Wisconsin GOP Opens Convention Backing Senate Bid
The Wisconsin Republican convention opened with 3,340 delegates as Meade Alcorn pledged national support for a GOP Senate candidate to regain the seat held by William Proxmire. Three candidates vie for endorsement: Roland Steinle Ray Dittmore and James Onderdonk. Steinle favored. party aims to avoid tax and union shop controversy while emphasizing unity.
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Arthur Bystrom
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Republican Party
U. S
Senate
Meade Alcorn
Washington
Republican National Committee
National Organization
Wisconsin
Andrew F. Schoeppel
R-Kan
GOP
William Proxmire
Roland J. Steinle
Supreme Court
Ray Dittmore
James Onderdonk
Madison
Steinle
Proxmire
Walter J. Kohler
Vernon Thomson
Indian Hospital Fire Fatal to 12
Twelve children died and several others were injured when flames destroyed an Anaham Indian reserve hospital in British Columbia. Explosions preceded the blaze as rescuers faced limited firefighting gear in Cariboo country. Sister Mary of the Cross, 25, suffered severe burns while attempting to rescue the children.
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Here
Catholic Hospital
Sister Mary of the Cross
Cheddar Prices Steady at Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Green Bay reports unchanged cheddar values with a steady trading tone. Sales include six cars of cheddar at 31/54, bids unfilled across five cars at 31 percent and five 40 pound blocks at 31 54, plus a single daisies car at 34 percent.
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Green Bay
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
U.S
Illinois U.S
Nelson pushes session agenda for unemployment urban renewal
Democratic candidate Gaylord Nelson urged a possible special session to fix unemployment compensation and urban renewal laws. He called for action on Milwaukee and Madison projects and criticized inadequate renewal statutes. Attorney general candidates Christ Seraphim and John Reynolds Jr. pressed for reforms and challenged Gov. Thomson on a right to work plan.
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Associated Press
Gaylord Nelson
Vernon Thomson
Congress
Wisconsin
Beloit
Nelson
Madison
Milwaukee
Christ Seraphim
Dane County
Thomson
John W. Reynolds Jr
Green Bay
Republican Party
Patrols List Equipment Violations in Three Towns
State patrolmen city police and county deputies issued 137 auto equipment tickets during a Mon roe south side vehicle check this morning with 127 more in Brodhead yesterday afternoon. Tickets require repairs within five days. Two arrests in Brodhead and one in Monroe for equipment violations. A burned headlight in a 1958 model car with only 600 miles noted. Major defects were in stop and directional lights.
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Monroe
New Glarus
William Harvey
Evansville
Brodhead
Toy plane given first CAA certification in Kentucky
Joseph K. Wesley, 32, built a 12 foot long two wing plane resembling a toy that becomes the first homemade aircraft certified by the Civil Aeronautics Authority in Kentucky. The craft features a 16 foot wingspan on one wing and 13 feet on the other.
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Louisville
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Kentucky
Joseph K. Wesley
Dairy Queen Voting Opens in Green County Contest
Dairy Queen ballots go out to most Green County grocers for a dairy purchase based vote. Votes scale with purchase value and Monday night counts narrow to 10 leaders. eight finalists to be named June 16 with a testimonial dinner June 20 and parade June 21. Home milk deliveries will also carry ballots to be returned with bottles.
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Dairy Queen
Green County
Brodhead
Albany
Brooklyn
Monticello
New Glarus
Monroe
Judo
Browntown
Decatur Lake
Bus Fare Increase Approved for Badger Bus Lines
The Public Service Commission authorized a fare rise for Badger Bus Lines on the Madison to Freeport route via Monroe, increasing per mile rates from 3 to 30 cents while keeping the 30-cent minimum. Weekend Madison to New Glarus runs are included. New fares take effect days after public notice.
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Public Service Commission
Badger Bus Lines
Madison
Freeport
Monroe
Badger
New Glarus
Industries Signal Early Recovery Across Sectors
A number of industries show early recovery signs including steel copper electronics building materials and synthetic textiles with executives noting gradual demand improvement. Steel chiefs warn wage hikes could dampen momentum. GE and Textron report rising orders while rail freight shows bottoming and potential uptick ahead.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Roger M. Blough
U. S. Steel
Arthur B. Homer
Bethlehem Steel
Charles M. White
Republic Steel
Royal Little
Textron
Ralph J. Cordiner
General Electric
Lynne L. White
Nicke Plate Railroad
Otto Kundert Receives 50 Year Certificate
Otto H. Kundert was awarded a 50 year certificate at a Royal Arch Masons meeting in the Masonic Temple. Harold Mohns, high priest of the Palestine chapter, presented the honor.
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Otto H. Kundert
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Harold Mohns
Palestine
Sorenson To Speak At 8th Grade Promotion Tonight
Rudolph T Haskee county superintendent will present certificates to 8th grade rural and state graded school students at 8 in the high school auditorium. 168 students are set to become freshmen, 16 fewer than last year’s 184. Theodore A Sorenson of the State Department of Public Instruction will be guest speaker.
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Rudolph T. Haskee
Theodore A. Sorenson
Madison
State Department of Public Instruction
Jordan Center Square
Richland School
Haskee
Eisenhower Proposes Five Point Air Safety Plan
President Eisenhower backs a five point program to enhance air safety with emergency measures taking effect soon. Sen Mike Monroney and United Airlines executive Carl Christensen support tighter CAA regulations, while a national plan to create a new independent air traffic agency is urged.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Carl Christensen
United Airlines
White House
Air Traffic Control Association
Christensen
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Monroney
Federal Aviation Agency
CAA
House
Inventory of Personal Property Statement Deadline
City Assessor Philip H. Darling reminds merchants and professionals to file statements of personal property for inventory of furniture and office furnishings. Forms are due by May 25 but will be accepted all day Monday. boats and motors for assessment are included. City Hall opens Saturdays until noon.
