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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
1
Congress debates Truman’s push for a 70 group air force with a three to four year build, while a 60 group level is in place and trims to 9 197 planes. Vinson and Tydings clash with Republicans Ferguson and McCarthy urging study before committing, Symington defending the plan.
James V. Forrestal told White House reporters he plans to stay on as secretary of defense after a discussion with President Truman. He said he would submit a resignation as a routine matter but does not expect it to be accepted. He noted a forthcoming message to Congress on security act changes and that a 70 group Air Force was not discussed. He added he expects to be a victim of the Washington scene.
Official sources say the Reds have occupied Tientsin or reached terms for its surrender. They concede Tientsin is gone while reporting government troops being cleaned up on the northern approaches to Nanking. Officials and assets flee the capital.
Myron Kraft, 36, Winslow, was sentenced to one year at the Vandalia state penal farm after pleading guilty to drunken driving. Judge Ralph P. Sheridan presided. Kraft’s third conviction in two years accompanied by two similar pleas saw co defendants Earl Wilson and Raymond Quink both fined 100 dollars and had licenses revoked for 30 days.
The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars assailed President Truman's budget proposal to cut 16 000 hospital beds by delaying 24 new hospitals and trimming 14 more. They pledged a strenuous fight, saying VA must curb waste, while VA Administrator Carl Gray Jr. denied impacts on current hospitalization policy.
Emma Carpenter 82 widow of Cor nel ius Carpenter former Brodhead Bank of ficial died in El Paso Texas. Born Jan 2 1867 in Stephenson County Ill she married Dec 9 1885 in Spring Grove Twp She is survived by a sister and three brothers with four great grandchildren Her body will arrive Brodhead Thursday noon services at 2 pm Everett Funeral Home with Rev Robert Sachs officiating burial Greenwood Cemetery
Green county cattle are officially due for a tuberculosis area retest beginning May 31, 1949, says Dr. H. J. O'Connell, supervisor tuberculosis eradication with the state, now at work in Lafayette county. Lafayette county retesting began Nov. 22 and the county is now half completed. Dr. O'Connell will again be in charge of testing in Green county and will have an office with Dr. J. A. Roub, local veterinarian.
Rev. William J. Ralph, 83, former financial secretary of the Wisconsin home and farm school for boys at Dousman, died yesterday at his Hartland home.
The Associated Press reports the worst snow in southern California history with six inches in Los Angeles and suburbs and over two inches on Pasadena Colorado Boulevard. Snow and ice extended from the Texas Oklahoma Panhandle to the Pacific coast, affecting California as winter storms dominate the west.
The weatherman warns light snow will begin in the southwest and overspread most of Wisconsin tonight into Wednesday. The event may mix with freezing rain or sleet in the far south as cooler air moves in across the Great Lakes region.
A brutal storm blankets the plains and mountains with ice and snow. Sub-zero temperatures sweep the Rocky region and Midwest while highways ice over and power lines fail. Gordon Nebraska remains isolated as supplies dwindle amid state emergency declarations.
Claire L. Chennault, creator of the Flying Tigers, says he would head a new American volunteer air group for China to combat Chinese communists. He believes such a unit could still be effective.
Seven year old Diana David son claimed a sled accident left her in melted snow but a six inch fish appeared from her snow suit. Diana admitted disobeying her mother near the St. Joseph river and was saved by eight year old Louis Franz.
Russia will return the American cruiser Milwaukee to the United States before March 1. A Russian crew will sail the 26 year old warship to Lewes Delaware after Italy hands over the cruiser Duca dAosta as part of war reparations. Moscow has agreed to return 12 British warships, including the battleship Royal Sovereign, once 35 Italian vessels are awarded to the Soviets.
Congress faces a busy 69th session with a large peacetime budget of 41.858 billion dollars. Republicans call for economy while Democrats caution before raising taxes pending spending levels. Budget foes warn of deficits if Truman plan proceeds. talk of targeted tax hikes on corporations and higher earners persists. Turn to No. 1, Page Four.
A capacity crowd at Monroe High School applauded Allan F. Barnard’s orchestra in its first program, A Greeting to the New Year. Eight soloists impressed, including Jean Babbler on bassoon and Nancy Moldenhauer in A Tree in the Meadow.
First National bank stockholders and directors met to rename ten directors led by John T. Etter and Roy F. Burmeister and reelect officers including Burmeister as president. Etter and others were noted for long service while the bank reported higher activity and rising loans for 1948 with cash and government securities at 89 percent of deposits.
The Senate Civil Service Committee moved to speed a bill boosting salaries for the president from 75 000 to 100 000 with a 50 000 tax exempt expense allowance. The vice president and speaker would see pay rises to 30 000 with 10 000 expense allowances. The measure also covers other top officials while critics urge caution on rapid action.
Kowaleski resigns presidency of the Wisconsin Towns association amid bribery charges. He faces a three count warrant for accepting 800 dollars from Ray Betker tied to a rezoning matter. Hearing postponed to January 24. H William Flentye to oversee duties.
Madison reports that Frank A. Ross chairman of the state youth service commission accused the state board of public welfare of lacking sympathy for the youth service act objectives. He noted that welfare actions hindered plans to reduce youth delinquency and said the commission was willing to advise the welfare board until it became clear the board would not pursue the act's goals.
Raymond Polenik, 19, a recently paroled felon, dictated a statement claiming he shot and killed Officer Jerry Lebloch, 25, and wounded Rudolph Loula, 28, when approached about license plates on a stolen car. He led officers to a .38 pistol hidden near his Stickney home.
Democratic and Republican leaders called caucuses to organize for the 69th session as the Wisconsin legislature began. The legislative council pushed 115 bills with new proposals including expanding the state police from 50 to 225 officers and a deer hunting program. A veterans housing measure sought state funds and home loans on easy terms, contingent on constitutional amendment. The council also backed county infirm homes and a time limit on deer damage claims. Joint sessions planned to hear the governor’s message and budget.
Kenneth D. Slocum will leave his post as county 4-H agent effective March 15, announcing his plans to engage in farming. A veteran of 32 years in the service, he previously held roles in Indiana and Massachusetts and came to Green County January 1, 1947.
The federal and state market news service notes a dull open in Wisconsin cheese trading with light demand. Prices varied across categories including Lc. L. single daisies 36 to 38.15, square prints 37 to 39, longhorns 37.14 to 39.14, mids 38.14 to 40.14.
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