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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1949
Page
1
A public report to Congress notes a major rise in explosive energy in new atomic bomb designs tested at Eniwetok last spring. It cites three tests as substantially more powerful than previous models and states further developments are in progress.
Washington reports the Western alliance expects to invite several nations, including Norway, to join the Atlantic security pact. Norway tensions with the Soviet Union and its border with the USSR place it at the center of talks as Oslo resists Russian warnings while Sweden and Denmark push toward a Nordic alignment.
Stalin expressed willingness to discuss a joint U S Soviet peace pact and gradual disarmament with President Truman at a mutually suitable location. He also said Russia would consider a joint declaration of peaceful intentions and replied that lifting the Berlin blockade could be possible if Western powers meet two conditions.
Three separate collisions are reported in the county. Jack Graves of Albany had a car crash into a mailbox after skidding on ice near the Melvin Pryce farm, with milk crates broken. Daniel A Benkert of Monroe hit a parked car on 11th Street at 8 10 p m. Shattum backed out and struck him. Harold S Ogbe of South Wayne damaged his 1949 car after colliding with L Miller at the corner of 15th Street and 16th Avenue.
White House reiterated President Truman would be glad to meet Premier Stalin in Washington. Press Secretary Charles G. Ross said there is no official word from the Soviet government on such a meeting and he had no new comment on Stalin's stated openness to a summit.
The March of Dimes ball at Turner hall drew 140 couples last night. Herman J Stuessy, chairman, announced the net profit of about 80 dollars. The program featured Les Hartmann’s orchestra and noted the 14th wedding anniversary of Willie and Mrs Anderek. Julius Hofer donated hall and related expenses, aiding infantile paralysis funds. Smith urged final drive reports as the campaign closes tonight.
Senator Aiken criticizes the administration plan to repeal Taft Hartley replacing it with a 30 day cooling off period. Tobin argues the bill fosters free collective bargaining as hearings proceed. The measure would largely repeal Taft Hartley and revive Wagner act provisions with changes.
Fire swept the First Congregational church in Calumet Michigan after morning services. Loss was estimated at fifty thousand dollars.
The temperature rose to 10 above zero at 9 30 this morning for the first time in 63 hours while the state slowly recovers from a severe cold snap. Forecaster H J Thompson says the worst is past as readings shift 10 to 20 degrees warmer than yesterday. Electric service in the Monroe district was restored by 9 am, though repairs continue across rural lines and several communities report temporary outages while crews finish fixing sleet damaged lines.
Lloyd C. Trickel a former Monroe resident driving an IC freight truck saved Mr and Mrs R W Pashby route 2 Freeport from serious injury or death by swerving onto the snow on state route 26 three miles north of Freeport to avoid a mailbox digging couple and oncoming car The truck circled and stopped three feet from the couple before being towed Damage to the truck estimated at 1000 and no injuries were reported
Two night school courses for teachers will be offered at Green County Normal school starting tomorrow evening. The 3 credit courses are co operatives and world geography taught by Whitewater State Teachers College instructors. Sessions begin 5 p.m. Registration and first lessons tomorrow. The evening meal is optional at the Normal school. A course in physical education is offered at the University of Wisconsin beginning Feb 9 Wednesdays 5 to 7 p.m. for two credits. Northern county teachers may attend. A second night school starts at Alleany high school this evening offering a course in community problems.
Fleming Newbold president of the Evening Star Newspaper Co. died in Washington early today from a heart attack at age 75. He succeeded his brother in law Frank B. Noyes.
Monroe high school senior band presents its 15th anniversary concert with guest conductor Albert R. Neushwander, veteran Monroe musician. A free children's concert is set for Feb 8 at 3 p.m. to ensure seating for all, with no advance tickets for the main Wednesday event.
The commission on improvement of the educational system urged new revenues for education, exploring a sales tax and utility tax to relieve property tax burdens. It warned legislative approval is needed and proposed state aid for school construction, with districts borrowing up to 4 percent of property value and use of half of excess teacher retirement surtax funds.
Monroe Transit Lines Inc. will suspend all bus service at midnight after stating lack of public patronage as the sole reason. The firm, losing about $300 monthly, had earlier sought to curtail “dead hours” and will sell the system intact while token refunds are arranged.
Max I. Armstrong of Albany was re elected chairman at the Green county democratic committee reorganization meeting yesterday afternoon in Turner hall. Ralph Lueck Browntown and Dewey Moe Blanchardville were named vice chairmen Archie Myers Jr Monroe treasurer and Patsy Flanagan Jordan township secretary laws were made for meetings the last Sunday of every other month. Officers will meet in three weeks to plan patron age and organization committees. Twenty precinct men attended yesterday's session.
The Green County board of supervisors will meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the circuit court room for reports from county officials. The session is expected to last no more than two days with only one action planned a verification of the county's sale at the Streiff cheese factory near New Glarus.
Dennis Ellingson, 44, collapsed and died Saturday while shoveling snow at his Milwaukee residence. Authorities provided no further details.
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