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Philip H. Darling
Darling
Shell plant explosion injures deputy. windows shattered
A suburban Sacramento shotgun shell factory caught fire and exploded before dawn. Two blasts shook the area, hurling a sheriff's deputy about 40 feet and shattering numerous windows as crews fought the blaze.
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Sacramento
Auto Deadline Near Reuther Maps Showdown Plan
DETROIT union leaders of the United Auto Workers meet in a rare joint session to map a final showdown on auto contract talks. Walter Reuther and his 25 man executive board reportedly revised union demands, with no major changes to bargaining policy, while major changes require GM Ford and Chrysler council approval.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
Walter Reuther
UAW
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Reuther
Uaw-Ford
Harlow H. Curtice
Wilmington
Del
Algerian rebels form public safety committee in Algiers region
A civilian military junta in Algiers proclaimed a revolutionary government for Algeria defying Paris. The Committee of Public Safety for Algeria and the Sahara, with about 40 members, named Brig. Gen. Jacques Massu and Cherif Sidcara as co chairmen and pledged to stay in power until De Gaulle assumes command in Paris. General Salan appeared to retain nominal supreme authority.
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Algiers
Algeria
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Cochairman
Jacques Massu
Pflimi
Cherif Sidcara
Felix Gaillard
Massu
Raoul Salan
Pflimlin
Salan
Committee of Public Safety
Sahara
Jacques Soustelle
Poppy Day a Success in City and Surrounding Areas
American Legion Auxiliary members report a successful Poppy sale reaching 226.80 dollars by noon. Over 100 volunteers statewide worked today led by Anna Morgenthaler of 2216 8th Street. Juda and South Wayne also held events, with remaining counties observing National Poppy Day tomorrow.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Anna Morgenthaler
8Th Street
Juda
South Wayne
Peron Amnesty Bill Signed by Frondizi
Argentina President Arturo Frondizi signs a political amnesty bill allowing exiled dictator Juan Peron to return. The measure was signed Thursday night, implementing a pledge from the electoral campaign.
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Ponders Peron
Buenos Aires
Juan Peron
Arturo Frondizi
Lebanon appeals for U N action to curb Arab moves
Lebanon seeks United Nations Security Council action over alleged United Arab Republic interference in Lebanese affairs. Karim Azkoul accuses Nasser government of threatening peace as U A R debate looms with a Soviet veto likely. Western diplomats push for condemnation but await specifics.
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Lebanon
U.N
United Nations
N. Y
U. N
Security Council
United Arab Republic
Karim Azkoul
Nasser
U.A.R
Abdul Mawsoud Hassan
United States
Britain
Democrats Pick Delegate State
Green County Democrats met at Turner Hall to prepare a county candidate slate and interview sheriff contenders. Speakers included William Dietrich Donald Ferris Otto Festge Murad Gengozien. Mrs Ray Barth named Rudy Ammon and George Norton to promote Flynn and Proxmire. Delegates to LaCrosse convention June 13 14 15 listed with alternates named.
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Green County Democrats
Turner Hall
William Dietrich
Donald Ferris
Brooklyn
Otto Festge
Madison
Dane County
Murad Gengozien
Gerald Flynn
Ray Barth
Green County
Democratic
Rudy Ammon
Flynn Club
George Norton
LaCrosse
Barth
Russell Myers
Archie Myers
Fred Buchschacher
Eileen Pagel
Fred Lienhardt
Walter Speich
W. J. Speich
Past Commanders Dinner Held by Legion in City
Twenty four past commanders attended a dinner program at Legion hall. Robert J. Alder presided while Bernard Gibbons was elected chairman for the coming year. Legion Auxiliary members served, with a centerpiece of poppies and bridal wreath made by hospitalized veterans.
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American Legion Post
Legion Hall
Robert J. Alder
Bernard Gibbons
The
Legion Auxiliary
Mmes
Alfred Henning Jr
Howard Lueck
P. J. Connors Jr
Dan L. Ault
Eight Missiles Explode at New Jersey Nike Base
Investigators probe a Middletown base after eight Ajax missiles explode. Ten people die, including six soldiers and four civilians, with three injured. Two servicemen survive from a 20 foot pit as the Army investigates potential causes of the accidental chain reaction.
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Middletown
N. J
Nike
Here
Joseph W. McKenzie
Framingham
Mass
Pfc
Joseph Abott
Grindstone
Army
Duff
Chief of Ordnance
Washington
New York Metropolitan Area
New Jersey
Long Island
Union Church Names Pastor for Local Parish
The Union Presbyterian Church announced the election of Rev. Gerritt E. Mouw of Florence Wisconsin as pastor. Mouw, a former Armed Forces chaplain, will move with his family to the area by July and a July 13 installation service is planned. Moon was guest speaker this Sunday as Purdy departed January 1 for Beloit. Interim pastor Rev. W O Harless, retired from Cedar Rapids, has been serving the church.
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Gerritt E. Mouw
Florence
Wis
Union Presbyterian Church
Mouw
Moon
John C. Purdy
First Presbyterian Church
Beloit
W. O. Harless
Cedar Rapids
Fourteen Found Guilty in Arms Conspiracy Case
In Brownsville Texas, 34 defendants were convicted Thursday of conspiracy to run arms to Cuban rebels. Federal Judge James V. Allred said formal sentencing would be held Saturday.
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Brownsville
Tex
James V. Allred
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Edgerton
Wisconsin High
Patrol
PSC
Steel
Otto Kundert
Sorenson
JoAnn Montgomery
Browntown State Graded School
Rev
C. C. Warfel
Grace Lutheran Church
Jersey
Union Church
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