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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
2
Glancing backward through ten, twenty, and forty year marks, the Evening Times recalls 1940s wartime events like German bombing campaigns and naval milestones, interwoven with local incidents and society notes. It highlights weddings, Fatalities, fire losses, and civic notes across June anniversaries and regional towns.
Oshkosh congressman Rep. Frank Keefe pledges no deals in seeking the Wisconsin Republican nomination for governor. He says endorsement by the state convention is desired but the delegates represent the people and he will accept the convention’s choice.
Rep. Scott, former GOP chairman, suggests Gen. Dwight Eisenhower could guide the Republican Party in 1952 if he agrees to run. The piece argues the presidency should seek a merit-based leader not self-promoted, noting Eisenhower’s grasp of large problems and possible public support beyond political machines.
Secretary Acheson addressed Congress in a stark report on Cold War developments. He warned that only a unified military front against communism and a coordinated common defense can deter danger, while acknowledging realism's rise in policy.
Lake town authorities charged James Tehan with failure to stop after an accident in which a truck sideswiped Orville Hardtke’s car. The infant son Wayne Hardtke died when thrown from his mother’s arms as the car was struck. Tehan surrendered Monday night and identified himself as the truck driver.
County clerk Mrs. Wilma J. Lengacher reported 13 couples filed applications for marriage licenses during May, detailing the week’s activity and noting the official tally for the period.
Beloit College will award honorary degrees to six individuals at the June 11 commencement. Recipients include Barney Thompson, Rockford newspaper publisher. William H. Stead, St. Louis banker. Richard L. Kozekla, dean of Minnesota's business school. Mary J. Booth, retired librarian. Arthur M. Weimer, Indiana University business dean. and Thor Johnson, Cincinnati Symphony conductor. Five others will receive distinguished service citations: Rev. P. H. Ralph, Rev. Merlin Ennis, Paul Buchard, Guernsey Orcutt, and Carl Kesler.
Blaine M. Linke, 49, longtime aide in the state welfare department's collection and deportation bureau, was dismissed by Director John W. Tramburg effective last midnight after an arrest for disorderly conduct in Superior Court. Linke, a statistician since 1926, declined to resign. Bail of $25 was forfeited May 19.
Preliminary figures released by W. F. Klipstine, Fond du Lac district census supervisor, show Sheboygan's population rising by 1704 over the past decade. The 1930 total is reported as 40,638, up from the prior count.
Dr. R. G. Bunge of the University of Iowa reported a stain and microscopic examination method for early detection of one urinary tract cancer type. The cancer may affect the bladder lining, ureter, or renal pelvis. test analyzes cells in the solid residue after urinalysis.
President Truman sends to Congress a revised treasury reorganization plan. It drops the provision to place the comptroller under the treasury secretary, a point Senate objections had blocked. The rest of the original recommendations are retained with goal of improved operations and reduced expenditures. plan becomes effective after 60 days unless disapproved by Congress.
Polk County board chairman Erwin J. Benjamin a St. Croix Falls merchant announced he would be a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor. He said the welfare of the people will be his only concern and urged electing men not serving any group seeking special privileges for a few.
Mrs. Hiram C. Houghton of Red Oak Iowa incoming president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs rallied about 11 000 000 American club women to a world size citizenry promising peace through understanding among nations She will be installed Friday The talk linked peace to science advances and better health if ideas are freed from Cold War suspicions
President Truman submits a reorganization plan creating a Department of Health Education and Security led by a secretary with duties and authority similar to the former Federal Security Administration. The plan would take effect in 60 days unless Congress disapproves, after earlier opposition over health insurance concerns.
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