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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices: $12.50 yearly by carrier in Monroe, and various by mail rates for Wisconsin, four Illinois counties, and neighboring areas. It notes advance payment is required and provides office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a telephone line.
The article discusses the debate over repealing the Taft Hartley act, noting AFL and CIO opposition and hopes versus reality of 1948 electoral pledges. It highlights Senator Taft's role and the political trap of revisiting Wagner era labor laws, urging voters to avoid past mistakes in 1950.
A Washington court discussion centers on a bright student and the tension between youth progress and elder officials. The text argues for careful handling of confidential personnel documents and hints at broader calls for civic action.
Postmaster John J. Burkhard announces no rural or city carrier service on Monday July 4 except special deliveries. Lock box patrons served. star routes limited with two incoming mails by star route from north and south, dispatches once each way.
Special note reports Beloit beginning a 32 hour work week at Morse Co, builder of locomotives and heavy machinery, starting around July 5 with a 22 hour first day.
Mrs. Chiara Grabow of Monroe Route 5 received a letter from Hunt in Australia describing mild dry heat and a single 100 degree day. He notes shortages of feed for farmers, lambing season, and fox pests, while business in Nailsworth remains strong despite housing shortages. Tomatoes overflow a local gardener causing Mrs. Hunt to make sauces chutneys and preserves with tomato dishes common in daily meals.
The C10 steel workers union readies for a possible strike after July 16 when a no strike clause ends. General counsel Arthur Goldberg sent a memorandum to district leaders with legal guidance and relief committee setup, food purchases, and donation requests. Philip Murray, CIO head, negotiates with U S Steel in Pittsburgh.
Burkhalter's accordion band will perform in the village park Wednesday evening. The group plans about 20 musicians including soloists for the concert.
South Wayne hosts a full day centennial with a morning parade, picnic, and talks. Melville Hobbs of Platteville will speak after lunch. events include athletic contests, singing, and horse riding groups. The piece recalls Wayne history from 1849 founding to early railroad era.
The oldest house in South Wayne, nearly 100 years old, is owned by C. T. Schlosser and stands one block south of Main Street, currently occupied by the Leo Websters. The piece notes annual spring tribal visits and fall migrations through the area.
Former Florida Governor Millard Caldwell won $100,000 in libel damages from Collier's magazine for an editorial he said depicted him as condoning lynching. A prior Tallahassee verdict of $237,500 was overturned and retried. Caldwell sought $500,000.
Wisconsin has reached 80.6 percent of its savings bond quota after a week, with state totals at 21 921 621 dollars in series E bonds. Florence Adams Ashland and Iron counties are leaders with gains above 100 percent.
Miss Patricia Knaack and Miss Donna Jean Coyier Madison daughters of local residents will headline the Freeport band concerts at Krape park on July 4. Knaack is noted as a top baton twirler while the dancing school operators run Moose Hall in town.
Washington reports the agriculture department notes farm prices fell nearly 15 percent from January 1948 postwar peak. Mid-May to mid-June shows a 2 percent drop with hogs rising 5 percent. Wheat led declines, while parity and 1949 wheat support rates are under review.
A Jefferson County grand jury met in special session to probe recent terror acts by white hooded attackers. Solicitor Emmett Perry said jurors will examine evidence gathered by county and state officers on Birmingham area floggings.
London insurer Lloyds of London began a new policy offering British buyers long odds against catching infantile paralysis smallpox or typhoid. The policy marks a bold venture in risk coverage by a famed firm.
Mauston reports Liqua-Dry Milk Co. cans sweet cream with 18 percent butterfat for the coffee market. Developed by two French-Canadian scientists after 20 years of work, the process produces 10-ounce cans that supposedly keep indefinitely without refrigeration and stay sweet up to 30 days after opening. Expansion to heavy whipping cream is planned.
Kenneth Buck, 44, released from state prison after 16 years for the Peggy McMath kidnapping. Buck, once a Harwich man, was sentenced June 24, 1933, to 24 to 25 years at hard labor in the sensational case second in national interest only to the Lindbergh kidnap.
A prisoner was paroled seven days ago under a law allowing freedom after serving two thirds of the minimum term. Peggy McMath daughter of Detroit couple Neil and Mrs McMath was kidnapped May 2 1933 in Harwichport and found unharmed six days later aboard a yacht off Cape Cod.
Green county health and education officials join a four county meeting in Beloit on Tuesday evening July 19 to discuss polio. Dr Arthur Bernardy of Janesville will speak on Early Recognition of Polio in the Home. Dr Joseph Springberg Beloit health officer will chair.
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