Britain lifts ban on thousands of goods to Red China
The United Kingdom announced a major shift easing restrictions on about 200 items sold to the Chinese Communists. Britain, seeking trade gains, moved beyond State Department aims, while the United States maintained its ban on all trade with Red China and pressed allies to restrict Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Japan
United States
Russia
Britain
Red China
Eisenhower
Congress
China
Macmillan
Bermuda
Paris
State Department
Picnic Poisoning Affects Dozens At Libertyville Monastery
Scores of the 2000 attendees at a Servian Orthodox monastery picnic near Libertyville Illinois were stricken with suspected food poisoning. At least 67 people were treated in hospitals in Waukegan Highland Park and Libertyville.
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Libertyville
Ill
Chicago
Waukegan
Highland Park
Activated 1955 Brodhead Reserve Unit Training Camp McCoy
Brodhead's U S Army Reserve unit Co D of the 334th Infantry Regiment part of the 84th Division will hold two weeks summer field training at Camp McCoy July 21 to Aug 3. They conduct at least 48 drill periods a year and meet Monday nights at the Brodhead Armory.
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Helen E. Zimmerli
Brodhead
Co. D
334Th Infantry Regiment
84Th Division
Camp McCoy
Willis A. Smythe
Herbert Ripp
Brodhead Armory
Highway 11
Risum Implements
Madison
Smythe
Ripp
Herman Buehler
84Th
Mrs Earl Pugh Dies at Freeport
Mrs Earl Pugh aged 29 sister of Mrs Vernon Linchum of South Wayne died Tuesday night in Freeport after a long illness. Services were held this afternoon. Survived by husband an infant son six sisters four brothers and mother Mrs Helen Moss Freeport.
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Earl Pugh
Vernon Linchum
South Wayne
Freeport
Helen Moss
First US Bicycle Date Questioned by Russian Claim
The text notes a claim that the first bicycle was built in 1803 by a Russian named Artmanov, challenging the common record of 1877 in the United States, and notes no documentary proof supporting the Russian claim.
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United States
Moscow
Artmanov
Reuss Proposes City Sportsmen Help For Wildlife Habitat
Representative Reuss outlined a Milwaukee area plan to unite more than 40 sportsmen clubs with farmers to plant trees create wildlife cover and restore marshlands. The cooperative program seeks city club cash and labor alongside farm input to boost habitat and enable limited hunting and dog trials.
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Washington
Reuss
D-Wis
Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Conservation Alliance
Milwaukee
Soil Bank
State Denies Wisconsin Stock Sales for Mercury and Chemical
The State Department of Securities reports it prohibited Wisconsin stock sales for Mercury and Chemical Corp. and Victor V. Clad Co. New York due to lack of state registration.
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Madison
State Department of Securities
Wisconsin
Mercury and Chemical Corp
Victor V. Clad Co
New York
Carrier Saratoga Too Large for Panama Canal
The U S aircraft carrier Saratoga is reported as too large to pass through the Panama Canal hindering its movement.
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U.S
Saratoga
Panama Canal
Memorial Day Guests and Visits Around Brodhead
Local residents and guests gathered for Memorial Day at Grace Marsh’s home and at the A A Ten Eyck residence. Visitors included families and students from Madison Beloit Lake Mills and Wisconsin University, with several trips to Brodhead, Monroe and Horicon noted.
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Thomas R. Pfisterer
Freeport
W. J. Bellman
Miles Young
Beloit
Alan Young
University of Wisconsin
Grace Marsh
Mmes
Lyman Sprecher
Edward Sprecher
Madison
A. A. Ten- Eyck
Laura Karney
Blanche Springsted
Lake Mills
Sonja Leatherman
Wilbur Leatherman
Arthur Roderick
Ray Staffeld
Marion Roderick
Robert A. Boettcher
Horicon
Horicon. Rev. Boettcher
EUB
Richard Newcomer
Dwight Newcomer
Charles Stephens
Carroll College
Waukesha
R. K. Stephens
Legislature Advances Bills In Assembly and Senate Actions
The Assembly concurred 69 to 20 with a Senate amendment to restrict 30 day credit on retail liquor licenses. A Senate bill to keep taverns open to 2 a.m. in resort areas passed preliminarily. The Senate rejected a bill allowing towing illegally parked cars at owners’ expense. A real estate broker exemption passed to the Assembly. A crime comics bill for minors gained a near final tally after earlier defeat. Other measures covered state boys’ school site selection and Kettle Moraine Forest land use. A session recess was set to June 3 with time to be decided by leaders.
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Assembly
Senate
House
Sen. Krueger
R-Merrill
Wisconsin Builders Association
Sen. la Fave
R-Oconto
Sen
Dempsey
R-Hartland
Kettle Moraine State Forest
Conservation Department
Department of Public Welfare
Doan's Pills Offer Fast Relief for Bladder Discomfort
Advert says Doan's Pills ease bladder irritations and backache with fast pain relief and mild diuretic action. Claims threefold benefit including soothing bladder irritation, pain relief, and kidney output. Promotes new economy size and long history of use.
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Doan
Monticello Society Notes From Mrs Curtis Entries
Monticello scene reports visits across Wisconsin and Illinois. Mr and Mrs George Grenzow and sons called in Monroe. Ira Holcomb visited daughter Mrs Fred Duerst in New Glarus. Mrs Alvin Ringhand returned from Shawano and visited Miss Viola Sponberg in Chicago. Mrs Lora Schuler of Evansville plans to return home after visiting Walter Haur. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Halserson plus Heidi and Connie Jean joined relatives in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grenzow
Monroe
Ira Holcomb
Fred Duerst
New Glarus
Alvin Ringhand
Herman Zahn
Shawano
Walter Haur
Schuler
Kenneth Halverson
Heidi
Connie Jean
Memorial Day Visits and Family Gatherings Across Town
Thursday the Halversons and daughters left for Sturgeon Bay to visit friends over the Memorial Day weekend. Miss Dorothy Pagel from Freeport visited with her parents Mr and Mrs William Pagel. Mr and Mrs James Dillman joined relatives in Belleville and Washington Township for Memorial Day activities with the Sylvan Bidlingmaier family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Stauffacher
Halversons
Sturgeon Bay
Dorothy Pagel
Freeport
William Pagel
James Dillman
Jimmy
Anne
Paul Schrepfer
Belleville
Dillmans
Sylvan Bidlingmaier
Washington Township
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