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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1949
Page
2
Green county leaders aim to raise 6450 to aid infantile paralysis victims with local funds. They note about 5500 already advanced from national sources and explain the national foundation takes half of local totals. They urge generous contributions to fund research and local care.
President Truman accepts the resignation of Secretary of State George C. Marshall with deep regret. The nation expresses gratitude for his loyal career, leadership in World War I, and his role in shaping foreign policy including the Marshall Plan. Recovery and a peaceful retirement are wished.
The piece argues President Tru mans economic report warns prosperity should not be left to chance and questions whether this implies more government intervention in private enterprise or a loss of individual freedoms through regulation. It contends the administration seeks deeper control via oversight and policies, a risky shift given sacrifices involved.
The article notes that the United States typically produces more than 1,000 tons of pig iron for every 1,000 people each year, highlighting a high level of industrial production and steel industry capacity.
State troops are ordered out in Williamson county to quell riots in wake of prohibition raids. Robert Quick, federal prohibition commissioner, inspects Blumer Brewing plant before annual federal permit issuance. David C. Bolnder dies in Dakota. Monroe theater shows St. Elmo with John Gilbert. Edwin Ludlow becomes director of First National Bank after Henry Ludlow’s death.
A nostalgic stroll through antique tunes from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece lists dated songs and notes how perceptions of old songs shift with time and memory, concluding with a light pine for era landmarks and a warning about curfew bells.
The Lake Carriers' Association adopts a neutral stance on the St. Lawrence seaway project after a directors meeting. President John T. Hutchinson says the board moved due to divergent member views. The group, with 26 fleets and 95 percent of US dry bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, will not oppose nor favor the project but will monitor technical navigation aspects.
Washington reports a commission recommends life imprisonment instead of the death penalty for 12 Nazis condemned for the Malmedy massacre of 83 American soldiers. The panel cites questionable pretrial methods and calls the mass killing deserving stern retribution but urges commutation due to due process concerns.
Mrs. Jane Pearson McKee 81 widow of David McKee died yesterday after a long illness. Survived by her brother Joseph in Canada and niece Mrs. Phillip Tample of Detroit. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Graham funeral home. Burial planned at West Ella Cemetery.
AP analysis recalls Walter Bedell Smith urging vigilance against a long running Soviet drive. He warns of red Trojan horses and a World War II era style security fight, noting Bolshevik aims to remake world order, infiltrate unions and schools, and pursue espionage. He suggests targeted, lawful actions to curb communist influence while recognizing limited room for concessions.
A school child Sandy neglects his rubber boots and forgets to wear his heavy jacket. He and friends roam rural paths in winter, return cold and wet, and his father uses the incident to teach him a lesson about preparedness. The story ends with a family reminder and a list of names and routes.
A clippings note invites readers to apply for membership in the Evening Times Club via a coupon. The item functions as a promotional relic, with no additional context on dates or benefits.
Lafayette county board of supervisors will meet Tuesday in an adjourned session of the November gathering. William H. Ayers of Gratiot is chairman. Baltimore in 1821 became the first American city to use gas for street lighting.
The piece notes new members Kay Ann Knobel from Monticello May 10 1946 Sandra Kay Losey Route 1 Monroe Jan 2 1947 Marian Katherine Kundert Route 1 June 14 1948 Karen Kay Kundert Orangeville Jan 25 1947 Bonnie Marie Norland Warren March 1 1947 Marjorie Ann Marti 907 24th Street March 22 1947.
Washington and Midwest grain interests urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to postpone planned freight rate increases on grain and grain products slated to take effect next Tuesday. They argue the changes, allowing different percentage advances by region, will disrupt established shipping and marketing practices and may discriminate against certain markets. The ICC in December approved new emergency rate boosts of six percent in the east and south, four percent in much of the west, and five percent for Mississippi River crossovers.
The Hotel Detroiter, one of Detroit's largest hotels, has been sold to a Chicago syndicate led by Meyer Field. The purchase price was not announced.
U S District Judge Tillman D Johnson in Salt Lake City turned 91 today and became the oldest federal judge in history. He surpassed the late Oliver Wendell Holmes who retired from the Supreme Court in 1932 at age 90.
Green county paid 112 dollars for bounties on 56 foxes in December. The totals include 1 gray and 40 red animals. Names and addresses of bounties paid are listed, detailing collectors and fox colors.
Bank of Brodhead officers were re elected at a director reorganization meeting. C J Coldren remained president D L Amerpohl vice president H V Hartman cashier and E L St Peter assistant cashier. Repair work to the south windows was undertaken and a false wooden siding installed.
Greek police announce the arrest of Mrs Adam Mouzenides wife of the man accused in the slaying of Columbia broadcasting system correspondent George Polk. Five other persons were rounded up in connection with the case.
James Marlow explains how President Truman’s program may move through a Democrat controlled Congress. Southern Democrats pose the key hurdle as party unity weakens with civil rights at stake. Strategy likely prioritizes easier measures before civil rights battles.
Carl S. Miner, a 70 year old Chicago chemist, was awarded the 1949 Perkin medal by the American section of the Society of Chemical Industry in New York.
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