Truman backs wage rise amid coal crisis and resigning advisers
President Truman, anxious over Jan 2, accepts a coal wage increase despite warnings of a broad strike. Wage Stabilization Board chair Cox resigns after the move, highlighting executive whim and the risk to future administration. John L. Lewis left the country, predicting no strike despite tensions.
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Truman
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Cox
Eisenhower
Gen. Eisenhower
John L. Lewis
Mr. Truman
Reuther Steps Up as CIO President After Murray
Walter Reuther has been elected president of the CIO, succeeding the late Philip Murray. The Detroit auto union veteran rose despite years of turmoil, surviving an assassination attempt and battling Communist influence, and now faces a potential shift toward a more restrained leadership style.
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Walter Reuther
CIO
Reuther
Philip Murray
Murray
John L. Lewis
Detroit
Auto Union Combine
Motordom
Lewis
Reather
Muchane
Santa Party Planned by American Legion Auxiliary
Children of American Legion and Auxiliary members will celebrate a Christmas party at Wilhelm Tell hall Monday at 7 p m. The event will offer treats and a chance to meet Santa Claus.
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Glarus
Children of American Legion
Auxiliary
Wilhelm Tell Hall
Santa Claus
Marshfield Man Dies in Highway 10 Truck Crash
Hugo Martin, 44, of Marshfield route 1, died yesterday when his car collided with a U S Navy truck on Highway 10 near the city. The crash occurred in the vicinity of Marshfield as emergency crews responded to the scene. Authorities investigated the collision and traffic was limited to allow for autopsy and wreckage removal.
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Marshfield
Hugo Martin
Route 1
U. S. Navy
Highway 10
Cit
Bombers Hit Naples as Allies Press North Africa Campaign
Daylight attack by American bombers strikes Naples with heavy hits on the battleship and two cruisers in support of the Allied North Africa push. Monroe to join statewide Pearl Harbor Day observance. Local obituaries note Mrs. Ernest Schlagin’s death from a cerebral hemorrhage. Portage tops high school basketball 28 to 20. Fritz becomes air raid warning devices controller. Margarete Schindler listed in Who’s Who Among Students.
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Naples
North Africa
Monroe
Pearl Harbor
Ernest Schlagin
Spring Grove
Portage
Herman D. Fritz
Louis R. Wolleson
Margarete Schindler
Honor Roll Lists 29 at Monticello High School
Monticello high school announces 29 students on the honor roll for the second six weeks. Awards include six freshmen, ten sophomores, seven juniors and six seniors. freshmen named Janice Escher Wanda Kay Harden Madelyn Karlen Eugene Keener Jean Kubly Karen Kubly. Sophomore names include Jean Bidlingmaier Shirley Escher Emilie ...
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Monticello
Monticello High School
Janice Escher
Wanda Kay Harden
Madelyn Karlen
Eugene Keener
Jean Kubly
Karen Kubly
Jean Bidlingmaier
Shirley Escher
Emilie
Community Profiles of Local Seniors and Stalwarts
A compiled list of local residents including Sally Gempeler Judy Huseth and Sally Zentner along with Stunter-Shirley Zentner Ralph Schuler Carol Milbrandt Nancy Kubly Marian Hefty and Donna Felt. Also names Seniors-Shirley Root Marilyn Noesen Carol Babler Gertrude Mueller Dawn Elmer and Els beth Bernt.
Mrs Coffey Dies in Janesville After Long Illness
Mrs Joseph V Coffey 59 longtime Monroe baker's widow died at 5 15 am yesterday at her home 1112 Center Ave Janesville after six months of failing health She was born August 5 1693 in Freeport married Sept 21 1920 to Mr Coffey Survived by her husband a son Chief Warrant Officer Harold Brewer a brother Harry Freudenberger Rockford a sister Mrs Elsie Kellem New York and one granddaughter Bonnie Brewer Final funeral plans await word from her son stationed at Port Townsend Washington Overton Funeral Home Janesville in charge
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Joseph V. Coffey
Monroe
Center Avenue
Janesville
Coffeys
Monroe Bakery
Luella Dorothy Freudenberger
Freeport
Coffey
VFW
Lady Bugs
Harold Brewer
Harry Freudenberger
Rockford
Elsie Kellem
New York
Bonnie Brewer
Port Townsend
Wash
Overton Funeral Home
Browntown Salvation Army Drive Seeks Missing Contributions
Mrs. Sophia Jackson, Browntown Salvation Army drive chairman, said several contributors have not responded and urged everyone to turn in their gifts promptly to help Browntown meet its quota.
