Monroe Daily Journal Founded In 1898 And AP Affiliated
The Monroe Daily Journal, founded October 13 1898, has been under varying management and is a member of The Associated Press Inland Daily Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation. AP exclusive rights apply to local news republication and AP dispatches. Subscription rates and office hours are listed.
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Prevention Is Best for Monroe Fire Debacle
Editorial lauds Monroe volunteer fire department and urges an investment inquiry into the Fitzgibbons building fire. It argues investigation could reveal safer practices for businesses and property protection, stressing that fire prevention remains the best defense and urging broader community interest after the costly blaze.
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Monroe
Fitzgibbons
Wisconsin centennial exposition ends amid polio concerns
The 1949 Wisconsin centennial exposition drew 1.75 million admissions signaling a successful event. As the show closes, editors note the polio outbreak in Milwaukee heightens safety concerns for future large gatherings and suggest choosing safer seasons or settings while medical authorities advise on risk mitigation.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Federal Soil Programs Come Under Wisconsin Debate
Governor Rennebohm argues for continuing federal help in soil erosion prevention while protecting state rights. He praises local cooperation and broad research by federal agencies, noting successful forest land restoration and voluntary cooperation. Wisconsin’s approach is praised, but no criticism of federal efforts should hinder soil conservation progress.
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Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Conservation Department
Department of Agriculture
Janesville Raises Haircut Price After Union Meeting
Union barbers in Janesville set new prices at 1.25 dollars for a standard haircut after a joint meeting between local shop owners and AFL journeymen. Shaves stay 75 cents, children under 12 pay 85 cents on weekdays and a dollar on Saturdays.
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Janesville
Journeymen Barbers
AFL
Deaths and incidents mark Aug. 31 anniversaries in 1938 notes
A roundup of local events dated August 31 1938 includes Clayton A DeHaven dying at work at St Clare Hospital and Ralph Donmeyer a 13 year old drowning near Martintown on his way home from school. Also mentions T L Rickaby father of Mrs John Schindler, and August records for Green county auto accidents.
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Clayton A. DeHaven
New St. Clare Hospital
T.L. Rickaby
John A. Schindler
Taylorville
Lions Club
Pecatonica
Ralph Donmeyer
Martintown
Green County
Monroe
W. H. Hatton
Isaac Stephenson
Cooper
Nolan
Green
Rock
Albany
Warren
Green County Fair
Harry Mears
Toledo
Laura Dexter
U.S. Pushes for International Control of Antarctic Zone
The United States opened informal talks with Argentina Australia Chile France New Zealand Norway and the United Kingdom on an international regime for the Antarctic The State Department stressed no official territorial claims exist and no conference is planned until talks conclude The aim is to promote scientific research while resolving competing claims through some form of internationalization Britain reportedly backs the idea while Argentina and Chile oppose it
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Washington
State Department
United States
Antarctic
Argentina
Australia
Chile
France
New Zealand
Norway
United Kingdom
London
Britain
U. S
Department of State
Air Force Crashes Increase Alertness
Air Force safety experts link a surge in crashes to intensified operations and training. During the first 25 days of August 50 killed in 12 crashes, compared with 47 killed in 19 crashes in July and 26 in eight in June, with June the safest month to date.
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James J. Strebig
Washington
Aiir
Air Force
Honolulu
Rapid City
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United States
Swiss Visitor Praises Monroe as Pretty Clean City
John Wyler of Switzerland, visiting Monroe with his aunt Mrs. John Schulthess, calls the city pretty and clean. He notes colored roofs, separate houses and barns, and pasture grazing with hornless cattle. Wyler speaks Swiss German and French, with good English reading, aims to master English, and will visit Whitewater Belleville and Mt Horeb next.
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John Wyler
Switzerland
John Schulthess
Monroe
Mr. Wyler
Switzerlan
Whitewater
Belleville
Mt. Horeb
Washington backs European parliament plan for western union
The United States signals support for France led move toward a Western European parliament with advisory powers as a step toward a United States of Europe, with Britain cautious due to Commonwealth duties and domestic economic crisis. The advisory body could aid the Marshall Plan and deter Soviet influence across central Europe.
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Washington
France
United States of Europe
Western Europe
U. S. State Department
Britain
Winston Churchill
Attlee
European Assembly
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Europe
Brussels
United States
Timm Herd Classified By Holstein Association
W. G. Timm route 5 Monroea has had his dairy herd classified for type for the second time by the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. Among the animals, three were rated very good and three good plus as part of type classification used with production testing to locate excellent brood cow families.
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W. G. Timm
Route 5
Monroe
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Fire Destroys Barn in Darlington Disturbing Blaze
A Sunday fire leveled a barn one block east of Main Street in Darlington. The structure belonged to Glenn Martin and housed horses owned by tenant Charles Lancaster, one of which perished in the flames.
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Darlington
Main Street
Glenn Martin
Charles Lancaster
One and a Half Million Earmarked for Wisconsin
Gov Renne bohm announced a federal allotment totaling 1 511 700 for Wisconsin to build national guard facilities. Funds cover Truax field hangar motor repair shop and admin building near Madison 1949 1950 along with Billy Mitchell field Milwaukee warehouse and admin space and additional storage and maintenance buildings at other state sites.
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Madison
Rennebohm
National Guard
Wisconsin
Truax Field
Billy Mitchell Field
Milwaukee
Wisconsin One of Six To Vote on GI Bonus
Voters in six states including Wisconsin will decide a billion dollar veterans bonus in November. Indiana Iowa Minnesota Missouri South Dakota and Wisconsin would vote on cash awards for World War II veterans totaling 1.2 billion dollars. Wisconsin's 200 million plan would be funded by a 3 percent retail sales tax.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Federation of Tax Administrators
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
South Dakota
UW Study Project Voted as Memorial
The University of Wisconsin division of studies in American institutions was approved by the board of regents to serve as a WWII memorial. It would provide housing and facilities for group living, foster graduate instructor scholars, organize senior and junior staff, and support residence halls and American institutional courses, with no cost estimate given.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Wisconsin Foundation
Wisconsin
Kersten to Probe CIO United Electrical in Washington
Rep. Charles J. Kersten said the House labor subcommittee will begin an investigation of the CIO United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers in Washington Thursday. The probe targets communist influence within the union and related activities.
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New York
Charles J. Kersten
R-Wis
House Labor
CIO
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
Washington
Wisconsin Governor Proclaims World War II Victory Observance
Gov Rennebohm urged Wisconsin residents to observe the third anniversary of World War II's end on Thursday. The proclamation followed a suggestion from Pacific veterans and calls for statewide observance.
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Madison
Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Girl Sets Off Fires At Macomb Farm Home
A 13 year old girl, Wonet McNeil, confessed to starting more than 100 fires on the Charles Willey farm near Macomb Illinois. Deputy state fire marshal John Burgard said she said she set the blazes to be sent to live with her divorced mother. No charges filed. she will be examined by psychiatrists in Chicago.
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Charles Willey
John Burgard
Wonet McNeil
Leona Eagle
Bloomington
I. Wenet
Arthur Jr
Arthur McNeil
McNeil
Willeys
Willey
Burgard
Wonet
Illinois Research Hospital
Chicago
Here
Jefferson Man Dies in Farm Water Tank Accident
Carl Raether 23 fell into a water tank while lowering a milk can on a farm near Oakland along Highway 12. Coroner Carroll Schulz ruled death due to a heart attack.
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Jefferson
Carl Raether
Carroll Schulz
Highway 12
Oakland
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