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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1947
Page
2
The document states an April 30 directive by the board of directors authorizing republication rights for local news and AP dispatches in the newspaper under Associated Press terms. It confirms permission for reprinting and distribution.
The Week's Mail urges Green County students to return to school and pursue education, praising teachers for shaping future Americans. It cautions against alcohol and driving dangers, noting 20 potential highway deaths this weekend in Wisconsin and urging residents to avoid them.
From The Evening Times files ten years ago on August 30 1937: Francis Foley’s car stuck in Chesebro pond. Wilbert Moyer and Leo Kundert of Orangeville wed. Emma Schenkel marries Albert Arn. Mathias Olson dies in Avon Township. Emma Schneider and Herman J. Marty wed in New Glarus.
The note asks for capture of suspects involved in a Forreston post office robbery. Ralph H Frautschy is listed as a contact, with ties to Clarno and Orangeville.
J Edgar Hoover announced Kivi was arrested last night in Brooklyn New York where FBI agents nabbed 37 photographs and 10 searched items. Pictures in Kivi's possession showed phases of atomic research equipment and visitors to the atomic project. The first atomic bomb was assembled and tested at Los Alamos. The project remains a major center for atomic research.
George Thomas Lee a 16 year old of Oconto is ruled sane by two psychiatrists after examinations in which they questioned his family history and the act he is charged with. Attorney Wagener said Lee already signed a statement dictating the slaying of Charles Mullholland last July.
Barry and Abby return to New York amid heat and social visits as Abby meets Barry’s world. Hageney predicts Abby’s future political awakening while Madge hosts a bustling, intrusive circle. Tensions rise over family ties and hidden motives as the summer unfolds toward an uncertain truth.
An AFL official proposed amending the union constitution to bar from membership all congress members who voted for the Taft Hartley Act and any member of the National Association of Manufacturers. The suggestion was made to President John L. Lewis ahead of the October 1948 constitutional convention. The miners have a history of excluding outsiders from union membership. There are about 200000 physicians in the United States, with roughly 75000 in active practice.
Sandy hides a hopeful plan as Skipper stays with the family after a three night newspaper ad yields no takers. The owners decide not to reclaim the dog since they must move to Chicago, leaving Skipper part of the household forever.
The resort city of Atlantic City New Jersey reports about twenty seven thousand hotel rooms with additional thousands of rooms in tourist homes, reflecting a thriving tourism capacity.
New members Tony Lee Williams of Browntown route 1 joined on July 13 1938 and Ruby Ann Williams of Browntown route 1 joined on January 5 1940.
Tokyo a group of army wives protested eviction orders forcing pets from army apartments and billets. Twenty wives stormed an army command office to oppose the rule with Mrs. Anne Coon declaring her dog would stay despite a noon deadline. The army cited sanitary concerns and tenant complaints for the policy.
Washington reports a sale of two surplus Milwaukee plants to Hotpoint Inc. Chicago for 2,122,000 dollars. The facilities were used during the war by Allis-Chalmers to produce turbo superchargers for aircraft.
All boys and girls up to 12 years of age are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill out this coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club Monroe Wisconsin. Include date of birth and age at last birthday.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court faces a case asking whether a public school board must fund transportation to parochial schools. The court had ruled tax funds may support such transport but must decide whether boards can legally refuse. Paul Connell appeals after his 10-year-old attends St. Patrick's Kennett Square while public-school pupils receive bus service.
The census bureau reports 48 states collected 6.8 billion dollars in state taxes for the 1947 fiscal year. Federal tax receipts totaled 39.108 million for the year ending June 30. Excluding unemployment compensation tax, state taxes reached 5.8 billion, up 16.4 percent from the prior year as prices wages and activity rose, with sales taxes contributing notably.
The Gratiot Memorial center will host a Labor Day event on Sept 1 from 10 a.m. to nightfall featuring a parade, softball and baseball games, boxing, water fights, a band concert and a dance. Floyd E. Burmeister cites community effort amid shortages and permits hurdles as the center nears its first anniversary.
John Alden well known as a cooper by trade and part of the Pilgrim story is highlighted for his role and likeness in colonial legacy.
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