Stalin reaches 70 as world ponders his rule
Editorial notes Stalin turns seventy amid a flood of gifts from Moscow and the East, questions the West’s role and the tyrant’s longevity. It compares Stalin with Marx Lenin and other dictators, speculating how history might differ without his rise and a nuclear era touchstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stalin
Sam
Moscow
Stalin
Kremlin
West
United States
Russia
Republic of Georgia
Marx
Lenin
Hitler
Mussolini
Lessons From Inquiries On Five Percenter Probes
The piece reflects on congressional inquiries into the five per center probes and the John Maragon case. It questions the purpose and clarity of the investigations, urges committees to reexamine proven points, and suggests the probes may have stirred some self discipline among officials while not clarifying white house connections. It emphasizes Maragon’s personal actions rather than any high level role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maragon
Potomac
Johnnie Maragon
White House
Darlington Woman To Be 91 Christmas
Mrs Emma Davis will celebrate her ninety first birthday Christmas day at her daughter Mrs Golda Kraiger 810 N in street. A longtime Lafayette county resident since 1863 she has two sisters Belle Bronson Argyle who was eighty seven in August and E L Worrell Waterloo Ia who was eighty in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Emma Davis
Golda Kraiger
Lafayette County
John Geigel Named Acting Farm Bureau Official
A 25 year old note states John Geigel was named acting farm bureau secretary for Green county when William Olson, assemblyman elect, attends legislative sessions. The Times survey notes Green county has 126.6 miles of state highway and a hiccough germ outbreak prompts home remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Geigel
Farm Bureau
Jary
Green County
William Olson
Five More Firms Hike Steel Prices
Five additional steel producers joined U S Steel in raising prices. Jones and Laughlin Pittsburgh and Wheeling, Allegheny Ludlum, Bethlehem Steel and others announced hikes. Bethlehem said increases ranged two to six percent while Jones and Laughlin and Pittsburgh and Wheeling averaged about four percent. Allegheny Ludlum boosted prices on silicon electrical sheets 15 to 16 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
Jones and Laughlin
Allegheny Ludlum
Bethlehem
Wheeling Steel
U. S. Steel
Wheeling
Friendly Circle Homemakers Hold Christmas Party
The Friendly Circle Homemakers Club hosted its family Christmas party at East Clarno church parlors on Saturday. Chirtwen led recitations and piano, carols were sung, Santa visited, and a pot luck supper followed. Guests included Willard Matzke family, Maynard Losey, Ernest Keen and families, Paul and Robert Wuthrich, Alfred Trumpy, Albert Reinmann, Harold Matzke, and several others. The next meeting is set for January 4 at Mrs. Harold Matzke’s home with Mrs. Alfred Trumpy and Mrs. James F. Stearns as project leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle
Friendly Circle Homemakers Club
East Clarno
Chirtwen
Fred Ziltener
Willard Matzke
Santa
Messrs
Mmes
Maynard Losey
Ernest Keen
Paul Wuthrich
Robert Wuthrich
Alfred Trumpy
Albert Reinmann
Harold Matzke
Ralph Lichtenwalner
Kenneth Hartwig
Nathan
James F. Stearns
Live and Learn Club Hosts Christmas Party
The Live and Learn Home Makers Club held a Christmas party at Banjo Pete's highway restaurant then visited Mrs. Roy Feldt’s home. Four tables of court whist awarded to Mrs. Stanley Howe Mrs. Edward Ruff and Mrs. Henry Kundert. Gifts exchanged and a Salvation Army donation noted. Next meeting January 17.
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Homemakers Club
Banjo Pete
Highway
Roy Feldt
14Th Street
Stanley Howe
Edward Ruff
Henry Kundert
Alton Kiel
Frank Fritsch
Harold Wagner
Salavation Army
Sylvester Group Christmas Party Held at Sam Ball School
The Sylvester Friendly Neighbors met Saturday at Sam Ball school for a Christmas party with gifts exchanged and a lunch served. Twelve families attended and list of hostesses included Elmer Schwartzlow, Herman Duertschi, Herman Siegenthaler, Clarion Torkelson, Fred Malkuch, Ralph Malkuch, Melvin Siedschlag, Orvai Albright, Wilbert Trotter, Rudy Wellman, Jacob Vorderman, Sam Stoneback and Lena Blum. The next meeting is set for January 19 at Clarion Torkelson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Group
Sylvester Friendly Neighbors
Sam Ball School
Messrs
Mmes
Elmer Schwartzlow
Herman Duertschi
Herman Siegenthaler
Clarion Torkelson
Fred Malkuch
Ralph Malkuch
Melvin Siedschlag
Orvai Albright
Wilbert Trotter
Rudy Wellman
Jacob Vorderman
Sam Stoneback
Lena Blum
Janesville Yard Accident Triggers $300000 Suit
Chicago report states Eugene P. Shepard of Skokie filed a $300,000 damage suit against the North Western Railway over injuries from a September Janesville yard collision caused allegedly by insufficient lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Chicago
North Western Railroad
Eugene P. Shepard
Skokie
Admiral Standley Doubts Red Claims
Retired Adm. William H. Standley former ambassador to Russia questions Soviet atomic capability and submarine fleet size. He says Truman’s report concerns atomic energy and from his knowledge of industrial potential Russia does not have the bomb. He mocks Jane’s Fighting Ships claim of 300 plus submarines.
