Council Hears Budget Names Airport Group
City council reviewed a tentative 1959 budget of 24 510, considered a 1500 yearly salary for Civil Defense Director Robert L Hahn, and authorized Christmas decoration funding for the Chamber of Commerce. An advisory group for the airport committee was named and Mrs Lydia Miller was appointed deputy treasurer amid a budget revision plan before a public hearing later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilicense
Chamber of Commerce
Lydia Miller
Suene Marie Geigel
Sebastian Laeser Jr
Finance and Taxation Committee
Robert L. Hahn
Victor N. Schiller
Civil Defense Committee
Hahn
Schiller
Laeser
Joseph C. Dearth
Eighth Ward
Josef J. Benkett
Dearth
Nathan F. Burgy
Howard P. Olsen
P. J. Connors
Harvey Trumpy
L. J. Schroeder
L. A. Koenig
Justice of Peace
15Th Avenue
11Th
12Th Streets
Herman
Clara E. Schmitz
Schlittler Construction Co
Fullerton Lumber Co
20Th Street
Goetz Acres
Marooned On Polar Ice Faces Rescue Delay
In Anchorage Alaska twenty one men marooned on Drifting Station A after a polar storm split their ice island in the Arctic Ocean await rescue. The Alaskan Air Command prepared to move as soon as winds ease. officials say the crew is not in immediate danger. The ice island broke in two on Sunday.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Arctic Ocean
Alaskan Air Command
Curb contract payment signed after council approval
Mayor Victor N Schiller approved a $2,987.83 curb and gutter payment to V U Stauffacher Construction Co. after a unanimous council vote. The mayor had resisted signing, citing a potential personal legal risk, and required city attorney defense aid. The measure passed after brief recesses. the firm previously received $4,278.17 in July, with further payments debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor N. Schiller
V. U. Stauffacher Construction Co
Schiller
Rudolph P. Reger
Reger
Arthur C. Benkett
Randal J. Elmer
Monticello
Benkett
Stocks Rise on Broad Buying Wave After Election Victory
Stocks gained broadly in midday trading with mild profit taking trimming some extreme gains. The Associated Press average of 60 issues rose to 202.90, potential record if maintained. Chemicals led advances with Allied Chemical up 2.75, Air Reduction 2.50, and Du Pont 2.50. General Motors rose 0.87 while American Motors fell 0.50 and Boeing declined 0.62.
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New York
Associated Press
Chemicals
Allied Chemical
du Pont
General Motors
American Motors
Boeing
Two Meter Maids to Ticket Parked Cars in City
City Council approved hiring two women as meter maids at 200 dollars per month to ticket parking violations replacing sworn officers for this duty. Roger L. Elmer said the plan provides 40 hour work weeks and alternation between ticketing and meter record duties. A 10 to 25 cent fine rise was vetoed by the mayor earlier. a $10 clothing allowance was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger L. Elmer
Police and Safety Committee
Elmer
Arthur J. Ryan 72 dies at Sterling home
Arthur J. Ryan aged 72 of rural Monroe died at 7 p m yesterday at his daughter’s home in Sterling Illinois where he and his wife had been visiting since Monday He had suffered a heart condition for months He was born August 15 1886 near Belmont Lafayette County and worked as a store clerk in Mineral Point for 25 years later selling for Luchsingers Monument Works for 28 years He is survived by his wife four children two brothers and 14 grandchildren Funeral services will be held Saturday at 930 a m at Stuessy Funeral Home and 10 a m at St Victor’s Church Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Rosary will be recited Friday at 830 p m at the funeral home Friends may call Friday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Ryan
Monroe
John Adams
Sterling
Ill
Mr. Ryan
Belmont
Lafayette County
Martin
Annie Buss Ryan
Mineral Point
Hattie Lindsey
Ryan
Luchsingers’ Monument Works
Oscar
Mildred) Drye
Browntown
John
Margaret) Adams
Alan
Patricia
Monroe United Fund Reaches 96 Percent of Goal
The 1958 Monroe United Fund Appeal reports $17,879 in gifts and checks, nearing the $18,680 target. Today's total equals about 96 percent of the goal as the drive continues.
