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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1948

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Marshall States Russian Charges Not Substantiated

Secretary Marshall said evidence does not bear out Soviet charges against U S authorities over the refugee school teacher cases in New York. He noted one teacher, Mrs. Oksana Kosenkina, refused the charges by leaping from a consulate window and seeks asylum in the United States.

Washington Marshall State Department United States New York U. S Russia Oksana Stepanovna Kosenkina New York City Soviet Union Mikhail Lamarine Samarines Kosenkina Somakin Yakov M. Lomakin Lomakin

Voter Registration Deadline For Monroe Primary

City Clerk GG. Soseman reminded Monroe voters that the registration deadline for the primary election is 5 p m on September 8. He urged those unsure of their registration status to inquire at city hall to ensure voting eligibility.

GG. S. Soseman Monroe City Hall

Hiss Affair Deepens as Crosley Link Sought

Washington inquiry aims to locate George Crosley a freelance writer linked to Whittaker Chambers and Alger Hiss. Robert E Stripling said investigators pursue leads in New York and Washington as Nixon questions witnesses and Hiss denies knowing Chambers under any name. Chambers and Hiss testified about prewar red activity with Hiss denying membership.

Washington House American Activities Committee George Crosey Alger Hiss State Department New York Whittaker Chambers George Crosley Hiss Crosley Robert E. Stripling Chambers Red Underground Carnegie Foundation For International Peace Time Magazine

CIO Seamen Strike Halted by Agreement

A threatened strike by 60 000 CIO seamen was averted by an agreement with 42 Atlantic and Gulf Coast shipping companies. The deal preserves union hiring halls used to select workers and provides pay increases. The hiring halls had been the central dispute in negotiations between the operators and the National Maritime Union CIO.

New York CIO Atlantic Gulf Coast National Maritime Union (Cio

Eisenhower Denies Columbia Bears Any Taint of Communism

Gen Dwight D Eisenhower president of Columbia University denies any taint of communism by the university staff or textbooks. He tells New York Star from Denver on vacation that democracy would be betrayed if Columbia were linked to communism and says he would resign immediately if proven otherwise.

New York New York Star Dwight D. Eisenhower Columbia University Star Denver Eisenhower House un-American Activities Committee U. S Columbia The

Mrs. Anderson 74 Dies Near Argyle After Stroke

Mrs. Anderson aged 74 of Argyle died at 5 40 this morning at her farm home after a stroke following years of ill health. She was born Sept 27 1873 in Blanchard and married John N Anderson 57 years ago. Funeral plans await word from grandson Roger Nall with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.

Argyle John N. Anderson Helga Olson Gustave and Bertha Anderson Olson Blanchard Blanchardville Hollandale Palmer Winger Greenwood Bonner Frank Nall Alfred Olson Otto Steffin Roger Nall A. P. Anderson Argyle Lutheran Church Woodlawn

Greek Forces Launch Assault on Grammos Stronghold

Greek army mounts frontal assault on Grammos mountain ridges believed to be the last major stronghold of communist leader Markos Vafiades as fighting continues near Athens.

Athens Grammos Markos Vafiades

Berlin Joint Allied Maneuvers In Grunewald Forest

American and French forces conducted joint war games near Heidelberg along the Rhine and in Berlin’s Grunewald forest. About 1,500 troops simulated delaying actions against a captured forward area while British participation was noted though not active.

Berlin Grunewald Hamburg Gatow Rhine Heidelberg U. S Rhone Altussheim Grunewald Forest Sevral Associated Press Bureau

Davis Will Debate Willkie in Madison Housing Talk

Representative Glenn Davis of Waukesha announced acceptance of a debate on the housing question in Madison on September 6. His opponent will be Horace Willkie of Madison, the Democratic candidate for Davis’ congressional seat. The Dane County Political Education Conference arranged the debate.

Waukesha Wis Glenn Davis Madison Horace Willkie Davis Congress Willkie Dane County Political Education Conference

Murray Declares President Making Campaign Progress

Senator Murray argues President Truman gains public support for challenging Congress over high living costs. Senator Watkins counters that inflation relief requires sacrifice and warns Truman lacks the leadership for the big job ahead.

Murray Jack Bell Washington Mont Truman Congress Watkins Utah West Montana

Green County Shines at State Centennial Fair

Green County is heavily represented at the Wisconsin State Fair Park events in West Allis as exhibitors and concession staff showcase the 100th birthday. Albany’s Broughton brothers display sheep, Swiss Colony’s chalet draws crowds with yodeling and music, and local figures promote cheese industry education. Visitors are guided to the fair through routes from Janesville to the west gate while celebrated figures like Elsie the cow and Alice in Dairyland attract daily throngs.

