev. Emil C Martinson officiating and burial in the church cemetery. Calling hours last until 10:30 a m tomorrow at Erickson Funeral Home. Mrs Moen born Aug 3 1899 in Adams Township married Bennett Moen Nov 10 1920 at Argyle Lutheran church parsonage. She lived in Adams Township all her life and is survived by her husband two sons Maynard and Burnell K one sister pair and two others, plus a deceased brother Ingwell. She was a member of Adams Lutheran church and its Aid Society.
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Erickon Funeral
Moen
Adams Township
Clara Mabel Peterson
Christian and
Annie Marie Nybroten Peterson
Biggs
Argyle Lutheran Church
Bennett Moen
Maynard
Burnell K
Argyle
Anna Winger
Gilma Emberson
Monroe
Melvin Vinger
Jame Preston
Waterloo
Ingwell
Adams Lutheran Church
Aid Society
Death of Elmer Davis Former Government News Commentator
Elmer Davis aged 68 died Sunday from a stroke. Davis was a renowned news commentator, novelist, essayist, and short story writer and led the Office of Information in World War II. He helped found Americans for Democratic Action in 1947.
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Washington
Elmer Davis
Davis
Office of Information
Americans For Democratic Action
F Hugh Herbert Dies at 60 Century Screenwriter
Hollywood obituary notes F Hugh Herbert, 60, author and screenwriter, died Saturday of lung cancer. A Vienna native, his major successes include Kiss and Tell and The Moon Is Blue.
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Hollywood
F. Hugh Herbert
Vienna
San Francisco Bank Exec Louis Ferrari Dies at 79
Louis Ferrari 79 longtime Bank of America vice president and counsel died Saturday of a heart attack in San Francisco. He helped organize Transamerica Corp within the Bank of America and played a leading role in its creation.
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San Francisco
Louis Ferrari
Bank of America
Transamerica Corp
Girl Scout Troop 242 Plans June Overnight Campout
Scouts of Troop 242 met at Kiwanis Youth Cabin to practice skills for an overnight campout in June. A nature hike and bird study followed by a sack lunch. Leader Mrs Emil Knaack was assisted by Mrs Harold Rudhti and Mrs Glen Swiggum.
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Kiwanis
Emil Knaack
Harold .Rudhti
Glen Swiggum
Synod Essay Winners Named at New Glarus
Local South Wisconsin Synod winners were Ruth Hoesly for play, Kim Tschudy for poem in Class A, James Tschudy for essay in Class C, and Mrs. William McFadden for poem in Class E. Awards were presented at United Church of Christ by Rev. Lynn F. B. Tschudy, with winners advancing to Philadelphia for the denominational contest.
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NEW Glarus
Times
South Wisconsin Synod
United Church of Christ
Lynn F. B. Tschudy
Synod
Philadelphia
Ruth Hoesly
Kim Tschudy
James Tschudy
William McFadden
Raymond E Tann 47 Orfordville Dies After Illness
Raymond E Tann of Orfordville died Saturday at his farm home after a long illness. He was 4 H Club leader and member of East Luther Valley church. Last rites are set for 2 p m tomorrow at the East Luther Valley church. Friends may call tonight at Silverthorn Newcomer funeral home with a prayer service at 8 p m. Surviving are his wife four sons James Raube Danny and Ronald all at home his mother Mrs Phebe Tann of Orfordville two sisters Mrs Edward Hein en and Mrs Robert Stebbins both of Beloit and three brothers Vern and Harold both of Beloit and Delbert Beloit Township.
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Raymond E. Tann
East Luther Valley Church
Silverthorn-Newcomer Funeral Home
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Raube
Danny
Ronald
Plant strike ends at Brandt Automatic Cashier Co
A three day walkout by 250 workers at Brandt Automatic Cashier Co ends with a company offer of a 7 percent wage increase. The settlement was reached Saturday after negotiations.
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Brandt Automatic Cashier Co
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