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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1956
Page
2
Gov. Walter Kohler urged Wisconsin motorists to support a nationwide Down and Live campaign from Memorial Day to Labor Day. He warned that careless driving and pedestrian behavior threaten safe travel on a holiday weekend and called for stepped up enforcement and public cooperation to prevent traffic deaths.
President Eisenhower yesterday signed a revised farm bill called a second best compromise between political pressures and earlier proposals. The measure allows portions of the law to take effect soon, enabling soil bank and partial advance payments, while critiquing political tampering and noting the administration’s intent to aid farmers this year.
General Curtis LeMay predicts a possible Soviet surprise attack year, noting it hinges on risk conditions. The article emphasizes his credibility as head of Strategic Air Command and cautions readers not to overstate the threat, while highlighting the defense establishment's cautious stance and unity among air, military, and naval leaders.
Ten year markers recall May 29, 1946 abbreviated editions due to strikes and transport cuts with Memorial Day events at Greenwood cemetery. Notables include Louis A. Koenig speaking, Rev. Newell Mendenhall invoking, and young scouts earning Bronze Palm. Also obituaries and milestones from 1931 1916 1906 referenced in a retrospective column.
The passage notes definite aims of prepaid defense measures and expects SAC to bear the first defensive strike. It argues a retaliatory response would deter any enemy, Red or otherwise, if the initial blow falls on SAC.
The Brothers of the Bruch and Centennial Belles sponsor a Derby and Bonnet dance at Durand grade school gym Saturday night as part of the Durand Centennial celebrations. Prizes honor authentic costumes, best waltzing pair, oldest couple, greatest distance traveled, and junior costumes. An added kangaroo court session will entertain guests with several co chairs organizing the arrangements.
Vernon R. Richter a 31 year old father of six confessed to robbing the Northwestern State Bank of Ulen Minnesota of 1058 last Thursday. He claimed his crops were poor and bills kept piling up. He was seized by FBI agents and sheriff's officers at his Fergus Falls area farm after the holdup. He later hid the remainder of the loot in his granary and was arraigned on a federal bank robbery charge.
Guard members from Wisconsin's 32nd Division prepare for two weeks of field training at Camp McCoy June 16 to 30. The 129 men six officers and one warrant officer depart Saturday 4 30 am by truck for Camp Douglas with five trucks forming the convoy. They return Sunday night around noon. Capt. Glenn L. Kubly notes no departure times for the maneuvers have been issued. The local group funds transport by five trucks two commercial buses and two company trucks. The contingent is part of about 13 000 guardsmen who will train at three installations two in state. About 11 800 will be at Camp McCoy. Antiaircraft artillery units train at Camp Haven June 24 July 8 near Sheboygan. Tankers go to Fort Knox June 10 24 for annual encampment. More than 7 000 Army reservists train two weeks at 11 installations nationwide. The 3 500 members of the state's Sixth Infantry Division will encamp July 22 August 5 at Camp Me last year both National Guard and Army Reserve posted strong attendance per Capt. Kubly. U S farmers send 90 percent of produce direct to markets by truck.
Illinois Secretary of State announces discovery of Civil War documents stored since 1908 1923 including 10 000 books photos scrapbooks diaries and letters. Items include Lincoln artifacts a Lovejoy letter a Lincoln era rifle board and 1852 carriage wheel. Logan memorabilia Confederate documents and battle maps are included. The collection was turned over to the Illinois State Historical Library after discovery by the National Records Management Council.
A parade of local and distant visitors gathers in Brodhead and nearby towns. Grace Marsh hosts Archie and Maud Richmond. Chester and Lucius Smith guests join Van A. Marsh and Ken Yost in Mineral Point and Horeb. Several Madison and university students, including Doris Brobst, Mary Hein, and Arthur Roderick, return home for family matters and weekends. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Pfisterer, George Meier, and others are mentioned with illness or travel. A trip by Fred Hahlen and spouse covers New York City, Washington, Gettysburg, and Mt. Vernon. Steelmaking note adds weight with a hunter’s gear estimated at 12 pounds of steel.
Washington report notes Army Navy and Air Force clash over future defense roles as missile tech evolves. Nike and Talos systems test long range air defense while intercontinental missiles loom. Carrier fleets face argued relevance as radar and missiles threaten fleet mobility and accuracy.
Circuit 1 Dane Judge Richard W Bardwell heard a Wisconsin Restaurant Association bid to force the state Board of Health to license churches and other groups serving meals. Milwaukee attorney Robert E Cook argued public food service requires licensing while Assistant Attorney General Warren Reush said health board discretion governs and is not judicially subject.
Rep Lawrence H Smith charged Soviet agents exploit diplomatic immunity in the United States. Testimony by FBI counteragent Matthew Cvetic described Soviet operatives at embassies UN missions and allied fronts propagandizing and spying. Smith urged a 10 man joint committee to study severing ties with Soviet Russia. The Antartic cold note at the end mentions preservation of items hidden there for years.
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