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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1949
Page
2
In a clipped notice a generic warning highlights selective publication of all local police and agency dispatches from AP news wires. The brief statement flags restricted details and urges readers to seek official releases for full content.
The article argues for a U S England and Canada atomic development and weapon control pact. It says all three shared WWI research and production, oppose empire aims, share democratic values, and support continued U S depository role for weapons. It envisions tighter control of materials and ongoing British research for peaceful aims.
Clifford K. Berryman, famed Washington Star political cartoonist known for his Teddy bear emblem and sharp barbs, died at age 80. A contemporary of John T. McCutcheon, he charmingly conveyed harsh political critique through lucid drawings that linger in memory. His departure surprised Washington mourners who hoped his career would cover the Fair Deal era.
An elderly couple died of burns after a flash fire roared through their lower flat in Oshkosh. Robert S. Sherlock 87 and his wife 75 died in hospital after 9 a m. Fire Chief Leo J. Givens cited a kerosene heater explosion or gas ignition as likely cause. The city’s fire death toll reached five in two weeks with a prior duplex fire killing three others on Dec. 3.
The state aeronautics commission set February 15 1950 as the deadline to accept applications for the director post. Thomas Jordan continues as acting director after Col Lester Maitland resignation. Howard A Morey was elected to the commission with Madison as chairman L Q Simensted as secretary and Alvin F Sell as vice chairman.
State federation of labor urged Gov Heil to call an extra legislature session on Dec 13 1989 to raise taxes for budget balance. Firemen fought a horse stall fire at the fairgrounds. Mrs Ella Miller aged 81 died. Monroe Airplane Club elected Robert Heinzelman president. Kans Pedersons celebrate golden wedding at Blanchardville.
Santa and The Magician face guilt over a wand’s misuse. Henry confesses sorrow and plans to leave while Mr Dilly blames himself. They return to Santa’s cottage where villagers gather as Santa quietly reads a letter, amid lively chatter.
In Santa Land, the Wiggle Waggles threaten arrival and mischief while Santa’s wand goes missing. Henry and Mr Dilly search the woods, meeting a blue nosed Wiggle Waggle who may know the wand’s location as Mrs Gardner du Pont dies at 85 in Greenville Delaware.
Pope Pius expresses hope that the 1950 holy year will bring back lapsed Catholics. He spoke at a secret consistory naming three papal delegates who, with the pontiff, will open the holy doors of Rome’s four major churches on Christmas Eve to begin the holy year.
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