Trusting Russia in Postwar Relations Editorial
Monroe Evening Times reflects on a House committee report accusing the Soviets of lying and stealing wartime assets. The piece argues Americans should reassess trust, noting Russia’s ambition in Europe, reconstruction versus arms buildup, and the need for a clearer U.S. stance to avoid late, brittle diplomacy. It contrasts Republican caution with New Deal rivals while urging factual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Special House Committee
Germany
Europe
New Deal
America
Vest Design Sparks Two-For-One Apparel Idea
A columnist argues clothing makers could cut costs by producing vests and pants per suit, suggesting a vest that fully covers the Adam’s apple and eliminates the need for white athlete and sport shirts, noting price disparities between shirts and suits.
Antarctica Race Heats Up with Global Claims
DeWitt MacKenzie notes the Antarctic interest surge as nations including Argentina, Chile, Australia, Norway, Japan, Britain, Russia, France, Belgium and Germany vie for vast tracts. The United States plans a major claim based on Byrd and Ellsworth precedents, with potential UN court involvement discussed for settlement. Prices for U.S. farm products roughly doubled in both world wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Mackenzie
Antarctica
South Pole
National Geographic Society
United States
America
Richard E. Byrd
Argentina
Chile
Australia
Norway
Japan
Britain
Russia
France
Belgium
Germany
Washington
Antarctic
Admiral Byrd
Edward E. Bomar
UP Washington Bureau
Lincoln W. Ellsworth
International Court
United Nations
Noting Florida tourism bid sparks regional snub
A northern observer laments the heavy advertising from northern tourists to Florida, calling it a dastardly crime that southerners exploit to prey on visitors. The piece ends with a puzzled note that plans to travel south this winter are being abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Cougars Chase Deer Killers After Cliff Swoop
Western Washington report details ten deer driven to deaths along the Wenatchee river rim as a band of cougars closed in. Game Protector Bob Hemstreet notes meat salvaged for charity while volunteers prepare a posse with a $50 state bounty on cougars. scattered notes mention a Chicago plant work stoppage and a burglary at L and E Sheet Metal Products Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Leavenworth, Wash
Wenatchee River
Bob Hemstreet
Hemstreet
Posse
Chicago
Met
Treves
L. and
E Sheet Metel Products Co
Hillwaukes Avenue
Heirens Says He Does Not Remember Murders
One year after his three murder convictions Heirens now says he does not remember the killings for which he is serving three life terms. Warden Nierestheimer at Menard notes Heirens recalls burglaries and shows mood improvement under psychiatric care. He has helped in the laundry and shown interest in news about himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
William G. Heirens
University of Chicago
Suzanne Degnan
Walter Nierstheimer
Illinois State Penitentiary
Groves B. Smith
Heirens
Joliet
Stateville
Prisoner Heirens Spends 18th Birthday Behind Bars
The suspect marked his 18th birthday on November 15 while detained, with hours daily of exercise in the playyard allowed when weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heirens
Monroe Senior Girls Win Greek Artists Certificates
Seventeen senior girls received certificates of membership in the Order of Greek Artists and Lois Speich earned a bronze pin for winning the November secretarial studies contest. Reva Herfel joined the senior order of artistic typists. Monroe contestants entering the November race earning memberships included Gloria Beck, Aletha Buri, Joyce Due, Ruth Ann Ellefson, Ruth Foulker, Nedra Hilliard, Connie Johnson, Betty Kundert, Dolores Meyenschien, Genevieve Miller, Virginia Morris, Carla Mueller, Lillian Stettler, Carolyn Vogel, and Evelyn Welty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Speich
Reva Herfel
Monroe
Gloria Beck
Aletha Buri
Joyce Due
Ruth’ Ann Ellefson
Ruth Foulker
Nedra Hilliard
Connie Johnson
Betty Kundert
Dolores, Meyenschien
Genevieve Miller
Virginia Morris
Carla Mueller
Lillian Stettler
Carolyn Vogel
Evelyn Welty
Wisconsin cow sets production record in butter fat and milk
A registered Wisconsin Holstein Friesian cow owned by Harvey Nelson and Sons of Union Grove completed a production record over 365 days. In two daily milkings she produced 655 pounds of butter fat and 21 170 pounds of milk, more than three and a half times the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Nelson & Sons
Union Grove
America
Britain Faces Palestine Partition Plan Amid Urgent War Moves
