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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
2
A concise report examines distinguishing features of Grein test results and spasticity indicators in patients. It outlines clinical observations, potential diagnostic challenges, and brief references to related AP sensory assessments and Duane syndrome considerations.
The column cites Theodore Roe’s Chicago murder case to argue against loosening Wisconsin gambling laws. It cautions that leniency would invite hoodlums and racketeers, noting other states’ experiences with bingo, slot machines, and horse bets as revenue sources for crime.
The piece argues that defeating communism requires citizen action beyond politics, including education, labor, and family life. It stresses vigilance by every age group and an awakening of American values to guide voters in choosing parties and candidates.
A B 36 bomber from Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp while landing after a test flight caught fire and plunged into the Pacific near a crowded beach in San Diego. Two crew members died, six others were rescued, and all aboard were Consolidated Vultee employees.
Glancing backward through the decade highlights a 1942 stir as the All-India Congress presses for freedom with Gandhi at the helm in a passive push. Dairy from Green County is sent to American front-line troops. Old Citizens Bank in New Glarus is sold to Roy Jaberg of Monroe.
James Marlow notes the early cordial tone of the campaign fading as Eisenhower and Stevenson exchange blunt digs. Stevenson asserts increasing combativeness while Eisenhower defends a one plank defense of the Truman era and Dirksen labels Stevenson Illinois' worst governor amid cross accusations.
Robert J. Leahy of Racine a Monroe native has been named manager of technical service for Philip Morris new research and development department. The attorney will oversee administrative services patent work and the technical laboratories. He previously led the patent department at S C Johnson and Son and chaired the new products committee. He earned a 1935 Wisconsin law degree and joined the Johnson firm in 1946 after Navy service. He is married to Neva Jean Gestland and they have three sons.
Uncle Sam ended the fiscal year June 30 with 112 999 more civilian workers on the payroll than at the start. The Senate House Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures reported the civilian labor force at 2 596 690 at year end.
Thieves broke into the C. J. Loveland liquor store on Highway 69 near the city edge, likely Monday night. Entry was through a rear door and three bottles of whiskey are believed missing.
A federal crop weather summary reports cooler conditions shifting from above normal to below normal across Wisconsin. Beans and beets run near canning readiness while central pickles drop due to rainless cool weather. Oats harvests finish in the south. armyworms affect southern fields. corn tassels and forms ears as overall yields look strong. Rain totals vary from minimal in the north to heavy in Janesville and Lake Geneva, delaying some fields.
The Green County American Legion posts will install 1952-53 officers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in a public ceremony at Albany High School. Five posts and auxiliaries attend, with remarks by State Commander Harold Kuehl and Third District Commander Jacob Bruni, plus an Albany Legion entertainment program and a post-lunch.
The Jordan Jolly 4H club met Monday with roll call answering by a favorite food. Record books are due by Sept. 2 and Camp Day is set for Aug. 13. Allen Schuetz led the pledge and lunch was served. Next meeting is planned as part one at Postville school with a Wiener roast for the second Tuesday. Families should bring enough wieners and buns. trimmings provided by hostesses.
Honolulu reports ministers from Australia New Zealand and the United States opened talks on forming a military staff for the ANZUS defense pact. They named deputies to a permanent ANZUS Council and discussed regional relations while planning to conclude the closed session.
A brief note outlines the heavy labor and limited payoff involved in placing classified Want Ads. The piece discusses time spent drafting, formatting, and monitoring responses against modest financial gain for advertisers.
August shopping guide highlights coats from LEE'S with beaver collars and new textures, Dan River Handi-Cuts fabrics from ETTER'S for sew‑along wardrobes, Butterick patterns, and fresh home decor from BECKER'S LEADER including chenille bedspreads, loop rugs, bathsets, and dorm textiles.
Services for Maurice Bredeson 37 of Adams township are set for 2 p m tomorrow at Adams Lutheran church with burial in Adams cemetery. He died Monday at the Veterans Hospital Wood Wisconsin after a six month illness. He was born March 12 1915 in Argyle the son of Martin and Caroline Bredeson and married Alice Hanson June 1 1935 in Freeport. He worked as a truck driver and served in World War II including ten months in Japan. He is survived by his widow son DeWayne his mother eight brothers and three sisters.
In Kokomo Indiana a hen named Biddy sheltered and cared for nine English shepherd pups after their mother Susie proved unfriendly. When the pups teased Susie the family separated them, prompting Biddy to go on a hunger strike until the dogs were reunited with the hen as the pups’ caretaker.
Madison reports the Wisconsin state Committee on Water Pollution plans to compel three paper mills and Green Bay sewage district to intensify cleanup efforts. Letters will be sent this week, following complaints from the Wisconsin chapter of the Izaak Walton League.
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