Formosa policy sparks questions on US aid and aims
Editorial notes a sudden US government stance on Formosa signaling no military aid to nationalist China while continuing ECAs and economic support. It questions the rationale behind abandoning Formosa as a bulwark against communism and queries wider aims in Asia, asking why earlier bungling began in 1931 and what democracy goals remain in Japan and India without China.
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United States
Formosa
White House
China
Europe
Japan
Far East
India
It Cuts Both Ways in Budget Debate Across Congress
The piece argues both parties may work together to cut government spending but warns real savings require more than talk. It says sincere ax-swinging demands compromise, and critics will pay politically if they target only opponents’ districts while protecting their own.
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Congress
Fairchild Clarifies Jingle Contest Rules in Legal Opinion
Atty. Gen. Fairchild ruled that a jingle contest judged by a university professor could be a genuine literary contest if it emphasizes originality aptness uniqueness neatness spelling and meter rhyme and lacks elements of chance. He contrasted this with a label sales promotion plan that would violate the trading stamp law and warned against merchandise bids with third party labels.
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Atty
Fairchild
Milwaukee County Dist
William McCauley
McCauley
Ethan
Mrs Roosevelt Praises UN Human Rights Work
Mrs Roosevelt voiced support for a United Nations covenant on human rights at a late news conference. She spoke of U S ideas on the proposed covenant and stressed ongoing efforts despite Cold War tensions. Japan reports 8,000,000 radio receiving sets in the same briefing.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Otders
United Nations
United States
Monroe High Defeats Fort Atkinson in 1940 Cage Contest
Glancing backward at JAN 6 1940 in the Southern Six standings, Monroe High trounced Fort Atkinson 23 to 16 in a cage contest. Also noted are obituaries and other local items from the era.
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Monroe High
Fort Atkinson
Southern
Frank A. Shriner
Florida
Louisa Ri
Herman Johnson
Gratiot
Charles E. Webb
Albany
Green County
Agricultural Association
O. F. Pinney Post
GAR
John Good
Willard Preston
Matt Backman
S. P. Schadel
William Gapen
G. Wickersham
B. Treat
Charles Lytle
Frank Brunner
Farmers urged to contact Monroe PMA in Green County
Farmers in Green county who grew corn in 1947 1948 or 1949 and were not contacted in the corn acreage allotment canvass should reach the Monroe PMA office at once to report information and file a written request. Deadline is January 20. Green county is part of Wisconsin's 33 county commercial corn area.
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Green County
Production and Marketing Administration
Monroe Pma
Old White Block
Fred H. Hablen
Wisconsin
Little Chute Mourns Dr. Joseph H. Doyle
Joseph H. Doyle, a longtime Little Chute physician who cared for the sick in the area since 1897 and retired three years ago, died yesterday at age 79. The community will close businesses for the requiem high mass Monday.
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Little Chute
Joseph H. Doyle
Chute
Viroqua Man Leads Wisconsin Association of Fairs
Oren G. Johnson of Viroqua was elected president of the Wisconsin Association of Fairs at the convention. He succeeds Ralph F. Seyforth of Mondovi. Ira V Goodell of Antigo was named vice president and P. M. L. Nelson of Rice Lake became director. Re-elected were Douglas J. Curran of Black River Falls as secretary and directors Seyforth Goodell Taylor Brown Oshkosh and W. H. Eldridge of Plymouth.
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Viroqua
Fair Group
Milwaukee
LLP
Oren G. Johnson
Wisconsin Association of Fairs
Johnson
Ralph. F. Seyforth
Mondovi
Ira V Goodell
Antigo
P. M. L. Nelson
Rice Lake
Douglas J. Curran
Black River Falls
Secre
Seyforth
Goodell
Taylor
Taylor , Brown, Oshkosh
W. H. Eldridge
Plymouth
Madison names Charles F. Jacobson supervisor of investments
Charles F. Jacobson of Milwaukee was named supervisor of investments for the state annuity and investment board today.
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Madison
Charles F. Jacobson
Milwaukee
State Annuity and Investment Board
Aid for Mining Pushed by House Aid for Mining Pushed by House
Western congressmen study a comprehensive aid program for the ailing mining industries. The plan aims to advance funds for exploration and development of ore reserves and keep valuable mines operable in standby. Rep. Clair Engle urged floor debate and possible petition to bypass committee.
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Washington
Clair Engle
Calif
House
Rules Committee
Peterson
Dfla
Public Lands Committee
U. S
House Rules Committee
Job Figures Show Winter Drop in U S Employment
The Census Bureau reports 962,000 fewer Americans with regular jobs in December, tied to slower farm work in winter. Nonfarm employment rose 143,000 to 51,783,000, as holiday part-time jobs offset declines in construction. Farm work fell 4,105,000, while unemployment rose 80,000 to 3,489,000 because rural workers paused job hunting.
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Seaotnipeves
Wey
Census Bureau
Bureau
Truman Promises Public Power Aid
President Truman said he is working on a program to extend public power nationwide where feasible. He expressed eagerness to develop the St. Lawrence Seaway and power project but declined to commit it as a separate program.
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Truman
St. Lawrence Seaway
Millions Must File Taxes Jan 16 Amid Year End Warnings
Income tax rules for 1949 explained with Jan 16 deadlines for those with varying withholding. Farmers have until Jan 1950 to act, while others must file estimates or final returns on forms 1040 or 1040 ES, with March 15 as the final filing date for many. The piece notes GOP spent over $770,000 and Democrats posted a $400,000 plus balance in 1949.
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James Marlow
Washington
Republican National Committee
GOP
Washington Township Tax Notice
The First National Bank of Monroe divides tax collection sessions in January with two afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Treasurer Werner T. Hefty announces dates of January 14 and January 28 for residents to pay assessments.
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Washington Township
First National Bank of
Monroe
G H Baker Retired Newsman Dies in Jackson Memorial
G H Baker 81, a retired Chicago newspaper executive and longtime figure at the Chicago Daily News, died yesterday in Jackson Memorial Hospital after a paralytic stroke last Tuesday. He was born in London and was father to National Airlines President George T Baker. He spent over 50 years with the News or its subsidiaries and retired as circulation manager 16 years ago.
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Ure Eure Senty
Chicago
Jackson’ Memorial Hospital
Baker
National Airlines
George T. Baker
London
Eng
Chicago Daily News
The
News
Wisconsin State Holdings Earn $5 Million Gain in 1949
State Treasurer Warren R. Smith reported Madison that Wisconsin investments earned 5,260,218 in 1949, surpassing expectations by 700,000. Federal bonds held 279,605,354 at varied rates, with the teachers retirement fund totaling 98,743,065. No prior year interest record available. A separate item notes Otis Jerauld, 74, killed when struck by a car five miles east of Waukesha on a county highway.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Warren R. Smith
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Smith
Waukesha
Here
Otis Jerauld
Oute 4
Wisconsin Code Becomes Simpler in Criminal Law Revisions
Milwaukee officials report Wisconsin's criminal code is being simplified with clearer language and condensed wording. Judges note archaic phrasing is removed and the law now states no one shall be punished without a duly convicted status in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
State Board of Circuit Judges
Herbert J. Steffes
Supreme Court
Two Malays Sentenced to Hang for Sarawak Governor Murder
A district court in Singapore sentenced two young Malays to death by hanging for the December murder of Dun Can Stewart, the governor of Sarawak. The ruling follows a swift trial and underscores colonial security concerns in the region.
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Singapore
Duncan Stewart
Sarawak
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