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Los Angeles
William H. Standley
Russia
Truman
Jane
Crossing Crash Spreads Cheese Across Tracks
A collision at a railroad crossing involved a Milwaukee road locomotive and two trucks carrying 10 000 pounds of cheese to Chicago. George Schumert of Chicago reported his trailer was pulled onto the tracks. he and others suffered minor injuries while his trailer and the other truck were damaged. The train arrived in Chicago three hours late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walworth
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
George Schumert
Schumert
Francis Minear
Roy Olson
Janesville
Netherlands ratifies independence for Pacific colonies
The Hague parliament completed ratification to insure Indonesian sovereignty and grant independence to the rich Pacific colonies. Queen Juliana must still sign to finalize the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Netherlands
Juliana
Giles G. Shippee McConnell Dies at 58
Giles G. Shippee 58, McConnell, died at his son Royal’s Freeport home after a long illness. Funeral 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at McConnell Methodist Church with Rev. J. M. Beck. burial Grand View Cemetery north of Freeport. Survived by widow Maude Graham Shippee, three sons, two sisters, two brothers, and three grandchildren. He previously ran a homestead farm and milking machine sales, later operated a Freeport store. He was past master of Orangeville Masonic lodge and member of the Freeport Consistory.
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Orangeville
Giles G. Shippee
McConnell
Royal
Freeport
McConnell Methodist Church
J. M. Beck
Elizabeth Methodist Church
Grand View
Burington
Mr. Shippee
John
Delah Shippee
Shippee
100th State Fair Premiums Reach 105000
Madison Wisconsin state fairs have evolved since 1951. Fair Manager Jack Reynolds said the 1950 exposition runs Aug 19 to 27 and will pay out 105000 in premiums. The first fair at Janesville gave 140 in premiums with 461 entries. The 1950 event marks 100 years of expositions and notes state observance.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Jack Reynolds
Milwaukee
Janesville
State Agricultural Society
Reynolds
Twin Grove Visitors Gather for Weekend Socials
Mrs J H Beight of Twin Grove hosted guests from Beloit and received visits from the Glen Chambers family and their daughter. Long weekend gatherings included Rex Dahms and daughter from Eau Claire, Wil bert Orton, Bert Orton’s family, and others. Monroe and Hood River guests shared time with local residents, with Blair and Orangeville names appearing among the visitors.
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Glen Chambers
Beloit
Floyd Chambers
Rex Dahms
Eau Claire
Wilbert Orton
Bert Orton
Mmes
George Walters
Gertrude Melvin
Monroe
Chlora Proctor
Hood River
Ore
Oscar Walters
Kenneth Reed
Alvin Minerts
Rock Grove
P. J. Reed
Edward Shultz
Blair
Neb
Clare Emrick
Orangeville
J. H. Emrick
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Monroe Evening Times
Monroe, Wisconsin
Congress
Sfaster Moreos
Eve Reco
Emery A. Odell
Pavenant
Mesree Daily Journal
The
Associated Press
Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Msil Ru
Nsin
Att Peneee County
Consin
Benson County
Ill
Editorial
Evening Times
Jacob Hahlen
Girls Glee Club
Dorothy Nommensen
Department of Commerce
Roosevelt
West Junction
Roundhouse
S. B. Mack
Margaret Clifford
Chicago Hospital Nursing School
White
Fritz
Joseph Dorman
Switzerland
W. E. James
Marshal Blunt
Samuel Stuessy
New Glarus
Young Spring Grove
Co. L. Kenosha
Co. E. Beloit
National Guard
News of the Homemakers
Standley
Red
Giles G. Shippee, McConnell
Twin Grove
J. H. Beight
Lars Co
Ward
Wards
Denier Carol Brent
Carol Brents
Shurtleff
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