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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
1
City council discussed parking rules and a proposed ordinance with fines up to 10 dollars. The debate touched on enforcement area supervision and board roles, with members citing both civic duty and resident concerns.
Washington observers forecast an agreement with John L. Lewis to avert a nationwide coal strike next Tuesday in the soft coal industry. Northern and western pits expected full 35 cent an hour wage hikes, with southern mines facing similar terms or pits closure after miners’ 10 day vacation. The talks included Lewis and top industrialists, while Taft and Hartley urged Truman to invoke new labor act provisions.
Wisconsin College of Agriculture laboratory staff expands as Irene Menehan Marilyn Hafen join milk testing. Merlyn Rufer resumes field work July 15 after Army discharge, succeeding Forest Ludwig. Other testers Harold Neun, Maurice Joy, Earl Schwend Peter Klassy, with Ronald Spease in charge of lab. In June 298 herds and factories tested from 7 500 cow samples, one monthly test. May adds 588 cows to breeding list, June expected over 750. Autoprepares samples for Bab hmatic vibrating tester to speed outputs.
Burkhard announces post office hours shift with daily opening as usual except Thursday afternoon extended, Saturday afternoons closed. No mail delivery on July Fourth. Regular holiday schedule observed. No window service but lobby opens at 7 am. Special deliveries and lock box service continue. Incoming and outgoing mail handled.
Charles E. Broughton of Sheboygan Wis grand exalted ruler of the Elks has recovered enough from an April auto crash to preside at the grand lodge convention in Portland Ore starting July 14. He is publisher of the Sheboygan Press. The accident occurred while en route from Akron to Sistersville and led to a six week hospitalization.
Angry Republicans press President Truman to produce evidence that real estate lobbyists influenced Congress rent control action. Wherry and Buck demand a congressional investigation and say if no proof exists Truman should apologize. The dispute follows Truman’s signing of the rent control bill and a call for inquiry into subversive lobbying.
County property committee led by Clarence W. Lengacher reviews proposals for rebuilding the court house roof with options for re roofing and possible aluminum coverage. Board members discussed preserving the current architectural style while considering removal or reshaping of the clock tower and other roof elements.
The state banking commission issued a call for a statement of the condition of state banks in Wisconsin at the close of business Monday, June 30.
Seven year old Stanley Balaban was killed by a pack of bull terriers in undeveloped Bronx marsh land after leaving a pool with his mother. Patrolman Louis Rissone was injured wrestling the animals as reinforcements shot two dogs and others fled. The remaining dogs were captured and turned over to the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Owner Svend F Sandgren said the animals were usually kept locked up and offered no explanation for their escape.
Harvey Higley of Marinette elected chairman of the Republican party of Wisconsin by the executive committee. He succeeds Thomas E. Coleman, who did not seek re election. Henry Ringling named first vice chair and treasurer, William Tucker retires as treasurer. Higley had been eighth district chairman, succeeding Frank P. Cornelison. Convention slated for Milwaukee in May 1948.
T Bayne, long-time editor of the Manitowoc Times, becomes sole publisher of the Herald-Times after its 1932 merger with the Herald-News. He will stay on as editor. J M Barenbaum named business manager of the Herald-Times.
Two Indiana University professors seek 800000 in damages in U S District Court against Hearst Corp and Milwaukee Sentinel publisher Frank Taylor over an October 31 1946 editorial. Plaintiffs Bernard C Gavit dean of IU Law and W Howard Mann professor of law demand 200000 compensatory and 200000 punitive damages each. Suit filed June 25.
The Mississippi rose to a 103 year high around 40.2 feet as four levees broke and thousands fled homes in Missouri and Illinois. Red Cross reports about 26,800 homeless across four states with Grand Tower poised for record highs. Grafton and Gorham suffer flood threats and road closures.
The Comptroller of the Currency today issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business Monday, June 30.
Madison Assembly votes 65 to 17 to table Rundell’s proposal to make Madison a nonvoting district. A later 79 to 17 concurrence with a Senate bill creates a legislative council with a $30,000 annual appropriation. The session features shouting and a heated debate over reapportionment of Senate districts.
A U S air experts say with about 1500 combat planes in service the nation would need to draw on mothballed aircraft to back a proposed United Nations police air force. They warn that equal sharing among five powers complicates basing and readiness and that China’s weak air force could become a bargaining lever. The RAF also notes a large reserve of 25 000 stored aircraft, including transports.
Three power foreign ministers conference on the Marshall proposal collapsed as Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov rejected joining a cooperative European recovery effort. Bidault called the session finished, signaling Britain and France may push a Marshall plan without Russian participation.
The assessment roll of taxable property in Monroe for 1947 will be open for examination at city hall next Monday and Tuesday. Taxpayers may inspect from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. on both days, announced City Clerk G. S. Soseman.
The National Safety Council says 30 million cars will flood highways over the three day Fourth of July holiday. It forecasts 275 immediate traffic deaths with other fatalities due to injuries from the holiday. Drownings heat exhaustion fireworks casualties and food poisoning will increase the toll.
Acting Gov Rennebohm sent to the senate for confirmation the appointment of Charles E. Pors of Marshfield to the state building and loan advisory committee for a term ending July 1951, succeeding Edward Schauer of Hartford. Also announced is the reappointment of Dr John W Smith of Milwaukee to the state board of medical examiners for a term ending July.
The sheriff's department investigated a break in at a Brodhead service station occurring last night. Stolen items included about $69.35 in cash and a chrome plated revolver.
Washington GOP leaders discussed reintroducing a $4 billion income tax cut and possible adjustments to offset criticisms. They may defer final action to January amid Senate override doubts and Democratic demands for a property division provision to allow husband and wife to split income for lower rates. Leaders expect House passage and aim to act on broader money bills before adjournment.
Secretary of State Marshall outlined safeguards to ensure Marshall Plan aid to Europe is used for economic recovery and not U S domination. Planners emphasized safeguards will be defined soon while assurances aim to counter communist propaganda and confirm recovery as the sole goal.
Washington dispatch notes five special congressional elections likely in the next three months. Causes include D Alesandro becoming Baltimore mayor, Rep Bradley and Rep Gerlach dying, and two nominations affecting the federal communications commission and the federal bench in New York. President Truman pilots a new personal plane the Independence with no immediate long flight plans though he hopes to visit Brazil someday.
A heavily armed group of escaped prisoners seized Calapan, capital of Mindoro Island, detaining the governor and two city officials. Their leader died after a 40 minute gun battle with military police, leaving the group still in control.
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