Truman Crop Price Support Proposal Guarantees Income
In Washington the Truman administration proposed a farm program aiming to reduce consumer food prices while ensuring farmers a stable income. It shifts to market price movement with government payments to cover the difference, expanding support to meat, dairy, eggs, and poultry while preserving loans and purchases for other crops.
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Washington
Truman
Brannan
House
Senate Agriculture Committees
Farm Investment Costs Reaches Peak in New Report
Washington reports that buying and equipping a farm of adequate size is at a record high while farm prices lag late January 1948 peaks by about 15 percent. Land and machinery costs remain the dominant driver, with operating costs staying high though livestock feed may ease. Net incomes are still expected to be sufficiently high, but costs vary by farm type as taxes on farm property again rise.
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Brannan
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Freeport Voters Reject Daylight Saving Time Shift
Freeport voters decide against advancing clocks by one hour in a Tuesday election. Alderman Glen F. Kunkle, 39, wins the mayoral race with 4,684 votes to Earl E. Miller’s 4,223, both running on different tickets.
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Monroe
Freeport
Glen F. Kunkle
Democratic Central Committee
People’s
Earl E. Miller
Citizens
Kunkle
Miller
Clear and Cool Weather Forecast Through Tomorrow
The report notes yesterday’s sprinkles and last night’s calm, followed by today’s cool sunny conditions with full spring promise. Temperatures rose from a 34 degree 5 am low to exceed 54 by noon as the forecast predicts continued cool sun through tomorrow.
Power Firm To Change Lines Early Tomorrow
Wisconsin Power and Light Co will interrupt rural electric service northwest of Monroe early tomorrow between 1 30 and 3 30 am to replace old equipment. Crews will remove interfering guy lines reroute a high line near North Court residences and switch circuit jumpers at the substation. The shutdown enables crews to complete all work at once.
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Monroe
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
North Court
Judge Gehl Victory In State Supreme Court Race
Monroe area World War I veteran Judge Edward J. Gehl of West Bend won the state supreme court seat in a recent race. Gehl served as a lieutenant in Co H, 127th regiment, 32nd division, Monroe's unit and fought through the war before returning as a first lieutenant. His promotion was recommended by Capt. A. E. Mitchell. He faces Judge Elmer Goodland in the May 3 runoff.
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Monroe Area
Edward J. Gehl
West Bend
Supreme Court
Gehl
Co. H
Monroe
Texas
A. E. Mitchell
Elmer Goodland
Milwaukee Educator To Address Graduates
Dr. J. Martin Klotsche president of Milwaukee State Teacher College will speak at the 1949 high school commencement. Superintendent E. O. Evans announced the exercises set for Thursday June 2 in the high school auditorium.
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J. Martin Klotsche
Milwaukee State Teacher College
E. O. Evans
Price supports limited in program to 1,800 crop units
Washington reports the new farm program caps price support at about 1,800 production units per farm. One unit equals 10 bushels of corn or its value for other crops. Farmers may spread units across commodities or concentrate on corn for up to 18,000 bushels if all units go to corn.
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Washington
Brannan
Congress
Senate acts on school issues in Wisconsin push
Wisconsin Senate approves a six by December cutoff for first grade entry and sends a consolidation moratorium bill to the assembly. A measure to name Waukesha Daily Freeman as the state newspaper advances toward final passage after an amendment to the Marshfield News-Herald designation.
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Madison
Wisconsin Senate
Assembly
State Department of Public Instruction
Senate
Olson
South Wayne
Waukesha Deily Freeman
Marshfield News-Herald
Weed Commissioner Begins 1949 Green County Program
Fred Williams starts 1949 duties as Green County weed commissioner and will work through mid September. He attended a spray school at the University of Wisconsin this week to learn the latest sprays equipment and methods for weed and insect control. Accompanying him were Myron E Jeglum county agricultural agent Lester Van Loon assistant agent Emanuel Fox dealer salesman and Ted Kelly Bruce Miller custom spray operators.
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Fred Williams
Green County
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Myron E. Jeglum
Lester van Loon
Emanuel Fox
Ted Kelly
Bruce Miller
Effingham Fire Toll Rises With 15 Dead and 75 Missing
Officials report 70 bodies recovered from the St. Anthony hospital fire in Effingham with 75 known dead or missing as the Catholic hospital order pledges 325000 for a new facility. Babies who died were buried. civic leaders plan a six day fundraising drive. Mayor Rinehart seeks federal aid for a temporary 125 bed hospital unit.
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Effingham
Griefstricken
Order of St. Francis
Effingham County
M. B. Rinehart
Rinehart
Truman
Effingham Clinic
Peace plan hinges on avoiding new atomic bomb use
President Truman states peace may be kept without another atomic bomb while pressing Congress for unity on foreign affairs. He says dropping the bomb saved lives but would act again if national welfare demanded it. The White House seeks to absorb defense costs into the 41.9 billion budget and shift military power toward Europe as NATO plans unfold.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Japan
United States
Carlton Hotel
Barkley
Rayburn
Mr. Truman
Air Force
Defense Department
Europe
Russia
Prowlers Reported At Ross Martin Home
Police investigated a Tuesday night intrusion at the Ross Martin residence 2111 12th Street while Mr and Mrs Martin were away. Their son at home heard voices on the first floor and the family dog was kicked as intruders were heard.
