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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
2
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President Truman’s fiscal plan for 1950 shows record peacetime spending and a large cold war outlay. The piece warns of deficit financing, growing public subsidy, and rising government control, urging taxpayers to recognize looming consequences. It contrasts private income gains with mounting federal expenditures and urges restraint before a reckoning.
The article analyzes rising tensions between Britain and Israel after Israel shot down five British planes over Egyptian territory. It notes Britain’s pledge to aid Arabian allies and Israel’s lack of recognition by England. It cautions against quick blame and highlights Israel’s anti-British posture stemming from mandate history.
The piece argues against reviving the effort to remove second class mailing privileges for newspapers and other print, asserting such subsidies keep widespread newspaper access affordable. It defends the 1879 act and criticizes Truman for seeking higher rates, urging adherence to postmaster general guidance and consumer-payer costs.
Ten years ago Miss Kathryn Nalty ended an 18 year term with First National Bank while William Senatsch was elected Monroe Turn and Schwing club president. Mrs Melissa Burns, former Judo resident, died in California as a birthday ball plans a Green county cheese promotion for President Roosevelt.
New York reports 6000 retailers at the 38th annual National Retail Dry Goods association convention forecast a selective downward price revision to boost value and sales. They caution wage increases or government spending could reverse the trend, while several store leaders discuss maintaining profits amid higher supply and cautious consumer demand.
Receipts on the New York wholesale cheese market totaled 661 412 pounds with steady sales at Cheddars 38 40 cents, Cheddars grass 1948 50 53 45, shelf cured 56 58, Single daisies 40 42, grass 1948 50 55, shelf cured 58 60, Flats 39 41, grass 1948 50 55, shelf cured 57 62, Midgets 55 57, shelf 60 62, processed 39. Domestic Swiss titles best 56 58, others 47 54.
Lyle Miller of Michigan City Indiana studying at Northern seminary in Chicago will speak at First Baptist Albany as a candidate for resident pastor. Mrs Miller and two children accompany him. Worship Sunday at 11, Bible school at 10. Men's Fellowship supper in the church basement tonight with Robert Douglas and Frank and William Steindorf on the serving committee.
Washington reports Britain and Israel clash over the Negev desert amid Cold War tensions. Israel seeks the Negev for irrigation and petroleum access while Britain aims to control it for strategic choke points and Suez access. The dispute risks widening into a global conflict if mismanaged.
Cloudburst fed rivers rush toward the Gulf of California in Sonora leaving thousands homeless. No deaths reported yet by authorities. Manuel Corral, editor of Heraldo Del Mayo, said it would take days to confirm fatalities among Rio Mayo trapped families in lowland ranches near the city.
Madison man Rufus F. 44 was elected illustrious potentate of Zor Shrine last night succeeding Fred W. Hadinger. A Monroe delegation represented the 45 members from that city. Officers named include Otto Gelein Eau Claire chief rabban Thomas Toal Madison assistant rabban Arthur Raatz La Crosse high priest Arthur Trebilcock Madison oriental guide Alfred Peterson Madison treasurer Clyde N. Wilson Madison recorder Gordon Huseby Madison trustee Laurien Caldwell Janesville first ceremonial master Gordon Nelson Madison second ceremonial master Fred Genrich Jr. Wausau ceremonial director Ralph Olson Madison marshal Edward S. Dodge Lake Mills captain of the guard and Rev Howard Le Pere north chaplain.
The Vatican issues a letter from Pope Pius XII to Father Clemente, minister general of the Capuchin order in Milwaukee, urging Capuchin monks to mingle their sweat with that of the workers and join in labor solidarity.
President Truman recommends a 52.3045 million dollar forest service budget for the year starting July 1, up over three million from the current year. It covers national forests, fire prevention, research, forest products, land purchases, and administrative costs across 40 states, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, with allocations for development, protection, investigations, and cooperative programs.
Los Angeles police hold 27 year old bellhop Leslie Dillon alias Jack Sands and J F Dillon after he offered details of the 1947 Elizabeth Short mutilation murder. Police say only a killer with direct knowledge could provide such information. Dillon denies knowing Short the 22 year old waitress dubbed the Black Dahlia.
Panama pledges cooperation with the United States in defending the Panama Canal. Government member David Samudio told the national assembly yesterday that Panamanians had shifted their stance. He noted U S troops were withdrawn from wartime bases a year ago due to objections.
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