London sources report Foreign Secretary Bevin and Colonial Secretary Creech Jones have tentatively favored partition of Palestine into Arab and Jewish states as the only solution. Hagana urged restraint on large scale retaliation while Britain weighs variations. Neutral zones including Jerusalem and Haifa may be placed under trusteeship under UN oversight with British administration. Army officers threaten action against extremism if cabinet approves. In separate brief, Paul P. Keleske, Wisconsin Screw Co. president, reported salary of 90,685.16 for 1944 and 1945 periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernest Bevin
Arthur Creech Jones
Partine
Britain
Holy Land
Hagana
Palestine
Egypt
United Nations
Jerusalem
Haifa
Voice of
Ashington
Paul P. Keleske
Wisconsin Screw Co
Racine
Wis
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Interesting Items From the Evening Times 1937 Highlights
Regents move toward voting on retiring President Glenn Frank. Deaths include John Dennis and others. Helen Easter marries Louis Creuzer. Mil waukee death of Allison A. Alexander. Blue Label cheese manager Albert Steinman dies in Winslow. 25 Years Ago 1922 Badgers beat Kibble-Walters 28 to 12 in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Glenn Frank
Deat
John Dennis
Courtney
Cadiz
Benjamin F. Schrack
Milwaukee
Fair Association
Fred J. Blumer
C. S. Dodge
Leland C. White
R. T. Holcomb
Mae L. Klassy
T. J. Berto
Watertown
Will
Jane
Herbert Andereck
Robert Newman
Bruce Helland
Morris Grenzow
C. J. Tingley
Emil Klingbeil
Hame
Madison
Leland Skattum
Sunday Guests at Hefty Home Across Town
Mr Horeb and Moritz Krugjohann Jr of Rockford visited the Jacob C Hefty home while Mr and Mrs Nels Schwend of Monroe and Mr and Mrs Jacob Tschudy joined Casper Hefty and family for Sunday calls. Ralph Keppler left for New Philadelphia Ohio for temporary work. Miss Louis Theiler and Murray N Lenham of Milwaukee were Sunday visitors at the A J Theiler home. Madison callers Friday included Donna Reuter Mary Disch Helen Mae Zemp and Lorene Hoesly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horeb
Jacob C. Hefty
Moritz Krugjohann Jr
Rockford
Louis Theiler
Murray N. Lenham
Milwaukee
A. J
New Glarus Residents and Guests Noted in Local Notices
Miss Lorene Hoesly returns to La Crosse for teacher training after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoesly. Miss Alda Arn of Monticello visits. Miss Marie Stuckey Allan Marty and Nathan Figs travel to Franklin for Mission House college after visits home. Mr and Mrs Ralph Mueller welcome a son at Madison General Hospital January 4. Neal Marty returns to Madison after weekend at home. In Streiff Milwaukee a son of Mrs Robert Streiff New Glarus transfers to Kewanee IL. the family plans moves Feb 1. Miss Diana Bartley returns to Appleton for Lawrence College. Mr and Mrs Howard Schuler Dayton visit Sylvan Frick family. Mr and Mrs Gerald Erfurth Vernon visit at Jacob Tschudy home Blanchardville. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gunstad ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Hoesly
LaCrosse
Teacher's College
Clarence Hoesly
Alda Arn
Monticello
Marie Stuckey
Allan Marty
Nathan Figs
Franklin
Mission House College
Ralph Mueller
Madison General Hospital
Neal Marty
Madison
Streiff
Milwaukee
Robert Streiff
New Glarus
Kewanee
Ill
Diana Bartley
Appleton
Lawrence College
Howard Schuler
Dayton
Sylvan Frick
Gerald Erfurth
Vernon
Jacob Tschudy
Peter Schindler
Arthur Ares
Blanchardville
Lloyd Gunstad
Holiday and social notices from a small town
The item lists a weekend dinner at the Carter home, Monroe guests Mr. and Mrs. Paul Affolter visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Affolter, and about 25 attendees at the Miller family annual holiday dinner hosted by Mrs. Clara Miller. It notes Mrs. Susan Shipman formerly of the area suffered a severe fall and is bedridden. It mentions Women’s Missionary society and Baptist church missionary meetings on Wednesday with local leaders named. Mrs. Ira Armstrong visited Freeport with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Paul Affolter
Monroe
John Affolter
Miller
Clara Miller
Susan (Patton) Shipman
Miami
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Monroe Daily Journal
Sanday
Evening Times
Enery
U. S
Associated Press
Copper Country Limited
Crivitz
I's
HALL
Radio
Wisconsin
The
First National Bank
Glarus
Appolonia Zweifel
Juda
F. N. Miller
Alvin F. Rote
Cessors
Purcell Brothers
Bernard
Gerald and
William
J. F. Zinser Co
J. F. Zinser
Karlen’s Bakery
Ivan R. Bierly
Department of Agricultural Economics
Cornell University
Monroe Feed & Seed Co
Browntown
Clarno Lumber & Supply Co
Juda Lumber & Fuel Co
Roderick Lumber Co
Brodhead
Karlen & Steinmann Lumber Co
Red Front
Argyie Hefty Bros
New Glarus Hanson Feed & Fuel
Blanchardville Co-operative Co
Lafayette Farm Supply Co-op
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