Soviet Peace Pact Bid Draws Western Skepticism
Washington officials and key lawmakers dismissed the Soviet peace plan as propaganda. Nikolai Shvernik proposed a five power pact and steps to end the East West feud, but U N members and the United States urged adherence to existing commitments and criticized moves as by by passing UN efforts. The State Department called the proposal a propaganda trap and said the UN charter already provides a solemn peace framework.
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Nikolai Shvyernik
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Shvernik
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Great Britain
France
China
United Nations
Andreij Vishinsky
Congress
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Presidium
Supreme Soviet
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Washington
Germany
Japan
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Nikolai Shvernik
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McDermott
United Nations General Assembly
U.S.S.R
Brothers jailed for killing a coon dog Smokey
Shawano Wisconsin reports two brothers were jailed for dragging a four year old coon dog named Smokey behind a car. Waiter Surma, 21, received a sentence from one year to 16 months at Green Bay reformatory while Emil Surma, 17, got 60 days in Shawano county jail. They admitted tying Smokey to the car after plans to drive him off the farm failed. They claimed Smokey had killed five of their dogs and stampeded their cat.
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Smokey
Waiter Surma
Green Bay
Wis
Emil Surma
Shawano County
Harry Shingler Dies Attending Barbers Convention
Harry M. Shingler 56 died suddenly at St. Vincent's in Green Bay while attending a Journeyman barbers convention. A state board of health inspector, he lived at 411 N Grand Ave in Green Bay. He belonged to Masonic lodge No. 37 and Tripoli Shrine, and was active in magic circles. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Lyle-Tuschen. burial Prairie Home Cemetery. Survivors include wife Taua, daughter Joanne Waite, two grandchildren, and three sisters.
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Harry M. Shingler
St. Vincent's Hospital
Green Bay
N. Grand Ave
State Board of Health
Shingler
Houdini Magic Club
Wisconsin
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Waukesha
Tripoli Shrine
Eau Claire
Masonic Lodge
Lyle-Tuschen
Masonic Temple
Prairie Home
Waupaca
Taura
Joanne Waite
Charles D. Smith
Fond du Lac
Robert Wait
Cincinnati
Myrtle Parker
Milwaukee
Jonesville District to Build New Grade School
Jonesville Mukwonago voters approve a $30,000 brick two room grade school to relieve crowding at the 900 year old one room building. The old structure will be kept for overflow needs while the new school advances with state funding and a private bank loan.
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Mukwonago
Phantom Lake
Summit hears and halts plans for Bence stock car track
Jerome Bence, a Menomonee Falls farmer and promoter, has abandoned plans for a 1 5 mile stock car track on a 55 acre site between Oconomowoc and Okauchee lakes in Summit. The town board did not act on an amusement park license and indicated no beer license provisions exist. Residents fear exhaust fumes and disruption from hotrods amid summer homes. Sydney Eisenberg and Lyndon Lardner sought solutions but no agreement emerged. The issue remains effectively on hold.
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Jerome Bence
Summit
Schwaab
Sydney Eisenberg
Milwaukee
Bence
Lyndon Lardner
Crash Fatal Kenosha Student Killed In Construction Route
John Barske, 22, of rural Kenosha, was killed instantly last night when his car struck a pile of logs and a stump on a road under construction. The accident occurred along a stretch of roadway in the area.
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Kenosha
John Barske
Benton to Confer on Ouster of McCarthy
Senator Benton outlines plan to push an inquiry into Joseph McCarthy’s conduct since 1946 and seeks Rules Committee action. McCarthy not present when Benton filed the resolution. McCarthy labels Benton a Connecticut critic and attacks him as a “Connecitut’s Mental Midget” in reply.
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Williar
Benton
Conn
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
Senate
Carl Hayden
Ariz
Senate Rules Committee
McCarthy
Rules Committee
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Hayden
Kenneth S. Wherry
Neb
GOP
State Department
America
Russia
Connecticut
Utility Seeds Higher Return For Investment
Waukesha subscribers of Wisconsin Telephone Company face a 4.2 percent rate increase as the PSC hearing in Madison resumes September 5. Attorney Hippenmeyer demands operating expense records for Waukesha and notes district revenue would rise by 227000 annually atop 377271 current. Company spokesmen cite below average local rates for city size and recent wage hikes as context. Witness cross examinations will follow reopening.
