Senators back five billion dollar wartime tax boost
Senate Finance Committee unanimously approves President Truman’s first installment tax increase aimed at funding the Korean war. The plan raises individual rates by up to 20 percent for over 50 million taxpayers and adds 1.5 billion dollars in corporate taxes, with exemptions for Korea veterans and incentives for wartime production retooling. The bill foresees potential future excess profits and sales taxes and expands accelerated depreciation for emergency production facilities.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
America
Korea
June Swiss Price Steady From May Figures
Factory prices for the June make of Swiss cheese were reported unchanged from May. State brand 38 cents a pound, B grade 35, C grade 33, grinders 28. Dealers and assemblers said conditions are not ideal but the outlook is not discouraging. August limburger price up a cent. Wisconsin American cheese market steady to firm with fair to good demand. Prices listed for selling points and varieties: single daisies and longhorns 34-35 cents, square prints 34-35 cents, midgets 36-37 cents.
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Wisconsin
Fifty-Three Reservists Recalled From LaCrosse Training Center
Naval reservists from the LaCrosse area have been recalled to active duty. Lt. R. K. Catt, commander of the LaCrosse naval training center, reported the measure today.
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LaCrosse
R. K. Catt
LaCrosse Naval Training Center
Congress Receives RFC Reply Over Lustron Loan Losses
The Reconstruction Finance Corp. blamed Congress for losses from Lustron Corp loans as Lustron, based in Columbus Ohio, defaulted on 36 million of a 37.5 million loan and enters receivership. The RFC forecasts up to 30 million in losses and cites 1948 laws enabling the lending. It addressed Rep. Cole and a Senate subcommittee inquiry.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Congress
Lustron Corp
Lustron
Columbus
RFC
Rep. Cole
R-Kas
Senate
Carl G. Strandlund
Jean Brecklin Wins Green County Health Prize
Jean Brecklin a 15 year old Woodford 4-H member won Green County health honors by two physicians after examining campers at a 4-H day at Recreation Park About 175 participated in crafts music games and camp activities Brecklin will attend a four day state health camp at Green Lake for health and leadership training Drs W G Bear and John C Herwig conducted the exams and camp staff included Myron E Jeglum Frank Bloom Jordan Ray Montgomery Mamie Tillema Yolanda Signer Donna Signer Carmen Norton and Lester Van Loon
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Green County
Jean Brecklin
Woodford
Recreation Park
Jean
J. E. Brecklin
New Mills Club
Green Lake
W. G. Bear
John C. Herwig
Lester van Loon
Myron E. Jeglum
Frank Bloom
Jordan
Ray Montgomery
Browntown
Mamie Tillema
Selma Steiner
Ruth Hartwig
Monroe
Tillema
Yolanda
Donna Signer
Carmen Norton
Clarno
Fast Trading Pushes Stock Prices Higher
In New York key stocks rose across a wide front as demand for rail issues sparked gains. The fastest trading in about three weeks lifted favored shares by a few cents to over $2, with many stocks selling at peak prices for 1950 or longer. Buying spread to steels motors rubbers chemicals oils copper and radio television issues.
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New York
Footville Man Missing in Korean Fighting
Footville Pfc. Robert R. Blair brother of Mrs. Harold Erdman is listed as missing in action in Korea. The report confirms his status in the ongoing Korean conflict and notes the family connection to Footville.
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Footville
Robert R. Blair
Harold Erdman
Lafayette Packers Win Governors Award at Wisconsin State Fair
Green and Lafayette counties sweep top honors in limburger and Swiss cheese at West Allis fair. Walter Minnig of Monticello earns top limburger and governor’s sweepstakes. Abbin Jegerlehner of Blanchardville wins highest Swiss score.
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Green
Lafayette
Walter Minnig
Monticello
Abbin Jegerlehner
Blanchardville
Jegerlehner
Search Factory
Lafayette County
Minnig
Cleveland
Silver- Lewis Factory
Rice Lake
John A. Blatt
Werner Zimmerman
Warren
Limburger
Beaver Dam
Walter Roelli
Shullsburg
Melvin H. Roelli
Roelli
Anton Pedersen
Roger Date
Pedersen
Walter Jegerlehner
Darlington
Franz Gmar
Victor Marean
Monroe
Howard Grossen
Louis Stucki
John Marty
Browntown
Elmer Fox
Blatt
Ernest Erb
Green County
West Allis
Swiss Colony Inn
Amateur contest deadline extended for Green County Cheese Day
The Green County Cheese Day amateur competition extended its entry deadline to Friday August 25 after a surge of more than 80 entrants. Miss Lois Faubel, secretary, offers entry forms at the courthouse basement. Elimination rounds are set for August 27 at Monroe High School Auditorium with five winners from each group advancing to finals on September 8.
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Green County
Lois Faubel
Court House
Monroe High School
U N Unity Threatened by Russia in Korea Skirmish Talks
Washington reports say U S officials believe Russia and possibly China will seize North Korea above the 38th parallel if the U N coalition nears victory in the south. The scenario hinges on Moscow and Beijing coordinating plans and the future role of U N forces past the 38th parallel amid a broader Far East crisis.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Russia
North Korea
38Th Parallel
U. N
Soviet Union
China
V. M. Molotov
Peiping
Mao Tse Tung
Molotov
Korea
Formosa
U. S
South Korea
Military Training Bill Put on Shelf
Congress is expected to shelve for now the defense department request for universal military training UMT for youths aged 17 to 20. President Truman indicated no rush this year and Johnson proposed immediate UMT enactment with executive start control. Est. annual cost cited around 2 billion dollars.
