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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
2
Founded October 15 1806 Monroe Daily Journal traces long lineage and steady AP affiliation. The notice lists subscription terms postal regulations and hours with a phone contact.
Editorial questions Senator McCarthy’s bold suggestion to settle charges of communism by testing all named individuals in public light. It notes his list includes Philip Jessup and Haldore Hanson among others and asks if exposing cases would settle the issue or prove McCarthy wrong.
A historical essay compares nonconclusive Berlin protests to Tokyo where a linked national strike threat faded after incidents involving Americans. It notes a strong sponsor in Berlin influencing tactics, while in Tokyo police and public sentiment quelled outdoor demos and strikes. The piece reflects on perceptions of Soviet versus American influence.
Monroe native Lt. Gen. Han Twining ends a pivotal tour as commander of all U S forces in Alaska. With sparse forces and limited gear he built a defense setup that deters invasion and keeps the nation alert. He returns to reassignment in a larger role with a strong track record for handling critical duties.
The Green County auditing committee will meet Wednesday morning at the office of the city clerk. They will audit county bills.
The item recalls Nazi seizure of Dunkerque and Flanders in 1940 with Swiss radar air defense claims over the Jura. It also mentions Miss Magdalen A. Foesch wedding to John Maurer, a Gratiot boy killed at 11 by a truck, and deaths of Mrs. Anna Van Horn and others, with kếy dates around June 5, 1925 and earlier.
The Kefauver committee moves toward obtaining gamblers taxes as President Truman defers to the attorney general. the public question of who may see a federal income tax return centers on congressional access and executive authorization. Rules allow limited disclosure to three political bodies, state officials with permission, stockholders, and the president for designated individuals or groups.
Government reports call for abandoning about 400000 miles of rural highways deemed unnecessary to save public highway funds. Officials avoid naming specific roads while state officials hesitate to identify them. Congress debates federal aid levels from 570 million to 65 million and the president’s budget recommends 000 million.
A historical look notes the Aleutians eight years after Dutch Harbor. Japan captured Kiska Attu and Agattu in 1942. Americans retook the isles by June 1943 at heavy cost. Now Adak Adak weather station and Dutch Harbor sit under caretaker or minimal defense. Money and strategic priorities drive the reduced military presence.
London dispatch reports Bulgaria's communist government today took full control of the nation's wholesale trade. The move was announced via Moscow radio citing a decree from the Bulgarian council of ministers and the Bulgarian communist party.
An Illinois man hid a treasure in about 60 metal boxes at his summer home near Conover. Mrs. Robert C. Bennett of Evanston found a note in a safety box used by her late husband, who died in Rhinelander. The First National Bank is counting two truckloads of coins to determine the total value, with estimates between 30,000 and 40,000 dollars.
Lonmuentia records from the May 23 pre school examination at Monroe Clinic were sent to the 49 children examined through the cooperation of the school board and Green County Medical Society. Genevieve Arensdorf notes 28 immunizations needed and 11 physical defects found. A milk program for city public school children delivered 21 574 bottles this year. funds valued at 40 96 in milk for free meals were provided by the American Legion auxiliary Woman's club and Kiwanis.
Mrs Norman Disch of Monticello accepted the summer lifeguard post at the Monticello pool. Formerly Nanette Elmer of Monroe, she had served on Monroe’s pool staff and was hired at Friday night’s village board meeting. Popanz, 80, ex Albany Attica resident, injured in a car truck crash near Evansville, is recovering at home. he was a passenger with his son in law Edward Chamberlain who drove.
Emil Fritsch pays top price at the 2nd Wisconsin state sale by the Wisconsin Brown Swiss association at Sauk County Fairgrounds Baraboo. He buys Foxacres Royal Star for $600, a cow born 1947 and fresh 1949, consigned by Harley Fox Foxacres Columbus. Other top bid came from Ostland Farm Elkhorn. Various consignors and buyers from Monroe New Glarus Monticello and Green County attend.
Dr Ht J Cunningham and Charles Babler 14 Monroe collided yesterday near the Green County farm northwest of Monroe. No injuries were reported. Cunningham said he slowed down for several days and pulled left as the other car approached. Babler’s vehicle was licensed to John Burrington of Monroe.
Al Harris, manager of the only local movie theater, barred teenagers from the venue citing three fires in three weeks. Pre-teen cowboys remain admitted at matinees, and teens may enter only with a parent. Police arrested a 15 year old for the minor blazes.
Wisconsin cheese price ranges and grading figures are listed with percentages for brands and grades. Notes indicate liberal offerings at period end near lowest prices, with per pound prices for Wisconsin Swiss and grinders across different grades.
Practical tips from Lester Legrid on keeping milk, butter, and cheese safe in hot weather. Advice covers refrigeration, insulated boxes for milk, wrapping cheese, and preserving butter flavor. Also reports a burn accident at Forreston Swiss Cheese Co. and notes on the Swiss cheese market and Wisconsin dairy courses.
Damascus reports the formation of an eight man Syrian cabinet headed by Premier Nazem Koudsi who also takes the foreign affairs post. The move places Koudsi as vice president of the populist party and reins in the new government amid continuing political reshuffles.
Vuong Quang Nhuong, education minister in Bao Dai's French backed government, was wounded in Saigon by an unidentified assailant who fled. His condition was described as grave.
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