Green County Wisconsin State Fair Park West Allis Broughton Brothers Albany Harry Calvin Lynn Milwaukee Carl Marty Jr Monroe Glenn Kubly F. L. Hoffman Fairgrounds Janesville 84Th West Gate Elsie Beauregard Alice Frances R. Burt Woman's Hall Wisconsin Lizzie Lewis Upright Swiss Embroidery Co New Glarus

Severe storm hits Wisconsin area with hail and lightning

A late day hail and lightning storm disrupted services across Green County and nearby towns. Power lines were sparked at a Wisconsin Power and Light substation, forcing a two hour outage, while the Carnation Milk Co. plant transformer burned out. Darlington and Appleton reported widespread hail damage to property, gardens, and vehicles though injuries were not reported. Forecasters expected fair, cooler conditions tonight with a warm tomorrow.

Green County Monroe 8Th Street 16Th Avenue Wisconsin Power and Light Co Roy Speich Power Company United Telephone Co Gratiot Carnation Milk Co Darlington Darlington Country Club Wisconsin Appleton Associated Press Rhinelander Oneida Thunderlake

U S and Allies to Send 300 More Observers to Palestine

Secretary of State Marshall announced that the United States France and Belgium will contribute 300 armed forces personnel as truce observers in Palestine. The U N mediation effort led by Count Folke Bernadotte requested a larger force, but the U S declined and referred the request to the Security Council. Fighting continued in Jerusalem with Arabs shelling Jewish positions and machine gun duels near the Damascus Gate. Nine Jewish soldiers surrendered at government house.

Washington Marshall United States France Belgium Palestine U. S Mediterranean Folke Bernadotte United Nations Bernadotte U. N. Security Council A. Lundstroem U. N. Truce Commission Jerusalem Damascus Holy City U. N Kadia U. N. Palestine Red Cross Stockholm Trans-Jordan International Red Cross Irgun Zvai Leumi Government House

Rufenacht Submits Rezoning Pleas Amid Sunrise Point Plans

Paul F. Rufenacht asks city council to rezone a northwest Monroe business area along 9th street and 17th avenue and to extend residential zoning for adjacent blocks. A second petition seeks rezoning north of Highway 11 west of 81 to light industrial or business districts. Sunrise Point subdivision would cover 7.2 acres north of the Green County fairgrounds.

Paul F. Rufenacht Petitions Council For Action 9Th Street Highway 11 Sunrise Point Frank A. Buehler City Planning Commission Monroe 17Th Avenue Rufenacht 11Th Avenue Aufenacht 10Th Avenue 10Th and 11Th Avenues L. A. Koenig Samuel Pilz Edna Schmid Milton K Lester M. Johnson Nortth Green County Fairgrounds 27Th Avenue Robert Rutsch Roy Schiffman Floyd B. Coplien Ed Walter John C. Kopp Monroe Transit Lines Inc Emmett J. Norton Police and Safety Committee William Beckman Llth Street Buehler Hugo H. Voelkli Public Property Committee City Hall 23Rd Street Cities Service Oil Co Illinois Central Railroad Murphy Brothers Storage Co Leslie G. Kindschi 13Th Street J. H. Schwaiger Milwaukee John T. Etter

Mrs Nels Loe 85 Dies in Madison Hospital

Mrs Nels Loe aged 85 formerly of Blanchardville Wisconsin died at 8 20 a m in a Madison hospital after a period of failing health and a leg amputation. Born Mary Foss in Valdres Norway she came to America at seven and settled in Soldiers Grove. She married Nels Loe in 1880 and lived in Blanchardville then Birchwood with her daughter-in-law. Survivors include three sons Helmer Millard Otto nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery Blanchardville with services at the Blanchardville Lutheran Church.

Blanchardville Nels Loe Birchwood Wis Madison America Soldiers’ Grove Helmer Miami Fla Millard Otto Chicago Lee Blanchardville Lutheran Church Torgney Kleven Saether Graceland Cemetery John Haldiman Walter Peterson William Granberg Verne Marshall Earl Barber W. E. Gould

Aquacade Rescheduled After Rain at Recreation Park

The aquacade postponed by rain will be held Thursday night after a 7:30 water polo game between Monroe and Beloit city teams. Over 30 youths participate in the夏 swimming program with water ballets by girls and a boys' voodoo act. Directed by Ruthella Share and JoAnne Elmer.

Recreation Park Monroe Beloit City Aquacade Ruthella Share JoAnne Elmer

Wisconsin cheese market stays weak and dull

Madison reports continue the weak Wisconsin American cheese market with lower prices. Selling prices include state assembly points 4914 5314, square prints 4814 51, long horns 49 51, single daisies 48 5014.

Madison Today

Haircut Prices Rise in Pittsburgh Union Shops

Haircuts in Pittsburgh union shops cost $1.25 today while master barbers increased shaving prices from 50 to 75 cents.

Pittsburgh

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