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Washington
Congress
Defense Department
Truman
White House
Defense
Johnson
UMT
Swiss Tourists To Visit Monroe Saturday
Fred Glauser, secretary of the Turner Hall club, received notice of a 27 member Swiss meat industry delegation arriving in Monroe about noon Saturday. The group on a U. S. tour wishes to meet local Swiss residents and may attend a luncheon at the hall with possible community tours if time allows.
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Fred Glauser
Turner Hall
Switzerland
Monroe
Chicago
U. S
Glauser
Mrs. Richard McCauley Darlington Obituary
Mrs. Richard McCauley 69 of Darlington died yesterday. Born November 11 1880 in Argyle she was formerly Addie Penniston. Survived by husband son Homer H. McCauley sister Nett Hudson brother William D. Penniston two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev E J Jeffery at Nelson Sharer funeral home with burial in Union Grove Cemetery.
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Darlington
Richard McCauley
McCauley
Addie Penniston
Argyle
Homer H. McCauley
Monroe
Nett Hudson
William D. Penniston
E. J. Jeffery
Darlington Methodist Church
Nelson- Sharer Funeral Home
Union Grove Cemetery
Farm Boys and Girls to Vie for Cheese Day King and Queen
Green county hosts Cheese Day on September 9 with a king and queen contest for farm youths aged 17 to 21. Applications due August 28 to Cheese Day Inc Monroe, include a recent photo, and selections will be made by outside judges after a banquet.
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Green County
King and Queen Selection Committee
Evening Times
Monroe
Office of
Cheese Day, Inc
Invaders Surge East From Sector Blasted by Bombs
North Korean forces push a massive 25 000 to 30 000 strong assault toward Taegu from the central front as U S and South Korean units contest the Naktong river line. Marines and the 24th Infantry launch a counter on the Changnyong front while US 25th Infantry secures Ma San area.
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Waegwan
Naktong River
Taegu
Changnyong
Naktong
Hyonpung
Hajang
Tokyo
Kunwi
U. S
24Th Infantry Division
Chinju
U. S. 25Th Infantry Division
Masan
Pusan
U. S. 8Th Army
United Nations
Korea
Leif Erickson
8Th Army
Jack MacBeth
24Th
Stan Swinton
25Th Infantry
Swinton
U. S. First Cavalry Division
Railroaders Call Five Day Walkout
The train men and conductors unions announce five day strikes on two short line railroads starting next Tuesday and ending at midnight August 26. The Elgin Joliet and Eastern with Chicago headquarters and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie at Pittsburgh are affected from 6 a.m. August 22. Similar five day walkouts were ordered yesterday at three strategic terminals employing 3 000 trainmen.
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Washington
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern
Chicago
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad
Pittsburgh
Ashland Sheriff Fined for Reckless Driving
Ashland County Sheriff Richard Pufall pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined $50. A charge of leaving the scene of an accident was dismissed by Judge Thomas Anich. Police said Pufall struck a parked car two weeks ago.
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Ashland
Richard Pufall
Thomas Anich
Pufall
Marine Unit Takes Slaughterhouse Hill in Korea Action
U S Marines seize a small hill sector near Changnyong in a costly, fierce clash. First Marine Brigade and accompanying Army 24th Division elements stormed Slaughterhouse Hill, securing part of a ridge as reinforcements flooded in.
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U. S
Korea
South Korea
Slaughterhouse Hill
Changnyong
Naktons River
United Nations
U. S. First Marine Brigade
Leatherneck
24Th
Colorful Aquacade Promises Spectacle in Storybook Land
Monroe swimmers present an annual pool aquacade at 7 30 p m in Recreation Park titled Humpty Dumpty portrayed by a swimmer. The show features water ballet with 80 performers, lifeguards, comic characters, and donated costumes in a family friendly program directed by Miss Ruth Ella Share.
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Monroe
Ruth Ella Share
Gene Davis
Bob Wells
Leo Hilfiker
Dan Courtney
Sniffles
Mary Jane
Will Peter Rabbit
Pinnochio
Snow White
Cinderella
Gus
Miss Share
Atlantic Hurricane Threatens Bahamas From Atlantic
A severe hurricane with 140 mph winds surged westward toward the northern Bahamas. After a nearly stationary day, it began a slow west to west southwest drift. At 3 30 a m today the storm lay about 390 miles east of Nassau and 570 miles east of Miami.
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Miami
Atlantic
Bahamas
Nassau
Prisoners slain by retreating Reds on Hill 303
Report says thirty two American prisoners with hands tied behind their backs were shot by North Korean forces on Hill 303 near Waegwan as a U S patrol approached. Survivors described mass killings of wounded and identified a alleged war criminal among the attackers.
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Hal Boyle
U. S First Cavalry
Korea
Waegwan
James Melvin Rudd
Saylersville
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