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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1949

Page

2

Monroe Evening Times Publishing Details and Rates

The Monroe Evening Times notes its post office status in Monroe Wisconsin and outlines subscription rates for city carriers Wisconsin Stephenson county Illinois and outside Wisconsin. It lists ownership Emery A Odell president and management continuity since 1898 and mentions office hours and contact numbers.

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Wisconsin 69th Legislature Opens Amid Old and New Budget Concerns

Wisconsin lawmakers start the 69th regular session facing veteran housing issues declared unconstitutional, a substitute proposal from veterans groups, and a plan to expand the state police patrol from 50 to 225. The session weighs revenue, prudent spending, and a budget drafted two weeks early by Gov. Rennebohm to speed work.

Wisconsin Veterans Housing Assistance State Supreme Veterans Organize Legislative Council Rennebohm

Forrestal to Stay as Defense Secretary Despite Rumors

After months of speculation the defense secretary will remain in his post. Forrestal plans to submit a resignation before inauguration but intends to stay on the job, pleasing the public whether he stays or departs.

Defense Forrestal Forrestal Truman Defense Navy

Wisconsin readers laugh at California snow woes

Wisconsinites read of snow in Los Angeles districts and the citrus industry’s fight against cold. The piece contrasts sunny California with Wisconsin’s seasonal spring arrival and notes the economic lure of warmer climes.

California Wisconsin

Cattle Retesting Programs in Green and Lafayette Counties

Green County cattle owners face May 31 tuberculosis retests while Lafayette County completes its program begun in November. No final results yet, but success could restore confidence in future prospects. The testing plan helps prevent a catastrophe from undetected illness and underlines that good herds depend on the weakest animal.

Green County Lafayette County

Full Race Unity Seen for Hawaii

University sociologist Dr. Andrew Lind predicts Hawaii will soon lack distinct racial groups as intermarriage rises. Current 1947 population mix shows Caucasians and Japanese near equal, with growing mixed heritage making separate racial classification increasingly inaccurate.

Honolulu Hawaii Pacific Andrew Lind Unversity of Territorial Board of Health

Drivers Strike Halted In New York City Mediation

A tentative settlement was reached to avert a planned strike by 2,500 fuel truck drivers as city mediators pressed for a resolution before a midnight deadline. Hope remained to prevent a separate harbor craft crew walkout involving about 3,500 workers.

New York

Oshkosh Racing Flier Shot Down by Bullet in Flight

Oshkosh racing flyer S J Wittman emergency landed near Spring Hill Tennessee after a bullet punctured a fuel tank in his Wittman Special. Wittman 44 was uninjured though groggy from fumes, landing in a muddy field on the Gillette farm. Brennand, a local flight instructor, accompanied Wittman in another light plane.

Oshkosh Racing Spring Hill Tenn S. J. Wittman Oshkosh Here Wittman Frank E. Gillette Miami Bill Brennand

Three Airmen Die In C-54 Sky Master Crash

An American airlift plane returning from Berlin crashed near Frankfurt today, killing all three crewmen. The big four engined C-54 Sky Master cut a swath about 100 yards long through a forest two miles east of Rhein-Main airport, bowling over foot thick trees.

Frankfurt Berlin Rhein-Main

League plans Wisconsin state convention and UN delegates

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin will hold its state convention May 10 in Waukesha. The board announced that Mrs Alf Gunderson of La Crosse and Mrs William G Rice of Madison will represent the group at the United Nations meeting at Lake Success New York.

Milwaukee League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Waukesha Alf Gunderson la Crosse William G. Rice Madison United Nations Lake Success N. Y

Elderly Citizens Gain in Importance

Hal Boyle discusses the rise of aging as a demographic force in economics politics and culture. He notes longer lifespans increasing the elderly's market power and political clout while urging society to address the psychological need for older adults to feel valued and retain self respect.

Bank of Albany Names Officers and Directors

The Albany bank re elected officers at its annual meeting with H. C. Atherton named president, P. H. Flood vice president, Bert Ketter cashier, and Jessie B. Peckham and G. R. Phelps as assistant cashiers. Directors re elected were Atherton Flood Peckham Phelps and A. R. Francis. Deposits stood near 1.9 million dollars with loans about 197,568 dollars, up 20 percent.

Albany Bank of Albany H. C. Atherton P. H. Flood Bert Ketter Jessie B. Peckham G. R. Phelps Atherton Flood Peckham Phelps A. R. Francis Janesville

Swiss Fight Pig Invasion Threatens Swiss Canton

Wild pigs from the Black Forest invade northern Switzerland near Schaffhausen causing crop damage. Farmers push for action as cantonal deputies raise concerns of government negligence while authorities insist measures are in place.

Schaffhausen Switzerland Black Forest Rhine River Zerland

Wisconsin farm economist named chairman of national cooperation board

Prof. Asher Hobson of Madison Wisconsin, a farm economist at the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture, was chosen chairman of the board of the American Institute of Cooperation. The institute will hold its convention in Wisconsin this year.

Madison University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture Asher Hobson American Institute of Cooperation

Thrifty sewing supplies and rugs at Ettter's Store

Thrifty mothers learn savings from sewing with Fruit of the Loom and Topmost cottons at Ettter's Store. The shop offers trims, rick-rack, bias tape, thread, buttons, ribbons, and a selection of cotton woven and braided rugs. Baby chenille bathroom sets and beige shag sets are featured, with several shag sets priced at 3.75.

Etter’s Calloway

Lee's Store Sells Out Winter Stock with Deep Reductions

The advertisement promotes a sweeping sale at Lee's Store with drastic markdowns on winter coats raincoats robes gloves and nylon hosiery as cold Wisconsin weather looms. It urges shoppers to buy now before stock clears while noting spring previews at The Style Shop featuring new coats dresses and frocks with varied fabrics and names.

Lee’s Wisconsin Sol Bunny Marlin Youthmore Betty Jean

Curtain and home goods ads at Becker's Leader Store

Becker's Leader Store promotes curtains including Cameos and Port Edge panels with easy pull tape drape. Highlights window shades for energy saving and upcoming spring stock after a curtain show. Also promotes Pat pencils from Baker's Book Store and a variety of winter games for family evenings.

Becker’s Leader Store Bromley Duralace Becker's Becker’s Leader Store Baker’s Book Store R’s Book Store

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