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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1949
Page
2
Announcement notes that the Monroe Daily Journal was absorbed by the Monroe Evening Times Co. in 1927 under continued management led by Emery A. Odell, president. The firm, founded October 13 1898, has operated since under the same leadership, with the merger taking effect after 1927.
A city wide committee circulates petitions to place a charter referendum before voters by February 1, with Council action or referral by April 4. The group, not advocating a manager system, seeks informed citizenry, arguing modern business practices improve governance and voting must decide. Residents weigh whether Monroe can afford such a change now.
The piece contrasts Soviet aid to Eastern European satellites with the Marshall Plan. It argues Moscow’s program aims to bind allies to communism, not foster independence, unlike U S efforts. It questions credit ratings of Soviet pact members.
The piece notes the airlift to Berlin, dubbed Operation Vittles, delivering hay and other supplies by airplane to stricken areas. It highlights the named new era of air force operations and hints at peacetime use and taxpayer implications as a beneficial dividend from the vast air fleet.
A death notice recalls Jacob K. Hoesly at 84 after pneumonia developed from a hip fracture. Other obituaries note Jorgen son 65 in Wiota and William Swann 76 in Albany, with Eagle Scout Glen Hoff honored at Immanuel Lutheran as Kiwanis marks 20 years as troop sponsor.
Israeli voters backed a multi party government for the eight month old state with Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion led Mapai gaining about 23.5 percent of votes. Twenty one parties ran in the election as Israel moved toward a Hebrew parliament. A misread line mentions a hat accessory about headwear history.
New York writer Hal Boyle profiles Dr. John Frederic Erdmann a celebrated 85 year old surgeon who has performed more than 20 000 procedures. The piece recalls his daring 1893 secret operation on President Grover Cleveland aboard a yacht and his enduring memory of the president.
Rev. Bernard R. Hubbard the glacier priest warns of numerous actual and potential enemies in Washington D C. He blasts U S weakness in the capital during a news conference noting security gaps and insufficient defense.
A public dispute grows over whether the Federal Reserve should ease down payment requirements and extend credit terms. Supporters say higher limits hamper sales and hurt small dealers. opponents warn of overextension by buyers with modest incomes and inflation risk. Rep. Wright Patman backs tighter controls.
Robert Treat Ninne man known as Gus in Tucson for a months stay gains 17 pounds and earns a certificate after finishing a giant ice cream sundae called Zombie or Killer Killer in 50 minutes. Local shopkeepers and family note the event as he eyes future hospital room rumors.
A balcony in a crowded Richwood gym collapsed during a high school basketball game, sending about 15 feet to the floor and injuring two players seriously. Officials estimated around 50 spectators were in the affected section.
An ad urges readers to take Carter’s Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow and relieve digestive discomfort. It promises about two pints of bile daily and a quick return to feeling well, selling at 33 cents at drugstores.
The sun and the wind dispute who is stronger. A man wearing a heavy coat braves their efforts until the sun warms him kindly and wins. The wind fails when the sun shows gentle kindness rather than force. The fable ends with the sun proven stronger through warmth.
Baker's Book store offers walnut bleached walnut and mahogany wood frames with gold and silver metal options. Frames fit 3 1 2x4 4, 5x7, 8x10 and 7x10 sizes, include mats for smaller prints, and suit portraits, enlargements and color shots.
Becker’s Leader promotes imported Australian wool blankets in multiple colors with satin binding and gift boxes, plus Quickees undergarments for infants. Lee’s Store highlights spring coats in sharkskin and gabardine with button details, dresses, and suits in vivid colors. Style Shop features warm-weather dresses, sharkskin suits, spring coats, and sewing basics as March of Dimes drives and fashion plans unfold.
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