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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1958
Page
2
Editorial views Charles de Gaulle as a complex, aloof figure whose insistence on firm direction could end the Fourth Republic’s chaos. While not seeking personal dictatorship, he offers to guide government as a representative of all factions, potentially sparking France’s return to world power status.
The article honors Louis E. Buri highlighting his quiet generosity and genuine, respectful nature. It notes his modest refusal to publicize his benevolence, his early hardships, and how he quietly helped others in need. His retiring manner and empathy are praised as guiding traits of a life well lived.
The Star of Culture Ronald Colman died yesterday in California. The actor gained a large following across film radio and TV by representing cultured speech and unique diction that elevated even simple lines and heightened dramatic impact.
G Fred Galli named field man for the Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers Association succeeding J E Brecklin who joined the Farm Bureau. Monroe high school graduation class of 1948 slated at 107. George Turner Peckham, 85, passes after surgery. Jerusalem battle reports Arabs shell Hebrew University and Hadassah hospital. Israeli army holds strong points. National Guardsmen move into Waterloo area with fixed bayonets after riot at Rath Packing Co. plant.
The piece laments too few performers of Ronald Colman's caliber remaining. It argues age is thinning the ranks of actors who avoid shoddy work, reject melodramatic performances, and oppose coarse modern theater practices.
Lena M. Smith, 85, died at 5 p.m. in Withee Nursing Home Brodhead. Born Aug 15 1872 in Avon Township to Lever and Sarah Olson. She married Walter S. Smith March 26 1889 in Brodhead and lived in Avon Township except for five years in South Dakota. Survived by son Floyd G. Smith Beloit, daughter Mrs Harry Long Brodhead, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services Thursday 2 p.m. Everson funeral home. Burial Avon cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening.
The Wisconsin State Historical Society receives the Brisbois House in Prairie du Chien from Mrs. Louise E. Root. The board plans to maintain the 19th century home with Villa Louis. Built early 1800s by Michael Brisbois, an early permanent settler who arrived in 1781 as a Hudson’s Bay Co. agent.
A Red Chinese song and dance troupe canceled its final performance in Japan and returned home aboard a Russian ship.
Tora May Fries 82 a native of Juda dies at home in Beloit after living in the Juda area. Rites at Rosman-Uehling-Kinzer chapel with Rev Raymond E Steger. Burial Oakwood cemetery. Survived by daughter Lulu Fries one granddaughter two great grandchildren two brothers Clyde Mackey Lake Como and Lee Beloit. Husband and a daughter preceded her in death.
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The Civil Aeronautics Board voted to authorize local airline service across Nebraska, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Wyoming, Colorado and Missouri. Frontier, North Central and Ozark would operate. Most awards are temporary five year permits with 18 month reviews, with suspension if enplaned passengers average fewer than five daily.
Washington veterans bought homes at higher prices in 1957 under the GI loan program. The average price of homes purchased was 13,800, up 895 from 1956. New GI houses averaged 14,335, up from 13,390, while used homes rose modestly by 130.
London reports capture Charles de Gaulle in a paradoxical light as a brave Free French leader yet a potential disruptive force. Maj. Gen. Sir Edward Spears calls him honest but capable of duplicity in high stakes dealings and notes De Gaulle may seek Soviet balancing when in power.
News agency report states 19 161 people died in four months in Dacca East Pakistan from twin epidemics of smallpox and cholera. Authorities warn of ongoing outbreaks and urge vaccination campaigns.
New York report notes nine months of decline with signs of improvement in construction and housing. April contracts show gains while steel and auto output rise mildly. Stock markets slump with a sharp one day loss and GNP slides 4 percent in Q1. Industrial output hits 1954 lows as inventories are cut.
A county livestock judging team was selected Saturday on local farms. Members from 4H and FFA with live stock projects will compete for a three member team to represent Green County at State Club Week in Madison.
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