Goodland Defends Contingent Fund Amid Controversy
The article reports Goodland defending the state contingent fund used for official entertainment at the executive residence. It notes the governor says legislation allowed part of the fund for entertaining state guests and references notable visitors and the broader debate over public service integrity.
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Madison
Goodland
Lord Halifax
Wendell Willkie
Bailey
Mississippi
Maj
Richard Bong
Monroe Voters Reach 3372 After Latest Registrations
A total of 35 Monroe voters registered before the 5 p.m. deadline yesterday, lifting the eligible list to 3,372. The registration period extended from July 23 to July 31.
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Monroe
Soseman
Record beer liquor cigaret tax in July
July tax receipts show beer and liquor collections leading with record figures. Liquor taxes reach $770,506 the largest single month, cigaret taxes hit $523,164 and July ranks second in history amid steady revenue gains.
U N. Secre tary General Warns On Peace Conference
Notice from United Nations secretary general to the Paris peace parley and 21 nations states the U N assembly in New York begins September 23. The two meetings cannot be held at the same time.
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Paris
Tryeve Lie
United Nations
U. N. Assembly
New York
Body of Cambridge vacationist found in reservoir
The body of Ruth McGurk a 25 year old vacationer from Cambridge who vanished after a Saturday night dance hall appearance was recovered today in a reservoir ten miles away authorities reported.
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Ruth McGurk
Cambridge
Sugar stamp validity and canning sugar quotas outlined
Three Sugar Stamps in mostly canning sugar Spare stamps 8 and 10 in book 4 are valid for use by beamer campers and do not expire until Oct 31. Sugar for other use may be obtained through stamp 49 which became valid May 1. There will be no pen stamp until Sept 1. All three listed stamps are cued for 5 pounds of sugar.
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Beamer
Truman Calls for Expenditure Cuts in Inflation Fight
President Truman urged federal officials to keep spending at the lowest possible level to curb inflation. In a letter to department heads he said reductions in federal expenditures are imperative amid a serious fiscal situation. The statement followed Eisenhower and Nimitz opposing further army and navy budget cuts.
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Washington
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Chester W. Nimitz
Truman Sees Jackson Returning to Supreme Court Soon
President Truman said he expects Associate Justice Robert H. Jackson to resume duties on the Supreme Court after returning to the United States. Jackson, who served as chief U. S. prosecutor at the Nurnberg war crimes trial, is due back in Washington tomorrow.
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Truman
Robert H. Jackson
Supreme Court
United States
Jackson
U. S
Nuernberg
Washington
Torrow
Senate approves pay hike for Menominee loggers
The senate passed a bill to grant about 28 timber loggers, mainly Menominee Indians, an extra one dollar per 1000 feet of lumber logged in the 1934-35 season. The fund would be paid to the mills for credit to the individual loggers.
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Washington
Senate
Wisconsin
Yugoslavs Reject Allied Plan for Free Trieste
Yugoslav vice premier Edward Kardelj opposed the French demarcation line between Italy and Yugoslavia at the peace conference. The UN would govern Trieste but has not accepted responsibility. Molotov backed Greece to open talks on treaty questions.
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Paris
Trieste
Foreign Ministers Council
United Nations
U. N
Edward Kardelj
Marshal Tito
Italy
Yugoslavia
Istria
Kardelj
V. M. Molotov
Molotov
J. T. Etter to Observe 86th Birthday Friday
Monroe merchant J. T. Etter Sr. will celebrate his 86th birthday Friday while at his Etter Dry store on the square. He remains active in business, reads and chats with friends. he has a daughter, Mina Williams, and sons Arthur, Rolland, and a grandson and granddaughter listed among his family.
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Monroe
John T. Etter Sr
Mes Etter
Etter Dry Store
Mr. Etter
Mina E. Williams
Arthur
Picayune
Miss
Rolland
Busines
J. T. Etter Jr
Robert G. Rote
Dudley
Charlotte Etter
Willis Etter
China
Susan Etter
Martha Louise Etter
Robert Rote
McKellar Faces Tennessee Senate Re-Election Vote
Tennesseans voted today to determine if 77 year old Senator K D McKellar should win another six year term. The veteran Democrat and president pro tempore faced four opponents in the primary including Edward Ward Carmack, a 46 year old lawyer who nearly toppled Senator Stewart four years ago.
