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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1953
Page
2
A downtown Monroe traffic study endorses one side street parking as a practical first step to ease congestion and hazards. Proposals limit or extend the plan to narrower highway routings and near the square, with careful surveying to minimize business disruption.
The proposal would halt U.S. contributions to the United Nations the month after a member nation with U.N. security council powers voted in. It also shifts payments to a monthly schedule. Critics fear penalties curb debate and risk the U.N.’s functioning while supporters argue emboldening U.S. policy is necessary.
Governor Kohler said he expected to call a special election to fill the late Rep Hull's congressional seat after Assemblyman Richur L. Peterson announced he would run for the Ninth District seat if the election is held.
A May 25 1913 recap notes Monroe high school first team defeated Shullsbur nine to six at the fairgrounds. The item also mentions plans for state firemen tournament prizes, Earl Morton opening an ice cream parlor, Mrs. C E Adams visiting, and other local notes from the era. Byron Bennett returns from Chicago where he attended a dental college.
Monticello outlines Saturday Memorial Day activities for village and rural areas. The parade to Zwingli church forms at 9:30 a.m. from Main Street, with ceremonies at Main Street bridge for Navy dead. Church program begins at 10 a.m. featuring hymns, Rev. Achtemeier prayer, Gettsburg Address, veterans tribute, cemetery prayer, roll of honor, firing squad, taps, and Star Spangled Banner.</s>
Four University of Wisconsin faculty members are among 191 scholars awarded Guggenheim fellowships. Recipients include Robert Jep Adair in physics to study low lying excitations Chester Verne Easum history to explore the Hohenzollern Empire era 1871-1918 and Charles Keith McLane assistant professor of physics to examine matter properties at demagnetization temperatures.
James Marlow reports on Secretary of Defense Wilson facing Congressional scrutiny and interparty doubts. Despite Eisenhower’s backing, Wilson pursues economy in defense while managing friction with generals and Air Force cuts. Senators Smith and Jackson urge resignation, marking a rare critique of an Eisenhower cabinet member.
MADISON Wisconsin lawmakers will hear more than 60 bills this week including an impoundment proposal for autos involved in accidents if owners lack financial responsibility. The Senate highway group will consider it Tuesday. The Assembly Education Committee schedules a Tuesday hearing on uniting Wisconsin State College and the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee into a lakeshore college. The Assembly Taxation Committee will review proposed higher income tax exemptions for children.
Congressional Democrats signal thumbs down on a 1954 national convention. Southern Democrats oppose and several Northern and Western leagues fear dangers. Some see it reviving civil rights fights and diverging from local issue driven campaigns. Senator Sparkman favors a conference over a convention. Paul M. Butler proposes updating the 1952 platform to unify the party.
The Summer Music Association at College Camp Lake Geneva announces eight concerts in a new order. Mischa Elman violinist moves from Aug 9 to July 19 after the July 12 opener by the Philharmonic Piano Quartet. Igor Gorin, Metro Opera baritone, shifts from Aug 30 to July 26 due to Hollywood work. July 23 features a bonus concert by the Moline Boys Choir directed by Frederick Swanson. Aug 2 Rudolf Reiners leads the Chicago Symphony String Ensemble.
On Sunday evening August 9 pianist Robert McDowell will perform works by Scarlatti Beethoven Chopin and Liszt. On Saturday August 15 the John Halloran Choralists directed by John Halloran will present the seventh concert. The final concert August 30 features Dorothy Maynor soprano. Miss Lula Snyder is reported much improved after surgery at Deaconess hospital Freeport.
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