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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1947
Page
4
Government projects a higher corn harvest totaling 3,287,927,000 bushels, surpassing the ten year average of 2,639,182,000. Record adverse planting conditions including excess and floods reduced last year’s output and may lift prices if demand remains strong.
A crowded weekend of family gatherings and social visits unfolds across Monticello and nearby towns. Many households host relatives traveling from Chicago Madison New Glarus Belleville and Long Island for Sunday picnics and shared meals.
Milwaukee reports the activation of a new Company K from the 127th Infantry Regiment of the 32nd Division. Twenty six enlisted soldiers and two officers were sworn in, including three veterans of the Red Arrows campaigns in the southwest Pacific. Lt. Col. Donald F. Runnoe assisted.
A British government source said today that talks in Moscow between Britain and Russia over trade have taken a turn for the worse and a breakdown now seems likely.
A fierce lightning bolt struck a busy trolley near downtown Pittsburgh during rush hour injuring 18 people, two seriously. Passengers panicked in smoke and heat with two women trampled and victims rushed to Mercy hospital. Jacob Romino and W. T. Plough were among the wounded with burns and injuries reported.
Atty Gen John Martin said he would probe claims raised in the legislature that beverage and cigarette tax workers were compelled to contribute to State Treasurer John Smith s campaign funds. Smith denied soliciting or soliciting employee contributions in violation of law.
United States and Canadian furnaces consumed 6 499 882 gross tons of iron ore in June, up from 4 994 936 tons a year earlier. For the first six months of 1947 total consumption reached 40 230 653 gross tons versus 24 242 288 tons in the same period last year.
The American Graves Registration Commission announced the return of U S World War II dead from European graves to begin July 28 at Henri Chapelle Cemetery near Liege Belgium.
A long list details weekend visits and social calls among New Glarus area families. Milwaukee residents Mr and Mrs Perry Gates joined Mrs Haldiman's family in hosting, and many Madison Belleville Mt Horeb and Dane County residents traced weekend hospitality with relatives and friends.
The Richland Center Lions Club hosted an event featuring the district governor to discuss club activities and community service programs. Local residents attended to learn about upcoming service projects and fundraising efforts.
Washington Senate and house conferees ended a deadlock on farm appropriations that could delay this week’s adjournment. Senator Russell announced a conference agreement showing the agriculture department’s current-year operations funded about 40 million dollars below the Senate’s figure. The exact total is being compiled as the Senate had added cash to the House-voted 572 million. The agreement returns to both chambers for approval.
Washington approves a measure exempting jewelry under 25 dollars from the 20 percent excise tax. Rep Forand leads a move adding the exemption to a broader bill that also loosens taxes on religious and non profit educational instrument use. The bill also trims the excise on cameras and unexposed film from 15 to 10 percent and removes a 25 percent tax on photographic leases and gear.
The house approved a bill that forgives income taxes on members of the armed services who died while on active duty between December 7, 1941, and January 1, 1948. The senate rushes to adjournment may affect action this week.
Oshkosh four eight year old Pony Cravillion suffered first to third degree burns covering 35 percent of her body at Mercy hospital. Police report she was burned Saturday while playing with matches. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Cravillion and was described as much improved today.
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