04 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1951
Page
1
In Panmunjom Korea the UN and Communist sides debated troop rotations and an armistice plan. US and Red replies loom as discussions cover entry ports, weapons limits, and a neutral supervisory body to monitor any settlement.
Senator Buchen died in a hospital after a lengthy illness at age 85. He resigned from key committees including regulatory and legislative procedure last September due to sickness. He had suffered two heart attacks earlier in June and was hospitalized for much of the period.
Wisconsin state government reports a record 303,390,322 in expenditures for the 1950-51 fiscal year, with total receipts at 336,053,165 from taxes, federal aids, and other revenues. Income and gas taxes rose, welfare and education spending grew, and a large surplus remains in the general fund, prompting future legislative review.
Local market reports show a mixed dairy and egg price shift with a four to five cent drop on bags and a one cent rise per quart of milk. Egg prices vary by chain but generally fall, while wholesale milk and cream see modest increases spreading through Milwaukee area stores.
OCONOMOWOC Speciaid Taei Eiwanis club honored Pabst for civic development in the Oconomowoc area and dairy cattle leadership. Pabst farms have won over 4,000 blue ribbons. he is a noted horse breeder. The Clu’s presented two blue ribbons for excellence in citizenship, accepted by David Speniurkel. German band from Oconomowoc High School provided music, two zither players from Milwaukee added, and Christies wreath was introduced as the Christmas season begins.
A man in Waukesha was found unconscious in bed after an argument with his wife. He ingested sleeping pills and was taken by deputies to hospital where he remains under care.
Fragmented report notes a state of emergency in Egypt as new fighting erupts. Debates reference UN surveys, West and East German roles, and calls by American delegate John Sherman Cooper for free elections without fear or reprisal, with Soviet and Western positions split.
In Cairo fighting in the Suez canal zone killed or wounded, with unconfirmed reports listing 26 Egyptians dead and two Britons injured. Earlier, protests demanded action, and the government declared a state of emergency while British troops sealed the Suez area to secure essential military traffic amid the escalating dispute.
In circuit court Judge William O Conne yesterday issued decrees of divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Bess Steck and her husband were married August 29 1833 and awarded a $325 000 real property settlement. The second divorce granted to Jenn Sums a stationary engineer from Milwaukee married June 27 this year with a $500 settlement and no children.
City inspector R T Jones and George Graham warned of dangers from improper plumbing after a local home explosion on November 23 at 225 Fairview Ave. An unlicensed friend installed a gas water heater, blocking old heater ends and causing steam buildup. Fire inspectors found extensive damage and urged stricter enforcement of plumbing and heating codes.
In Brookfield and Waukesha County a Wisconsin Republican meeting discusses alleged campaign contribution schemes. Speakers claim carriers face a percentage charge for campaigns with names like DAVIS and Bris cited. About 209 attendees heard main speaker J Davis at the dinner.
James Orman of the Democratic organization said he was unaware of any forced payments by rural Wisconsin mail carriers in a charge raised by Rep. Glenn Davis. He added he has not seen Davis's statement and will comment after review. He stressed no legal or improper fundraising by Wisconsin Democrats.
Margeret Gwens of 410 N East Ave was struck by a car at Clinton and Main Streets at 10:35 a.m. She is in fair condition at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Driver Glenn Rosencrans of 803 Milwaukee Ave said sun glare caused him to misjudge the turn.
Local Tile Company and A E Generic Construction of Melrose Park reached a $15,287 full settlement in federal court in Chicago yesterday ending a partnersh ip dispute tied to a city project begun in 1995. The deal covered deductions from the contract price and a withheld balance, ending ongoing litigation involving Alex Izzo and Edward Aus.
A crash in Sussex involved a parked car struck by a passing vehicle. The driver, traveling about 50 mph, lost control in a deep rut near Ez Sand, causing minor injuries to no one. Investigating reports name local residents and note the other driver halted briefly after the collision.
Egypt withdraws the decree forcing American journalist Fred Zusy-Zus¢, a former Daily Freeman employee, to leave. Cairo cites no dispatches as cause. says the decision was to correct impressions about press freedom and that the AP correspondent violated Egypt's visa requirement by submitting reports before abroad.
Egypt plans formal protest to Britain as mass protests erupt nationwide. In Cairo over 5,000 take to the streets amid anti British chants, with demonstrations in Alexandria and Suez as unrest and sporadic gunfire continue through the night.
A local radio broadcast by station HWA drew notable listener criticism and debate over city council coverage. Citizens voiced mixed reactions to the program’s depth and balance, highlighting concerns about public access and transparency.
Aldermen meet tonight without discussing the 1952 budget for the first time in a month. The budget is set for a public hearing next Tuesday with a final vote to follow. If not cleared up, another meeting on December 18 could be scheduled, though most aldermen oppose a third session. Tonight's agenda also includes adopting a proposed plumbing code and a public hearing on building line setbacks along State Street to Ow St Paul Avenue and Hartwell Avenue to Main Street. Alderman Aig E C Serewall will report on talks with realtor Ted Morey about complaints on the Oxford Road site between S Charles Street and S Hartwell Avenue, where excavation safety concerns were raised.
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