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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1952
Page
2
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The editorial condemns officials who suppressed a Federal Grand Jury report on subversives within the United Nations. It argues suppression endangered public access to truth, warns of centralized government overreach, and calls for accountability of those responsible regardless of party.
The USDA re imposes limits on certain dairy product imports after earlier bans were lifted, reversing previous policy as imports increase and domestic producers struggle. Officials and experts face questions about the effects on American butter, cheese, and butterfat markets while taxpayers fund foreign industry support.
The Broader Mind notes Dr Alan May, Britain's first convicted atom spy, released after prison. He claims no regrets over passing secrets to Russia and says he acted to help end the war, though Moscow was then an ally. He now hopes to start over and be of service to his country.
James Price and family moved to Whitewater Monday. The Harrys Thurman family moved to the Price house and the Donald Cleve land family moved to the Dr. Hi Partridge apartment vacated by the Thurmans. Robert Burdick and family are moving to the O. D. Grennwald house vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kinney. The Kinneys have moved to Be, oi.
Ten years ago floods left thousands homeless as many plants closed and business paused in the Ohio Valley. Monroe and Green County enter 1937 with confidence as bank deposits rise and local officials reflect on recovery and prosperity. Rudolph P. Reger becomes a Navy reserve officer. Edwin O. Baker shifts soil erosion duties. Otto Lisser and J. W. Furniss vie for doubles in city bowling.
An administration source says President Truman will request about 73.5 billion dollars in new appropriations for 1954, with total government outlay near 75 billion and a cash deficit around 2 to 3 billion. Defense would total about 51 billion, plus roughly 41 billion in new defense allocations. Foreign aid and atomic energy would rise by one to two billion.
President Truman told Congress that Britain France and Italy sent 52.5 million dollars worth of strategic materials to the Soviet bloc under prior contracts, but he will continue U S economic and military aid. He cited NATO contributions and warned future shipments will be judged on merits under the 1951 law.
The Weather Bureau 30 day outlook predicts below normal temperatures in the Eastern third of the U S and the Gulf states, above normal in most of the rest of the nation, with near normal in the Far West.
Monticello reports Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs Ralph Cairns of Fennimore and Mr and Mrs Albert Knobel. Friday callers in Madison featured Phillip and Kay Ann Doosey. Phillip vacationed with LaVerne Kammerode in Blanchardville. Mrs F H Steinmann visited New Glarus family. Duerst and Knobel families from New Glarus and Emily Jordan plan New Year visits with Albert Knobel.
Rolland Richardson and Miss Leona Foulker Browntown were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Beryl Cassell. Numerous relatives gathered as guests at different households during the day including the Boyers and Matzkes and others from Argyle Monroe Brodhead and Milwaukee.
Pure Milk Products Co operative seeks to include a cheese formula in pricing for Milwaukee and Chicago milk orders. General manager William Perdue notes 211 cheese factories in the Milwaukee area produced nearly 100 million pounds in 1950 and cheese is underpriced in current milk pricing. The plan uses a cheese formula based on Plymouth twins times 2.75, adjusted to hundredweight, aimed at benefiting farmers and potentially lowering consumer prices. The proposal would apply to both orders and would raise farmer returns while limiting dairy product price burdens.
The Homemakers announce 1953 program books at the county agricultural office for 10 cents each. Enrollment for the upholstering project is open at the extension office with a January 10 deadline, schools set for January February March and possibly fall. A turkey supper marked the Mid-Century club Christmas party with gifts and 500 in play. January meeting to be at Herbert Matzke home with leaders Gladys Andrews and Nettie Nielson. The Happy Go Lucky Homemakers met in December with 10 members and two visitors. next meeting January 13 on oven dinners led by Parker Patterson and W. B. Disch.
Berkeley California 60 year old Harry A Yool retired electrician won 142000 in the Irish Sweepstakes a year ago He avoided spending any money until taxes of about 80000 were settled The last 20000 installment was due Monday He was in hospital after an operation and died that day Friends believe he had about 26000 left but never spent a cent of the prize.
Kathryn McGuire was elected president of Clarno Classy Club Bers at the Christmas party in Monroe airport lounge. Beverly Blane named vice president and Marie McGuire secretary. Louise Anderegg treasurer Barbara Hartwig reporter. Leaders: Mrs Clarence Schultz and Mrs Edward Hart Mig as assistant. Junior advisers Burleigh Bartlett Don Timm. project leaders Walter Timm dairy Mrs Michael McGuire clothing Mrs Conrad Blanc foods nutrition. Roll call cited helping others.
Washington Republicans complain they cannot obtain a complete list of government jobs open to political patronage after two decades of Democratic control. The Civil Service Commission reported 170 382 positions open to political replacement, though many are low-paid, as Republicans push for a definitive roster to replace Democrats with Republicans.
Gordon Roseleip of Darlington has been named Lafayette County undersheriff by Sheriff-elect Lawrence James who takes office Friday and succeeds Sheriff Homer Curry. Roseleip runs The Towns Sweet Shop, leads Bates-O'Brien post of the American Legion, and has chaired the state Legion rehabilitation committee.
Janet obituary notes Mrs. Julia Lovejoy of Janesville marks her 103rd birthday with quiet family calls and greetings at home. A long time resident, she was widowed from Alien Perry Lovejoy in 1904 and remains an avid reader following contemporary affairs.
Burlington Wisconsin report on the World's Champion Liar of 1952 awarded to Airman 3-C Harry V. Cummings of Dallas for a tall tale about Japanese mosquitoes. The Texan claimed a night encounter with two six foot mosquitoes near Tokyo at Johnson Air Force Base and other humorous exaggerations earned honorable mentions for John S. Kendeix and Fred Craven.
Wisconsin officials rejected claims of hidden surpluses in revolving funds from student fees. State Auditor Kelcher reported the university failed to account for about $5 million yearly in such funds. Comptroller Cafferty asked whether the legislature wants revolving fund surpluses used for remodeling and maintenance instead of state appropriations.
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