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State Public Service Commission
Madison
Richard Hinpenmeyer
Hropenmeyer
PSC
Milwaukee
Hippenmeyer
Waukkesha
T. C. Olson
Waukesha Exchange
Olson
West Point Cadets Told to Quit or Face Discharge in Cheating Scandal
The Army announced that about 80 West Point cadets who admitted cheating may resign or be administratively discharged, while 1 cadet charged but not admitting guilt could face administrative discharge or a court martial. A Senate subcommittee opened a preliminary probe as Congress debates academy reforms. The final actions range from resignation to dragging charges or dropping them if evidence is insufficient.
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Army
West Point
John J
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Ala
Congress
Senate
Cardinal Bus May Use City Terminal
Mayor Bruce Beaty announced the Cardinal Bus line may shift its passenger terminal from the Varsity restaurant at Broadway and Wisconsin avenue to the city bus terminal on Madison street. L. J. Peterson, the general manager, requested a meeting with city representatives to discuss arrangements. Peterson praised the Wattkesha council for taking control of the depot and Beaty noted the council’s building and grounds committee will meet with Peterson next week.
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Varsity
Broadway
Wisconsin Avenue
Madison Street
Bruce Beaty
Beaty
L. J. Peterson
Wattkesha (Common) Council
Peterson
Council
County to Study Infirmary Needs
County Board Chairman Ver non M. Gaspar announced a five member committee to study the need for a county infirmary. The panel will report its fall findings as Governor Kohler signed a law enabling counties to establish infirmaries for the aged with state funds. Members include Charles Schlafer Jim Zillmer Evan Davies Thomas Jones and Sam Laird.
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Walter Kohler
County
Wisconsin
Gaspar
Charles Schlafer
Menomonee Falls
Jim
William Zillmer
Liston Town
Local Resident Dies At Memorial Hospital
John E. Williams 63 died this morning at Waukesha Memorial hospital. He lived at 201 Wisconsin Ave and had been in Waukesha seven years and with General Malleable Corp for six. Survived by wife Mae three sons Gordon Harald Donald and a daughter Mrs Vivian Gabbard. Funeral arrangements via Lyle Tuschen funeral home.
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Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Wisconsin Ave
Williams
Waukesha
General Malleable Corp
Mae
Gordon
Plainfield
Harald
Mukwonago
Donald
Vivian Gabbard
Mexico City
Crooner
Edinburg
Tex
Frank Sinatra
Melford
Neillsville
George Cares
Pittsville
Leo
Chicago
Ella Popkie
Hollywood
Ava Gardner
Plan Examination MADISON to license practical nurses
The state department of nurses announced a plan examination to license trained practical nurses will be held November 2. Applications must be filed by October 2.
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Madison
State Department of Nurses
Dollar Days Draw Crowds in Early Opening Race
At 9 a.m. today the three day Dollar Day sale opened attracting vast crowds of budget minded shoppers. One shoe store opened first with 101 customers entering. stores reported massive early demand with T-shirts selling 24 dozen in 12 minutes and stockings 200 dozen in an hour.
DUI charge against Benjamin D Syisma continued in court
The case against 53 year old Benjamin D Syisma of 800 W College Ave for driving under the influence was continued in municipal court today until Friday morning. Syisma did not plead. Judge Scott Lowry offered time to obtain legal counsel. Bail set at 100 dollars.
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Benjamin D. Syisma
W. College Ave
Syisma
Scott Lowry
City valuation falls after July board review
Watukesha’s assessed valuation dropped by 54 050 after July board adjustments reducing the total from 56 366 050 to 36 312 060. Real estate valuations fell 107 350 while personal property rose 53 300. twenty five real estate and seven personal property adjustments were reported. The Columbia block case cut 15 900 and the 315 29 South St. property moved from 71 700 to 55 800 after the appeal.
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Board of Review
Howver
Martin
Columbia Block
Tts
South St
Robert Smart
Peace Talks Stalled Over UN Demands in Korea
Tokyo dispatch reports Gen. Matthew Ridgway refuses to resume Korean cease fire talks until Communists guarantee no armed troops enter the conference zone. He warns talks end if Kaesong neutrality is violated. UN spokesmen say even with guarantees, talks likely cannot resume before Thursday. Chinese Communist radio accuses U S forces of Kaesong neutrality violations and cites alleged American and South Korean incursions and bombing.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
Kaesong
Ridgway
Peiping
U. S
Panmunchong
North Korea
Hartland Woman Hurt In Three Car Crash
A Hartland woman and a Chicago man were injured yesterday in a three car crash at Cottenwood and Park avenues in Hartland. Mrs. Sarah Kingston, 38, suffered scalp cuts and leg injuries while Horace G. Lindheimer, 60, received head bruises and slight shock. Both were treated by a Hartland physician.
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Sarah Kingston
Horace G. Lindhmeir
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