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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1946
Page
2
Rates listed for Wisconsin and neighboring states include 0.5 year 750 six months 1.00 one month 0.55. All subscriptions paid in advance. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use news dispatches for publication. Editorial section follows.
A reflective piece argues Churchill’s postwar frankness contrasts with wartime resolve. It surveys Britain’s imperial reach and thinly stretched forces in WWII, noting risks of socialization, Russia's rise, and possible shifts in India Palestine and Egypt under future governance. It suggests memoirs could clarify past choices and aid future planning.
Superintendent Battie and Inspector Leach lead a murder probe into the death of Lady Tressilian, an elderly resident at a house overlooking Saitcreek. The crime occurred overnight with no signs of forced entry or robbery, doctors noting a fatal blunt force blow and uncertainty about the killer’s handedness.
Detective confronts blood evidence and weapon doubts as Superintendent Battle, Dr. Lazenby, and Leach discuss the heavy niblick, prints, and blood group. The scene shifts to a valet’s room where a doped maid and a poisoned senna pod brew are hinted.
An Illinois Commerce Commission spokesman urged the Federal Power Commission to withhold gas diversions to new territories until current Illinois public needs are fully met. Testimony concerns multi million dollar expansion plans by Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America and affiliates including Texoma Natural Gas, Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline, and Chicago District Pipeline. Warren Henry, acting chief engineer, pressed for meeting existing Illinois gas supply before approving new development.
Rep. Bates in Tientsin said Marines may remain in north China for some time to stabilize the area while the United States aids in reconciling Chinese forces. The House naval affairs subcommittee focuses on disposal of surplus matériel, inspections in the Pacific, demobilization, and conditions in Pacific areas retaken from Japan.
DeWitt MacKenzie notes Spanish palace elegance amid debate over restoring monarchy. He tours the palace rooms, chandeliers, and tapestries, observes the throne room clock, and notes a private office painting of Queen Victoria Eugenia. A private music room reveals a 15 year old used player piano and a few royal household details.
Clarno Mrs. Guy Taft visited the Harold Matzke home in Freeport and was noted as a Freeport caller. Lona Mae Rhyner celebrated.
The Evening Times reports a Madison Cubs victory over the Monroe rose game with a 25 to 21 score. London trip by Edward Wili appears in the same file along with brief notices about lilac bushes and car leaves.
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