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United Fund
Monroe United Fund
Cheese market in Madison steady as demand remains light
In Madison Wisconsin the American cheese market shows steadiness with light to fair demand. Cheddars offered freely while supplies of other styles stay near balance with trade needs. prices list cheddars 335-34, 40 pound blocks 3542-3654, single daisies 35.5-36.25, longhorns 36-36.4, midgets 37.42-37. So.
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Cheese Mart
Steady
Madison
Wisconsin
City plans study of Wells property building use
The Monroe City Planning Commission will review two resolutions on the Wells property purchased for 35 000 for possible city offices a recreation center and extra parking A six member committee including Burgy Laeser Jr Blum Rosa and Walter Blum will study remodeling needs and future use The Park Board awaits a state industrial commission report on community center remodeling and ownership transfer is complete
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City Planning Commission
Wells
Nathan F. Burgy
Public
Planning Commission
Park Board
Monroe
Rodney O. Kittelsen
Mary Wells
Edna King
Freeport
Burgy
Sebastian Laeser Jr
Bruce M. Blum
Robert Rosa
Walter Blum
Wisconsin teachers gather for Milwaukee convention
About 17 000 teachers are expected at the Wisconsin Education Association annual meeting in Milwaukee running through Saturday. The Wisconsin Federation of Teachers holds its 26th annual convention at the same time. Sen William Proxmire, fresh from reelection, will address the federation. Association executive secretary Henry Weinlick said membership peaks at 28 000 with 17 000 members likely to attend the 105th annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Education Association
Wisconsin Federation of Teachers
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Henry Weinlick
Cuban Rebels Hold Airliner Safe After Seizure
Cuban rebels seize a Cuban airliner en route from Hawaii to Guantanamo with 28 aboard. 25 passengers including one American are safe and planned for handover to Red Cross. three crew members held. One other rebel incident left 17 killed when another plane crashed after diversion.
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Havana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Red Cross
Robert Montgomery
U. S. Naval Base
Guantanamo Bay
Hawaii
Guantanamo
Manzanillo
Holguin
Oriente
Castro
Fulgencio Batista
Andres Rivero Agtero
Batista
Miami
Varadero Beach
Area Girl Hurt In Farm Mishap
A six year old girl from rural Gratiot is in fair condition at St. Clare hospital after a severe leg injury from a tractor power takeoff on her parents farm. Jo Ann Marie Stietz suffered fractures above and below the knee with multiple lacerations and had surgery. The accident happened about 4 30 p m yesterday as her father worked in a field and a hired man unloaded corn into a corn elevator.
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St. Clare Hospital
Jo Ann Marie Stietz
Joseph Stietz
Air Force booster to test new midcourse correction device
The Air Force plans an early Friday launch of its new moon rocket equipped with a device to correct trajectory deviations. The device rides in stage two and delays engine cutoff if pitch error is detected. Officials say success odds remain about 1 in 25 despite the upgrade. Also reported is an Army Redstone ballistic missile test achieving a perfect 250 mile shot across the Atlantic test range.
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Washington
Air Force
Army
Atlantic
U.S
Cape Canaveral
Nelson’s 1959 Wisconsin appointments include top posts
Gov elect Gaylord Nelson inherits over 1000 future appointments and must fill salaried top posts nearing expiration. Key offices include Motor Vehicle Commissioner Melvin O Larson at 13000, Insurance Commissioner Paul Rogan 13000, Banking Commissioner G M Matthews 12500, Highway Commissioner Charles Ahner 13000, and others on Public Service and Tax boards with salaries ranging from 5500 to 14500. All appointments require Senate confirmation.
