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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
9
Wisconsin entomologist reports over wintering European corn borers showed little mortality across key corn regions. Fall survey counted 82 borers per 100 plants, the highest since 1949, with 1955 crop losses exceeding 3 million dollars. He warns a belated spring worsens control and stresses timely insecticide sprays for the 1956 crop.
Dr Frank C Baxter University of Southern California criticizes the term eggheads arguing intelligent people set the pace in society He says mass education wastes potential and urges redirecting those unwilling or unable to advance toward trade schools or humble essential work in the nation.
Local social notes mention Miss Grace Marsh hosting in Brodhead and visits by Mr and Mrs Derning at the University of Wisconsin Parents Weekend. Other lines report travelers from Mineral Point and Milwaukee visiting relatives and attendees at the Mooney Ring wedding in Cincinnati along with brief regional movements. An AP wirephoto map notes Tomas Cloma staking claims to Itu Aba and surrounding Spratly Islands claimed in the South China Sea, with Chinese diplomats opposing foreign claims.
Grace Marsh Brodhead reports on the Clarence Covered Bridge of Brodhead, started 1804 and dismantled 1931, its history, rebuilds, and preservation hopes. The piece recalls Frank Derrick’s 1928 warning, early repairs by Racine contractor Hulburt, and community memories tied to the bridge and local artifacts. It notes later landmarks and local figures connected to the bridge.
Chief Justice Warren urged Congress to add more federal judges and for courts to speed up procedures to reduce a backlog of civil and criminal cases. He noted the Supreme Court faces its busiest term yet and that most argued cases will be disposed of before adjournment.
Hartland resident Oka uchee Arlewayne Heckman 28 was killed when struck by a truck driven by Robert W Rol 33 near the Ozaukee dump. Heckman was helping guide the vehicle at the front when the accident occurred, according to Oconomowoc police.
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