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Ross Martin
12Th Street
Well for County Home Receives State Approval
The Green County hospital well project on Argyle road won state board approval. Bids will be called soon. Superintendent Warden Francis said drilling may reach 1200 feet before adequate supply is found. The well will be near the power plant to ease connection with the pipeline and power.
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Green County Hospital
Argyle Road
State Board of Health
Francis
Homemaker Baking Contest at Food Show Opens
Approximately 75 homemakers entered prize pies cakes and breads to be judged this afternoon at Turner hall by Miss Mamie Tillema and committee as part of the Home and Food show. Winners announced about 2 p m Friday. Entertainment features include Hartwig band Signer sisters and Turn and Schwing club demonstrations. Martha Logan home economist led food demonstrations as part of the show.
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Mamie Tillema
Turner Hall
Frank Blum
Route 3
Arthur Schroeder
Clarno
Sam W. Waelti
Sally Turnbull
Ray Dye
Monroe
Ters
Turn
Martha Logan
Swift and Co
Miss Logan
Arlene Franzen
St. Paul
Chicago
Council Certifies Result of Election and Miscellaneous Actions
City Alder men certified the election results. Write in votes named for justice of the peace include Lou A Koenig 32 Joseph Viney 28 and Roger El mer 12. Licenses granted to tavern operators Clifford Babler and Werner Hessig. Cement contractor licenses to Russell H Shultz and William Ryan. Costs estimated for sewer and water additions and lines. Meeting notes include a police paint update and a rate increase notice referral.
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Herman Schindler
Hugo H. Voelkh
George Meythaler
Louis A. Koenig
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Viney
Roger Elmer
Frank A. Buehler
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post
Clifford Babler
Werner Hessig
Russell H. Shultz
William Ryan
Janesville Construction Co
Glenn S. Soseman
Industrial Commission
Henry H. Elmer
Recreation Park
Elmer
Jerry Donahue Engineering Co
10Th Street
Sth Avenue
Monroe Ditch Diggers Co
Board of Public Works
Water Department
Ace
Emmett Norton
Police and Fire Commission
United Telephone Co
Arthur Benkett
Judiciary Committee
Herbert H. Goecks
Lester G. Forcade
Pickup Hits Pole on Highway 69 Near Monroe
A pickup driven by Alfred Botteron of Juda struck a telephone pole on Highway 69 about 1.5 miles north of Monroe at 5 45 p m yesterday. No one was injured.
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Alfred Botteron
Juda
Highway 69
Monroe
Boy Radio Winner 6 Injured in Plane Crash Near Allentown
A six year old radio talent show winner remained in critical condition after a small plane carrying five Reading residents crashed on Bake Oven Knob. His mother Arlene Bilekicki, 32, Bernard Kenney, 29, and pilot F R Hostetter, 26, were killed. The boy was placed in an oxygen tent at Allentown General Hospital.
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Allentown
Allentown General Hospital
Reading
Art Mooney
Utica
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Arlene Bilekicki
Kenny
Bernard B. Kenney
Rajah Theater of
F. R. Hostetter
Early Appointed As Johnson's Aide to Defense
President Truman nominated Stephen T. Early to be undersecretary of defense, a new post created by a signing law. The role will act as general manager of the military establishment, freeing Secretary Louis A. Johnson to focus on policy matters.
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Washington
Truman
Stephen T. Early
White House
Defense
Louis A. Johnson
Auditing Committee Holds Session Here
The Green County auditing committee met at the courthouse with Lawrence H. Arnes serving his last official act as a county board member. His term ends April 19 and Oscar Paulson will replace him after Tuesday’s election.
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Green County Auditing Committee
Court House
Lawrence H. Arnes
York Township
Arnes
Blanchardville
Oscar Paulson
City Schools Begin Vacation Saturday
Monroe public schools will begin the annual spring vacation this Saturday resuming the seven week final period Monday April 18. Janitors will use the Holy week recess for their spring cleaning chores. Pupils at St Victor's parochial school start vacation next Wednesday noon returning Wednesday April 20.
City weighs asphalt upgrade for square paving plan
City council heard businessmen and property owners push for asphalt over the planned concrete paving of the courthouse square. Dr. Nathan Bear urged asphalt on a salvaged base to cut costs, with expert opinion sought from Ward and Strand and state highway officials. Bids specifying concrete were set to open April 22. a special meeting Friday will decide whether to pursue asphalt or keep current specs, risking delays into next year.
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Court House Square
Nathan Bear
Council
Chicago
Mike Trickel
Frank A. Buehler
Dr. Bear
Zenno A. Gorder
Clayton N. Ward
Ward and Strand
Gorder
State Highway Department
Hea
Trickel
Bear
Robert L. Rote
Buehler
Dwight A. Crandall
Chamber of Commerce
Brush Fire Near Buildings On 8th Avenue Tackled
Firefighters battled a brush blaze near structures and gasoline tanks in the 1700 block of 8th Avenue. Assistant Fire Chief Otto Steinman said crews worked for about an hour, extinguishing the fire by 2 p.m. yesterday.
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8Th Avenue
Otto Steinman
Sistant
Seemen
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