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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1949
Page
2
The Inland Tess Assoc audit details circulation figures while the Monroe Evening Times lists subscription rates for carriers in Monroe Wisconsin and Stephenson County Illinois and mail options, with payment in advance required.
The piece argues Churchill delivered a sharp forecast of Britain’s Labour government and its economic path. It notes Attlee’s reforms and doubts about a coherent program to fix England’s ills, while suggesting Churchill’s speech exposes strategic missteps and the risk of radical influence.
A hay fire at the John Rieder farm drew 50 volunteers plus firefighters to save the barn and crop. They moved 25 tons of burning hay while flames threaten a wider disaster. Long hours and teamwork fostered new friendships, a rare dividend from misfortune in Monroe.
Honolulu reports the Hawaii dock strike remains at stalemate after a failed employer union conference call led by Gov. Ingram M. Stain. The 86 day dispute seeks higher wages as longshoremen push for more than the 12 cent offer while a 14 cent recommendation was rejected. Both sides oppose seizure powers.
A Jefferson death claim notes Alvin H Keller. Michael Moser near Monticello dies. Harriet Mae Fleek Murdock dies in Brodhead. C M Stauffer elected Monticello Legion post commander. Emil Burgunder Clarno and Ernest Nafzger Sylvester treated for foot injuries.
A thick smog-like darkness covered Manhattan at 7 a m as a warm moist air flow moved in. The phenomenon was puzzling commuters but explained by the weather bureau as a weather event with accompanying flash showers and thunder.
Dewitt MacKenzie argues the North Atlantic pact strengthens global peace and Western Europe’s recovery. He notes U S ratification is essential, the alliance defends against aggression, and cost concerns aside preparedness remains key to security. He cites Truman’s remarks on funding peace versus war costs.
A PV-2 Lockheed Ventura from the U S Naval air station at Wold Chamberlain field crashed during a training flight near Woodville Wisconsin killing three reserve airmen all from Minneapolis Lt jg Conrad J Mower 27 Lt jg David P Laird 26 and Machinist Mate 2 C James P Callighan 27 The crash occurred about 11 30 a m in a wooded hilly area between Hersey and Woodville about a mile north of U S Highway 12 Woodville lies roughly 50 miles east of the Twin Cities
Racine native Marine Cpl. Joseph L. Alcorn was killed in a head on collision near Riverside while on leave from Little Creek Virginia. Four others injured in the two car crash as he was en route home.
Susan Diane McLaughlin, 11 months old, died when struck in the head by a baseball bat during a picnic game in Mt Morris Illinois. The infant was in her mother's arms at the time of the accident.
University of Wisconsin canceled summer music clinics due to poliomyelitis concerns. Monroe band director Allan Barnard was notified. One Monroe student registered for attendance, with Ada Dobbs to serve as a counselor. University president E B Fred cited high pre seasonal polio incidence and health department approval backed by state health board. No faculty cases reported. three cases emerged among high school students after the all state band event.
Polio fatality rises to seven in Illinois this month with a five year old Salem girl dying at the Centralia emergency polio center. The weekend saw nine more admissions, bringing the center totals to 16 cases.
Rockets fired from the U S S Norton Sound tested guided missile launch at sea and reached altitudes over 65 miles. The third naval district headquarters reported data on cosmic ray intensity from the March firing while the ship cruised about 700 miles off the west coast of South America.
Fond du Lac county parks committee meets this week to discuss a ruling that bars children of migrant workers from Texas from using the Fond du Lac county park pool near Waupun. The ban drew protest from the League of Women Voters.
New York wholesale cheese receipts totaled 363 459 pounds with steady trading. Prices reported by the Associated Press include Fresh American cheddar varieties from 32 to 52 cents, grass fed and shelf cured cuts ranging from 46 to 55 cents, flats and daisies priced in the 34 to 52 cent area, processed cheese at 33 to 35 cents, domestic Swiss around 39 to 48 cents, with various grades and packaging noted.
The 52-20 provisions of the GI bill, paying $3.6 billion in jobless benefits to 8.77 million World War II veterans, expire tonight. Seven bills sought extensions in the 81st Congress, but only one gained committee approval and ranks Rankin said there is no chance of extension. The popular 52-20 program offered 20 dollars weekly for 62 weeks.
Former boxing champion Barney Ross and actress wife Cathy Howlett Ross renewed vows in Del Mar California. The couple, first wed July 3 1942 and divorced July 16 1946, were remarried at a Jewish ceremony last night conducted by Rabbi Morton J Cohn of San Diego.
Madison reports Rep. J D Heimick a Milwaukee republican and second term legislator died at Wisconsin General Hospital after pneumonia contracted while treated for heat prostration. He chaired municipal panel and served on finance council while leading Bulfin Printers Inc his survivors include his wife three daughters mother and sister with funeral in Milwaukee tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. O. D. Curtis reports weekend visits with Monticello residents and out of town guests. Mr. and Mrs. Kocher and daughter from Harrisburg Ark, visited the Voegels. Be loit hosts welcomed Bertha Keller, Zel Kundert and Kenneth. Barbara joined the Curtis and Butler party at the Wagner home. Helge of Janesville and Hoslins of Jean and Douglas joined Leach Jr. for a Thursday dinner at the Voegelis.
Mrs. C. M. Stauffer and family drive home to Michigan City after a Philadelphia trip. Mrs. Emil Blum hosts visitors in Madison with daughters Delores and Margaret. Willis Babler and Adam Duerst visited Durand on business. The Voegeli and Hoskins families visited Madison Wednesday. Frank Riese and family in Chicago for the railroad fair, joined by son Edward later. Ame long from Goldbond Va. dined with Emil Blum. Adam Duerst and Elmer spent time with Werner Elmer in Belleville. Fred Burgy attended the railroad fair in Chicago. Carla Blum vacationing with parents in New Glarus. Holcomb family hosted by Johnsons in Platteville. Nick Leutenegger on furlough from Cherry Point, N. C.
In Hattiesburg Mississippi police attempted to enforce Sunday blue laws. Twenty four managers projectionists ticket sellers and takers were arrested released on bond and arrested again for a total of 86 arrests despite steady rain as patrons flocked to theaters.
About half of the flock originates from Texas California Wyoming Montana Colorado and Idaho with the remainder presumably from other grazing lands.
Chicago makers Beltone advertise an invisible Phantomold hearing device that eliminates the ear worn receiver button. The ad promises clear sound for songs sermons and work without conspicuous hardware and offers a free brochure and at home test with no cost.
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