10 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1946
Page
1
Merchants report two weeks remain before Christmas with varied views on sales. Some expect a strong rush as decorations rise and lights bloom around the square and courthouse. Despite coal strike lingerings, buyer sentiment steadies and merchants anticipate new all time marks during the closing fortnight.
The debate centers on radio stations for the Vehicle Department and a budget increase of 663,698 over the 1945 appropriation. Department Director L. Marcus defends the request while critics say funds were misused and that the legislature had refused authorization for the stations. The department seeks 2,733,426 for 1947-49, up from 2,069,728 for 1945-47.
A state charter granted to the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Wisconsin in 1925 was revoked by Judge Herman W. Sachtsen in Dane County Circuit Court today.
Sen. Hatch says Republicans violate the reorganizing act by adding seats on four key committees. With a 51 to 45 GOP edge, Democrats have limited power as the committee on committees sets edges on appropriations, labor, rules and public lands. White defends the plan as fair and liberal to Democrats.
The Green County auditing bonding and claims committee set 1947 county bonds for elective officers and department heads totaling more than 122,500. Increases reflect added duties with Treasurer Emanuel Stauffacher rising to 78,500 and County Clerk Lengacher and DA Reger also up. Additional bonds included clerk of courts Jessie Holcomb 5,000 and warden W Francis 5,000 among others.
OPA announced a new 5 pound consumer sugar stamp valid January 1 1947 through April 30 1947 with a second stamp likely to become valid before expiration increasing the four month ration. Industrial sugar allotments for 1947 Q1 stay the same as late 1946 with plans for a 10 percent rise in 1947 for 1941 usage levels. Industrial users may apply for allotments at sugar branch offices starting tomorrow.
The secretary of state's office said checks totaling 3,827,073 would be sent on December 16 as local highway aid shares from 1946 automobile registration fees. Towns receive 20 percent of fees collected. Monroe gets 8,777, Janesville 28,093, Milwaukee 867,134.
John Herziger, 68, died at St Nicholas Hospital yesterday two hours after falling from his roof while making repairs at his home. He was from Sheboygan पे.
Walter Reuther said the international union’s executive board disapproved the Rockford settlement for 800 Case plant workers. He noted the Racine strike of 5,500 workers remains unresolved since December 26, 1945, with no effect from the Rockford agreement.
Wisconsin's total tax take for the year ending June 30 1946 remained near the prior year despite a $19 million drop in unemployment compensation assessments. Beer liquor cigars and motor taxes rose significantly to offset losses while total school local county and state taxes edged higher by about $714 thousand.
John Purucker, 67, of Fort Atkinson, was killed when his bicycle was struck head on by a car on a driveway at the Jones Dairy Farm late yesterday. The driver remained at the scene and authorities investigated the crash.
The annual meeting of the Wisconsin Association of Fairs will be held January 7 in Milwaukee. President Charles Drewry announced the plan today.
Township elections will choose three committeemen and two alternates per committee to serve, with county meeting delegate elected on December 21. Incumbents Syse Hahlen Baumgartner expire. all 1946 program farmers may vote. notices by mail. Schedule lists numerous township meetings from December 16 to 20 at various halls and schools.
Assistant attorney general L P BrodRs avoids outlining marriage and divorce law specifics to a Kansan who asked for every rule. He notes caution has its limits when pressed for legal explanations and the couple intended to wed.
President Truman names Clark M. Clifford to coordinate a broad study of labor reform aimed at preventing economy hurting strikes. He seeks a written concept of labor's responsibility to the people and government, with input from federal agencies industry and labor groups.
Washington lawmakers set March 31 as the deadline for labor control measures to head off a possible new coal strike. Republicans and Democrats press for swift action as President Truman seeks a legislative shield. An arbitration bill to bar strikes in essential public welfare disputes gains momentum, while the Supreme Court weighs the Wagner Act scope for foremen unionization in the coal dispute.
Mayor Arnold H. Klentz of West Allis telegraphed Governor Walter Goodland requesting troops to restore order amid street battles at the Allis-Chalmers plant. Governor Goodland and Adjutant Gen. Mullen discussed the situation but no decision announced. County Sheriff Hanley reported no troop request and no update on yesterday's disorders as 50 people, including 22 policemen, were injured in renewed demonstrations at the plant.
At the annual meeting held last evening in the hall the Turner Hall club reelected all officers except treasurer. Ida Casanova was elected treasurer succeeding the late H. C. Roth. Remaining officers include Sebastian Laeser Jr. as president Fred Glauser as vice president Adolph Urben as secretary and financial secretary and Andrew Sulzer for a three year term as director.
Reports from Tehran describe Iran government troops advancing into autonomous Azerbaijan as clashes erupt while Azerbaijan Democrats urge fighters to join the front. If sustained, the operation tests Russian influence in the border province amid parliamentary election controls.
Madison Wisconsin reports that 1946 milk output likely surpasses last year by about 250 million pounds, the highest on record per the federal state crop reporting service. Estimates show dairy herds producing over 15% billion pounds despite a decline since September through November and into December. Farm prices for milk and livestock also rose, while feed costs stayed high but supplies remained ample with heavy feeding.
Edward A. O Neal, head of the American Farm Bureau Federation, told 12 000 delegates from 45 states and Puerto Rico that the United States stands largely alone in upholding a free economy as Britain trends toward state control He urged domestic policies to sustain economic balance higher living standards and noted the postwar farm price outlook while acknowledging a wartime price parity measure offers a cushion for peacetime adjustment.
Soft coal output across the nation climbed to about 68 percent of prestrike levels on the first working day after the bituminous shutdown ended. In Pittsburgh AFL miners prepared to return as the government seeks to revive fuel supplies. Delays in union meetings and unresolved fines from a walkout caused further mine idleness and closures.
Monroe Cub pack received its charter in a ceremony at K P Lodge Hall with Freeport scouting executives present. Two den mothers were announced, six dens are organized, and more may form if needed. Police Chief Jerome H. Schwaiger spoke on Safety for Young Monroe and home town awareness as families viewed the month’s work.
The University of Wisconsin veterans housing project at Truax Field will name 46 units after war dead, including the Byron Rod erick Bennett unit. Bennett, son of Dr and Mrs Byron R Bennett Sr, trained at Camp Grant and Camp Roberts before Alaska duty in 1942. He died September 29 1942 from liver disease after serving as a Green County police radio operator prior to his 1941 induction.
A Greek Third Army spokesman reported 600 to 1,000 bandsmen supplied with food and arms from Bulgaria opened a 3 mile front around Corymvos near Didymoteichon in western Thrace. The new thrust began Dec 6 and is opposed by a Greek battalion. Artillery use is reportedly being avoided to defend the village near the border.
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