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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
2
A satirical piece argues Americans cling to traditions like ham and eggs, banana splits, tea and crumpets, and other meals, praising novelty and free enterprise while ridiculing habit. It notes canned beans with pork, urges throwing off the yoke of routine, and ends with peaches and cream as an essential pairing.
The World Bank has yet to lend or borrow while facing resignations at the top and strong global influence. Around 39 nations hold sway over policy as presidents consider a 2 billion dollar borrowing request and potential crossfire with the United States over capital and governance.
The old card sharp Ely Culbertson faces attacks on Russia as Soviets object to his public comments. Americans who followed his rules still recall how Russians drove him into exile. Soviets may regret reigniting the poker bluff theme.
Early returns from the fighting in Indo China suggest French troops may still be a match for the former colony. The piece recalls the era around 1940 when the French were famed as a relatively small army, and it contends hoped confrontations do not shatter that myth.
President Truman urges collective disarmament only after a workable UN security system is in place. Until then the United States must maintain strong armaments as a deterrent, with Baruch endorsing not revealing or halting A bomb secrets prior to a binding treaty. The piece notes the U S as the key peace enforcer while Great Britain and Russia are too exhausted for new total war.
Viscount Montgomery, head of Britain's general staff, spoke to senior Soviet officers at the Soviet general staff academy, stressing the "human equation" in modern warfare. He spoke through a translator and was hosted by Marshal Alexander M. Vasilevsky, with plans to attend the Bolshoi theater. He arrived yesterday for the visit.
Large groups of men attend a scoutmaster training program spanning 12 hours over six two hour sessions with an overnight weekend at Boy Scout Canyon camp. Participants travel from Green district and Lafayette county areas including Brodhead New Glarus Darlington South Wayne Blanchardville Browntown and nearby towns. Classes meet Sundays at Monroe High School from 2 to 4 PM and 5 to 7 PM with January 19 set for the third and fourth meetings. An April 19 20 weekend overnight camp runs from 2 PM Saturday to 2:30 PM Sunday. Nat G Preson leads the school after attending Kiwanis camp near Chicago Nov 2 3.
Flashes of Life reports Pontiac Illinois plumbers are avoiding city work as the code requires an inspection permit. After L M Shugart quit the post Pred Harris refused the job, the council can find no willing plumber. A search of pockets and hints about a watch pocket appear in the chaotic scene.
Solan told police he had ten pennies and a dime in the holdup. The note mentions a car loan, a wreck, repairs, a garage fire, another repair, theft, and later recovery in a different county with a warning about icy roads delaying pursuit.
Year 1947 notes record Gov LaFollette addressing students seeking reinstatement of President Glenn Frank. Juvenile injuries from sliding accidents are listed, including Willis Van Matre and Laurenc Schmoldt. Infant Ronald Lippola dies. Mrs. Patton of Juda breaks arm. Also 25 years prior, 1922, county nurse resignation in Brazil linked public health work. St John’s church votes to build a new church. First National Bank officers elected. Retail sales reach record highs in November amid heavy Christmas buying. Rio de Janeiro air service times noted from London and New York.
Monticello to Madison and nearby locales showcase a roundup of Sunday visits and family gatherings. Notable names include Curtis Bowes Kubly Stone Schenk Legler and Streiff families with extended kin and friends in Monroe Freeport New Glarus and Madison. Open house celebrates Fred Blum s 90th birthday drawing many out-of-town guests and familiar locals.
The column records several small town movements and visits. Glenn Syse stayed in Monroe Sunday with Chris Haugen who recently had surgery, and Mrs. Haugen remained there due to her husband’s illness. A Milwaukee weekend trip was taken by Mrs. Neill Burns and others for a teaching duty break. The piece also notes local residents visiting relatives, a 60th wedding anniversary in Elwood, Ind., and hospital visits at St. Clare hospital.
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