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Madison
Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
Nelson
Senate
House
Melvin O. Larson
Paul Rogan
G. M. Matthews
Highway Commission
Charles Ahner
Employment Relations Board
Morris Slavney
Public Service Commission
George P. Steinmetz
Harry Harder
Industrial Commission
A. W. Enright
Savings and Loan Commission
C. P. Diggles
Board of Tax Appeals
Rudolph Schlabach
Grain and Warehouse Commission
Lillian Crandall
Monroe High School Christmas Concert on December 9
The four member Monroe high school concert band directed by Allan F. Barnard will perform its annual Christmas concert on Tuesday December 9 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The 70 minute program features favorite Christmas melodies new Yuletide music and planned surprises with band officers handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe High School
Allan F. Barnard
Neighbors Salute Nelson on Victory in Madison
Crestwood area neighbors serenaded Gov elect Gaylord Nelson and his family on Wednesday night with singing and well wishes. Nelson and his wife thanked them and said they would host a party for the Nelson children when they move into the executive residence in January.
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Madison
Gaylord Nelson
Crestwood Area
Nelson
Fry
Nelsons
Bryan's Grandchild Inherits Election Snafu Becomes Mrs Brown Again
Altadena California reports Budd Brown granddaughter of William Jennings Bryan briefly believed she had won a congressional seat after a 10,000 vote tabulation error. Edgar W Hiestand, Republican incumbent in the 21st District, was later declared the winner with 33,000 votes to Browns 23,000. Mrs Brown 38 wife of Harrison Brown Caltech scientist, daughter Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde former Florida congresswoman.
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Altadena
Calif
Budd Brown
William Jennings Bryan
Brown
Edgar W. Hiestand
Benjamin Hite
Hiestand
Ben
Coe
Florida
Illinois Court Issue in Doubt
The outcome of the reform amendment and a 248 million dollar bond measure for mental hospitals and state universities were unsettled as unofficial returns fell short of adoption. Officials awaited a state canvass in Springfield for final results on the two thirds or majority vote requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Illinois
State Election Board
Springfield
Justices of the Peace
Supreme Court
Leo E Allen Wins Seat in Illinois 16th District
veteran Republican congressman Leo E Allen of Galena Illinois was re elected with a plurality of 25245 votes in his seven county 16th Illinois district. This was Allen s 14th election to Congress and he has served 24 years. He won a majority in each county he represents while Milton A Lundstrom of Rockford carried the veluocralic label.
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Leo E. Allen
Galena
Ill
Illinois
Allen
Milton A. Lundstrom
Rockford
Vice President Seeks Revival of GOP Appeal
Vice President Nixon leads effort to rejuvenate the disorganized Republican party with a youth emphasis. Eisenhower steps aside as Nixon directs the drive to regain contention in the 1960 race after GOP losses in Senate House governorships.
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Washington
Nixon
Eisenhower
GOP
Senate
Illinois
Nebraska
House
Charles W. Wursell
R-Il
George E. Shipley
Shipley
Ralph G. Brooks
Victor E. Anderson
Brooks
Nelson A. Rockfeller
New York
Benson
Sen
William F. Knowland
California
John W. Bricker
Ohio
AFL-CIO seeks repeal of right to work and Taft Hartley overhaul
The AFL CIO demands Congress repeal the federal sanction for state right to work laws and press for a broad Taft Hartley Act overhaul. George Meany says the federation will push for social welfare measures Voters in Kansas approved right to work while California Ohio Colorado Washington and Idaho rejected it. Kansas is among 19 states with right to work laws.
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Washington
Aflcio
Congress
Federation
Executive Council
Voters of America
Kansas
California
Ohio
Colorado
Idaho
George Meany
Afl-Cio
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Council
Names Airport Group
Badger Council
Valerie Usher
Sally Ruf
Judith Smith
Anita Ainsworth
Kathy Woods
Sandra Franklin
Tana Loveland
Mary Ellen Summeril
Carol Brunkow
Ann Baker
Times
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Averell Harriman
Bryan
Leo Allen
Labor
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