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Nashville
K. D. McKellar
Senate
Edward Ward Carmack
Tennessee
Tom Stewart
Seek Data on Poor Shells Yanks Were Forced to Use
The war investigating committee opened phase one hearings on war contracts and announced a major probe to fix responsibility for defective chemical mortar shells used in the Battle of the Bulge. Maj. Gen. Alden H. Waitt estimated 10 to 12 deaths from premature bursts, later revised to over 29 killed and 83 injured. The inquiry targets Erie Basin Metal Products Inc. and other Garsson firms, with a questionnaire issued for veterans with first hand knowledge.
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Washington
Senate War Investigating Committee
Alden H. Waitt
Army
Erie Basin Metal Products, Inc
Garsson Combine of War Manufacturers
Waitt
Peiping Aches At Communist Claims On Marines Ambush
In China the Eighth Route Army said Marines were not ambushed and that the marines attacked first southeast of Peiping. The U S Marines reported three dead and 12 wounded in the convoy ambush by about 300 Chinese troops. In San Diego a four engined plane crash near Camp Kearny killed 11 people, including a woman, Deputy Coroner Turner said.
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Peiping
Eighth Communist Route Army
United States
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Camp Kearny
E. A. Turner
Drought Dampens July Weather Amid Crop Hopes in Monroe
July brought only 86 inches of moisture to Monroe and vicinity as crops struggle with persistent dryness. Despite limited precipitation, crops, especially corn and hay, survive with deep roots. Observers fear significant losses if rain does not arrive in the next four to five days. Mean July temperature stood at 73.51 degrees with most days in the mid 80s.
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Monroe
Green County
Drouth Grows Worse Across Regions
The Southwest and parts of the Great Lakes face worsening drought. Cattle markets rise as farmers fear corn losses. Santa Fe reports southern Kansas drouth described as the worst in 10 years. Kansas Oklahoma Texas regions need rain while some Midwest areas wait.
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Chicago
Southwest
Great Lakes
Santa Fe Railway
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Green County Ends Rent Support for OPA Quarters
The Green County rationing board moved to new quarters on the Becker building’s second floor at 1001 16th avenue. County no longer pays a share of OPA rent and expenses, removing about $500 yearly burden previously covered by the county.
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Green County War
Becker
16Th Avenue
Citizens Bank
Green County
Clarence W. Lengacher
OPA
Gas Line Authority Granted for Wisconsin Southern Gas Co
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission authorized Wisconsin Southern Gas Co to issue 300000 in first mortgage bonds and 150000 in common stock to retire notes and fund additions and extensions to transmission and distribution lines in Racine and Walworth counties.
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Madison
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Wisconsin Southern Gas Co
Racine
Walworth
Burmese puppet leader Ba Maw released from Sugamo Prison
Transfer Burma puppet Tokyo 4 inch Dr Ba Maw head of Burma under Japanese released from Sugamo prison yesterday to United Kingdom Liaison mission and will be taken to Rangoon. He was arrested in Tokyo by U S army agents at the request of the British and was placed in Sugamo Jan 24.
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Burma
Tokyo
Ba Maw
Sugamo
United Kingdom
Rangoon
U. S. Army
Green County fair horse show expands to 26 classes
The Green County fair's fourth annual horse show will again attract about 200 entries with 30 from the Chicago area. Famed judges include Walter Burke and F. J. Southcott, with Ernest Hayes as ring steward and Ralph Davis Crandon as announcer. Trophies are donated by Monroe area businesses and organizations.