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Norum
Sophia Jackson
Browntown Salvation Army Drive
Browntown
Height of Mt Everest Stated at 29 002 Feet
National Geographic Society asserts Mt Everest is the world highest peak with a measurement of 29 002 feet. The claim anchors the widely cited height legend, reflecting standard surveying figures used by explorers and geographers.
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National Geographic Society
Mrs Jost Voegeli to Mark 90th Birthday
Mrs Jost Voegeli of Belleville will be 90 next Thursday December 11. She is the former Margaret Hefty daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Hefty of New Glarus and the sole survivor of five Hefty children. Born in New Glarus she moved to Belleville after marriage. The Voegelis retired in Belleville before Mr Voegeli died October 7 1933. She has two sons Jacob on a home farm near Belleville and Joe on a nearby farm, one daughter Ida who lives with her, six grandchildren and several great grandchildren. One daughter Mrs Fred Willoughby has died.
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Monticello
Jost Voegeli
Belleville
Margaret Hefty
Rs. John Hefty
New Glarus
Voegeli
Jacob
Joe
Miss Ida
Fred Willoughby
VFW Auxiliary Plans Essay Contest Theme Democracy Is What We Make It
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary announces an annual essay contest with the subject Democracy Is What We Make It. Local chairman is Mrs. Joseph Dearth. Entries are due March 15 and open to any high school student. Judges are Mrs. John E. MacMartin Marshall L. Peterson and Mrs. Nellie Kohli. Prizes total 30 dollars with 20 from the local VFW auxiliary and 10 from The Evening Times. First place advances to the state VFW competition.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Joseph Dearth
John E. MacMartin
Marshall L. Peterson
Nellie Kohli
VFW
Evening Times
Village film plan led by Monticello club
Monticello Community Club will sponsor free film screenings for the area, bringing cinema to residents at no charge. Plan aims to foster local gatherings and provide accessible entertainment in the community.
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Monticello
Christmas Film Show Planned for December Saturday
A Christmas film will be shown Saturday December 20 at 2 30 p.m. with treats for children. Giant clams can reach lengths over three feet.
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Monroe Evening Times
Journal Assorbed
Associated Press
Inland Daily Freee “Association
Audit Bureau
Halatat
Editorial
Stern
Coolidge
Congress
Armin Eichenberger
Syndicate
Emil Biederman
Blanchardville
Alonzo Silver
Albany
Joseph K. Hart
University Extension Division
G. U.G.G. Verein
Turner Opera House
John F. Sissons
Mystic Workers Lodge
M. J. Knight
F. H. Davis
Brodhead
Bess Tate
Kalispell
Mont
Claude Dunwiddie
Breckinridge
S. C
Jessie Thorp
WCTU
M. M. Fardy
Lincoln Hotel
Patrick Deveny
Ireland
Green County Board
Brooklyn Village
Turner Hall
Bauman
Freezer Supplies
Wenger & Kramer Hardware
Squere
Cavalier
Kentucky
Orient
Southern
Illinois
Stoker — Egg
Green County Farm Bureau Co-operative Warehouse Co
O © Rar
Rollie
9Th St
17Th Ave
First National Bank
Mr. Menehan
The
First National Bank of
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Pinking
Star Sewing Center, Inc
Third St
Milwaukee
Wis
Hudson Hornet
Hudson
Hudsons
Heuer Sales CO
17Th Avenue
Monroe, Wis
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