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Chicago
W. R. Schuetze
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Indiana
Walter Burke
Libertyville, II
American Saddle Horse Association
Paris
F. J. Southcott
Waukesha
Pabst Farm
Occomowoc
Canada
England
Ireland
Milwaukee
Ernest Hayes
Monroe
Ralph Davis Crandon
J. A. Rouch
L. H
Dusty) Norder
Monroe Area
Benkert Clothing Store
Nathan E. Bear
Ray A. Voegely
Wisconsin Power & Light Co
W. G. Bear
Ainsworth Insurance Agency
Young Farm Tragedy Claims 14 Year Old Kenneth Blum
Kenneth W Blum 14 died at St Clare hospital from a basal skull fracture suffered when he fell from a load of oats at his cousins farm in Monroe route 3. He was born March 14 1932 in Monroe and was active in Future Farmers of America. Funeral arrangements are at Shriner Neuswander with service to be held at St Johns Reformed Church. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Kenneth W. Blum
Fred W. Blum
Monroe
St. Clare Hospital
Kenneth
Delbert Blum
Fred W
Violet Weiss Blum
Blackford
Jordan Township
Monroe High School
Future Farmers of America
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Shriner-Neushwander
St. John’s Church
Paul C. Kehle
Greenwood Cemetery
Kenny Brings His Campaign for GOP Nomination to City
Delbert J. Kenny, aiming for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, spoke at Green County Court House lawn at 10 a.m.and in Brodhead at 11 a.m. He planned a luncheon in Edgerton at 12:30. Kenny urged Madison administration changes for highways education penal institutions conservation recreation and veterans programs and backed a planned market and advertising push for the state’s largest business.
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Delbert J. Kenny
Green County
Court House
Brodhead
Edgerton
Kenny
Madison
Release of 19 year old killer freed in self defense claim
Springfield officials say Jacqueline Colburn the sinistral stepdaughter who shot and stabbed Lawrence Barregarye in a family quarrel acted in self defense. Barregarye was killed after an argument that reportedly led to Colburn being knocked from her wheelchair due to rheumatic fever. Curren released her to her mother after police detention.
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Springfield
Ill
John W. Curren
Jacqueline Colburn
Curren
Lawrence Barregarye
Fine First Day Crowdsmark Green County Fair Opening
The 92nd annual Green County Fair opened with a busy Floral Hall display of flowers and a notable embroidery and lace exhibit. Fire trucks and wildlife shows drew families, while concession sales and staffing attracted local youths. Races, judging, and WLS entertainment teased a full week of activities despite weather hopes for rain.
Jumbo junior fair entries boost calf and clothing displays
Two junior fair exhibits draw the season’s strongest numbers in five years. The calf exhibit in the junior department tops 150 entries while clothing entries in Floral Hall occupy more space than in years past.
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Floral Hall
County courthouse to close Friday and Saturday afternoons
Most offices in the county courthouse will be closed Friday and Saturday afternoons, signaling reduced public access during those times. Local residents are advised to plan visits accordingly and check for any updated schedules.
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County Court House
GI Terminal Pay Passes Get Bonds Heads to Truman
The 3 million dollar GI terminal pay bill cleared both houses and heads to President Truman. Lawmakers plan to push next session to allow immediate cashing of bonds instead of five year wait. Republicans and Democrats criticize the bond provision as discrimination against GIs while Truman touted inflation benefits.
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Washington
Truman
House
Congress
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Massachusetts
Gavin
R-Pa
Britain
Exhibits Display Cancer Control And Infantile Paralysis Literature
Floral hall hosts dual displays on cancer control and infantile paralysis. The field army has shown a cancer exhibit for four years, while a medical society contributes its first display. Green county chapter prepares the infantile paralysis exhibit with important literature on the disease.
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Floral Hall
Field Army For Cancer
Medical Society
Green County
Pronto Pups Debut At Mueller's Monroe Stand
A new fair and carnival snack titled Pronto Pups debuts at Mueller's Monroe stand. The treat uses a hot dog on a stick boiled and battered, then deep fried and seasoned with customer chosen relish.
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Mueller
Monroe
Missing prizes at the bingo stands noted in fragment
A fragmented description records bingo stands with prize hype but no visible prizes given, except hints of a bottom shelf. The text implies disappointment over unfulfilled winnings and scattered references to prize displays.
Governors Signs Emergency Budget and Veterans Housing Bill
Governor Goodland signed the emergency appropriation bill to fund the state emergency board for various departments. He also approved legislation enabling municipal development of veterans housing, both actions taken yesterday with no public comment.
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Lions
Madison
Goodland
Big Money Here Is Farmer Surprise Over Pork Sale
Arley Williams of Juda sold breeders pork to the market, placing money in his bank. He expressed surprise at a hefty check as his 650 pounds of pork sold at 18 cents netted $117. The tale contrasts with a differing butcher's story.
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Arley Williams
Juda
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